3 Day Whitsundays Sailing and Diving Adventure: Kiana
Overview
Sail and Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on our 16.4m ketch and enjoy your first dive for free. Kiana is the only vessel in the region that caters for small numbers to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Explore, dive or snorkel the incredible diversity of the islands and outer Great Barrier Reef. This eco accredited trip offers great opportunities for both certified and first-time divers (*Terms & Conditions apply to 45+ years non Certified Divers).
• Outer Reef snorkelling and scuba diving (weather permitting)
• Whitehaven Beach and the Whitsunday Islands
• Fully equipped for scuba diving with Dive Instructor and compressor on board
• Freshly prepared meals on-board
• All cabins and saloon area fully air-conditioned
• Fully covered aft deck to protect you from the tropical heat
• Licensed bar on board, Beer and Wine
• Relaxed tour with lots of in and out of water activities
Don't forget that the 1st dive is FREE (not transferable).
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Snacks
- 2 nights accommodation
- Drinkable tap water
- All activities
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax) and National Park Fees
- Local guide
- Drinks - Soft Drinks $3
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on the trip) From $5
- Scuba Diving (Certified and Introductory Dives) Prices start at $80 and are payable onboard the tour
Meeting Location
1-3 Shingley Drive
Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Day 1 - Airlie Beach to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park - Sample Itinerary
5 Stops
Day 2 - Exploring the Whitsundays and Outer Reef (weather permitting) - Sample Itinerary
1 Stop
Day 3 - Sail back through the beautiful Whitsunday Islands back to Airlie Beach - Sample Itinerary
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- No BYO Alcohol
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Departs every Monday and Friday. Open date tickets please give 10-14 days notice to book. All bookings MUST reconfirm 48hrs in advance by email or via Phone
- Dietary Requirements: Please note we cannot cater for Vegan, Halal or Kosher Diets.
- If you wish to try Scuba Diving as an Introductory Diver you may require a Diver's Medical Certificate to the AS4005.1 Australian Standard. Scuba Diving is payable on board the tour. A medical certificate is required if:
- You are aged 45 years or older;
- If you suffer from certain medical conditions;
- If you are taking certain prescription medications
- More information about dive medicals and when they are required can be found on their website If there is any uncertainty it is best to obtain a medical certificate to avoid the possibility of disappointment.
- THIS IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS*
- New Requirements for Kiana Passengers February 2018 Recent changes to the Queensland Workplace Laws have made it necessary to reassess the minimum requirements for Kiana passengers to enable us to meet our duty of care and establish an acceptable level of risk. While offering a sailing tour of the Whitsunday Islands and a visit to Whitehaven Beach Kiana is primarily a live-aboard dive boat. Kiana travels 64km offshore to Bait Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef and is currently the only overnight vessel doing so. Our crew are all qualified Dive Instructors and we take every measure possible to ensure the safety of our guests and mitigate risks. Our recent risk assessment has highlighted 3 areas of risk that we are concerned about. 1. Understanding the instructions of the crew 2. Swimming Ability 3. Mobility in an emergency Understanding Instructions Kiana carries a crew of three. While our crew come from various nationalities the language spoken on Kiana is English. All briefings and emergency instruction are given in English. It is therefore imperative that all passengers have a good understanding of the English Language. In the past we have allowed groups of passengers where one acts as the interpreter. Unfortunately we can no longer accept this scenario. All passengers must be able to clearly understand safety directions and instructions given in English by the crew and be able to complete the required safety forms in English. Swimming Ability Passengers with limited swimming ability will be provided with floatation devices. However in order to reduce the risk to an acceptable level we require that all passengers have at least some swimming ability. Each passenger’s self-assessment of their swimming ability will be required prior to boarding Kiana. All passengers must acknowledge that they are able to swim in deep water without a flotation device unassisted for 1 minute. Mobility Kiana is an 18 meter sailing ketch and as such cannot cater for passengers with limited mobility. In order to meet our minimum safety standards passengers must be able exit the vessel unassisted in an emergency. If necessary passengers with questionable mobility will be required to demonstrate, prior to departure, that they can exit from the interior of Kiana to the muster station on the aft deck unassisted. All passengers must be able to climb a 1.5 meter high ladder unassisted. Passengers who cannot meet the above minimum safety standards will be refused boarding and returned to the booking agent for a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on 3 Day Whitsundays Sailing and Diving Adventure: Kiana?
