Entice is the newest Catamaran in the Whitsundays, providing an exciting two day, two night tour! Taking only 10 passengers at a time, you can look forward to small group sailing on board a smooth, stable and state-of-the-art catamaran.
This relaxed sailing tour will take you to all the hot spots in the Whitsundays, including Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and the fringing reefs of the Whitsunday Islands for amazing snorkelling and exploring. Enjoy epic scenic sailing, an exciting itinerary and plenty of time to sit back and relax as you make your way around the islands for one unforgettable experience.
Days
- 3 days, 2 nights
Group size
- Max 10
Start / finish
- Airlie Beach / Airlie Beach
- Airlie Beach, 2pm on day 3
Return
- Airlie Beach, 2pm on day 3
Accommodation
- 2 nights on board in cabins, at anchor in a different bay each night.
Transport
- Entice, a state-of-the-art catamaran carrying just 10 passengers, with a large open deck. She leaves Coral Sea Marina South at 4pm.
Meals
- All meals are prepared on board and served properly — baked Tasmanian salmon on the first night, 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
- Northern Whitsunday Islands — snorkelling the reefs on day 2
- A clear bottomed canoe — for seeing the reef without getting in
- A sea scooter — to pull you along underwater
- Stand-up paddleboards off the back of the boat
- Appetisers on deck before dinner each evening
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the crews for being knowledgeable, friendly and attentive, and for taking guests to snorkelling spots and to Whitehaven Beach at times that avoided the crowds. The catamaran itself is frequently described as clean, comfortable and spacious, with en-suite cabins and ample seating, and the small group size of around ten passengers is noted as a benefit. The food, prepared on board, is one of the most commonly highlighted aspects, with reviewers reporting generous portions served throughout the day, alongside activities such as snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking and sea scooters, and sightings of whales, turtles and other wildlife. Several reviewers mention that the crews tailored the itinerary to guests' preferences and made them feel safe and looked after. The most common caveat concerns the weather and sea conditions, with some noting rough patches, seasickness and imperfect visibility during the wet or winter seasons, and advice to bring suitable footwear, warm clothing and seasickness medication.
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“Truly amazing trip”
Our crew picked the best spots for snorkeling so that we could see beautiful corals and plenty of fish. We loved the sunsets and the food was great. Thank you, Luke & Cosmo!
“Whitsundays with Luke & Cosmo!”
A great trip was had by all on Entice with Skipper Luke and deck hand Cosmo. We felt very safe snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking and watching the sunsets go down. Nothing was to much trouble, The food was excellent and the tour and info about Whitehaven was very interesting.
Thankyou for a great trip.
“Highlight of our trip so far!”
After looking into several different whitsunday sailing trips we settled on the Entice catamaran and we are so pleased that we did.
The boat is stunning. Plenty of shaded seating space and loads of room for 10 people to sunbathe comfortably on the netted area at the front. We noticed that Blizzard didn’t offer as much space due to the size of the boat when they sailed nearby.
Our skipper was Dave and he was a good laugh and clearly is an expert skipper. We felt safe the whole time, on and off the boat, and he was keen to get us involved to help out.
Ginni was our host and she was also fantastic. She was very attentive and knowledgeable.
The food prepared by Dave and Ginni was absolutely delicious and by far exceeded our expectations!
We visited some fantastic sites - snorkelling and paddle boarding with turtles, sharks and rays - not forgetting the incredible lookout spot on Whitsunday island.
We would certainly recommend this company to anyone looking to sail around the Whitsundays and if you’re lucky enough to get Dave the legend as your skipper then even better!
Thank you Dave and Ginni,
Bethan and Tom.
“Unforgettable experience”
Spent 2nights onboard Entice being well looked after by Luke and Sophie. Love that this is a small tour of only 10 passengers. The Whitsundays are simply stunning. Everyone enjoyed the snorkelling, paddle boarding and swimming. We had Whitehaven beach virtually to ourselves and it was like paradise!
Very impressive standard of food onboard prepared by Sophie. No one went hungry.
Would highly recommend this tour to anyone. We didn’t want to leave!
“Beautiful and amazing trip”
Thanks to our extreamly nice, friendly and qualified crew „Mark“ and „Mitch“.
