Kiana Sailing and Diving

Welcome aboard the Kiana.

It only takes one dive to the aquatic realm that exists beneath the ocean of the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, to develop a love for diving famous underwater locations forever.

A purpose-built sailing and live-aboard dive-boat, the Kiana is a most comfortable and stable vessel, boasting an elegance of line and excellent efficiency while under sail.

With many dive-packages available, our sailing adventure package is the one and only for both first-time and certified divers.

The Great Barrier Reef marine park offers thousands of species of coral and fish in their natural surroundings, an aquatic realm just waiting to be shared and explored. 

Diving is a sport that can be safely experienced for the first time in the Whitsundays, with our onboard qualified dive instructors to instruct and assist you on a resort dive. 

Certified scuba divers will also find plenty of excitement, exploring the fringing coral reef systems around the islands and the outer reef, with our highly qualified crew, well maintained equipment and vessels to take you there in comfort and safety.

The Kiana boasts:

• Stable and spacious decks and cabins
• Fully licensed bar (no BYO)
• Reasonably priced snacks (chocolates & softdrinks)
• Hot showers
• Linen (except towels)
• Fully air-conditioned
• Snorkelling gear
• Professional onboard dive instruction
• All diving equipment (including compressor and tanks)

You'll Need:

• Personal toiletries
• Sunscreen, sunhat, sunnies
• Light windbreaker in cooler months
• Cash/travellers cheques for refreshments and snacks
• Certified divers will need their Certification Card and log book

All tours are completely unorganised; itineraries will be developed onboard the ship to accommodate wishes of all the guests.

With dozens of breath-taking destinations around the exceptional Whitsunday Islands and the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef, you will never tire of travelling on the Kiana.

For your safety and comfort, conditions over 20 knots of wind or waves of 1.8 metres, it will be at the discretion of the skipper to choose a different destination.

A 60ft (18 metre) sailing vessel, the Kiana comfortably accommodates 14 guests. An entirely self sufficient vessel, she is fully equipped, is owner operated and is waiting to transfer guests to destinations including Whitehaven Beach, The Great Barrier Reef and other locations around the Whitsunday Islands.

Departing Abel Point Marina at 8:30am every Monday and Friday mornings, the Kiana will embark on a 2 night/3 day cruise, returning on Wednesday and Sunday at approximately 4:00pm.