Whitsunday Boats: What Goes When?

Updated Thu 29 Feb 2024

Pick your day, then pick your boat and book your Whitsundays once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Want to see the stunning Whitsundays on an overnight tour, but not sure which boat to choose? Or maybe you have limited time for your Whitsunday adventure? Find the best tour for your schedule in our day-by-day departure listing.

Choose from an outstanding range of tours that go for 1-night, 2-nights, 3-nights or more. There's a tour to fit every timetable and budget!

Sailing catamaran in the whitsunday islands of australia

Monday Departures

Vessel	Max. Guests	Min. Age	Days & Nights	Features	Perfect For	Depart Time	Hours
Whitsunday Adventurer	12	6+	2D/2N	Hot tub, paddle boards, underwater blue lights, sailing catamaran	Families, friends, couples and solo travellers	3:00pm	46 hrs
Solway Voyager	32	18+	3D/2N	Rope swing, paddleboards, social atmosphere	Backpackers, budget travelers	9:00am	55.5 hrs
Whitsunday Getaway 2D/2N	8	18+	2D/2N	Stylish sailing catamaran, air-con cabins, ensuites and paddle boards	Couples	3:00pm	46 hrs
Eureka II	12	4+	2.5D/2N	Hands-on sailing experience, Netflix available	Families, friends, couples, plus anyone keen to learn the ropes	2:00pm	50 hrs
Kiana	12	12+	3D/2N	Visit the Great Barrier Reef, scuba diving options, air-con cabins	Families, friends, couples and solo travellers	8:00am	56 hrs
Habibi	26	18+	2D/1N	Budget friendly	18-35's, backpackers, solo travellers	8:30am	31.5 hrs
MiLady 2N	6	4+	2D/2N	Luxury vessel, air-con, paddle boards	Families, friends and couples	3:30pm	44.5 hrs

Tuesday Departures

Vessel	Max. Guests	Min. Age	Days & Nights	Features	Perfect For	Depart Time	Hours
Defender	26	16+	2D/1N	Maxi yacht, authentic sailing, air-conditioning	Backpackers, budget travelers	9:00am	31.5
Blizzard	10	6+	4D/3N	Longer trip, giant paddle board, sea scooter, authentic sailing	Families, friends and couples	9:00am	79 hrs
Whitsunday Blue 3D3N	8	18+	3D/3N	Paddle board, underwater blue light, air-con cabins, ensuites, sailing catamaran	Couples	3:00pm	69 hrs
Waltzing Matilda	15	7+	2D/1N	Traditional Sailing	Families, friends, couples	8:30am	31.5 hrs

Wednesday Departures

Vessel	Max. Guests	Min. Age	Days & Nights	Features	Perfect For	Depart Time	Hours
Siska	23	18+	2D/1N	Maxi yacht with snorkel gear, social atmosphere, high speeds	Backpackers, friends, adventure sailing	8:30am	31.5 hrs
Whitsunday Adventurer	12	6+	2D/2N	Hot tub, paddle boards, underwater blue lights, sailing catamaran	Families, friends, couples and solo travellers	3:00pm	46 hrs
Whitsunday Getaway 2D/2N	8	18+	2D/2N	Stylish sailing catamaran, air-con cabins, ensuites and paddle boards	Couples	3:00pm	46 hrs
MiLady 2N	6	4+	2D/2N	Luxury vessel, air-con, paddle boards	Families, friends and couples	3:30pm	44.5 hrs
Summer Jo 3D3N	33	12+	3D3N	Scuba diving, paddleboards, mega yacht	Backpackers, friends, couples, adventurers	12:00pm	72
Habibi	26	18+	2D/1N	Budget friendly	18-35's, backpackers, solo travellers	8:30am	31.5 hrs

Thursday Departures

Vessel	Max. Guests	Min. Age	Days & Nights	Features	Perfect For	Depart Time	Hours
Defender	26	16+	2D/1N	Maxi yacht, authentic sailing, air-conditioning	Backpackers, budget travelers	9:00am	31.5 hrs
Apollo	26	16+	3D/2N	Historic racing yacht	Backpackers, solo travelers	9:00am	55.5 hrs
Summertime	17	12+	2D/1N	Freshwater jacuzzi, kayaks, air-conditioning	Families, friends and couples	8:30am	31.5 hrs
Eureka II	12	4+	2.5D/2N	Hands-on sailing experience, Netflix available	Families, friends, couples, plus anyone keen to learn the ropes	2:00pm	50 hrs
Waltzing Matilda	15	7+	2D/1N	Authentic Sailing	Families, friends, couples	8:30am	31.5 hrs

