Cruising in Airlie Beach

Salty Dog Sea Kayaking is a family owned and operated business which has been operating in the Whitsundays since 1997. Our passion for adventurous water sports led us to this amazing part of the world and It's here that we chose to put down roots, raise a family & share our love of nature & sea kayaking with our visitors. Salty Dog Sea Kayaking guides are carefully selected- as much for their character and local knowledge as their more obvious sea kayaking skills. They are without exception extremely experienced and fully qualified and importantly love their job & lifestyle. Our kayaks & equipment are replaced regularly to ensure the best standard of equipment is available to our clients. We pride ourselves on our service and value our hard earned reputation for offering the best sea kayaking experience in the Whitsundays. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our love of adventure and nature in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. More

Adventure Catamarans Dive and Sail have three Catamarans in their fleet that provide sailing holidays in the Whitsundays. Whitsunday Blue is a luxury eight guest Catamaran for the Couples market and offers two night or three night tours. For the Adventure market, their two day two night Catamaran tours around the Whitsunday Islands are their most popular tours. Vessels are Powerplay or Whitsunday Adventurer, Tours offer time to explore the islands, including time to relax at the magnificent Whitehaven Beach, walk to Hill Inlet Lookout on Whitsunday Island, and experience snorkelling stops on the fringing coral reefs which extend right from the edge of the Islands. Vessels include a heated spa on the foredeck, clear Kayaks and Paddle Boards. The Captain and crew will provide interpretive information on the Whitsunday Islands and the Marine Park. More

ISail is a small Whitsunday Sail Charter Business owned by brothers Luke and Tristram Mairs. The two simply wanted to do what they enjoyed: going for a sail in one of the best sailing locations in the world and visit the best beaches and bays on a flash comfortable yacht. ISail aims for the highest standards in regards to condition and maintenance of its boats. Each tour is dedicated to uncrowded locations, high quality and personal service. This is only possible with a small group of guests. Our boats carry a maximum of 12 (or 10) passengers per tour. ISail’s tours are for everyone: backpackers, singles, young (or old) couples, parents travelling with  backpacking daughter/son or families. Our boats are also great and affordable for private crewed charters. More

Dream Yacht Charter is everywhere you want to sail. With 33 locations worldwide and more than 450 boats to choose from the hardest part is deciding where to next? That's what we are here for...to assist you in deciding where to take your next Dream Charter Holiday. Start with sailing the Whitsundays and expand your DREAM to include exotic destinations such as French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Thailand, Seychelles, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas and more. We are specialists in bareboat (skipper yourself) charter holidays where you can do Whatever you Want, When you Want. Dreaming of the Whitsundays? Queensland Yacht Charters are the company of choice. For the adventurous holiday maker, you can sail, swim, snorkel, bushwalk, catch that big fish, climb a mountain & kayak down an inlet and for the less adventurous sail to a secluded anchorage, picnic on the beach, gaze at the scenery, read a book & eat,drink, laugh and enjoy the warm tropical breezes of the Whitsundays. More

There is a good reason why this tour is our most popular! See the absolute best this region has to offer in a half day tour. Enjoy the sparkling expanse of the Whitsunday Islands National Park and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park from the air, on the land and under the water. More

We are an exciting, innovative and experienced maritime operator in the wonderful Whitsundays! We are so lucky to work in one of the world's most spectacular spots and we pride ourselves on showcasing the best of the Whitsundays to all who visit. Our fantastic selection of day cruise experiences and activities really make the most of this incredible part of the world - including the stunning Whitsunday Islands National Park and the Great Barrier Reef. We offer a selection of day cruises to Whitehaven Beach as well as a sailing aventure. We also cruise to Daydream Island Resort and Spa and Long Island. Cruise Whitsundays also offer a selection of day cruises to Hamilton Island. Multi-award winning Cruise Whitsundays is an exciting and innovative day cruise operator, run by an experienced tourism team. We provide a fantastic selection of day cruise experiences and activities that really make the most of this incredible part of the world - including the stunning Whitsunday Islands National Park and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Our day cruises include visits to Great Barrier Reef, the Camira Sailing Adventure to Whitehaven Beach and Island Escape day cruises to Daydream Island Resort and Spa, Hamilton Island and Long Island as well as a selection of cruises to Whitehaven Beach. Cruise Whitsundays is managed in conjunction with Marine Tourism Management who have been involved in marine tourism operations in New Zealand and Fiji for over 30 years. Cruise Whitsundays has a strong environmental ethic. We believe that the Great Barrier Reef, its marine life and the Whitsundays natural environment are the most important aspects of our operation. We want to ensure the reef and Whitsundays environment will be preserved for the future, so our activities and operations are designed to follow world-best environmental practices. More

From only $129pp ‘Adventure Moreton Island’ offers One Day or Overnight activity packages, departing less than 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD to the Majestic Moreton Island. Moreton Island is the worlds third largest Sand Island, third only to Fraser Island and North Stradbroke Island.  Situated only a 75min boat ride from Brisbane City, Moreton is the perfect Island getaway for a one day or overnight adventure! Beach Segway Instruction + Tour Stand-up Paddle Boarding Guided Snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks Catamaran Lesson + Sailing Banana Boat Rides OC6 – Outrigger Canoeing Fish Feeding Tour + Sightseeing Cruise Motor Boat Hire (1 hr) Kayak, Snorkel Gear + Wetsuit Hire (3 hrs) Fishing Rod Hire for the entire day ATV Quad Bike Instruction + Tour OR Desert Safari Tour including Sand Tobogganing More

 Each Ocean Rafting day includes an exhilarating ride to world famous Whitehaven Beach, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks, all in one day! Our semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing you to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. Ocean Rafting has operated since 1997 and is proud to have special permits allowing us to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. We are the only tour operator to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and special snorkel sites at Hook Island and Border Island ensure a memorable underwater experience. Ocean Rafting visits the "Wild Side" of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. Ocean Rafting's fleet of four vessels are 11 metre semi-rigid inflatables, originally designed and built as rescue crafts and are driven by 500hp engines. Each vessel takes a maximum of 28 passengers, with small groups allowing you to experience tropical paradise away from the crowds and 70% of the vessel is shaded, providing comfort from the tropical sun. Your Skipper and Eco Host will ensure you have a fun filled adventure and personalised service, from the courtesy bus pick up in the morning to snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands. Our fabulous crew are well trained professionals and will ensure that your day with us is fun and memorable. Reef and island naturalist talks are offered by the skipper and eco host with on board vessel commentary, guided walk information and snorkelling instruction. First time snorkellers….no problem!  They have great local knowledge of the island’s flora, fauna and marine wildlife and informative talks include historical, geographical and ecological information of the Whitsunday area. More

Australian Tallship Cruises offer guests plenty of variety on their Whitsunday Sailing Adventure. Cruise the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park onboard a magnificent, fully crewed sailing holiday. Choose from activities such as swimming, snorkelling, taking a guided island bush walk with an eco certified tour or simply relax on a beach. On your Whitsunday Sailing Adventure, you are able to experience scuba diving with either introductory dive or certified dives available. The knowledge of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park will help ensure that a visit to this magnificent area will provoke wonderful memories, visit world famous Whitehaven Beach or even hunt for Aboriginal artwork on a bushwalk - the possibilities are endless. Australian Tallship Cruises also offers corporate or private charters for events such as team building, weddings and birthdays. More

Whitsundays Sailing Adventures is dedicated to offering you world class, quality live aboard sailing adventures in the spectacular Whitsunday Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Our vessels are all Owner Operated resulting in a focus on vessel and crew standards, fantastic food, personalised service and a truly individual and unique experience More