Top 12 Island Hopping Sailing Trips in Australia

1.2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 771 reviews · from $466Our pick

Join OzSail’s 2-night trimaran voyage from Airlie Beach aboard Avatar, the Whitsundays’ only commercial sailing trimaran. You’ll visit Whitehaven Beach, snorkel calm reef waters, eat onboard, and sleep at sea. Crew members may include Alex, Ella, Sammy, Dave, Tyler, or Casper.

“The staff really made this trip that much more enjoyable. Beautiful reefs, amazing staff what an experience.”

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2.Whitsunday Islands 2-Day Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · 2 days · from $350

Sail overnight from Airlie Beach aboard the Matador with an English-speaking crew, two reef snorkeling stops, early access to Whitehaven Beach, fresh meals, sunset music, and a night under the stars. Expect dorm-style sleeping, shared facilities, and an active boat trip rather than a resort cruise.

“Top ! Everything was perfect. The staff was super nice, food was good. Felt more like a family boat rather than a party boat (thank you for that!) We stayed at the most beautiful place and arrived before everyone at Whitehaven beach ! I truly recommand the Matador and OzSail :)”

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3.Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · from $185

Cruise the Whitsundays aboard the high-speed catamaran Camira, with stops at Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and a fringing reef. You get a guided lookout walk, swimming, snorkeling gear, stinger suits, BBQ lunch, snacks, soft drinks, and alcohol after snorkeling or from 10am.

“Something very different on your ship Great experience with your staff they are so friendly and helpful”

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4.Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 398 reviews · 9 hours · from $183

Join a 25-person sailing trip from Cairns with crew such as Blair, Anne, Ollie, and Dan. Snorkel an exclusive reef site, try an introductory or certified scuba session, visit Green Island, and sail home with lunch, fruit, cheese, cake, and wine.

“Really nice to have a small group. The team were brilliant and really made the experience. The food was good, music was good, snorkelling was good, sailing was good. Can’t go wrong!”

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5.2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $501Top rated

Join Prosail Whitsundays at 2pm from Coral Sea Marina for two nights aboard Condor. You will sail between the islands, snorkel from coral reefs, walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, sleep on board, and return to Airlie Beach around 11am on day three.

“The passengers and crew were amazing and as a solo traveler I felt so embraced and comfortable sooner than I would’ve ever expected. I had a lovely time even though we didn’t catch the best conditions. Everyone’s attitude and williRead more”

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6.Fraser Island 4-Hour Eco-Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 216 reviews · 4 hours · from $77Best value

Join Blue Dolphin Marine Tours for a four-hour morning cruise from the Fraser Coast with guides such as Peter, Cassie, and Annika. Sail the Great Sandy Strait, search for dolphins, dugongs, turtles, and whales, then swim near Fraser Island or Pelican Bank using the AquaMat and boom net.

“peter and cassie were brilliant, fantastic host, very friendly, more then met our expectations, can't improve perfection”

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7.2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 215 reviews · 60 hours · from $488

Join OzSail’s crew aboard Avatar, a fast trimaran, for two nights around the Whitsundays. You’ll snorkel coral reefs, reach Whitehaven Beach early, hike to Hill Inlet, help sail, eat fresh onboard meals, and sleep in a compact cabin or under the stars.

“We had an absolutely amazing trip it truly felt like a little holiday! The activities were fantastic, and honestly, one more wouldn’t have been a bad idea. A huge thank you to the wonderful crew Sammy, Meg, and Bella from Avatar for making this experience such a beautiful and unforgettable memory.”

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8.Whitsunday Islands Sailing, SUP & Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 6 hours · from $162

Spend six hours aboard the air-conditioned 60-foot catamaran Wings III with Captain and crew, including Mon, Maddy, Mike, and Sarah on various departures. Sail near Hook Island and Hayman Island, snorkel fringing reefs, paddle a SUP or clear-bottom kayak, and enjoy fresh food. Bring your own drinks.

“Great snorkeling. Great boat . Great food . Great crew . Fantastic music . limited numbers . just book it .”

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9.Whitsunday Islands Sail, SUP & Snorkel Tour- Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $156

Spend six hours aboard a spacious, air-conditioned 60-foot sailing catamaran from Airlie Beach. Snorkel near Hayman Island, try a SUP or clear-bottom kayak, and enjoy fresh platters, buffet lunch, a Jacuzzi, and shaded seating. Mon and other friendly crew keep the day easygoing and safe.

“Fabulous day. The staff were so encouraging and gave plenty of help for novices. Food was lovely and activities brilliant especially the snorkeling. Saw so many fish it was like a dream come true!”

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10.Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $169

Join Pilgrim Magnetic Island aboard a 58-foot sailing boat with Clayton, Casper, Siobhan, or Claire. Sail to a secluded bay, swim from the boat, enjoy local seafood and antipasto, then return with organic wine or local beer.

“The quiet sail… A swim in the ocean - beautiful … thanks for the help pulling me out of the water! Food was delicious, a lovely crew so good!!! xc”

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11.Lady Enid Sailing to Hook Island Cultural Site & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $182

Spend eight adults-only hours aboard the classic 72-foot Lady Enid, sailing from Airlie Beach to Nara Inlet and Hook Island. You’ll take a short steep walk to the Ngaro Cultural Site, enjoy lunch on board, snorkel for about 40 minutes, and finish with antipasto and Australian sparkling wine.

“We asked two different agents for a tour to visit Whitehaven beach and Hill Inlet lookout. They ensured us that the Lady Enid Sailing tour called “Langford Island+snorkeling” was going there so they made us pay for it. In fact, the section ‘what Read more”

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12.Hook Island Cultural Tour, Sail & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

Spend eight hours aboard Lady Enid, a classic timber yacht sailing from Airlie Beach to Nara Inlet and Hook Island. You’ll visit a Ngaro cultural site, enjoy morning tea and lunch, snorkel for about 40 minutes, and return with sparkling wine and an antipasto platter. The tour is adults-only.

“Equipage tres sympathique et professionnel Journée tres agréable et parfaitement dans nos attentes”

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