Sailing Tours & Trips in East Australia
The Whitsundays sailing trips are consistently rated as trip highlights by our customers. You'll spend multiple days on converted racing yachts exploring the 74 islands, with plenty of chances to find quiet snorkeling spots and spend time on Whitehaven Beach. Our travelers tell us they love being part of the sailing experience - you'll help with the yacht while learning about marine life, but there's also plenty of downtime to relax on deck. The meals are cooked fresh on board and sleeping under the stars adds something special to these trips. It works particularly well for social travelers who want to mix sailing with meeting new people.
10 best sailing East Australia tours
Compiled by
MelissaEast Australia travel expert at TourRadar
- Australia: North Queensland Adventure (With Sailing)
- Australia: Beaches and Reefs (With Sailing)
- Australia: North Queensland to Uluru (With Sailing)
- Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Learn To Dive)
- Sailing Adventures through the Whitsunday Islands
- Sydney, Uluru & the Great Barrier Reef - Cruise & Land Journey
- Whitsunday Getaway - Katmaran Sailing Torn
- Sydney, Uluru & Indonesia Discovery - Cruise & Land Journey
- Essential Brisbane to Cairns (14 destinations)
- UltimateOz - Gap Year | ULTIMATE
Australia: North Queensland Adventure (With Sailing)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was excellent. 5/5 to him.”
Curran, traveled in December
Duration 9 days Destinations Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Magnetic Island, Cairns, Daintree National Park, Kuranda Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From $1,895
10% Off- US$1,706+$40 upfront costsYou save $190
Duration 16 days Destinations Sydney, Blue Mountains, Bondi Beach, Byron Bay, Noosa, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Whitsundays, Magnetic IslandSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From $3,525
15% Off- US$2,996+$338 upfront costsYou save $529
The Australian coast comes alive through sailing, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences, offering a perfect mix of active exploration and relaxed coastal living with Aboriginal cultural elements.
Duration 13 days Destinations Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Magnetic Island, Townsville, Cairns, Kuranda, Kings Canyon, Uluru Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From $2,775
10% Off- US$2,498+$545 upfront costsYou save $278
Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Learn To Dive)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Absolutely amazing, best instructors!”
Duration 5 days Destinations Cairns Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From
10% Off- US$1,010+$65 upfront costs
Duration 4 days Destinations Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in Only: German Operator MEIERS WELTREISEN From
10% Off- US$1,022
Duration 21 days Destinations Sydney, Uluru, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Cairns, Port Douglas, Great Barrier Reef, Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda, Magnetic Island, Airlie BeachSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $26,338
12% Off- US$23,167You save $3,171
Duration 3 days Destinations Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in Only: German Operator MEIERS WELTREISEN From
12% Off- US$817
Duration 19 days Destinations Sydney, Uluru, Cairns, Port Douglas, Kuranda, Lizard Island, Cape York, Thursday Island, Pulau-pulau Tanimbar, Darwin Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $24,999
11% Off- US$22,180You save $2,818
No departure dates availableDuration 10 days Destinations Brisbane, Noosa, Fraser Island, Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach, Great Barrier Reef, Townsville, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, Cairns Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Intrepid Travel UltimateOz - Gap Year | ULTIMATE
192 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was amazing, and the guides knew all the best places to eat and drink.”
RyanDoyle, traveled in February
Duration 8 days Destinations Sydney, Newcastle, Bondi Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Ultimate Travel From
11% Off- US$915
