Stylish life out at sea, featuring the latest exterior and interior design. Innovative, spacious, bright and sophisticated, this new yacht offers cruising the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays with infinite confidence.
Each tour visits the beautiful Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. A short walk takes you up the Hill Inlet Lookout, from where you have a breathtaking view over the curved sands of Whitehaven Beach. Afterwards a sunbake or beachwalk session on the super fine sand is due. The tour stops in various of the dreamy Whitsunday Bays for snorkelling. Underwater you will find a whole world of itself, full of colourful corals and fish.
Days
- 4 days, 3 nights
Group size
- Max 10
Start / finish
- Airlie Beach / Airlie Beach
- Airlie Beach, 4pm on day 4
Return
- Airlie Beach, 4pm on day 4
Accommodation
- 3 nights on board in cabins, at anchor in a different bay each night.
Transport
- Blizzard, a family owned and operated yacht carrying a maximum of 10, combining traditional sailing with modern comfort. She leaves Coral Sea Marina South at 9am.
Meals
- All meals are prepared on board and served properly — baked Tasmanian salmon, roast chicken with potato salad, gourmet deli wraps, and cooked breakfasts with espresso coffee. Cheese platters and appetisers in between. Bring your own alcohol.
Route
Included experiences
- Whitehaven Beach — a morning on one of the best beaches in the world
- Hill Inlet lookout — a guided bush walk to the view over the swirling sands
- Manta Ray Bay and Butterfly Bay — a whole day among the northern reefs
- Langford Reef, Nara Inlet and Tongue Bay — wherever the wind suits on day 3
- Humpback whales — migrating through between June and September
- A sea scooter — to pull you along underwater
- Stand-up paddleboards off the back of the boat
- Learning to sail, or sitting back while the crew work
Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and professional crews, the plentiful and well-prepared meals, and the comfortable, clean cabins aboard the monohull yacht. Many highlight the small group size and relaxed atmosphere, noting it suits mature travellers rather than a party crowd, and the crews often tailor the itinerary to tides and winds. Wildlife encounters feature prominently, with reviewers describing snorkelling alongside turtles, stingrays and fish, whale sightings, and visits to Whitehaven Beach and lookout points. The most common caveat is that the cabins are compact and better avoided by those who feel claustrophobic, and several suggest bringing seasickness remedies as the boat can get rocky; some also noted that weather, such as rain or strong winds, affected their trip. A few reviewers observed that some deckhands had limited sailing experience, leaving the skipper to handle much of the sailing.
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“Excellent small group sailing charter”
Highly recommend Blizzard for a small group crewed sailing charter in the Whitsundays.
We were looking for a short (2 night) sailing charter in the Whitsundays on a monohull sailboat with comfortable accommodations. We found all of that and more in our Blizzard charter.
Our skipper for the 2 day/2 night charter was Tris, who is also the owner of Blizzard, a very well maintained Beneteau Oceanis 50. First mate and cook for our trip was Sam. Both were outstanding. Tris is an excellent sailor, and his confidence helped his guests relax. Sam was an extremely competent first mate and an excellent cook to boot. He was always looking for ways to help make it a good experience for the guests. (The boat can comfortably accommodate at least 8 guests, and possibly more, depending on who sleeps with whom; on our trip we had 6 adult guests and 2 children, plus skipper and first mate. We chose one of the two private double berths with en-suite bathroom.) Tris and Sam made the sailing and the hospitality, both of which can be challenging at times, look easy.
Our trip included great sailing, the spectacular scenery of the Whitsundays, beautiful snorkeling (we saw sea turtles and huge wrasse, among lots of other fish), great food, and good company with Tris, Sam, and the other guests. We couldn’t have asked for more. Highly recommend a Blizzard charter.
PS the booking was managed by ABC Travel in Airlie Beach, and the ABC Travel staff also checked us in for the charter on arrival in Airlie Beach. I wanted to put in a good word for them as well: in our dealings with them by phone from the US, and in person at check-in, they were very helpful.
