Tongarra Whitsundays Day Sail Tour

Fast facts

Explore some of the Whitsunday’s best-kept secret spots
Fun and informative ECO tour guides
Sit back and relax on the deck of Tongarra (bean bags included)
Feast on delicious snacks and freshly prepared lunch
Snorkels at the best fringing reefs the region has to offer
Enjoy a fun “Banana Boat” ride
30 passengers maximum

With this all-inclusive day trip, you can explore the Whitsunday Islands’ hidden gems away from the crowds. You will experience the most astounding variety of marine life and see the Great Barrier Reef’s beauties both above and below the surface.

We invite you to relax with your friends, with a nationally recognized award-winning enterprise and recognised Climate Action Leader. The Tongarra day cruise offers spacious, inviting seating, soothing music, and stunning views. Our expert staff will educate visitors on the reefs and the beautiful islands, and we provide informative historical lessons. Snorkeling in pristine locations in distant anchorages and bays offers the chance to up-close interactions with tropical fish, vivid corals, and more.
So grab your camera, let the sea breeze caress your hair, and enjoy the wonderful scenery of Whitsunday.

Tour Highlights

Explore some of the Whitsunday’s best-kept secret spots
Fun and informative ECO tour guides
Sit back and relax on the deck of Tongarra (bean bags included)
Feast on delicious snacks and freshly prepared lunch
Snorkels at the best fringing reefs the region has to offer
Enjoy a fun “Banana Boat” ride
Explore Langford Sandbar and snorkel the fringing Langford Reef straight off the sand.
Return sunset sail back to Airlie Beach
BYO Alcohol (and we provide the eski and ice)
Australian owned, and family operated business for the past 10 years
We are the elite guiding experience and are proud to be Australia’s only marine accredited Savannah Guide Enterprise
WHALES! Keep your eyes on the horizon for Humpback Whales – frequently seen between the months of June to September!

Children under four years old must be approved before departure and supply their own lifejacket.

Winter Schedule: 1st June to 31st October
Departs: Coral Sea Marina 9:30 am
Returns: Coral Sea Marina 6:00 pm

Summer Schedule: 1st November to 31st May
Departs: Coral Sea Marina 10:00 am
Returns: Coral Sea Marina 6:30 pm

Check-in begins at Coral Sea Marina North End, Meeting point B, 30 minutes before departure.

Above all, relax as you sail for two hours to the first snorkelling location. You can engage with the aquatic life in this area below the surface. Some of the region’s most incredible coral structures and an incredible variety of marine life may be seen on the Great Barrier Reef and the reefs that border the Whitsundays.
As you cruise past a tiny tropical haven on your way back to Tongarra, enjoy a lavish lunch on the deck. The best place to relax and take in the scenery before setting sail once more.

Eco Tour Guides

We’ll provide a historical overview of the Islands and its aquatic residents via the eyes of our trained ECO tour guides. We enjoy teaching our clients because we are certified Climate Actions Leaders.

After lunch, a short cruise brings us to the magnificent Langford Island Sandbar. Explore the lovely bushwalk, go snorkelling with the local turtles off the beach, or just relax on the lovely beach. Play, unwind, and explore the island for two hours while treating yourself to delightful activities like paddle boarding and a cruise on a banana boat.

Raise the sails for home

After getting back on board, plot a route for Coral Sea Marina while raising the sails and helping with steering so that you may return in time for the sunset sail. So grab your camera, breathe in the sea air, and head out to find the Whitsundays’ least-visited locations.