Family Sailing Holidays In The Whitsundays
The Whitsunday Islands are an amazing place to come and explore with your family. Boasting plenty of family-friendly boats, this tropical island haven the perfect setting for your next family getaway. As a family, you can explore Whitehaven Beach, snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and enjoy the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands.
Onboard a skippered boat, you won't have to worry about a thing. With a host there to take care of all your meals, clean up and entertainment, all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your time exploring this beautiful part of the world with your nearest and dearest. You can visit our families page to get started or take a look at the boats below to find out what boats might be right for you!
Family Sailing Holidays in the Whitsundays
No matter what boat you choose, sailing in the Whitsundays is an amazing way to spend time with your most cherished family members. Children must be in private cabins for most overnight tours, please check with your agent to ensure you choose the right accommodation style so you can enjoy your Whitsundays escape. Please note that ages and guest numbers can change at any time. Always check with an agent before booking!
Short on time? Check out our favourite family Whitsunday day tours
1. Summer Jo 2D2N or Day Tour
Summer Jo is the ultimate vessel for comfortable Whitsunday sailing and plenty of fun! This newly refitted yacht offers warm, sun-soaked decks and a fresh, air-conditioned lounge, so you can enjoy the dreamy island views in total comfort. Visit Whitehaven Beach, snorkel the spectacular reef, or even try your hand at scuba diving! Offering both a 2-day, 2-night tour and a more compact day tour, Summer Jo is the perfect boat for people of all ages.
2. On Ice
On Ice offers a 2-day, 2-night trip through the Whitsunday Islands where guests can enjoy fun toys like a clear kayak, sea scooter, aqua-glider and standup paddleboard. On Ice takes guests aged 4 years and older and has both private and shared accommodation, but children must be in private cabins.
3. Waltzing Matilda
Waltzing Matilda offers families 2-days and 1-night of authentic sailing in the Whitsundays. Children aged 8 years and older are welcomed, making it a perfect place for a family escape! This traditional sailing boat combined with an awesome itinerary promises an amazing place to make family memories!
4. Summertime
For 2 days and 1 night, you and your family can sail on board Summertime. Welcoming families with kids aged 6 and up, you can enjoy Summertime's amazing activities during your trip, including onboard kayaks and a spa! Summertime also offers private and shared accommodation.
5. SeaLink Whitehaven Big Day Tour
The perfect all-ages day trip for you and your tribe to experience the wonders of the Whitsundays while making the most of comforts like air conditioning and smooth cruising! Discover North and South Whitehaven Beach, witness Hill Inlet Lookout and enjoy ample beach time with the young ones. Including a delicious lunch in air-conditioning, don't sacrifice the little luxuries on this family day out! Infants between 0 - 4 years travel free, making it the perfect trip for all ages.
6. Prima
Prima offers small group sailing on board an authentic sailboat that takes only 12 passengers at a time. Taking children ages 4 and up, it makes a great place for you and your family to escape. It has both private and shared accommodation and offers a 2 day, 1 night trip. Children must be in a private cabin.
