Camira Sailing Adventure

Sailing Day to Whitehaven · Port of Airlie

4.6 / 5 | GuestTours Rating
8:15am to 5:30pm
A full day under sail
Drinks included
Beer, wine and cider from 10am
BBQ lunch
Plus morning and afternoon tea
From $235
per adult · child $195

Camira Sailing Adventure Review

Camira is a large sailing catamaran that spends the day sailing to Whitehaven Beach, with a snorkel on the fringing reef. A BBQ lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and beer, wine and cider from 10am are included. Hill Inlet is visited when the tide allows.

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GuestTours Verdict
GuestTours award: Best Sailing Day Trip. GuestTours rating: 4.6 / 5.
Camira Sailing Adventure
Sailing Day to Whitehaven · Port of Airlie
4.6 / 5 GuestTours Rating
Camira Sailing Adventure
Adult
15 years and over
$235
Child
4 to 14 years
$195
Family ticket
2 adults + 2 children
$749

What your fare covers

  • Full-day return sail through the Whitsundays to Whitehaven Beach
  • Free time on Whitehaven Beach
  • Guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, tide permitting
  • Snorkelling the fringing reef
  • Morning tea, BBQ lunch and afternoon tea
  • Soft drinks and water, and beer, wine and cider from 10am
  • Great Barrier Reef Environmental Management Charge

Cruise Whitsundays prices by demand and season, so these are from prices. Seniors pay from $205: add it in the notes. We confirm the fare for your date when you book.

Is Camira right for you?

Great fit
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Couples and groups who want to relax
A big sailing catamaran with capped numbers and drinks included.
Great fit
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People prone to seasickness on fast boats
A slower day under sail.
Great fit
✅
Food and drink lovers
BBQ lunch, two teas, and beer, wine and cider from 10am.
Look elsewhere
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Infants
Cruise Whitsundays says the day is unsuitable for infants.
Look elsewhere
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Guaranteed Hill Inlet
On days with tidal restrictions, Camira skips Hill Inlet and its lookout.

How the day runs

The itinerary depends on weather, sea conditions and tides.

8:15 AM
Depart Port of Airlie
Sail past Daydream, Hamilton and Hook islands. Morning tea on board.
Morning
Hill Inlet Lookout
Guided walk to the lookout, tide permitting.
Midday
Whitehaven Beach
Free time on the beach and a BBQ lunch.
Afternoon
Snorkel
Snorkel the fringing reef of the Whitsunday Islands, then afternoon tea.
About 5:30 PM
Back at Port of Airlie
Sail home.

Before you go

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Departure point
Port of Airlie, 24 The Cove Road, Airlie Beach
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Times
Departs 8:15am, back about 5:30pm
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Daydream Island
Ferry at 7:35am to Port of Airlie included, return ferry 6:30pm
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Child fare
4 to 14 years. Not suitable for infants.
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Hill Inlet
Tide dependent. With tidal restrictions you visit the southern end of Whitehaven instead.
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Snorkelling
Only for guests with adequate swimming ability
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Fitness
Moderate: bushwalking, snorkelling and climbing in and out of tenders
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Coach transfers
$13 adult, $7 child, 12 hours notice
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Cancellation
Changes up to one day before. Within 48 hours of departure, 100% cancellation fee.

The full review

Not everyone wants to spend the day holding on in a fast boat. Camira is the slower alternative, with room on deck while you sail past Daydream, Hamilton and Hook islands.

Check the tide if Hill Inlet matters to you. When tidal restrictions apply, Camira goes to the southern end of Whitehaven and skips the lookout. Ocean Rafting, Thundercat, Viper and Lady Enid all include it.

With drinks included, it is a relaxed day for couples and groups of friends. Cruise Whitsundays prices by demand, so on busy dates the fare can be higher than the $235 starting price.

Camira Sailing Adventure FAQs

From $235 per adult, $205 per senior, $195 per child aged 4 to 14 and $749 for a family. Prices change with demand and season, so we confirm the fare for your date.
On most days, yes, with a guided walk to the lookout. When tidal restrictions apply, Camira visits the southern end of Whitehaven Beach instead and does not go to Hill Inlet.
Yes. Soft drinks and water all day, and beer, wine and cider from 10am.
Yes, a BBQ lunch, plus morning and afternoon tea.
Camira departs Port of Airlie at 8:15am and returns at about 5:30pm.
Yes, on the fringing reef, if you have adequate swimming ability.
No. Cruise Whitsundays says it is unsuitable for infants because of the length of the day.
Yes, Camira is a large sailing catamaran.
Yes, a coach to Port of Airlie costs $13 per adult and $7 per child, with 12 hours notice. Most Airlie accommodation is within walking distance.
Yes. Take the included 7:35am ferry to Port of Airlie and the 6:30pm ferry back.
A moderate level of fitness: there is bushwalking, snorkelling and climbing in and out of tenders.
You can change your booking up to one day before. Within 48 hours of departure the cancellation fee is 100%.
Before you book

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From $235 per adult · family ticket $749