Hook Island: Sailing Tour from Airlie Beach + Snorkeling + Lunch

About this experience

This sailing tour departs from Airlie Beach aboard Lady Enid and heads to Hook Island in the Whitsundays, covering snorkelling, a guided cultural walk, and lunch across a full ten-hour day. Hook Island sits within the Whitsunday Islands National Park and is home to Nara Inlet, a sheltered anchorage surrounded by forested hills and one of the region's most significant Indigenous heritage sites. The tour is anchored in the Whitsundays rather than Cairns, though both sit along Queensland's tropical coast and draw visitors for similar reef and island experiences. From Nara Inlet, guests take a dinghy to the Ngaro Cultural Site, where a rocky path leads through signs, rock art, and audio recordings documenting the Ngaro people's connection to the islands. After the walk, the group returns to the boat for a lunch that includes an antipasto spread with sparkling wine and a seasonal fruit platter, with morning tea also provided. The afternoon is spent at a snorkelling location selected on the day based on conditions, with gear included for exploring coral and fish. Tickets cover the sailing cruise, return transfers from The Garden Bar Bistro on Shingley Drive, snorkelling equipment, morning tea, lunch, and national park admission fees. Additional drinks are not included. The cancellation policy is date-based, so check terms at booking.

Highlights

• Sail from Airlie Beach to Hook Island on a full ten-hour tour
• Snorkel the waters of the Whitsunday Islands National Park
• Explore Nara Inlet, a sheltered anchorage with forested hills
• Visit one of the region's most significant Indigenous heritage sites
• Join a guided cultural walk ashore at Hook Island
• Lunch included as part of the full-day sailing itinerary

What is included

• Sailing Boat cruise
• Roundtrip transfer from Airlie Beach
• Snorkelling gear
• Morning tea and lunch
• Seasonal fruit platter
• Antipasto with sparkling wine
• National park admission fees

Not included

• Additional drinks

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.