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Activity code: C-66697P4
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Breakfast.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- 2 nights accommodation.
- Drinkable tap water.
- All activities.
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax) and National Park Fees.
- Local guide.
- Drinks - Soft Drinks $3.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on the trip) From $5.
- Scuba Diving (Certified and Introductory Dives) Prices start at $80 and are payable onboard the tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3 Day Whitsundays Sailing and Diving Adventure: Kiana is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3 Day Whitsundays Sailing and Diving Adventure: Kiana will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Snacks
- 2 nights accommodation
- Drinkable tap water
- All activities
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax) and National Park Fees
- Local guide
- Drinks - Soft Drinks $3
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on the trip) From $5
- Scuba Diving (Certified and Introductory Dives) Prices start at $80 and are payable onboard the tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- No BYO Alcohol
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Departs every Monday and Friday. Open date tickets please give 10-14 days notice to book. All bookings MUST reconfirm 48hrs in advance by email or via Phone
- Dietary Requirements: Please note we cannot cater for Vegan, Halal or Kosher Diets.
- If you wish to try Scuba Diving as an Introductory Diver you may require a Diver's Medical Certificate to the AS4005.1 Australian Standard. Scuba Diving is payable on board the tour. A medical certificate is required if:
- You are aged 45 years or older;
- If you suffer from certain medical conditions;
- If you are taking certain prescription medications
- More information about dive medicals and when they are required can be found on their website If there is any uncertainty it is best to obtain a medical certificate to avoid the possibility of disappointment.
- THIS IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS*
- New Requirements for Kiana Passengers February 2018 Recent changes to the Queensland Workplace Laws have made it necessary to reassess the minimum requirements for Kiana passengers to enable us to meet our duty of care and establish an acceptable level of risk. While offering a sailing tour of the Whitsunday Islands and a visit to Whitehaven Beach Kiana is primarily a live-aboard dive boat. Kiana travels 64km offshore to Bait Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef and is currently the only overnight vessel doing so. Our crew are all qualified Dive Instructors and we take every measure possible to ensure the safety of our guests and mitigate risks. Our recent risk assessment has highlighted 3 areas of risk that we are concerned about. 1. Understanding the instructions of the crew 2. Swimming Ability 3. Mobility in an emergency Understanding Instructions Kiana carries a crew of three. While our crew come from various nationalities the language spoken on Kiana is English. All briefings and emergency instruction are given in English. It is therefore imperative that all passengers have a good understanding of the English Language. In the past we have allowed groups of passengers where one acts as the interpreter. Unfortunately we can no longer accept this scenario. All passengers must be able to clearly understand safety directions and instructions given in English by the crew and be able to complete the required safety forms in English. Swimming Ability Passengers with limited swimming ability will be provided with floatation devices. However in order to reduce the risk to an acceptable level we require that all passengers have at least some swimming ability. Each passenger’s self-assessment of their swimming ability will be required prior to boarding Kiana. All passengers must acknowledge that they are able to swim in deep water without a flotation device unassisted for 1 minute. Mobility Kiana is an 18 meter sailing ketch and as such cannot cater for passengers with limited mobility. In order to meet our minimum safety standards passengers must be able exit the vessel unassisted in an emergency. If necessary passengers with questionable mobility will be required to demonstrate, prior to departure, that they can exit from the interior of Kiana to the muster station on the aft deck unassisted. All passengers must be able to climb a 1.5 meter high ladder unassisted. Passengers who cannot meet the above minimum safety standards will be refused boarding and returned to the booking agent for a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Operated by a business
