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Summertime – 2 Day 1 Night Sailing & Snorkelling (Relaxed)

from $479 AUD
Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier ReefLiveaboards
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About your Summertime Sailing Adventure (Relaxed, Family Vibe)

Sail the Whitsundays on Summertime

Step aboard Summertime, a beautifully restored 1945 timber ketch combining classic charm with modern comforts. Sail the sparkling Whitsundays in style, complete with air-conditioning and a freshwater Jacuzzi.

This 2-day, 1-night cruise offers a guided kayak adventure, snorkelling, and a choice of private or shared cabins. With the crew’s expert local knowledge, you’ll explore the best of the Whitsundays.

Delicious, freshly prepared meals add to the experience, keeping you fuelled for adventure. Whether sailing, kayaking, or relaxing, Summertime delivers an unforgettable journey.

Summertime Vessel II
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Summertime sailing Whitsudnay Islands
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Whitehaven Beach - Whitsunday Islands
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Summertime - kayakers
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Where do you go? Where the wind takes you. The Summertime easily explores all the popular places of the Whitsunday Islands, including Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. The tour price includes accommodation, all meals, wetsuits, snorkelling and kayak equipment. You need to bring swimwear, hat, change of clothes, sunscreen, warmer clothes for night, beach towel and any alcoholic drinks you may want during your trip (no glass please).

Maximum Passengers – 19

Departures

The Summertime Whitsundays sailing trips depart from Coral Sea Marina at Airlie Beach

Monday, Thursday and Saturdays – 8.30am.

Returns Tuesday, Friday and Sunday – 4.00pm

Highlights

  • Liveaboard – Whitsunday Islands Sail, Snorkel & Kayaking
  • 2 day / 1 night trip
  • Hill Inlet & Whitehaven Beach
  • Full Air Conditioned
  • Freshwater hot Jacuzzi
  • Inflatable two person kayaks
Hit Inlet Lookout - Whitehaven Beach
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Anemone - Australia's Great Barrier Reef
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Ariel shot - Whitsunday Islands
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Sunset Whitsunday Islands
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No Scuba Diving Offered – Only Snorkelling 

Inclusions

  • All meals (Morning and afternoon tea, snacks, lunch and dinner)
  • All snorkelling equipment
  • Kayaking
  • Bath towel and bedding

 

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Pricing Tables

Cabin/Birth Class Valid April 1st 2025 - September 30th 2025 (low season)
Option Cost
Private Double/Twin (requires 2 people) $579.00
Share Double (requires 2 people) $479.00
Share Single $479.00
Triple Share (requires 3 people) $479.00
All prices are per person
Cabin/Birth Class Valid October 1st 2025 - March 31st 2026 (high season)
Option Cost
Private Double/Twin (requires 2 people) $599.00
Share Double (requires 2 people) $499.00
Share Single $499.00
Triple Share (requires 3 people) $499.00
All prices are per person

Full Itinerary

Important notification – Dietary Requirements
Gluten free and lactose free diet incurs a surcharge of $10
We are unable to cater for vegan diet.

Departs 8.30am and returns at 4.00pm from Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach
Mon 8:30am – Tue 4:00pm
Thu 8:30am – Fri 4:00pm
Sat 8:30am – Sun 4:00pm

Day 1
Depart Coral Sea Marina and set sail towards the largest of the islands, Whitsunday Island. You’ll have lunch along the way in Hook Passage enjoying the views and getting to know your fellow passengers. Our friendly guide will take you over to Tongue Bay and complete a short bush walk up to Hill Inlet Lookout. After taking some amazing photos you’ll head down the path to Whitehaven Beach and enjoy a couple of hours relaxing on the world famous beach. Once everyone is back on board you’ll enjoy some sunset snacks and a beverage on your way to the anchorage for the evening. Enjoy a BBQ dinner on deck and a photo slideshow of the days photos.

Day 2
Wake up in the beauty of the islands and have breakfast on deck while the crew is preparing the kayaks. The deckhand will take everyone on a guided kayak tour exploring hidden inlets and fringing reef which is a trip highlight for many. After enjoying a 2 hour gentle paddle you’ll gear up for a snorkel to enjoy the underwater sea life. Once everyone is back on board the crew will cook up a BBQ lunch and you’ll set sail back to Airlie Beach.

Itinerary is subject to weather conditions, crew will select best locations and activities for each day.

What to bring

We recommend bringing a small overnight bag with comfortable clothes, toiletries, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), walking shoes, jacket for cool evenings during winter, beach towel, camera, and cash or card for any on board purchases.

FAQ

The minimum age for Summetime is 12 years and above.
Passengers travelling with Summertime who have special conditions including traveling with children under twelve, the elderly, passenger with mobility issues or special medical conditions need to contact Whitsunday Sailing Adventures check-in office and discuss their special conditions prior to booking. Special conditions need to be approved by the operator prior to booking or else boarding for the tour may be refused. If Whitsundays sailing Adventures have not been notified of the above, prior to our 14 day cancellation policy, you may be refused boarding, and there will be no refund as per the cancellation policy.
Dive in Australia honours operators individual Cancellation/Rescheduling/Refund Policies. Sailing tours are always dependent on the weather. If your trip is cancelled for any reason Dive in Australia will honour Sailing Whitsundays (Kiana) refund policy. Flexible refund policies are now in place based on the uncertainty of travel restrictions.Cancellations made within 14 days of departure for overnight boats will result in complete forfeiture of the ticket price. Cancellations made out of these time frames will be refunded in full, minus any credit card/administration fees.
All prices are per person in AUD and include GST (excluding administration fees). While most pricing is quoted at a per passenger rate, private cabins must be booked and paid for by the full cabin price. Passengers wanting sole use of a private cabin will need to pay the full cabin price, usually for 2 persons. All prices include professional skipper and crew, live-aboard accommodation, all meals, fresh linen and use of wet suits or stinger suits and snorkelling equipment.
We recommend bringing a small overnight bag with comfortable clothes, toiletries, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), walking shoes, jacket for cool evenings during winter, beach towel, camera, and cash or card for any on board purchases.
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