Mark, who was our captain, is a very entertaining guy who has a lot of sailing experience! Mitch is a kind guy who didn‘t just cook like a 5-star-chef for us, he also told us very interesting things about the region and the islands! We wish Mitch all the best on his way to become a captain! Thanks again for the perfect tour. We can totally recommend having a tour with „Isailwhitsundays“ on the „Entice“.
“Incredible!”
Our trip on Entice with Alex, Mitch and Ginny was so incredible, we could not have asked for a better way to experience the beautiful Whitsundays! They were so knowledgeable, attentive and funny, always finding ways to make us feel comfortable and relaxed. The service, amenities and meals on board were top notch, and the spots we visited took our breath away! The fact that we only had a small group of people on board made it even more pristine. Thanks guys for an experience we’ll never forget
“Unforgettable Whitsundays Cruise on Entice”
My husband and I went on a 3D/2N Whitsundays Cruise on Entice. The crew - John and Inbal - were the best! They were professional, welcoming and always friendly. They made sure we arrived at the best time to each spot, avoiding crowds and big day-trip ships. Entice is new, clean, comfortable, good to relax and sunbathe. We did snorkeling more than once with dozens of fish (including the big "George"), SUP and sea scooter. The food was delicious and we were lucky to have 6 great passengers along with us. Couldn't be better!
“Fabulous Whitsundays Cruise on Entice”
My husband and I did the 3day/2night Whitsundays cruise on Entice with Captain Luke and Inbal, and we had a fabulous time. Luke and Inbal were knowledgeable, welcoming, and made the trip experience relaxing and fun. The boat was comfortable with great hang-out spots during our sails. We loved the stop at Whitehaven Beach and had amazing weather (late August 2019). We enjoyed the snorkel spots and especially the sea scooter, and were lucky to see whales on both mornings. The food was very good, we enjoyed the company of our fellow passengers, and overall could not recommend this trip more!
“Highlight of our Trip to Australia”
We were on Entice for our amazing trip. Alex and Inbal were awesome. We are a family with 2 younger teenage boys, and they were not bored at all. Alex found some cool snorkelling spots for us, and Inbal cooked the food to perfection. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Australia. We saw whales, dolphins, turtles as well as having time to relax on the most beautiful beach in privacy.
“Amazing two days and two nights tour”
Just got off Entice Catamaran, we've had an amazing two days and two nights tour around the withsundays, got to se stunning places such as Whiteheaven and many great snorkeling spots on the barrier reef.
A special thanks to our skipper Alex and Inbal for leading us oraound great places and had a great time.
“An unforgettable experience”
We sailed for 2 days and 2 nights on the Entice boat, and it was incredible! Alex, our skipper, was super professional, super friendly, very safety conscious and great to be around. Inbal was an excellent chef and guide, all food was delicious, and she was also so lovely and friendly. These two people made our experience extra enjoyable. The catamaran was perfect. Cabins were cosy and clean, as were the bathrooms. Paddle boarding and snorkeling was ace. 10/10.
“Superb sailing, 10/10.”
Fantastic two day sail on Entice with skipper Dave and host Julia. Both very knowledgeable and did everything to make the trip a memorable one. Got to visit a couple of spots none of the other boats went to and had superb snorkelling, paddle boarding, etc.
Sailed back at 11 knots in a strong Force 5 wind
“Favorite trip in AUS”
We went on the Entice boat with Alex and Cam and had a wonderful time. The sites we got to snorkel at were unreal, and Whitehaven beach is definitely a must-see. Alex was our captain and was very friendly + knowledgeable about the boat. He always was very enthusiastic. Cam was the chef/guide and actually a fantastic chef. I think he made the best roast chicken I’ve ever had in my life,and he’s only 19... Also he was very patient with my mother who was always wondering what he was cooking. Can’t recommend this trip enough...thank you for a wonderful holiday!
“This trip has been extraordinary”
The catamaran is luxurious and has en-suite toilets in most rooms which made it very pleasant. The skipper Alex has been great knowledgeable and made it fun and social for us. And the Sites we have visited have just been great, a must do for anybody visiting here. Thank you so much also for my fellow travelers we had fun the adult way :)
“Great trip on Entice!”
Our group of 9 thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night trip aboard Entice from 1 to 3 January 2019!
Skipper Sam and deckhand Will were excellent for the whole trip, taking us to the best places at the best times and serving up some great meals along the way. They got us to Whitehaven beach before the crowds which was a real highlight, and tailored the route based on our preferences.