“A must do in the Whitsundays”
Hubby and I recently had a 2 night cruise on Blizzard. There is no better way to see the sights of the Whitsundays then being on a yacht. Tris the Skipper was friendly and his partner Catherine was very welcoming and very friendly. The Deckhand Sam was a true gem he was super friendly and was there at all times offering assistance to all passengers. Tris cooked one night for us was well, and his food was also pretty good. We had plenty to eat with breakfast, lunch and dinner and morning and afternoon snacks. A great afternoon sipping wine and eating nibblies on the deck after a great day snorkelling, Whitehaven Beach and a walk to the look out. The snorkelling was great with many fish to be seen at the snorkelling sites. Hubby enjoyed the sea scooter (I think that's what it is called) which he thought was great zooming around near the rocks underwater. The cabins were very clean and enough room to sleep and store your bag. Would recommend Tris and the team of Blizzard any time and would def do this again. We could not fault this trip at all. The only way to see the great wonder of the Whitsundays
“Blizzard blew me away”
I had the absolute pleasure of spending 2 nights and 3 days on Blizzard. The experience was amazing. I am a local and have been out on the water many times but the adventure I had with Skipper Tris and his brilliant deckie Sam was exceptional. We went to places I have never been before, we saw whales, turtles, stingrays and lots of fish, we enjoyed time on Whitehaven Beach and Langford Reef. Nothing was too much trouble, the atmosphere was relaxed the sailing was exhilarating and my cabin was very comfortable. I want to finish by saying the food was 5 star, I really enjoyed the meals….. although I could not eat it all because the serves were so generous. This was the best experience playing in my own backyard that I have ever had. If you are looking for a Whitsunday sailing adventure , and want to enjoy some sailing, snorkelling, walking on one of the best beaches in the world, have brilliant company and eat gourmet food…. I encourage you to book your trip with Blizzard.
“Incredible 2 days onboard SY Blizzard”
We did the 2 day/2night sailing trip on Blizzard, captain Brent and Sam were sensational hosts with excellent local knowledge and hospitality. Sam's
Cooking was next level and food all around was above and beyond what we expected. Snorkelling and fish feeding were top experiences well executed. Under full sail we travelled at over 9 knots. Would highly reccomend this tour :) take sunscreen!!
“Sailing perfection”
An incredible trip with a wonderful crew, Brent and Sam were fantastic crew who made sure we had as comfortable and enjoyable time as possible and were also great to hang out with and equally respectful of everyones space.
The food was fantastic and plentiful and the boat itself was lovely, The September trip was the perfect temperature for us, Beach weather in the day and perfectly cool for sleeping at night (bring a jumper for the evenings!)
The crew tailored our experience to the tides and winds to ensure the best timings for each attraction.
Would highly recommend the Blizzard sailing ship with Brent and Sam as the crew.
“Blizzard - one of my highlights of Australia”
We took a 3 day, 2 night cruise on the Blizzard this past week. The trip was incredible and definitely one of my highlights whilst in Australia. The crew (Sam and Brent) were incredible not just in terms of their sailing expertise but also genuinely great guys to sit down with a chat to. We were fed amazing meals prepared on board, all of which we ate together under the stars which provided a breathtaking backdrop. The cabins (ours was a twin) were comfortable and there was plenty of space on deck or the cabin to relax. During the days we went to Whitehaven beach (a must in this area) and made numerous stops for snorkelling by the reef, even with turtles! There was no set timetable and Brent & Sam left it up to us for how long we stayed at each place. If you are looking to take an overnight boat trip, make sure you choose the Blizzard from Airlie!
“Blizzard - Whitsundays sailing trip”
My boyfriend and I did the three day, two night sailing trip on the Blizzard and it was great. Tris was our skipper and Sam was the deck hand. Both were great hosts. Sam cooked, cleaned and shared lots of knowledge about the islands and fish that we saw. We ate like kings and every detail was taken care of for us. The boat was comfortable and can take up to 10 guests but we only had 6 on our trip so there was room to spare. Over the course of the trip we stopped at 2 snorkeling spots, as well as Whitehaven beach and Langford beach. We had a great time. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone.
If you have never been on a sail boat before or are prone to sea sickness you should definitely bring some Dramamine, because it can get rocky, but it’s still a lot of fun and a great experience.
“Absolutely fantastic experience”
I would say the bedroom/cabins are not for the claustrophobic but that being said - it is a sailing boat! Food on board was really really great and we were kept well fed the entire trip - Alex & Cam were our crew on board and both lovely guys - always keeping calm no matter what and still made our trip very enjoyable even though it rained most of the time!
