Prosail Whitsundays

2-Night Maxi Yacht Sailing · Airlie Beach

4.8 / 5 | GuestTours Rating
2 days, 2 nights
A yacht leaves every day
23 to 30 guests
Depending on the yacht
3 hours
On Whitehaven Beach (sample itinerary)
$699
per person, all meals included
Our Review

Prosail Whitsundays Review

Prosail runs three ex-race maxi yachts, Hammer, Broomstick and Condor, on the same two-night trip for $699. Between them there is a departure every day of the week. The sample itinerary includes the walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, three hours on Whitehaven Beach and up to three snorkel stops.

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GuestTours Verdict
GuestTours award: Best Maxi Yacht Sailing. GuestTours rating: 4.8 / 5.
Prosail Whitsundays
2-Night Maxi Yacht Sailing · Airlie Beach
4.8 / 5 GuestTours Rating
Prosail Whitsundays
Hammer
Guest
Normally 18 to 39 years
$699
Also bookable
Broomstick
per person
$699
Condor
per person
$699
Options & Prices

Hammer, Broomstick or Condor: the three Prosail yachts

Hammer

From $699 per person

73 ft ex-race maxi, max 23 guests. Meet 1:30pm, depart 2:00pm, back by 11:00am on day 3. Departs Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.

Broomstick

From $699 per person

76 ft ex-race maxi, max 25 guests. Meet 1:30pm, depart 2:00pm, back by 11:00am on day 3. Departs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Condor

From $699 per person

82 ft, Prosail's largest yacht, max 30 guests. Meet 1:30pm, depart 2:00pm, back by 11:00am on day 3. Departs Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Prosail may substitute a vessel at any time. We confirm your boat when you book.

Inclusions

What your fare covers

  • Two nights on board, bedding with pillow, linen and a fan
  • All meals: breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner and dessert
  • Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and filtered water
  • Snorkelling equipment: mask, snorkel and wetsuit
  • Skipper and deckhands (three crew on Hammer and Broomstick)
  • All National Park and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park fees
  • Dietary requirements catered for at no extra cost
Who It's For

Is Prosail right for you?

Great fit
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People who want to sail
Ex-race maxi yachts with open decks, and you can help with the sails.
Great fit
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Backpackers on a budget
$699 with all meals, and a departure every day of the week across the three yachts.
Great fit
✅
Beach time
The sample itinerary gives three hours on Whitehaven Beach.
Look elsewhere
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Anyone who wants a private cabin
All accommodation is shared, dorm-style, below deck.
Look elsewhere
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Families with children
Tours are normally 18+, with under 18s only accepted case by case.
Your Day

How the day runs

Sample itinerary for Hammer. Prosail adjusts every trip to weather and tides.

Day 1, 2:00 PM
Depart Coral Sea Marina
Meet your crew at Meeting Point C at 1:30pm. Sail to a beach for a swim and sunset snacks, then to your overnight anchorage.
Day 1, evening
Dinner on board
Dinner and dessert, drinks and the stars.
Day 2, morning
Hill Inlet Lookout
Breakfast while you cruise to Tongue Bay, then the bushwalk up to Hill Inlet Lookout.
Day 2, midday
Whitehaven Beach
A relaxing three hours on Whitehaven Beach.
Day 2, afternoon
Two snorkel sites
Lunch on board, then two handpicked snorkel spots and a beach for sunset.
Day 3, 11:00 AM
Back in Airlie Beach
One last snorkel or a guided bushwalk, then sail home. Prosail books an after-party table with meal and drink deals.
Practical Information

Before you go

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Departure point
Coral Sea Marina, Meeting Point C, under the white umbrellas near Whitsunday JetSki Tours
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Departure time
Meet at 1:30pm for a 2:00pm departure. Back by 11:00am on day 3.
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Departure days
Hammer: Sun, Wed, Fri. Broomstick: Tue, Thu, Sat. Condor: Mon, Thu, Sat.
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Group size
Hammer max 23, Broomstick max 25, Condor max 30 guests
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Age
Normally 18 to 39. Under 18s may be accepted case by case on request.
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Accommodation
Open, shared dorm-style sections below deck with single and double beds
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Luggage
Small soft bag only, no wheels. Most Airlie Beach accommodation stores luggage.
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Check-in
Reconfirm and complete the online waiver at least 48 hours before departure.
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Fitness
You must be fit and able to move around a boat unassisted.
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Cancellation
Full refund if you cancel 8 days or more before departure. 7 days or less, the full fare is lost.
Full Review

The full review

Prosail is for people who want the boat to feel like a yacht rather than a floating hostel. All three boats were built to race, the decks are open, and the crew are happy for you to help with the sails.

Where Prosail saves money is below deck. Everyone sleeps in shared, dorm-style sections with single and double beds, so there is no private cabin to book. Special diets cost nothing extra, which is not the case on every boat in Airlie.

We rate it just below Atlantic Clipper: fewer facilities, but more sailing, a smaller group and a lower fare. On a tight East Coast schedule, having a boat leave every day is a big help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prosail Whitsundays FAQs

$699 per person for 2 days and 2 nights, on Hammer, Broomstick or Condor. All meals are included.
Same trip, different yacht. Hammer is 22.5 metres and takes up to 23 guests, Broomstick is 23 metres and takes 25, and Condor is the largest at 25 metres with up to 30 guests. They depart on different days.
Hammer departs Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, Broomstick Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and Condor Monday, Thursday and Saturday. All leave at 2:00pm.
Coral Sea Marina, Meeting Point C, under the white umbrellas near Whitsunday JetSki Tours, at 1:30pm.
By 11:00am on day 3.
The sample itinerary gives you three hours on Whitehaven Beach, after the walk up to Hill Inlet Lookout.
Up to three fringing reef locations in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Shared, dorm-style sections below deck with single and double beds, a pillow, linen and a fan. There are no private cabins.
Yes. Hammer and Condor have two hot showers and two toilets. Broomstick has a hot shower and an outdoor fresh-water shower, plus two toilets.
Yes, it is BYO. No glass bottles and no red wine. Filtered water is provided, so bring a refillable bottle.
Prosail trips are for adventurous travellers normally aged 18 to 39. There is no formal upper limit, and under 18s are considered case by case.
Yes, at no extra cost: vegetarian, vegan, lactose free and gluten free. Dessert alternatives are limited.
Prosail provides flotation devices, does a risk assessment and keeps tender support nearby at the snorkel spots.
A full refund if you cancel 8 days or more before departure. Within 7 days, or if you do not show, the full fare is lost. Date changes are free up to 8 days before.
Prosail Whitsundays
2-Night Maxi Yacht Sailing · Airlie Beach
4.8 / 5 GuestTours Rating
Prosail Whitsundays
Hammer
Guest
Normally 18 to 39 years
$699
Also bookable
Broomstick
per person
$699
Condor
per person
$699
Before you book

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