Whitsundays | Providence V Full Day Private Sailing Charter

• Duration: 9 hours
• Departure: 7:30 am
• Return: 4:30 pm
• Check-in: Please arrive at the marina at least 30 minutes before departure.

For a day of relaxation, snorkelling, sailing and chilling on deck on a beautiful gaff-rigged schooner from yesteryear, our Whitsunday sailing charters offer the perfect way to experience the region. Spend an hour and a half relaxing on Whitehaven Beach on this cruise. There’s even an option to spend the entire Whitsunday sailing adventure on Whitehaven Beach! Or snorkel at one of the best snorkelling spots in the Whitsundays – Dumbbell Island.

Morning tea is served as we sail through Hook Passage. Lunch is served on board (unless you opt for longer on Whitehaven in which case picnic lunch on the beach) then an afternoon fruit platter and cheese before heading homeward as the sun goes down.

This is your tailor made charter so let us know how we can help make it a day to remember.

Schedule

• Our classic full-day sail follows a beautiful, relaxed schedule:
• 7:30 AM:Depart the marina and sail across the Whitsunday Passage while enjoying morning tea.
• Late Morning:Anchor at Tongue Bay for a guided walk up to the famous Hill Inlet Lookout, followed by time to swim at Betty’s Beach.
• Lunch:Head back to the vessel for a freshly prepared buffet lunch.
• Afternoon:Sail to Dumbell Island for a guided snorkeling session over beautiful fringing coral reefs.
• 4:30 PM:Enjoy a fresh fruit platter as the bar opens for the relaxing sail back to port.

About Providence V

• Australian family owned and operated, with 19 years of experience
• A maximum of 24 guests per charter
• Led by an experienced local crew
• Opportunities to help handle the sails under the crew’s guidance
• The operator’s Whitehaven day sail received Tripadvisor Certificates of Excellence in 2016, 2017 and 2018, and a Travellers’ Choice Award in 2024

Providence V is a 62-foot schooner modelled on a traditional Grand Banks fishing boat. Built using North Queensland timber, she features quandong masts, a red mahogany hull, penda frames and a silver ash interior.

Keep an eye out for turtles and dolphins as you sail. Humpback whales may also be seen from June to September, when they visit the Whitsundays to breed and raise their calves. You can help the crew handle the sails and lines, or simply unwind on deck.

A Chance to Spot the Whitsundays’ “Great 8” Marine Life

Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.