Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands | La Vacanza Travel

Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: Australia, Queensland, Airlie Beach
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  • 10 hours
  • Airlie Beach
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Sit back and relax as you take in the Whitsunday Islands onboard Camira, a speedy 85ft ocean-going catamaran. Departing from Port of Airlie and Daydream Island, you will enjoy the spectacular Whitsunday scenery en route to your first stop of the day, snorkelling one of the best fringing reefs the Whitsundays has to offer. After your snorkelling experience, it is anchors up as our expert crew heads for Whitsunday Island, the largest in the Whitsunday group, where you can take the easy hike up to take in world-renowned Hill Inlet.
Camira Sailing Adventure is an all-inclusive experience, so going hungry or thirsty will not be a problem while onboard Camira, guests will enjoy morning and afternoon tea as well as a very generous BBQ lunch. Camira also includes beer, wine, ciders, and soft drinks.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hill Inlet Hill Inlet Whitsunday Island National Park Whitehaven Beach, 4802 Australia

On a guided hike to Hill Inlet lookout, follow a path walked by the Whitsundays’ traditional owners, the Ngaro people. Back on the beach, swim and stroll along the shore before a BBQ lunch cooked and served on board. After lunch, you will head to one of the Whitsundays fringing reefs for some snorkelling before sailing back to shore.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Whitehaven Beach, 4802 Australia

On Whitsunday Island’s east coast, Camira moors at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach, a 7km arc of dazzling white sand, regularly voted Australia’s best beach.

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Beverages
  • Round-trip cruise
  • Lunch - BBQ Lunch
  • Beach activities
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Scenic return sailing adventure through the Whitsundays to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
  • Guided walk to Hill Inlet and lookout (tidal dependent)

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Boat is licensed to serve alcohol from 10am (or after snorkelling)
  • Bathroom available on the vessel
  • Bring Swimsuit and towel. Protective clothing, hat and sunscreen lotion, credit card for optional purchases
  • Please advise dietary requirements
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 72 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

1: 24 The Cv Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
2: Daydream Island, Whitsundays QLD, Australia


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

budogirl_nz

15 Apr, 2024

We did a full day trip including snorkeling at the fringe reef, and then on to Whitehaven Beach. Cannot fault the staff onboard, but our trip to the reef, was the most beautiful but most tragic thing to see. If you care about the survival of this beautiful reef I would NOT take this tour at all. How it is eco certified is frankly mind blowing. We had to sit back and watch people in our group destroy such absolutely beautiful and healthy coral - literally kicking it to pieces, while the staff (who didn’t like it either) were unable to stop them. We were so distressed to see this that I elected to get out of the water and get back on the boat. I felt awful. I immediately felt partially responsible for buying a ticket and being a part of this day trip at all. The company owners / management have no policy or procedente to pull these people out of the water. Why go there at all - if this is the destruction that’s happening in 1 day? Let alone every day, week, month and year. The staff were lovely and did seem to care but were powerless to do anything really except tell them to stop which they didn’t. To us it became apparent that the company focus at management level was making money despite what they know is happening, keeping the majority happy and just keep the tour there going. It’s clearly not enough to simply tell people to stop standing on the reef - whether they don’t understand or just won’t listen. They should be taken out of the water period. We were in the water about 20 minutes and watched what we would describe as a group of bulls in a china shop literally smashing off chunks of stag coral and stepping all over and standing on soft corals. It was so sad and distressing. Anyone that goes there will see what is happening. I was so horrified that I went and told the staff members there in the water - who asked them to stop, but they just kept doing it. Nobody seemed able to enforce or control anything. Everywhere you look you can see lots of broken coral on the sea floor. At this rate of destruction, there will be little left of it in no time at all. There is NO meaningful protection offered for this beautiful coral and delicate ecosystem. There were staff announcements on board telling everyone NOT to stand on, or touch the coral at all, but only in English. There needs to be better educational videos or other methods, and/ or announcements not only in English but in other languages as well. There needs to be written acknowledgements agreed to and signed that if you are unable to avoid damaging the coral you will be taken out of the water. If you can’t snorkel properly then you shouldn’t be allowed near a delicate ecosystem such as this. The staff on board went around making sure all our medical forms were completed and signed, but nothing like that about the protection for the coral / the reef. The water was so shallow that for anyone who doesn’t know how to snorkel, it was very difficult to avoid kicking the coral. Shouldn’t be there at low tide and perhaps flippers shouldn’t be allowed either. There needs to be policy introduced, and tougher enforcement of that policy. Unsurprisingly, the same people were vaping where they weren’t allowed. Staff had to repeatedly ask the same people multiple times to vape down the back. I personally cared a lot less about the vaping than the blatant uncontrollable damage to the coral. The focus seems to be on pumping out as many tours and making money, keeping them all happy regardless of what happens to the environment. What a shame because the staff were fantastic and really gave it their best. Management needs to get their act together to do something about this. Who will take a stand to protect this beautiful reef if they won’t?

SteveA355

19 Mar, 2024

Firstly, apologies on the late review! However, we had a fantastic trip out to The Whitsunday Islands, weather perfect (though a bit more wind would have been good as we motored most of the way). Great stop off for reef snorkelling , with the crew well organised and attentive, ensuring everyone’s safety and insisting on everyone who wanted to go in the water wearing the stinger suits. After that more sailing/motoring, eating and drinking to the most amazing beach and sea views we have ever seen! Again the crew kept everyone safe and there was time to spend in the water on the beach of Whitehaven Bay. Be ready for boat transfers to and from the beach but the crew were ready to help out those that needed assistance and point out easier routes to the lookout, the climb up is relatively straight forward on paths but might be harder for those with some restrictions. Overall a great day out, well catered and refreshed! Thanks

Departure10248363556

17 Mar, 2024

This is an amazing experience, all inclusive, plenty of great quality food, great crew in an amazing place. i would recommend to anyone.

173heinzm

13 Mar, 2024

Pretty rundown vessel which actually broke down 1 hour into the cruise and therefore screwed up our day. Definitely would need a refit soon if they want to continue to operate. Also a bit of safety concerns as I saw safety pins of doors aren’t functioning anymore and no inflatable life rafts as you know them from other boats…

Ryan_K

11 Mar, 2024

Although the weather put a stop to snorkelling and severely drowned out the views and pleasure of the cruise. This of course can’t be helped. It was our only chance to experience the cruise so we made the most of it. The crew were very professional, and done their best to ensure the experience was made enjoyable. The BBQ lunch was a great addition as well as the world famous Cameira Bar!

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A great experience

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Best Value Full Day Experience EVER!!

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Amazing Day

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Fantastic day out

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Brilliant experience!

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Great time on Camira!

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Incredible

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A wonderful experience not to be missed

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Amazing team, amazing day trip adventure

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Must do activities

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Fun Time

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Highly recommend, great day

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Camira is a beauty

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Fun day aboard!

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Amazing experience

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The best cruise in the Whitsundays.

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Special thanks to the crew!

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Enjoyable day cruise

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Day out for couples

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Don't miss this experience!

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Superb trip to the reef

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Loved it! Highly recommended

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