Join the crew on Matador Whitsundays for a truly unique sailing experience on-board an ex-race boat legend. Matador has been freshly refurbished for its' 2 day 1 night tour. Visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and all the highlights of the Whitsundays!
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Flexible Date Changes
- Free to change travel dates up until 48 hours prior to departure (subject to availability).
Set sail and experience the thrill of Matador, a legendary racing yacht. Glide through the Whitsunday Islands, soaking in the turquoise waters, lush islands, and breathtaking white sandy beaches.
Feel the ocean breeze as you relax on the spacious deck or help the crew hoist the sails for a hands-on adventure. Stop at world-class snorkel sites like the Great Barrier Reef's fringing reefs, where you can swim among vibrant coral gardens and marine life. Hill Inlet Lookout offers a picture-perfect view of Whitehaven Beach’s iconic swirling sands.
Enjoy delicious, freshly prepared meals onboard, featuring local produce, crisp salads, fresh fruit, and a hearty pasta dinner. As the sun sets, sip a cool drink and watch the sky transform into hues of orange and pink before stargazing under the pristine Whitsundays night sky.
Wake up to the gentle rocking of the ocean and enjoy breakfast before diving in for another unforgettable snorkel session. After two days of adventure, Matador returns to Airlie Beach in the afternoon, leaving you with incredible memories of sailing, snorkeling, and exploring paradise.
Matador was redeveloped in 2017 and we pride ourselves on having the best of the best crew on one of the finest maxi sailing yachts in the Whitsundays.
Awarded Bronze for “Best New Tourism Business” in the 2017 Whitsunday Tourism Awards.
A bit about Matador
Departure/check in point: South Village at Coral Sea Marina – (under umbrellas on Right-Hand-Side of JetSki Adventure Central)
Small Groups - max 21 guests
Departure time:Meet at 8am, departure at 8.30am
Return Time: between 4 and 4.30pm
Please Note:
Return time is estimated for the afternoon but may vary due to
weather, tides, and tendering logistics
Car parking: Paid is available at the marina for $8 per day
What to bring: BYO alcohol (no glass), towel, sunscreen, hat, thongs/sandals, light clothing, jumper, your favourite music and weather proof jacket. Please pack in a small back-pack similar to an airplane carry on size
Traveling as a couple? Matador has both single and double mattresses available, you can select the option for a double mattress on your way through the checkout process for priority choice of this option.
Matador Whitsundays recommend for guests to have travel insurance. Operators terms and conditions are available on there website and attached to your booking confirmation
For every Matador tour booked a percentage of the ticket price will be donated to ALL of the following organisations:
Very nice crew, very nice experience aswel. Everything was perfect organised
Hi Jason, Thank you for your 5 star review! Matador Whitsundays
Awesome experience, I will remember my whole life!!
Very bad weather, which was not at all conducive to going out to sea, especially for two days and one night. The program was not respected, with no explanation of where we were going. The skipper spoke very badly and showed no respect for customers or colleagues. Very old boat
Absolutely loved it. The crew and the whole tour was nice and I would defined recommend it :).
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Valle from Germany wrote on 03 October 2023
Literally THE BEST TRIP I had in Australia!
It was just awesome! Everything was perfect. The captain was a true badass pirate, very humorous, but still concerned to keep everything safe and easy. Same goes for the rest of the crew. They really had fun by giving us the best experience and integrating everyone into the group. It was pretty enviromental friendly as the crew tried to sail as much as possible and you could help with the sailing stuff if you wanted. Also the ship was very still and no one got sea sick I think. If you mention it in your booking the crew prepares delicious vegetarian or vegan options as well (also if you are the only one :). In the early morning after a stunning sunrise with good music you got to see the Whitehaven Beach before all the big tourist groups arrive, which is almost essential. Apart from that you can see a lot of fish, reefs, beaches, sea birds and maybe even some whales and just have a awesome time on the boat. Also the ship is not a luxury yacht, but a well maintained, clean sailing boat. The sleeping places are basic, but after a long day you should sleep well in it. All in all it was indeed the best trip I had on the whole east coast. It was just really amazing. Thank you very much and please keep all your good crews with a fine salary!