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Jump onboard the Wonderful Kiana and explore the magic of the Whitsundays. Over the course of 3 days we visit Whitehaven beach, Inlet Hill Lookout, Scuba Dive and Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and soak up the sun. All the while learning to sail, eating delicious food and making new memories and friends.
Below decks, Kiana is fitted out for maximum comfort for 14 passengers. Relax in Kiana's large roomy saloon and comfortable cabins. Kiana's saloon and all cabins are fully air-conditioned to ensure your comfort during those steamy tropical evenings. Above deck there’s lots of room for gearing up to go diving, snorkelling or relaxing in the sun. Our skipper, hostess and dive instructor will ensure you enjoy the best of both worlds, sailing, and diving by day and great food and a relaxed atmosphere in the evenings.
Includes
- Explore the Great Barrier Reef
- Sail through the Whitsunday Islands
- Scuba Diving and Snorkel
- Cabin Style Accommodation
- Learn to Sail
- Max 14 Passengers
- Visit Whitehaven Beach
- Explore Hill Inlet
- Snorkeling and Diving Equipment
- Delicious Fresh meals
- BYO Alcohol
- Knowledgable & Experienced Guide
- Fun and Relaxed Tour
- Roomy air-conditioned interior
- Trip length: 3 Day
- Group size: Max 14
- Start: Airlie Beach
- End: Airlie Beach
- Vehicle: Yacht
- Sleep: Cabin Style
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Itinerary
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Departs: 8:00 am - Mon & Fri
Returns: 4:00 pm - Wed & Sun
Departure Point: Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach
Sample Itinerary
Kiana operates in the Whitsunday area of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, a world heritage listed area that stretches from Bundaberg in the south to Cape York in the north. To ensure that our guests get the most out of their three days in the Whitsundays Kiana visits that best locations that the Whitsundays has to offer. Diving
Diving is definitely a major focus on board, and our crew will ensure that even first-time divers feel safe and are able to enjoy the splendour of our magnificent coral reefs. The crew love to dive so much they want everyone to try scuba diving by offering the 1st scuba dive FREE! This will allow you to relax with the equipment, feel comfortable underwater if it is the first time, and of course improve your abilities for future diving. The crew onboard are all fully qualified Dive Instructors and Divemasters. All the dive equipment is new and the boat also includes its own diving compressors. Please note that scuba diving is subject to age, medical questionnaire and conditions.
- First dive: free
- Second dive: $90.00
- Third dive: $70.00
- Additional dives: $50.00 (conditions permitting)
DAY 1
Arrive at Coral Sea Marina South to begin your Whitsunday sailing adventure!
Your skipper and hostess will be waiting to greet you and welcome you aboard your floating home for the next few days. Once we complete our safety briefing, we are off sailing through surreal island scenery taking in the sights and sounds of the ocean and enjoying the fresh air and sun. The Whitsunday beauty is seemingly endless while we cruise the open water. Take the opportunity to learn from your knowledgeable crew on the works of a sailing boat while we search for the perfect bay to drop anchor for the night.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned sailor, we encourage you to try your hand at sailing and learn as much as you can from the experienced crew who are always happy to share their skills, love and knowledge of the ocean life! Alternatively, sit back and relax with a refreshing drink instead, soaking up the serenity of the sailing vessel while the crew go about their duties.
Today is a brief but exciting one as we venture out deeper into the Whitsunday’s - Enjoy your evening with some pre-dinner drinks and make some new friends with your fellow travellers. Your hosts will be prepare your first gourmet meal. After dinner, continue relaxing with the company of your new mates, taking in the tranquillity surrounding you. When you’re ready to sleep, head down to your chosen beds and cabins and turn in for a pleasant nights rest being gently rocked to sleep by the movement of the ocean.
DAY 2
Today we’re up early with a nice hot cup of tea or coffee while the crew prepare your delicious continental breakfast.
After a pleasant morning sail, it’s time to visit the world famous Whitehaven Beach, with its beautiful white sand and tranquil coastline. Experience first hand why so many visitors rank this as one of the best beaches in the world.
After enjoying a few hours sun and sand on the beach, your crew will take you on an informative guided bush walk through to Hill Inlet lookout. This view is not to be missed as it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to view the stunning and intriguing swirling sands that make this place so well known.
After a superb buffet lunch near the beach, its time to get back onboard the boat and continue our adventure to the northern Whitsunday Islands to snorkel some of the best reefs in the world - full of beautiful and vibrant marine life, this is truely to be a highlight of your trip.
