Sit back and relax as you take in the Whitsunday Islands onboard Camira, a speedy 85ft ocean-going catamaran. Departing from Port of Airlie and Daydream Island, you will enjoy the spectacular Whitsunday scenery en route to your first stop of the day, snorkelling one of the best fringing reefs the Whitsundays has to offer. After your snorkelling experience, it is anchors up as our expert crew heads for Whitsunday Island, the largest in the Whitsunday group, where you can take the easy hike up to take in world-renowned Hill Inlet.
Camira Sailing Adventure is an all-inclusive experience, so going hungry or thirsty will not be a problem while onboard Camira, guests will enjoy morning and afternoon tea as well as a very generous BBQ lunch. Camira also includes beer, wine, ciders, and soft drinks.
Posted By : H2948TJhannahm
The boat was amazing, the sail was so cool. Loved the happy music and unlimited wine! and lots of food options, plenty of food. We saw the Whitehaven beach and the look out. Lovely mum and young daughter who works on the boat was so lovely and memorable. The snorkelling was great for the reef.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 10:03:35 
Posted By : 3adriennew
It was a super day out. We were fed constantly and there was heaps of soft drinks ,beer and wine. The weather was good. There were around 60 people on board
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 03:21:06
Posted By : Sheralee R
The crew on the Camira couldn’t have done anymore to make the day memorable for everyone. A fantastic day out discovering this beautiful part of the country & definitely value for money. Even as a coeliac, I was more than looked after with full, safe gluten free options available.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 17:42:48
Posted By : sheng_j
From this tour you can visit the lookout and get on the beach, there is a lot of walk so make sure you get some comfortable shoes or sandals to wear than bear feet
Over all it’s fantastic, beautiful boat, lovely crew, nice food and unlimited drinks which is pretty amazing.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 16:56:21 
Posted By : budogirl_nz
We did a full day trip including snorkeling at the fringe reef, and then on to Whitehaven Beach. Cannot fault the staff onboard, but our trip to the reef, was the most beautiful but most tragic thing to see. If you care about the survival of this beautiful reef I would NOT take this tour at all. How it is eco certified is frankly mind blowing.
We had to sit back and watch people in our group destroy such absolutely beautiful and healthy coral - literally kicking it to pieces, while the staff (who didn’t like it either) were unable to stop them. We were so distressed to see this that I elected to get out of the water and get back on the boat. I felt awful. I immediately felt partially responsible for buying a ticket and being a part of this day trip at all. The company owners / management have no policy or procedente to pull these people out of the water. Why go there at all - if this is the destruction that’s happening in 1 day? Let alone every day, week, month and year. The staff were lovely and did seem to care but were powerless to do anything really except tell them to stop which they didn’t.
To us it became apparent that the company focus at management level was making money despite what they know is happening, keeping the majority happy and just keep the tour there going.
It’s clearly not enough to simply tell people to stop standing on the reef - whether they don’t understand or just won’t listen. They should be taken out of the water period.
We were in the water about 20 minutes and watched what we would describe as a group of bulls in a china shop literally smashing off chunks of stag coral and stepping all over and standing on soft corals. It was so sad and distressing. Anyone that goes there will see what is happening.
I was so horrified that I went and told the staff members there in the water - who asked them to stop, but they just kept doing it. Nobody seemed able to enforce or control anything. Everywhere you look you can see lots of broken coral on the sea floor. At this rate of destruction, there will be little left of it in no time at all.
There is NO meaningful protection offered for this beautiful coral and delicate ecosystem.
There were staff announcements on board telling everyone NOT to stand on, or touch the coral at all, but only in English. There needs to be better educational videos or other methods, and/ or announcements not only in English but in other languages as well. There needs to be written acknowledgements agreed to and signed that if you are unable to avoid damaging the coral you will be taken out of the water. If you can’t snorkel properly then you shouldn’t be allowed near a delicate ecosystem such as this. The staff on board went around making sure all our medical forms were completed and signed, but nothing like that about the protection for the coral / the reef.
The water was so shallow that for anyone who doesn’t know how to snorkel, it was very difficult to avoid kicking the coral. Shouldn’t be there at low tide and perhaps flippers shouldn’t be allowed either.
There needs to be policy introduced, and tougher enforcement of that policy.
Unsurprisingly, the same people were vaping where they weren’t allowed. Staff had to repeatedly ask the same people multiple times to vape down the back.
I personally cared a lot less about the vaping than the blatant uncontrollable damage to the coral.
The focus seems to be on pumping out as many tours and making money, keeping them all happy regardless of what happens to the environment. What a shame because the staff were fantastic and really gave it their best. Management needs to get their act together to do something about this. Who will take a stand to protect this beautiful reef if they won’t?
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 05:16:42
Posted By : SteveA355
Firstly, apologies on the late review! However, we had a fantastic trip out to The Whitsunday Islands, weather perfect (though a bit more wind would have been good as we motored most of the way). Great stop off for reef snorkelling , with the crew well organised and attentive, ensuring everyone’s safety and insisting on everyone who wanted to go in the water wearing the stinger suits. After that more sailing/motoring, eating and drinking to the most amazing beach and sea views we have ever seen! Again the crew kept everyone safe and there was time to spend in the water on the beach of Whitehaven Bay. Be ready for boat transfers to and from the beach but the crew were ready to help out those that needed assistance and point out easier routes to the lookout, the climb up is relatively straight forward on paths but might be harder for those with some restrictions. Overall a great day out, well catered and refreshed! Thanks
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Posted On : 2024-03-19 23:38:20
Posted By : Departure10248363556
This is an amazing experience, all inclusive, plenty of great quality food, great crew in an amazing place. i would recommend to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17 06:32:06
Posted By : 173heinzm
Pretty rundown vessel which actually broke down 1 hour into the cruise and therefore screwed up our day.
Definitely would need a refit soon if they want to continue to operate.
Also a bit of safety concerns as I saw safety pins of doors aren’t functioning anymore and no inflatable life rafts as you know them from other boats…
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Posted On : 2024-03-13 20:34:48
Posted By : Ryan_K
Although the weather put a stop to snorkelling and severely drowned out the views and pleasure of the cruise. This of course can’t be helped. It was our only chance to experience the cruise so we made the most of it. The crew were very professional, and done their best to ensure the experience was made enjoyable.
The BBQ lunch was a great addition as well as the world famous Cameira Bar!
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Posted On : 2024-03-11 21:44:16
Posted By : 957adelek
Thoroughly enjoyed this trip-highly recommend- staff out to make it an enjoyable experience-well worth the money. Food was fantastic..breakfast -BBQ lunch- morning and afternoon tea- drinks as you need. Sixty on board-plenty of space. Friendly staff so professional - fun.
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Posted On : 2024-03-05 04:43:00
