Sailaway offers guests boutique sailing and snorkelling experiences on board its fleet of four catamarans to Mackay Coral Cay and the Low Islands.
Once the acquisition is complete, Sailaway will operate within the marine division under Simon McGrath, Executive Manager of Marine Experiences, joining Cruise Whitsundays, which delivers Great Barrier Reef experiences from Port Airlie to Hamilton Island.
“We are excited to welcome Sailaway Port Douglas to the Journey Beyond growing portfolio of iconic brands and experiences,” said CEO Chris Tallent.
“This acquisition continues our dedication and commitment to showcasing Australia’s most extraordinary natural wonders.”
Journey Beyond is currently on an acquisition spree this year, purchasing Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo in WA (TD 25 Jul) and Grand Pacific Tours in New Zealand, it’s first purchase outside of Australia (TD 25 Aug).
It is currently in discussions to buy Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, which operates Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara in Central Australia and the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre in Far North Queensland. (TD 12 Sep).
Journey Beyond also inked a management deal earlier in the year to operate Monarto Safari Resort in SA.
