Why we Love Wings Eco Sailing Adventures

Wings Eco Sailing Adventures 2 days & 2 nights cruise will take you sailing and snorkelling around the stunning Whitsunday Islands and its beautiful fringing reefs. 

Splash around on South Whitehaven Beach and take a short walk through the rainforest to Hill Inlet Lookout for epic views over the shifting sands. A social tour with up to 31 guests on board and three helpful, enthusiastic crew.

Your crew will make your sailing cruise a trip of a lifetime. They are passionate about marine life and will endeavour to take you to the best locations the Whitsunday Islands has to offer. 

The Wings Eco Sailing Adventures fleet are fast, modern, air-conditioned sailing catamarans with plenty of deck space for you to enjoy what the truly amazing Whitsunday Islands has to offer.

Your cruise will include the following highlights;

• Multi award-winning Social Sailing Tour
• Visit Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet
• Snorkel Fringing Island Reefs
• Underwater blue lights for attracting marine life at night
• Stargaze and count Shooting Stars
• Lots of Fun with our Experienced Crew
• Large deck space on modern and stylish catamarans

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Departs/Returns:

Departs from Abel Point Marina;

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Departure Time: 1:00pm
• Returns: 11:00am

Notes:
Check-in: Passengers are encouraged to check in the day prior to travel between 7am-5pm at Whitsunday Sailing Adventures office in Airlie Beach.

What is Included:

• Snorkelling Equipment & Wetsuits
• Evening Eco slide show capturing the days activities on large screen tv
• Underwater blue lights for attracting marine life at night
• Fully Air-conditioned Vessels
• Hot Showers On-board
• Clean, fresh linen for every guest
• Large comfy beds
• Spacious sun deck
• Large saloon with seating and tables
• All Meals & Snacks including water
• Marine Park Fees
• National Park Fees
• Best Destinations including Whitehaven Beach

What you will need:

• Footwear for short hikes
• Appropriate clothing (in winter pack a hoody/jacket for evenings)
• Swim wear and beach towel
• Hat and Sunglasses
• Please consider a Re-useable/Sustainable Water Bottle
• Please use Reef/Coral Safe Sunscreen
• Camera/Phone
• Alcoholic Drinks BYO (No alcohol is sold on-board)

Please Note:
Every guest is issued with an eco-bag upon check-in at the Whitsunday Sailing Adventures office when checking in. This is to pack your belongings and these bags are permitted on board only.

Wings Eco Sailing Adventures Itinerary:

Airlie Beach → Airlie Beach | Departs Daily (except Wednesdays)

DAY 1

You will be greeted by our Wings Eco Sailing Adventures crew and invited on board where lunch will be served. Once you’ve been orientated around the vessel relax and take in the scenery as you sail to your first snorkel location. As you head to one of the islands of the Whitsunday Islands you will sail across the Whitsunday Passage and pass the Mole group of islands before arriving at Hook or Border Island.

After the snorkelling has finished its back on board for a cold beer and some sunset snacks whilst you cruise to your overnight anchorage of South Whitehaven Beach or Tongue Bay (weather permitting). After dinner the crew will invite you to view an eco slide show, showing you some photos of what you may see and observe underwater and also pictures that have been taken whilst snorkelling that day. Look out after dark for shooting stars or sit on the back deck and watch the fish swim in and out of our underwater blue lights.

DAY 2

After breakfast your Wings Eco Sailing Adventures highlight, the magnificent South Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy a morning swim where you will be able to explore the beautiful white silica sands of Whitehaven. Later on you will be taken on a short bush walk to the lookout at Hill Inlet where you will be able to overlook the entire beach and view it in its finest glory. This is a picturesque setting and great for photo opportunities. After the lookout walk down to Betty’s Beach which is the Northern end of Whitehaven Beach.

After lunch the best snorkelling locations are were we are headed too. Visit two more locations on Hook Island such as Mantaray Bay, Luncheon Bay or Langford Island for a snorkel with the turtles and a sunset on the sand.

Wings Eco Sailing Adventures evening slide show is great fun as your host would have taken some great photos at the beach and our crew would have captured all the days snorkelling. What a fun packed day in the Whitsundays

DAY 3

After breakfast it’s the final splash at the last snorkel site. Do some fish feeding at Blue Pearl Bay. It’s your last chance to see the amazing under water world of the Whitsunday Islands before your Wings Eco Sailing Adventures cruise makes the journey back to Airlie Beach.

Note: 
There are no set itineraries as the trips vary according to the weather, allowing for a customised and personalised experience.

Accommodation and Meals

• Available Cabin and Sleeping Arrangements:
  – Shared single in Saloon – single bed in the common area
  – Shared double in Saloon – double bed in the common area
  – Shared single – single bed in a dorm situation
  – Shared double – double bed in a dorm situation
  
• Meals & Allergies:
  – Most additional Dietary Requirements can be catered
  – Some dietary requirements carry a surcharge from $12 – please ask
  – Please ask us about dietary requirements before booking

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Luggage and Packing

• Every guest is issued with an eco-bag to pack their belongings. These bags are permitted on board only.
• Luggage Storage is offered at WSA’s check-in office at a one off minimal charge.
• BYO alcoholic drinks allowed on this vessel

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Important Information

• Itineraries may be subject to change dependant on weather and other circumstances
• Prices are in Australian Dollars (AU$)
• Each passenger must have a clear understanding of safety directions and instructions given in English by the crew and be able to complete the required safety forms in English.
  A passenger is only able to participate in water activities if they have a level of swimming experience.
  If a passenger is unable to swim they will still be able to participate in the sailing trip, but will not but able to participate in water activities such as snorkelling. 
  In order to meet our minimum safety standards, passengers must be able to exit the vessel unassisted in the unlikely case of an emergency.
  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us.

Eco-Certification Awards

The following Eco-Accreditation from Eco Tourism Australia had been achieved.

✓ Eco Certified Advanced Ecotourism

Australia’s leading and most innovative ecotourism products, providing an opportunity to learn about the environment with an operator who is committed to achieving best practice when using resources wisely, contributing to the conservation of the environment and helping local communities.