Habibi Whitsundays 2 Day 1 Night Sailing Tour.

The tour is marketed at the youth backpacker and student market, ages 18 to 30

Habibi Whitsundays takes you to the famous Whitehaven Beach, known for its 7 km stretch of pure white sand and clear waters. It’s one of the world’s most photographed beaches and has won many awards.

Don’t miss the chance to see Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet lookout on this overnight Whitsundays boat tour

Hill Inlet, at the north end of Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, is a must-see in the Whitsundays. The shifting tides create a stunning swirling pattern in the sand, capturing the attention of many photographers. To find out more about Hill Inlet, visit our dedicated page here

On this overnight tour, you’ll get to snorkel in the coral-rich bays around the islands. The Whitsunday Islands are part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, home to diverse sea life. You’ll see turtles, Maori wrasse, batfish, parrotfish, and even clownfish (Nemo).

Where to meet?

Coral Sea Marina, “Meeting Point B” at the Northern Village beside the roundabout by the shaded seats at 8 a.m. sharp. (Please be 10 minutes early.)

Walking To Meeting Point

It is a 10-minute walk along the boardwalk from Airlie Beach Lagoon, through the Coral Sea Marina Resort, and just past Sorrento’s Bar. Walking directions here –
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eDa8AxV4qFGCtMpTA

Driving To Meeting Point

Long-term Parking at the Coral Sea Marina is located at the Southern End and is $12.00 per day (Parking machines are located in the carpark; either download the app (EZY PARK) or pay by card.
No cash payments are accepted.
Once Parked and paid at the Southern Village near Meeting Point C, then walk 200m to Meeting Point B (see our meeting location above)
Driving Directions here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/D9SWjNZEcTgXdCgN9)

What to bring on the tour?

Towel, sunscreen, hat, sunnies, swimsuit, camera/mobile phone
Change of shorts/t-shirt.
Warm clothes for winter months– hoodie, leggings, jacket for cooler winter evenings!
Water Bottle for refilling water – tap water is available onboard
Sea sickness tablets if prone to motion sickness
BYO soft drinks and alcohol—**No glass or red wine is permitted onboard**. (Note that bottle shops open at 10 a.m., so alcohol cannot be purchased on the morning of departure.) Habibi is not a booze cruise, so a few social beers or wines after a full day of activities are all that is required!
Snacks – chocolate/chips

IMPORTANT! – Pack all your belongings in a small, soft, recyclable bag, no bags with zips, please, to prevent pests and bugs from coming onboard! Coles/Woolies sells zipless shopping bags for $3.00
No backpacks or suitcases, please store them at your accommodation. Luggage storage is available at the Travel shop, Magnums Backpackers, and Redcat Adventures for $5-10 daily. There is no luggage storage at the marina, and larger bags and suitcases will not be permitted onboard Habibi.**

What Not to bring?

Glass bottles / Red wine
Daypacks with zippers/suitcases/large backpacks ( use environmental bags like ones from the supermarket)

What is included in the ticket price?

All meals (typical menu based on season availability);
– Day 1
Morning fruit platter upon arrival
Lunch consists of roast chicken, creamy potato salad, mixed green vegetable salad, pasta salad, and fresh bread rolls.
Afternoon tea/coffee muffins/chocolate mud cakes/biscuits
Dinner – Great Aussie BBQ

– Day 2
Morning breakfast – tea/coffee, selection of cereals, toasts, raisin bread, jams, yogurt, fruit salad
Lunch – cold meats platter, Indian rice salad, coleslaw, wraps

Vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options are available if booked at least 24 hours before travel. A small surcharge applies to Vegan and Gluten-free meals.

Bed linen – sheets, pillows, and blankets are included – No Sleeping bags permitted!!

Snorkelling equipment and stinger suits are included – (Prescription lenses and warm 3mm wet suits can be hired from the Aqua Dive Shop, located near Meeting Point B at the Coral Sea Marina before travel if required – you will need a credit card to hire these items). Life jackets and pool noodle floatation devices are provided to keep you safer in the water.

Tea/coffee/drinking water/cordial included – BYO soft drinks and alcohol (cans only- NO GLASS!!)

There are mobile phone charging stations onboard. Please note that no Wi-Fi is onboard, and mobile coverage is limited on the islands. A real relaxing, natural paradise awaits you!!

Shoes are not allowed on the vessel; therefore, thongs, flip-flops, or sandals are best for the walks and beaches around the islands.

Sea Sickness

Habibi is a stable sailing boat, but we can not predict people’s reactions to the sea. If you are worried, please bring sea sickness medication; we can no longer issue it onboard the boat.

Important Notes

Habibi has no set itineraries, as we depend on weather and tidal conditions. Depending on the day conditions, we will use the best locations available. The skipper’s decision on locations is final, and any change of tour location is based on the safety of our guests and the best experience we can give you on any given day.

Do I need travel insurance?

Adventure boating includes risks. While we try to safeguard clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to actions beyond our control. We recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings, road closures, flooding, and other natural disasters—especially during the wet season—which may cause them to miss their trip.

Cancellations

Cancellations within 21 days of departure will forfeit the full cost of the trip.
To request a cancellation, you must forward this confirmation email to habibi@whitsunday.net.au requesting your cancellation. They will reply with instructions.

Changes to the date of travel

Subject to availability, the date of travel can be made up to 7 days before the date of travel.
To request a date change, you must forward this confirmation email to habibi@whitsunday.net.au with the date you wish to change it to. They will reply by email to confirm if that date is available.

All prices are per person in AUD and include GST, National Park and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees, professional skipper and host, live aboard, all meals, fresh linen and use of snorkelling equipment and stinger suits.
Cancellations made less than 21 days before departure (Habibi) will result in complete forfeiture of the full price.
We reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice at any time for any reason.
We recommend you take out travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss of personal goods and the inability to travel due to weather.
Passengers should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard guests, we cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers that are beyond our control.
All cruises are subject to weather and the vessel operator’s discretion. Please allow extra time to travel during the wet season (Dec-May) as we occasionally have road closures due to flooding.
At certain times of the year, ‘dangerous’ jellyfish inhabit these waters and passengers should take care for their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk and the owner of the vessel will not be liable for any personal injury, illness, death or any other consequences whatsoever of passengers being stung by jellyfish. To minimise this risk, you will be provided with a full-length protective ‘Stinger Suit’ to wear whilst swimming and snorkelling during the cruise.
Accordingly, Magic Whitsundays shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any injury to person or property which is suffered or sustained by any passenger as a result of participating in any of its sailing adventures, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. Magic Whitsundays ABN 51145437109.