Eureka Whitsundays Sailing 2 Days

Why you'll love it

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   18-metre maxi with a Sydney racing past

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   Two nights at anchor, back mid-afternoon on day three

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   Owner-skipper with 30 years at sea, two crew

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   Whitehaven, Hill Inlet, then caves and lookouts the crowds miss

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   Private, half-double or single bunks, air-conditioned saloon

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   All meals cooked on board, snorkel gear and stinger suits in

Itinerary at a glance

What's included

Common questions about this trip

• How much does Eureka cost?

  Eureka starts from $679 with us. Today's prices: Share Single $679 per person; Half Double $699 per person; Private Double $819 per person. Pick a date on this page to see the exact price and which cabins are still available.

• Can I get Eureka for less elsewhere?

  We check Eureka's price on other booking sites every day. Today it's $689–$699 on 2 other Australian booking sites and $679 with us. If you find it for less, tell us and we'll do our best to beat it.

• When does Eureka depart and return?

  Departures are Mondays and Thursdays at 2pm from Airlie Beach, with check-in at 1.30pm on Shute Harbour Road. You're back on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4pm. That's two nights at anchor and most of a third day on the water, so treat it as a three-day trip when you plan buses and flights.

• What are the cabin options?

  Three ways to sleep: a share single bunk, a half double (one side of a double cabin, shared with another guest) or a private double cabin for two. Pick a date on this page to see today's price for each and which cabins are still free. Linen and bath towels are supplied for all of them.

• Is Eureka a party boat?

  No. Eureka is a small sailing maxi with a minimum age of 12, an owner-skipper and two crew, built around sailing, snorkelling, bushwalks and sunset beaches rather than a bar. Drinks are BYO and evenings are sociable, but if you want a big-crowd party deck, look at the larger boats in our Whitsundays range.

• What food is included?

  Everything you eat on board: breakfast, lunch and dinner cooked fresh by the crew, plus morning tea, afternoon tea and sunset snacks on the beach. Message us with any dietary requirements before you travel and we pass them to the crew before departure.

• Can I bring alcohol?

  Yes, the boat is BYO. Bring what you'll drink over two nights, including bottled water and soft drinks, which aren't supplied. Cans and casks travel better than glass.

• Do I get to sail the boat?

  If you want to. Eureka II is a genuine ex-racing yacht and the crew put willing hands on the winches and the helm; if you'd rather lie on the deck with a book, that's fine too. No sailing experience needed either way.

• What about stingers and seasickness?

  Stinger suits are supplied and worn for snorkelling in the warmer months (roughly October to May). Eureka is a stable 18-metre keelboat that anchors in sheltered bays both nights, so most people sleep well; if you're prone to seasickness, take tablets before departure and eat normally.

• What should I pack?

  A soft bag, not a hard suitcase: swimmers, a beach towel (bath towels are supplied), reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a light jumper for the evenings, any medication, your drinks and a phone or camera in a dry bag. Ask your Airlie Beach hostel to store big luggage for the trip.

• What's the cancellation policy?

  Cancellations outside the cancellation window are refunded in full less card and admin fees. Inside the window the ticket price is forfeited: 14 days for overnight boats, 24 hours for day trips and 21 days for private charters. If an approved date change falls inside the cancellation period, a transfer fee of $50 per person may apply. The operator can cancel a vessel for any reason, including weather, but does not cancel for rain, cloud or strong winds alone. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf.

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