Itinerary · 4 nights · Airlie Beach to Airlie Beach

5 Days/4 Nights

Adds Hook Island's north coast and a day on the outer reef to the essentials.

  • Year-round
  • 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Airlie Beach to Airlie Beach
  • 5 days, 5 stops
  • Family & friends, Kid friendly, Adventure
1

Airlie Beach → Cid Harbour

Cid Harbour, Hook Island

Day 1, Airlie Beach → Cid Harbour
  • Scenic cruise through the islands
  • Cid Harbour anchorage and exploration
  • Paddleboarding at Dugong Beach
  • Welcome dinner onboard
2

Cid Harbour → Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach

Day 2, Cid Harbour → Whitehaven Beach
  • Swimming at Whitehaven Beach
  • Hill Inlet scenic lookout
  • Beach exploration and photography
  • Optional sunset drinks on the sand

The idea of the week

At 5 days and 4 nights, this itinerary strikes the perfect balance, allowing you to experience all the Whitsundays' highlights without rushing. Island hop through pristine bays, discover world-famous beaches, and encounter thriving coral ecosystems alive with marine life.

This journey is designed for those seeking the full Whitsundays experience. Begin in the serene Cid Harbour, venture to the iconic Whitehaven Beach, explore multiple reef snorkelling sites, and retreat to tranquil anchorages surrounded by national parkland. Each day unfolds at a relaxed pace, giving you time to truly absorb the tropical beauty.

Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, romance, or family memories, this 5-day escape captures everything that makes the Whitsundays one of Australia's most celebrated charter destinations.

  • Whitsundays
  • Island Hopping
  • Reef Snorkelling
  • Whitehaven Beach
  • 5-Day Escape
  • Tropical Paradise
  • Luxury Yacht Charter

What the week costs

The yacht's published weekly rate, plus an Advance Provisioning Allowance, customarily 30 to 40 percent, for fuel, food, drink and berths, plus local VAT where it applies. Every listing shows its rate.

How charter pricing works

Also on this coast

The Whitsundays insider guide, with our little black book, the season month by month and the other weeks we have planned.

Open Whitsundays

Woven into the week

What the crew arrange along the way

The parts of the week that need a phone call before you arrive: tables, guides, instructors and the toys on deck.

Multi-Site Reef Snorkelling

Experience multiple world-class snorkelling sites, from Manta Ray Bay to Langford Reef, each offering unique marine ecosystems and abundant sea life.

  • Access to 3+ premium snorkelling sites
  • Full snorkelling equipment provided
  • Crew guidance and safety briefing
  • Marine biodiversity identification
  • Underwater photography support
Whitehaven Beach Experience

Spend a full day exploring the world's most famous white sand beach, including an optional scenic walk to Hill Inlet Lookout.

  • Full beach access and relaxation
  • Hill Inlet Lookout guidance
  • Tender transport included
  • Photography opportunities
  • Gourmet beach lunch available
Seaplane Adventure

Soar above the Whitsundays for a perspective that reveals the true scale and beauty of this island paradise.

  • Private seaplane charter
  • 45-minute scenic flight
  • Heart Reef aerial views
  • Whitsunday Islands panorama
  • Professional commentary
  • Premium photography opportunity
Water Sports Package

Expand your water adventures with access to kayaks, jet skis, and other yacht water toys.

  • Full water toys access
  • Kayaking and paddleboarding equipment
  • Optional jet ski rental
  • Crew instruction available
  • Safety equipment provided

Make it two weeks

One more week, one more coast

A week is one country. Two weeks reaches the neighbour across the water, and the crossing is part of the trip. Each of these joins onto this week; choose one and we send both weeks, day by day, as one plan.

Back to Whitsundays

The other weeks we have planned on this coast, and when to go.

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