As the evening starts to set in, we set sail and prepare to drop anchor for the night at another spectacular location. Time to relax and reflect with new friends on the days activities.
DAY 3
Enjoy your final breakfast and take the opportunity for one last snorkel on todays chosen reef, or try your hand at stand-up paddle-boarding ( if available ). Afterwards, as we sail back towards Airlie Beach, take in all the beauty of the Whitsundays and it’s incredible archipelago whilst soaking in the sun and atmosphere of being on a sailing vessel.
When we have returned to mainland, we guarantee you will remember this trip with fond memories and new friends. Back home on the land, we say farewell and wish you all the best for your future travels. Returning to Coral Sea Marina South.
*Please note, this itinerary and menu is a sample only and is subject to changes with no given notice.
Sample Menu
All meals are prepared on board Kiana from fresh ingredients. Our unique "marine hangi" (pronounced hungy) will satisfy the gourmet within you. The Hangi is a traditional New Zealand Maori method of cooking in an earth oven. On Kiana we have adapted this concept with our own marine version.
- Breakfasts: fresh fruit salad, a choice of cereals, toast and jams for breakfast, to pre-dinner chips & dips, pastries and bruschetta
- Snacks: chocolate cake and doughnuts for afternoon tea
- Lunches: cold meat platters, coleslaw's, potato, Indian rice and egg salads for lunch, to Italian pasta night
- Dinners: Aussie BBQ on the first night (featuring tender steaks, giant snags (Aussie sausages), choice of yummy crispy salads and bread rolls, Italian pasta night, featuring delicious pasta sauce, garlic & herb bread and Italian salads
You are going to be overwhelmed with the amazing menu and the never-ending array of food. All our meals are freshly prepared in the alfresco galley and all our juicy meats are cooked on the BBQ, giving you that true Aussie feel. There is morning and afternoon tea as well, so you will never go hungry!
Other Info
Fully Equipped for Diving including Compressor
Kiana is fully equipped for both snorkelling and scuba diving so all you need to bring is a smile. Kiana has an onboard high capacity dive compressor so your diving will not be limited to the number of spare scuba tanks that can be carried as is the case with most sail and dive vessels.
Maximum 14 Passengers and Crew of 3
Kiana carries a maximum of 14 passengers ensuring that our guests are never crowded. Our crew consists of a qualified Skipper, Dive Instructor and Cook/Deckhand. A crew of three ensures that Kiana's guests never lack attention.
Roomy Air-conditioned Interior
Being a deep draft vessel Kiana is particularly roomy below decks. All cabins and the saloon are fully air-conditioned to ensure comfortable temperatures in the heat of the tropics. The quality of Kiana's teak finish provides an ambience that cannot be matched by the plastic alternatives.
Kiana has single and double accommodation in shared cabins. If you require more privacy we have private twin cabins available for a small extra charge.
Kiana has two large bathrooms with electric toilets and freshwater showers. Our high capacity hot water system ensure that hot water is always available.
Large Permanently Shaded Aft Deck
The tropical sun can be very severe, particularly on those with fair skin from cooler climates. Kiana provides the best of both worlds with ample deck space for sun baking and a huge permanently shaded rear deck where you can cool off. The rear deck also provides protection from the elements on those rare occasions when there is a tropical rain shower.
Diver Certification in Australia
All dive operators in Australia need to sight your "C" Card (Certification Card) or qualification papers prior to diving. To dive as a Certified Diver on Kiana you will need to be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent.
If you have been certified through an organisation other than PADI, check below to see if you are a PADI Open Water Equivalent.
- ACUC: Open Water
- ANIS: One Star Junior or One Star Diver
- AUSI: Level 2 Diver
- BSAC: Ocean Diver or Club Diver or Sport Diver
- CMAS: One Star Diver
- FFESSM: Niveau I
- FIAS: Base Avanzato
- IDEA: Open Water
- IDD: Open Water Diver
- IDF: Two Star Diver (with Alternate Air Source Ascent and 50 yard compass swim)
- NASDS: Open Water
- NAUI: Scuba Diver or Open Water One
- PDIC: Open Water
- SAA: Club Diver
- SSI: Open Water Diver
- SNMP NICEAU: Level 1
- SSAC: 3rd Class Diver
- YMCA: Bronze Star or Open Water or Scuba Diver
