About this tour
A 6-hour sailing catamaran tour of the Whitsunday Islands on a 60ft air-conditioned vessel with a maximum of 29 guests. You'll snorkel, paddleboard or kayak in the Great Barrier Reef, relax on the sundeck or in the Jacuzzi, and enjoy morning tea and tropical lunch. The smaller group size and onboard amenities — including multiple bathrooms and premium equipment — set this apart from larger reef tour operators.
Highlights
- 60ft luxury catamaran with Jacuzzi, sundeck, and air-conditioned interior.
- Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef with chance to spot green sea turtles.
- Stand-up paddle boards and clear-bottom kayak included.
- Morning tea platters and tropical buffet lunch with salmon.
- Small group capped at 29 passengers.
- Wetsuits and premium snorkel gear supplied.
- Kids welcome from age 5 onwards.
What to expect
You'll arrive at Coral Sea Marina and board the catamaran for a 6-hour cruise. After casting off, the skipper will head toward snorkelling sites in the reef. You can choose to snorkel, paddleboard, kayak, or simply swim and sunbathe — the itinerary is flexible. Morning tea is served early on, then you'll spend several hours in and around the water. Lunch (tropical buffet with meat, salmon, and vegetarian options) is served mid-tour. Throughout, you're welcome to relax on the sundeck, use the shaded lounge, or soak in the Jacuzzi. The boat returns to shore by late afternoon.
What travellers say
- Small group size keeps the experience intimate and personalised.
- Multiple water activity options let you choose your level of involvement.
- Luxury amenities — Jacuzzi, air-con, multiple bathrooms — raise comfort.
- Quality food and drinks policy: fresh lunch and cold storage for your own.
- Equipment hire included so no extra gear costs to arrange.
- Swimming ability is mandatory for water activities; non-swimmers limited to deck.
- Cruise ship guests risk full-price loss if tender timings don't align.
- Whitehaven Beach is not visited on this itinerary.
- Marina transfer not included; you arrange your own transport there.
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well for mixed-fitness groups who want reef access without the crowds of larger tours, and for families with children aged 5+. Important: you must be able to swim to enter the water for any activity, and you need to climb a ladder from the water to re-board the tender after snorkelling. English language ability is required for water-based activities. If you're on a cruise ship, check your tender times carefully — the tour won't work if your ship departs before 3:45 pm. Non-swimmers can still enjoy the sailing, sunbathing, and meals onboard. The tour is not recommended for those with poor cardiovascular health. Bring your own soft drinks and alcohol (cold storage is available); dietary requirements should be noted at booking. Transfers to the marina are not included.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.