Price from:
153 USD
Ultimate ECO Sailing Experience
Duration
8.5 Hours
About
Departs: Coral Sea Marina 10:00 am
Returns: Coral Sea Marina 6:00 pm
This all-inclusive day tour will take you off the beaten track to experience the Whitsunday Islands' secret spots. You will explore the most incredible range of marine life and witness the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from above and below the surface.
As an award-winning multinational business and accredited Climate Action Leaders, we invite you to relax with your friends or family. Tongarra day sail offers a large comfortable deck, spacious seating, chilled tunes and spectacular scenery. We provide informative history talks, and guests will learn from our experienced crew about the reefs and the beautiful islands. Snorkel at pristine locations in secluded anchorages and bays and come face to face with tropical fish, colourful corals and more.
So grab your camera, feel the ocean breeze in your hair and enjoy Whitsunday's unique locations.
**Itinerary**
Check-in opens 30mins prior to departure at Coral Sea Marina North End – Meeting point B
Sit back relax and enjoy a sail for 2 hours to the snorkel location. Here you will meet the local marine life beneath the surface. The fringing reef in these locations are home to some of the most spectacular coral formations and an incredible range of marine life in the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays.
Step back aboard Tongarra and enjoy a delicious lunch on the deck in the middle of a small tropical oasis. The perfect place to relax and soak up those views before setting sail once more.
Our accredited ECO guides will give a history talk about the Islands and marine life. We are accredited Climate Actions Leaders and love to share our knowledge with our customers.
After lunch, it’s only a short trip to the spectacular Langford Island Sandbar. Hike the scenic bushwalk or relax on the sands of this idyllic location, taking in the crystal clear waters and warm seabreeze. Relax, play explore the island and treat yourself to a thrilling ride on the banana boat.
Once back on board, hoist the sails and help take the helm as you chart your course back to Coral Sea Marina, returning with the sunset sail. So, grab your camera, feel the ocean breeze in your hair and adventure to the Whitsunday’s best lesser-known locations…
**Tour Highlights:**
• Explore some of the Whitsunday's best-kept secret spots
• Fun and informative ECO tour guides
• Sit back and relax on the deck of Tongarra (bean bags included)
• Feast on delicious snacks and freshly prepared lunch
• Snorkel at the best fringing reefs the region has to offer
• Enjoy a fun ""Banana Boat"" ride
• Explore Langford Sandbar
• Return sunset sail back to Airlie Beach
• BYO Alcohol & Soft Drinks (and we provide the eski and ice)
• Australian owned and family operated business for the past 10 years
• We are the elite guiding experience and are proud to be Australia's only
• Marine accredited Savannah Guide Enterprise
2018 and 2019 Gold winners for the best ""Major Tour and Transport Operator"" in Australia!
2021 Gold winner for the best ""Adventure Tourism"" Business in Australia!
Menu
**Morning Tea:**
Tea, Coffee, Cookies, Cake and Fresh Fruit
**Lunch:**
Fresh Bread Rolls
Cold meats and Cheese Platter
Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad
Seasoned Quinoa Salad
Fresh Salad Platter
**Afternoon Snacks:**
Crisps, Dip, Cheeses, Salami, and Crackers
More Info
**The ALL-INCLUSIVE price includes:**
• Stinger suit hire
• Snorkelling equipment (excluding prescription masks)
• Lunch and snacks
• Environmental Marine Charge
• Queensland Parks and Wildlife Charge
• Fuel levy
What to bring:
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel and a hat
• Practical clothing and footwear (warmer items during winter)
• Underwater camera
• BYO alcohol/soft drinks (no glass or red wine) for the boat only
• Refillable water bottles
• Sense of fun and adventure!
Booking Notes
###Tongarra day sail chages departure time due to season, please check below for your tour time.
###Winter Schedule: 1st June to 31st October
Check in: 9:00am
Departs: Coral Sea Marina 9:30 am
Returns: Coral Sea Marina 6:00 pm
###Summer Schedule: 1st November to 31st May
Check in: 9:30am
Departs: Coral Sea Marina 10:00 am
Returns: Coral Sea Marina 6:30 pm
Every guest MUST complete the online waiver before check-in. We’d appreciate it if you could complete this in advance to help avoid any delays on the day.
###Check-in:
Please make your own way to Coral Sea Marina. The vessel will depart on time. Please be at departure point 30 minutes prior to departure for check in.
It is advisable to bring a rain jacket during the summer months (Jan - April) and warmer clothes during the winter months (approx June - October).
##Bring your own alcohol and soft drinks. (just nothing in a glass bottle or red wine)
###Waiver & Snorkeling Assessment Requirements
- All tours require participants to complete an online waiver at least 24 hours prior to departure.
- If the online waiver is not completed within this timeframe, you will be required to fill out a paper waiver at the marina during check-in.
- Please arrive at the marina 30 minutes before departure to allow sufficient time for check-in and paperwork, avoiding any delays.
###Snorkeling Tours
- For all snorkeling tours, participants must complete a snorkeling assessment form, which will be issued on the day. This form helps our crew assess your swimming ability, communication needs, and any required assistance while in the water to ensure your safety.
- If you do not meet the necessary requirements in the snorkeling assessment, the skipper reserves the right to request that you remain onboard for your safety.
###The ALL-INCLUSIVE price includes:
• Stinger suit hire
• Free use of snorkeling equipment - mask/snorkel provided (excluding prescription masks) **To reduce damage to coral, we do not provide fins**
• Lunch and snacks
• Environmental Marine Charge
• Queensland Parks and Wildlife Charge
• Fuel levy
###What to bring:
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel and a hat
• Practical clothing and footwear (warmer items during winter)
• Underwater camera
• BYO alcohol and soft drinks/soda (no glass or red wine) for the boat only
• Refillable water bottle, we have water stations on board for guest use.
• Sense of fun and adventure!
Cancellation Policy
Travel insurance is recommended, particularly during the wet season (Jan-Apr). Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to departure will result in a 100% cancellation fee. A minimum of 24 hours is required to change tour departure dates.
All cruises are subject to weather and the vessel operator’s discretion.
Important Information
We are proud of our dedicated team, who are passionate about ensuring all our guests have an amazing day. We appreciate your kindness and respect in return.
