 | Vessel | Activities available on this boat | Ports | Choose from these sailing dates: | |||||||||||
| Whitehaven |  Diving  Snorkelling  Sailing  Swimming  Sunning  Sightseeing | Departs: Airlie Beach Returns: Airlie Beach From port: Hamilton Island Click on locations for more info |
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| Book the whole boat | |
 | AUD $19500.00 |
This 17.5 M “Beach Boat” was designed to cruise tropical waters in style and comfort. With big open decks to sunbath on, plenty of on deck seating and spacious aft deck boasting permanent shade, she is the ideal safari boat. Departing from Airlie Beach the top priority is our guests have the best possible sailing experience of the Whitsundays. Guests can get involved in the sailing or just sit back and enjoy the beautiful secluded bays teeming with tropical fish and coral.
With an emphasis on snorkeling, eco guided island exploration and of course plenty of time enjoying Whitehaven Beach, this is the perfect choice for the young or young at heart wanting a social fun cruise of the Whitsunday Islands.
Discover the islands of the Great Barrier Reef with our fun Eco Sailing Safaris.
Features:
- Comfortable, stable, refitted purposely for tropical charter
- Permanent Shade large open decks
- Young Fun Safari- advanced eco accredited guided walks and talks
- SNORKELLING: Discover shallow protected reefs perfect for snorkeling
- BUSHWALKING: Guided short walk through pristine forests to panoramic views
- SAILING: Join the crew and help to sail
- ECO INTERPRETATION: Learn about Aboriginal culture, ecology, geology and astronomy
Ecotourism
This means that our crew will focus on sharing the wonders of the environment with you through guided walks, talks and by practical hands on activities. As part of our accreditation in addition to providing guided eco activities we are committed to reducing the Carbon footprint in the following way:
- Water conservation
- We carry all water for the three day trip onboard the vessel. We strictly enforce the policy of water conservation. For example guests are allocated 2 minutes in the shower per day. When you leave the trip we hope that you will contemplate your own water usage at home and consider the benefits to the environment of cutting down consumption.
- Treatment of Waste water
- Sewage and effluent is held on board the vessel in specially developed holding tanks. The vessels have an on board sewage management plan. The flush on the toilets is set at a low rate to reduce the amount of water into the holding tanks.
- Energy efficiency
- The crew are encouraged to sail as much as possible which is an environmentally friendly mode of transport and also a lot of fun
- Noise limitations
- We offer our guests the opportunity to experience natural quiet when in the natural areas. The majority of time spent in transit is under sail which means that the natural quiet prevails during your marine park sailing experience.
- Minimal disturbance to wildlife
- The trip is vessel based so is transient throughout the Marine Park. We therefore have the ability to avoid disrupting wildlife by choosing the locations that we visit carefully. Our crew are trained to observe and report any areas which appear to have suffered harm and are instructed to avoid the location and report the findings to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. This allows us to avoid any ongoing erosion caused by our presence in the Marine Park.
- Contributing to conservation
- We contribute to the conservation of our natural area through a combination of hands on and in kind assistance. For example: Recycling, ecological research (for example turtle spotting and completing Crown of Thorns Starfish Reports) and being actively involved in the “Eye on the Reef” project with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
The Eye on the Reef project is the largest of its kind and relies on a strong relationship between GBRMPA and marine tourism operators such as ourselves and the reef research community. It is an ongoing exercise in collecting and documenting marine life, water temperatures and coral health.
All prices include GST, Great Barrier Reef and National Park environmental management charges, administration fees and stinger suit hire.
We pride ourselves on the fact that we have no fixed itineraries for our scheduled departure cruises. The desires of guests are considered in relation to the prevailing weather conditions to ensure everyone on board enjoys their adventure. The Whitsunday region is truly a sailors paradise with many islands offering endless shelter and snug anchorages. No two trips are the same as we sail from one idyllic island hideaway to the next.