“A top tier sailing trip”
We can’t say enough about this trip! We sailed on the Blizzard with Scotty and his deckhand Darcy, and we were amazed with the service and level of professionalism displayed. We felt at home and in good hands as we toured the Whitsundays for three days. This is not a party boat filled with backpackers, but rather a relaxing adventure in the company of mature individuals from all around the world. The accommodations were very nice, and the food was simply delicious. We loved to see how well young Darcy performed at sea, and were amazed at his cooking abilities (try the salmon)! Scotty was a true professional, who has been sailing all his life. He was very calm and and extremely knowledgable when it came to the many questions we asked. Whithaven beach is the most stunning beach we have ever seen in our lives, and the sand is like white powder under your feet. The crew can find you fish, sea turtles, stingrays and just about any other marine life you would like to snorkel with. There’s no better place to have deep conversations than rocking in a sailboat, parked in a quiet bay under the Australian stars. Our only complaint was having to get off the boat when it was all over. If (when) we come back, we would certainly do this excursion again!
“Amazing New Year on Blizzard with Scotty and Kyle”
Wow ... what an amazing way to see in the New Year!!!!
Just returned home from a holiday of a lifetime in Australia and without doubt the highlight was our trip on Blizzard sailing around the Whitsundays.
Our skipper Scotty and deckie Kyle were awesome!!
Great sailing , great food and special memories made forever..
A special thanks to Scotty for giving me the time and confidence to get in the water and try snorkelling ... loved it so thank you !!!
HIGHLY recommend a trip on Blizzard !!!
Hopefully one day we'll be back to repeat another amazing trip !!!!
“Highly Recommend the Blizzard!”
My fiancé and I had a fantastic trip on the Blizzard. The winds were strong but Scotty made an itinerary that allowed all to enjoy the trip regardless. Kyle made great food and always kept us well fed. I had previously snorkeled in Port Douglas and this experience far exceeded the previous trip. We had a great time meeting other people from around the globe. Thanks for the amazing experience!
“Incredible....will be back”
We had been talking about a trip to the Whitsundays after a sailing trip at Fraser Island earlier in the year. Timing had it that we were both working in Mackay so we started to look for a sailing trip for the weekend and came across the Blizzard - 2 nights/2 days, a beautiful boat, private en-suite cabin, all meals and a small group of 10 people to meet and explore the Whitsundays with.
We arrived on Friday afternoon, just a short drive after work and boarded the boat at 4pm. Gary and Des were laid back, welcoming and experienced - immediately we knew we would have a relaxing long weekend and see all the best of what the Islands had to offer.
Stopping at Tongue Bay and walking to the lookout on Whitsunday Island was one of my highlights. The view of Hill Inlet...amazing and then walking down to Whitehaven Beach for a swim was beautiful. By day we went snorkeling amongst the turtles and stingrays and relaxed on deck with drink in hand by night.
Great company, clean rooms, plenty of space, delicious food....we will be back.
“What an experience!”
Literally had the best two days of my life thanks to the Captain Gary & his ‘to be skipper’ Mitch!
Mitch with his cooking and dry Ozzie humour. Gary with his charming Australian ways, sailing with a smile on his face.
Although we snorkelled with Turtles, getting to see al the reef and different little islands (including Whitehaven beach looking even better in person), it wouldn’t have been possible without the knowledge of both Gary & Mitch.
Gary & Mitch knew so much about what was where, when the tide would go one way or the other. They would integrate us as much as possible to make you feel one of the team. Everyone getting on like best friends including the crew members (however remaining very professional and responsible at the same time -important when sailing a boat).
Overall opinion - use iSail - Blizzard - Gary & Mitch like your life depends on it
“Whales, snorkelling and sailing on Blizzard”
Went on Blizzard for a 3D/2N trip around the Whitsundays. Blizzard is a lovely yacht and has enough space for everyone on board (it is a yacht not a house).
Our skipper Scottie was very knowledgeable and made the trip more personal.. we stopped to view whales at every opportunity, which all the guests loved. He also took us under sail more than motor, which was great.
Des was our deckie and the food was amazing! We felt constantly fed and my girlfriend was well catered for, even as a veggie; had separate meals prepared. Des was very keen to learn about sailing but it did seem she had very little sailing experience and Scottie was sailing the boat himself.
Our crew were really good and definitely added to the great experience. Being early in the whale season we did not expect to see any. We were fortunate enough to see multiple breaches and one whale come within 50m of the boat. We snorkelled with turtles and saw some great sections of reef.. you read so many horror stories of the Great Barrier Reef so it was great to see that it is still thriving (if you are willing to not go to the tourist sites that are visited daily by hundreds of people!)
The Whitsundays are truly incredible and we felt this was the best way we could have seen them. We will definitely be back and have been inspired to start sailing more!
Thankyou for a great time