Sam was very knowledgeable about the local area and provided endless, entertaining stories. Both him and Will worked hard to ensure all guests were having fun at all times, and were a real credit to iSail.
All 9 of us agreed we would do this trip again, and highly recommend it for others!
“"Entice"'d to come back!”
The Entice rocks! Matty and Ethan are both mad sea dog legends! We spent 2 nights and 3 days with 8 other guests cruising and sailing around loads of different islands, spent time on the stunning white sands of Whitehaven beach, snorkelled, SUP’d, swam and sunbaked. The visibility and weather was not perfect the whole trip (it's the wet season) this didn't hamper our amazing adventure.
Ethan’s cooking was top notch, plenty of food to keep us satisfied. Mattys skippering and local knowledge sets him apart from any generic tour, he was more than happy to answer all of our questions and gave us lots of extra info too (a smart dude!).
Highly recommend for everyone to get onboard this trip, you won’t be disappointed!
“Couldn’t have been better!”
Such a fun, relaxing few days on Entice sailing around the Whitsundays with Matt and Will. The food was delicious and always served at the perfect moment, all thanks to our lovely host Will. Matt was full of knowledge about the reef (and other random stuff) and made me feel safe despite my fears of the deadly Australian Wildlife, even when we came across a huge Hammerhead Shark! An unforgettable experience, I couldn’t recommend it more :-)
“Best sailing experience ever!”
Had the best time onboard the Entice thanks to Capt Mark and Will! Very accomodating and took us on the best spots at the right times that we had the islands to ourselves! They were also really funny and patient enought to answer all our concerns! Didn’t have to worry about the stingers and sharks at all! The meals were sooo good it didn’t feel like we were on a boat, thanks to Will! Would do it again with the same company and recommend it to anyone who wants to see the best of the Whitsundays!
“Amazing trip on Entice”
A fantastic experience. Mark was a great skipper - relaxed, funny and delivered some pretty cool sailing. Julia was an outstanding deckhand who was incredibly friendly and hospitable and generally made us all feel at home (especially with her cooking)!
The Entice catamaran is really nice and the double en suite is surprisingly roomy and well worth the money.
Can't recommend these guys highly enough!
“Stunning 2d/2n sailing experience on Entice”
We had an amazing 2d/2n trip on the Entice with skipper Mitch and chef Matt.
Together with Mitch we explored the Whitsundays and the sealife. Under detailed instructions Mitch lead us to amazing snorkel spots and guided us where to go and what to see.
As we came back after a long snorkel Matt was waiting with warm drinks and snacks, perfect! Also the meals were everytime very delicious.
The accommodations are well maintained and beautiful. We just can recommend this trip. Very good value for money.
Thanks for the unforgettable trip!
“Highlight of our travels”
If you find yourself wondering whether it's worth spending a fair amount of money on a sailing trip, let me tell you one thing: YES it is!
Did a 2D/2N trip on Entice Catamaran and it was the highlight of our travels!
- warm welcome at Abel Point Marina
- all meals included and snacks are served during the day, so don't worry if you're a person who doesn't stick to 3 meals a day (me neither)!
- Amy and Brent were an amazing and knowledgable crew who did everything to make us happy.
- stunning nature and landscape! A slice of paradise! (enough time to explore Whitehaven in the morning before all the day-tours arrive!)
- snorkelling, see-through kayak and paddle boarding were awesome.
- we could tell the crew what we wanted to see and they adapted the itinerary.
- no need to bring a lot of stuff: swim suit and comfy clothes - plus a few games for the evenings.
- advice for the seasick: It only got rough once, half an hour. Take some medication with you and it'll be alright.
Last thing: Don't worry about coming in winter! Bring a jumper and you'll be fine. Water was 22C and it's whale season!
Treat yourself a sailing trip on Entice! You won't regret it.
“EVERYTHING ran so smoothly.”
We were on the ‘Entice’ catamaran for 2 nights with Matt and Kate. They both went above and beyond to provide us all with a full and fun schedule for the 3 days. Loads of insight and lots of care taken to provide us with little thing like warm drinks after snorkelling etc. the food was plenty. We never needed for anything extra...we didn’t feel like we were in each other’s pockets at all and fellow travellers were an awesome bunch!! Thank you for a great cruise...
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