Siska - 2 day 1 Night - Maxi Sailing Tour of the Whitsundays
Overview
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2 days
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If you've got limited time to make friends and visit the Whitsunday icons, Siska is the boat for you. This Australian built ex-Ocean Racing Maxi has a few nautical miles under her belt. But this hasn't stopped her from continuing to provide amazing tours of the Whitsundays!
She's one of the most loved Maxi yachts here, maybe because of her striking red hull against the blue Whitsunday Water, granting her the nickname 'Sexy Siska'! With a particularly roomy interior, there is ample seating and spaces for socialising in.
Visit the must see Whitsunday Islands icons: Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout via a guided bush walk, and snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Siska operates on odd days of the month. (i.e. 7th, 19th etc). You have the option of booking either a single bunk or half of a double bunk.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 15
Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Airlie Beach to the Whitsunday Islands
Accommodations
On board Siska
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Whitsunday Islands
Meet our crew and depart the marina at 8:30am. Feeling energized? Help hoist the sails! Otherwise, sit back and relax as you float across the Whitsunday Passage to Whitsunday Island, finding anchorage at Tongue Bay. Take a guided bush walk to the Hill Inlet Lookout to the view of Whitehaven Beach before heading down and spending an hour or two exploring. In the afternoon you’ll sail north to another island where you’ll anchor just before sunset. After dinner, grab a drink and enjoy the evening.
Whitehaven Beach
Explore the most photographed beach in the world! See the view from above at Hill Inlet Lookout by a guided bush walk. 7kms of pristine silica sand. Constantly recognised as one of the top beaches in the world. Discover the different spots, get a photo on THE Whitehaven tree. Go in search of the abundant wildlife, and swim in the clearest waters!
Hill Inlet
Spend some time taking the best selfies ever at this amazing viewpoint of Australia's most Instagrammed beach. The stunning swirling sands will blow you away!
Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Whitsunday Islands
Early rise for breakfast, waking up in a stunning secluded bay. Kit up with snorkelling gear, ready to jump in over the fringing coral reefs to see the fish and coral. Time for morning tea before heading to another location for a swim, snorkel or a beach stop. After lunch, it is time to set the sails once again and make way across the Whitsunday Passage. Arrive back into Airlie Beach at 4pm.
What‘s Included
2 experienced crew members
Snacks between meals, tap water, tea and coffee
Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Breakfast
Restroom on board
1 nights accommodation
Bedding and bed linen
Stinger suit
Drinks - You can BYO alcohol and soft drinks
Transfers to/from the marina
Soft drinks
Options
Half Double Bunk
Half Double bunk: Half a double bunk in open-plan accommodation with shared bathroom facilities.
Single Bunk
Single bunk: A single bunk in open-plan accommodation with shared bathroom facilities.
Reviews
166 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You can’t miss it! Epic Whitsunday Experience
dome206,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can’t recommend Siska enough, we did the 2D1N tour of the Whitsundays with Captain Matt, Kane and Saille as our crew. The boat was great as there was plenty of space to lay out on the deck and the beds were surprisingly comfy, but the best part was hoisting the sail and actually sailing over to the islands from Airlie Beach - truly an amazing experience! Then once over there, the guys were brilliant in making our experience as enjoyable as possible (including some unbelievable food!), we saw Whitehaven beach, snorkelled in some amazing spots and slept in a calm bay (with only 2 other boats) under the stars. I can’t recommend this tour enough, we’re already looking forward to coming back! Thanks Matt and team!
Would book again in a heartbeat!
T6323UPdaisyl,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were moved onto Siska from another boat and we are so glad we ended up there! The crew (Captain Bones, Scotty and Matty) are warm, welcoming, friendly and fun, they genuinely made our experience so great! We would highly recommend all of them, especially Scotty, who went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed during our time on the boat! The snorkelling and beach stops are beautiful, the food was delicious, and the boat was very well run. Our complaint has nothing to do with the crew or the trip itself but instead lies with the customer service from Vita at Explore Whitsundays. We were spoken to in a very rude manner and offered no real help in rebooking a trip after our original tour was cancelled (by them). This made us anxious to get on the boat, however we can gladly say that the attitude of the crew is excellent and does not reflect the poor management.
Fab crew and the best trip!
daisyaI5856HG,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the most incredible time on siska!! All thanks to Scotty, Kane and Saille. Snorkling spots were phenomenal, unreal food and such great company!!
Best team!
elliehR8872FP,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much to Kane, Scottie and Saille! They made our experience amazing and we had the best time. Scottie you were my fav 😘
Unforgettable trip to the Whitsundays!
isabellah930,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my first trip with a night on a boat and was worth the experience! Incredibly nice crew who took care of everything - be it the complete supply of very good food, safety and cleanliness on board - a big thank you especially to Scotti, who is more than 100% dedicated to the well-being of the guests. It was a great experience from start to finish, which I would do again at any time:)
Book Siska sister!
610sophiaj,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience from start to finish. The trip was so well organised, amazing food and we really felt well looked after. Toilet facilities had even a little shower included for a quick rinse off after snorkelling. Shout out to the whole crew, especially to Scottie who was our guide, Michelin star chef and boat bestie.
Amazing trip
V6430FTadame,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was phenomenal Scotty was an amazing guide super fun and interactive whilst also being informative about the safety procedures and rules, the service and food was excellent had some great views and the stops were awesome. Absolutely no complaints Scotty and the crew really made the fun experience it was, would definitely recommend it for everyone.
Great time aboard
oliviae385,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the boat! Although we were worried about the weather, we fell lucky! Although, even if it had been raining I’m sure the team would’ve made it a great time! All 3 of the staff were accommodating and friendly! Caine was friendly and chatty and Matty was lively and kept the mood high. Scotty was so attentive and caring towards all people on the boat, he truly took an interest in each of us. If highly recommended this trip!
Good Vibes and Great Crew
aliciaanagnos,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a super fun couple of days! The tour itself was run really well and packed with laughs. The crew were a highlight, so welcoming, fun, and clearly love what they do. Zac’s enthusiasm really stood out. I would definitely recommend!
Fun, relaxing, beautiful scenery, perfect crew
harrysW6319BW,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really perfect adventure, places we went were beautiful and we were briefed before every activity to make sure we were comfortable and everything done safely, the food was amazing on board, and most importantly the crew was lovely very humorous and professional ensuring we had the best time, Thank you very much Siska (Zak, Matt, Floyd and Chris)
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