Top Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Q: Which Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky' Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays North Stradbroke Island Private Cultural Tour from Brisbane Private Tangalooma Wrecks Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours include Hotel Pickup: North Stradbroke Island Private Cultural Tour from Brisbane Fly in and Fly out Great Barrier Reef Cairns Day Tour Private Tangalooma Wrecks Tour 4 Days Daintree, Outback Chillagoe, Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Noosa: Epic Private Tour - Double Island Point Day Adventure View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Queensland trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Queensland Tours. Top 10 Queensland 2026 Senior-friendly tours Queensland The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Queensland Top Day Trips from Queensland Things to do in Queensland this summer View all Queensland Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Queensland?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Queensland are: Queensland Luxury & Special Occasions Queensland Luxury Tours Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Queensland Tours & Sightseeing Queensland Boat Tours View all tour styles in Queensland →

Great Barrier Reef Private Expedition Cruise (min 4 day max 8 guests)

When you live aboard our yacht, your days adventure begins when you wake and continues unabated till well after dark. John & Lynne like to …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

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Great Barrier Reef Private Expedition Cruise (min 4 day max 8 guests)

When you live aboard our yacht, your days adventure begins when you wake and continues unabated till well after dark. John & Lynne like to...

7 days

5.0 (1)

from
$9,776

Private full day catered & crewed yacht charter- Airlie Beach

Step aboard your own private 60-foot sailing catamaran and experience the magic of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef—exclusively yours. A whole-vessel private …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

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Private full day catered & crewed yacht charter- Airlie Beach

Step aboard your own private 60-foot sailing catamaran and experience the magic of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef—exclusively yours. A whole-vessel private...

8 hours

5.0 (1)

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$7,536

Private half day catered & crewed yacht charter- Airlie Beach

This is a whole vessel hire only. Tailored departure time planned with operator leading up to your private charter. Sailing the Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

5.0 (1)

Private half day catered & crewed yacht charter- Airlie Beach

This is a whole vessel hire only. Tailored departure time planned with operator leading up to your private charter. Sailing the Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier...

6 hours

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$5,403

Private Hamilton Island Luxury Day Sailing Cruise up to 28 guests

Private charter for up to 28 guests enjoying a day sailing on a LUXURY Yacht visiting the most popular locations in the Whitsundays. The crew …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

Private Hamilton Island Luxury Day Sailing Cruise up to 28 guests

Private charter for up to 28 guests enjoying a day sailing on a LUXURY Yacht visiting the most popular locations in the Whitsundays. The crew...

1 day

from
$4,266

Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

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Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves...

2 to 8 hours

5.0 (88)

from
$3,832

Great Barrier Reef Luxury Expedition Cruise cabin booking 7 days 6 night

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest & most diverse eco system in the world. It is the world’s largest Marine Reserve, about half the …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

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Great Barrier Reef Luxury Expedition Cruise cabin booking 7 days 6 night

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest & most diverse eco system in the world. It is the world’s largest Marine Reserve, about half the...

7 days

4.9 (10)

from
$3,491

Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

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Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves...

1 to 11 hours

5.0 (42)

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$2,702

Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

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Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves...

6 to 8 hours

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$2,679

Private 2 hour sunset sail around Airlie Beach Bay for a more exclusive experience. The perfect setting to celebrate a special event with the most …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

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Private 2hr Yacht Hire Whitsundays

Private 2 hour sunset sail around Airlie Beach Bay for a more exclusive experience. The perfect setting to celebrate a special event with the most...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$2,630

North Stradbroke Island Private Cultural Tour from Brisbane

With flexibility on pickup times, premium vehicles, and additional stops according to your interests, starting with a scenic ferry ride, this tour offers so much …More

Brisbane, Australia

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North Stradbroke Island Private Cultural Tour from Brisbane

With flexibility on pickup times, premium vehicles, and additional stops according to your interests, starting with a scenic ferry ride, this tour offers so much...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$1,952

Fly in and Fly out Great Barrier Reef Cairns Day Tour

A truly VIP experience, discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a roundtrip helicopter scenic flight and a day at the …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.5 (2)

Fly in and Fly out Great Barrier Reef Cairns Day Tour

A truly VIP experience, discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a roundtrip helicopter scenic flight and a day at the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$1,781

The most comprehensive boat cruise on the Gold Coast! This tour runs for up to 8 hours and showcases the world famous Tangalooma Wrecks of …More

Gold Coast, Australia

Private Tangalooma Wrecks Tour

The most comprehensive boat cruise on the Gold Coast! This tour runs for up to 8 hours and showcases the world famous Tangalooma Wrecks of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,422

4 Days Daintree, Outback Chillagoe, Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda

This is a 4 days tour covering all the main attractions in Cairns, very economical, tailored based on the what people like when they visit …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4 Days Daintree, Outback Chillagoe, Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda

This is a 4 days tour covering all the main attractions in Cairns, very economical, tailored based on the what people like when they visit...

4 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,327

Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef

Charter your own skipper and crew on a tallship in the Whitsunday Islands for up to 24 guests with this private tour that gives you …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

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Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef

Charter your own skipper and crew on a tallship in the Whitsunday Islands for up to 24 guests with this private tour that gives you...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

from
$1,289

Noosa: Epic Private Tour - Double Island Point Day Adventure

Noosa's most unique private tour - Ultimate wildlife & aquatic adventure with friends & family starts with our local expert guides taking you deep into …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

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Noosa: Epic Private Tour - Double Island Point Day Adventure

Noosa's most unique private tour - Ultimate wildlife & aquatic adventure with friends & family starts with our local expert guides taking you deep into...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (14)

from
$1,040

Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch

For a once in a lifetime experience, combine your scenic flight with an exclusive getaway to your own piece of paradise. Feel the thrill of …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.6 (20)

Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch

For a once in a lifetime experience, combine your scenic flight with an exclusive getaway to your own piece of paradise. Feel the thrill of...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (20)

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$863

Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset PRIVATE Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food

Sun sailing exclusive charters are perfect for an intimate sailing experience. Just you and your chosen people will sail the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard our …More

Gold Coast, Australia

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Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset PRIVATE Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food

Sun sailing exclusive charters are perfect for an intimate sailing experience. Just you and your chosen people will sail the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard our...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$695

3 Day Whitsundays Sailing and Diving Adventure: Kiana

Sail and Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on our 16.4m ketch and enjoy your first dive for free. Kiana is the …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.9 (82)

3 Day Whitsundays Sailing and Diving Adventure: Kiana

Sail and Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on our 16.4m ketch and enjoy your first dive for free. Kiana is the...

3 days

4.9 (82)

from
$682

Surfers Paradise to Wavebreak Island 3 Hour Private Cruise

Celebrate with Beachcomber! The only cruise to Wavebreak Island from central Surfers Paradise! Perfect for guest lists of up to 12 people to celebrate in …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

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Surfers Paradise to Wavebreak Island 3 Hour Private Cruise

Celebrate with Beachcomber! The only cruise to Wavebreak Island from central Surfers Paradise! Perfect for guest lists of up to 12 people to celebrate in...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$631

Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Gold Class VIP Lounge Package

Be our VIP’s for the day! Cruise to the Outer Reef onboard superyacht, Evolution, with access to your own private Gold Class lounge for the …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.9 (65)

Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Gold Class VIP Lounge Package

Be our VIP’s for the day! Cruise to the Outer Reef onboard superyacht, Evolution, with access to your own private Gold Class lounge for the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (65)

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$561

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours are:

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Which Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Free Cancellation?

Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Queensland trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Queensland?