Tongarra sailing in the Whitsundays

Fittingly painted bright red, even the appearance of this vibrant vessel compliments the exciting and colourful stories to tell after an adventure on Tongarra.

Well-known among the backpacking crowd, Tongarra is a well-respected catamaran which continues to be a favourite for those looking for adventure, fun and socialising. Her crew, guests and itinerary make her one of the funnest tours in the Whitsundays. She is considered to be a budget boat, making it perfect for those travelling around Australia and want to have fun in the Whitsundays without breaking the bank.

This trip is hard to match – not only is Tongarra a stable sailing catamaran, it also features a fun, entertaining crew, comfortable accommodation and even the chance to sleep under the stars.

Attracting a fun-loving crowd of those aged 18-30, this great-value trip takes its passengers to all of the highlight locations around the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

With ample time for snorkelling, beach exploring, swimming and sunbathing, there is plenty to look forward to during the 2 day, 2 night trip.

When the vessel isn’t sailing between destinations, passengers disembark at all the bucket-list locations including Whitehaven Beach, which is complimented with a bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout.

Meanwhile, the snorkelling is just as exciting with a number of sites to explore as well as the chance to have an upclose encounter with some of the reef residents.

Back onboard,  guests can enjoy relaxing as the cat sails around, maintaining a stable deck that is ideal for relaxing or sunbaking! The crew will prepare fresh, hearty-meals throughout the day, and by night, get ready to listen to music, join in the party games, and have a drink with new-found friends.

Tongarra departs at 2:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and returns at 1:00pm on Wednesday, Friday and Monday.