Friday Departures

Vessel	Max. Guests	Min. Age	Days & Nights	Features	Perfect For	Depart Time	Hours
Whitsunday Adventurer	12	6+	2D/2N	Hot tub, paddle boards, underwater blue lights, sailing catamaran	Families, friends, couples and solo travellers	3:00pm	46 hrs
Whitsunday Getaway 3D/3N	8	18+	3D/3N	Stylish sailing catamaran, air-con cabins, ensuites and paddle boards	Couples	3:00pm	69 hrs
Solway Voyager	32	18+	3D/2N	Rope swing, paddleboards, social atmosphere	Backpackers, budget travelers	9:00am	55.5 hrs
MiLady 3N	6	4+	3D/3N	Luxury vessel, air-con, paddle boards	Families, friends and couples	3:30pm	68.5 hrs
Siska	23	18+	2D/1N	Maxi yacht with snorkel gear, social atmosphere, high speeds	Backpackers, friends, adventure sailing	8:30am	31.5 hrs
Kiana	12	12+	3D/2N	Visit the Great Barrier Reef, scuba diving options, air-con cabins	Families, friends, couples and solo travellers	8:00am	56 hrs
Habibi	26	18+	2D/1N	Budget friendly	18-35's, backpackers, solo travellers	8:30am	31.5 hrs

Saturday Departures

Vessel	Max. Guests	Min. Age	Days & Nights	Features	Perfect For	Depart Time	Hours
Powerplay	16	16+	3D/3N	Hot tub, paddle boards, underwater blue lights, air-con in the cabins, motor catamaran	Families, friends, couples and solo travellers	2:45pm	68 hrs
Whitsunday Blue	8	18+	3D/3N	Paddle board, underwater blue light, air-con cabins, ensuites, sailing catamaran	Couples	3:00pm	69 hrs
Defender	26	16+	2D/1N	Maxi yacht, authentic sailing, air-conditioning	Backpackers, budget travelers	9:00am	31.5 hrs
Summer Jo 2D2N	33	12+	2D/2N	Scuba diving, paddleboarding, mega yacht	Backpackers, friends, couples, adventurers	4:00pm	48 hrs
Summertime	17	12+	2D/1N	Freshwater jacuzzi, kayaks, air-conditioning	Families, friends and couples	8:30am	31.5 hrs

Sunday Departures

Vessel	Max. Guests	Min. Age	Days & Nights	Features	Perfect For	Depart Time	Hours
Siska	23	18+	2D/1N	Maxi yacht with snorkel gear, social atmosphere, high speeds	Backpackers, friends, adventure sailing	8:30am	31.5 hrs
Waltzing Matilda	15	7+	2D/1N	Authentic sailing	Families, friends, couples	8:30am	31.5 hrs
Apollo	26	16+	3D/2N	Historic racing yacht	18-35's, backpackers, solo travellers	9:00am	55.5 hrs

Other Departures

Vessel	Departs	Max. Guests	Min. Age	Days & Nights	Features	Perfect For	Depart Time	Hours
Atlantic Clipper	Please Enquire	54	18+	2D/2N	On deck spa, 2 x waterslides, paddle boards, jet-boat rides, banana boat rides, movie theatre, air-con, scuba diving options	18-35's, backpackers, solo travellers	11:45am - 2:15pm	45.75 - 48.25 hrs
New Horizon	Please Enquire	32	18+	2D/2N	Waterslide, paddle boards, dive board, jet-boat rides, banana boat rides, movie theatre, air-con, scuba diving options	18-35's, Backpackers, solo travellers	2:00pm	45.5 hrs
Powerplay 2D/2N	Please Enquire	16	16+	2D/2N	Hot tub, paddle boards, underwater blue lights, air-con in the cabins	Families, friends, couples and solo travellers	3:00pm	45 hrs
Prima	Please Enquire	12	4+	2D/1N	Authentic sailing	Families, friends, couples	8:30am	31.5 hrs
On Ice	Alternating dates with Entice (below)	10	6+	2D/2N	Clear kayak, paddle boards, sea scooter, sailing catamaran	Families, friends, couples	4:00pm	46 hrs
Entice	Alternating dates with On Ice (above)	10	6+	2D/2N	Clear kayak, paddle boards, sea scooter, sailing catamaran	Families, friends, couples	4:00pm	46 hrs
Reefsleep	Daily	24	6+	2D/1N	Reefbed accommodation on a pontoon at the Great Barrier Reef, scuba diving options	Friends, couples + anyone wanting to visit the GBR	8:00am	34 hrs
Reefsuites	Daily	4	6+	2D/1N	Underwater hotel at the Great Barrier Reef, scuba diving options	Families, couples + anyone wanting to visit the GBR	8:00am	34 hrs

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people hanging out on a sailboat in the whitsunday sunshine