The Whitsundays are particularly well suited to relaxed sailing holidays, with a wide choice of anchorages and opportunities to explore ashore. Most passages are relatively short, allowing plenty of time for swimming, snorkelling and enjoying the scenery.

For Australian and New Zealand charterers, convenient flight connections and relatively straightforward travel arrangements add to their appeal. The islands offer a mixture of unspoilt national park surroundings and developed resort facilities, making the destination attractive to families, couples and groups of friends.