Sample itinerary for SV Whitehaven (subject to weather conditions)
Day One
- 1.00 pm - Depart Abel Point Marina, safety brief and induction. Set the sails and head across the Whitsunday passage to Langford Reef
- 3.00 pm - Introduction to snorkeling. Go ashore to Langford sand spit and snorkel over coral bommies
- 5.00 pm - Depart anchorage and head to evening destination Nara Inlet, Hook Island
- 6.00 pm - Sit back and relax and soak up the evening atmosphere at Nara Inlet, enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine over hordourves
- 7.00 pm - Evening meal
Day Two
- 7.30 am - Breakfast of choice of cereals, fruit toast, tea and coffee
- 8.00 am - Depart anchorage for journey to Whitsunday Island, set sail prevailing winds permitting
- 10.30 am - Arrive at Tongue Point, Whitsunday Island. Go by dinghy ashore and enjoy an interpretive bush walk to the hill inlet look out to see the iconic view over Hill Inlet and Whitehaven beach. Continue on to Whitehaven beach, and spend the rest of the morning swimming, walking and relaxing on the pure silica sands of Whitehaven
- 1.00 pm - Return to vessel for a filling lunch of cold meats, salads and rolls
- 2.00 pm - Depart anchorage for Mantaray Bay, Hook Island for snorkeling over wonderful coral reefs
- 4.00 pm - Depart for evening anchorage at Caves Cove, Hook Island
- 5.00 pm - Sit back and relax and soak up the evening atmosphere at Stonehaven, enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine over hordourves
- 7.00 pm - Evening meal
Day Three
- 7.00am - Breakfast of choice of cereals, fruit toast,tea and coffee
- 7.30 am - Snorkel at Caves cove, practicing your skills developed over the last two days
- 8.30 am - Return to ship for return sail across Whitsunday passage to Abel Point Marina
- 11.00 am - Arrive Abel Point Marina
| Vessel: Whitehaven | Type: Sail |
| Length: 57ft | Crew: Supplied |
| Hull type: Motorsailer | Open Deck |
| Safari Boat |
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This 17.5M "Beach Boat" was designed to cruise tropical waters in style and comfort. With big open decks to sunbath on, plenty of on deck seating and spacious after deck boasting permanent shade, she is the ideal safari boat. With an emphasis on snorkeling, eco guided island exploration and of course plenty of time enjoying Whitehaven beach, if you don't want a dive boat and want to spend more time enjoying the islands and beaches, this Whitsunday Island sailing safari is for you. This Advanced Eco Accredited safari is adventure packed, informative and fun.
Meals / Allergies
We have a great menu for you, however we do need to be informed at Check-in if you have special dietary requirements. If you have any medical conditions/food allergies please advise at booking and again at Check-in.
Water on boat
All our vessels have fresh tap water suitable for drinking. If you prefer bottled water you can purchase this on board most vessels. Remember to drink at least 2 litres of water per person per day!
Drinks
We suggest you BYO (Bring your own) alcohol, soft drinks (no glass bottles please), spring water, juice and chocolates.
Diving
Snorkelling
Sailing
Swimming
Sunning
Sightseeing
Deck
Bushwalk
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
- Bushwalking
- Sunbath
- Deck activities
Prices do not include air fares.
The initial deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations made less than 30 days before departure will result in complete forfeiture of the full price. We reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice at any time for any reason.
We highly recommend you take out travel or special event insurance. Clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard guests, we cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers that are beyond our control.
All cruises are subject to weather and the vessel operator’s discretion. At certain times of year ‘dangerous’ jellyfish inhabit these waters and passengers should take care for their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk and the owners or operators of the vessel will not be liable for any personal injury, illness, death or any other consequences whatsoever of passengers being stung by jellyfish. To minimise this risk you will be provided with a full length protective ‘Stinger Suit’ to wear whilst swimming and snorkelling during the cruise.
