Sail & Fly
Enjoy 2 days and 1 night aboard Ileola or the Schooner Friendship with a Sail & Fly package from Classic Sailing Whitsundays.
Sail & Fly. Depart Abel Point Marina aboard your boat at 8:00 a.m on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, and return to Whitsunday Airport by a scenic helicopter flight at 1:00 p.m. on the following day.
Fly & Sail. Depart Whitsunday Airport for a scenic helicopter flight at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday or Sunday, and return to Abel Point Marina aboard your boat at 6:00 p.m. on the following day.
Regardless of which package you choose, you will be treated to a breathtaking flight over the Whitsundays, spectacular destinations such as Whitehaven Beach, excellent Italian cuisine, and the joys of sailing the Whitsunday Islands aboard a classic wooden boat.
All cruises have a comfortable maximum of twelve guests cared for by two fully trained and professional crew. Prices are from $395 per guest.
Aviation Adventures
Our scenic helicopter flights are conducted by Aviation Adventures, an award-winning operator with the highest safety standards and more than 6,000 hours of local flying experience.
Aviation Adventures' bubble helicopters offer the best visibility of any aircraft. Flying with the doors off gives you an unobstructed view of the Whitsundays with unparalleled photographic and video opportunities.
Sail & fly itinerary
Day 1. Depart Abel Point Marina aboard your boat at 8:00 a.m and sail for three hours to some of the best snorkelling and diving spots in the Whitsundays: Mantaray Bay, Blue Pearl Bay and Langford Reef. After lunch, spend the afternoon snorkelling, diving, sunbaking or exploring the islands. Evening brings a wonderful dinner and a sunset cruise to Nara Inlet—a natural safe haven for overnight anchorage.
Day 2. Our second day begins with breakfast and a two-hour cruise to pristine Whitehaven Beach. Relax for three hours on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. After a superb lunch, board your helicopter for a breathtaking scenic flight over Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island, Hamilton Island, the Molle Archipelago and Shute Harbour to land at Whitsunday Airport at around 2:00 p.m.
Fly & sail itinerary
Day 1. Depart the Classic Sailing Whitsundays office (400 Shute Harbour Road) by taxi for Whitsunday Airport at 12:30 p.m. Board your helicopter at 1:00 p.m. for a breathtaking scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands, eventually landing on Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy a superb lunch and relax for three hours on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Evening brings a wonderful dinner and a sunset cruise aboard your boat to Nara Inlet—a natural safe haven for overnight anchorage.
Day 2. Our second day begins with breakfast and a two-hour cruise to some of the best snorkelling and diving spots in the Whitsundays: Mantaray Bay, Blue Pearl Bay and Langford Reef. After lunch, spend the afternoon snorkelling, diving, sunbaking or exploring the islands. Our journey ends with a sunset cruise to Abel Point Marina, arriving at around 6:00 p.m.