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| The Whitsundays |
Cruising the Whitsundays |
Snorkeling the Reef |
Sailing the Whitsundays |
Whitsunday Sailing - Cruising the Great Barrier Reef
Magnificent tropical islands, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, sheltered coves plus idyllic calm water sailing and cruising. Whatever your preference, be it the slap of sail and creak of timber, the adrenalin surge on an ocean racer or the pleasures of luxury cruising, one of the following Barefoot Sailing vessels will give you a voyage of discovery.
Nestled in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays share the same idyllic climate as the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Tahiti. The scenery is spectacular, the marine life is teeming with vivid colors and magnificent corals are waiting to be explored. The fringing coral reefs, tropical rainforests, pristine beaches and crystal clear waters, largely untouched by man, make this one of the most beautiful sailing and cruising destinations in the world.
World Heritage listed, the Whitsundays form part of the world's largest National Park. Comprising some 74 islands the Whitsunday Group is primarily uninhabited. However if you pine for civilization there is always one of the internationally renowned island resorts (Hayman Island & Hamilton Island) from which to choose.
The warm aquamarine waters range between 20 and 25 deg.C (68 - 78 deg.F) year round. Summers (Jan-Apr) are warm with frequent rain showers. Winters (June-Aug), considered perfect by many, are warm by day and cool by night.
Getting To
the Whitsundays: Domestic airlines have daily flights
into Proserpine and Hamilton Island from all major cities
on the East Coast of Australia. It takes about 45 minutes
by bus or taxi from Proserpine airport to Airlie Beach and
Shute Harbour. From Hamilton Island there are water taxis,
ferries (taking about 1 hour) and air taxi services (10
minutes) to Shute Harbour.
Barefoot Cruises - Australia
Coral Trekker Sailing Safari Sail - Snorkel & Explore
Sailing on a square-rigger is a unique experience. The crew will show you the best of the Whitsunday Islands. During the cruise you sail to Hook Island, Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, Border Island, and Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island. You can join in and help sail or just relax on deck and enjoy the warm tropical sunshine. You can hike through rainforest and discover Aboriginal Rock Art or swim in a water hole.
Coral Trekker
caters for comfort adventurers seeking a unique and quality
adventure experience. With a maximum of only 14 guests,
this small group sailing adventure offers personalised
attention and a hands on experience. Accommodation is
available in double staterooms, twin cabins and one 4
berth.
Sailboards, snorkeling gear, diving
also available so when you drop anchor there's always
plenty to do.
| Coral Trekker Barefoot Cruises: Departure all year |
| * 6 nights Starts from AU$1619 - Departs Sat 1pm / Fri 10am |
* 3 nights
Starts from AU$899 - Departs Sat 1pm / Tue 12pm &
Tue 12pm / Fri 10am
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Stateroom
has double bed: Twin cabin has upper an lower berths:
Share berth is single berth in 4 share cabin. COST IS
PER PERSON AND INCLUDES ALL MEALS, SNORKELLING EQUIPMENT,
LINEN AND SERVICES OF CREW
Prices are per
person for berth share cabin, AUD dollars valid 01 April
2011 to 31 March 2012. Phone for prices on other cabin
categories. Rates subject to change. Updated
05Jul 2011
Broomstick
Maxi Sail & Diving
80 foot Maxi
Yacht 'Broomstick', is extremely popular with both sailors
and divers. The only liveaboard Sail / Dive Maxi Yacht
in the southern hemisphere. With a maximum of 21 guests
and six crew, this cruise ensures that all your expectations
are fulfilled. From grinding the winches and hoisting
the massive main sheet to diving the Outer Reef (weather
permitting), snorkeling and diving fringing reefs, swimming
and lazing on Whitehaven Beach, and enjoying the starry
night skies of an evening. This is the Ultimate Sailing
and Diving adventure, whether an experienced diver, first
timer, or happy snorkeler, this cruise offers a fantastic
combination of adventure both above and below the water.
Professionally
Crewed & Catered Sailing Holidays Include Skipper
& Crew/Host, on-board accommodation, great meals,
use of fresh bed linen and snorkeling equipment. Guests
get a flexible, quality, value for money cruise around
the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Certified and Introductory Dives available. Diving
payable onboard. Rendezvous diving is subject to the availability
of the rendezvous dive vessel and cruise requirements
| Broomstick Cruises: Departure
all year |
*
2 day - 2 nights Maxi Sail / Dive Share Cabin Single
Berth Starts from AU$350
Departs Abel Point Marina | Mon, Wed & Sat. 2pm | Return: Mon,
Wed & Fri 11am |
Prices are per
person for berth share cabin, AUD dollars valid 01 April
2011 to 31 March 2012. Rates subject to change. Updated
05Jul 2011
Other boats
& Adventures are available such as Tallship Adventures,
Classic Sailing, Performance & Fun Cruising, Sail
& Dive Adventures - phone our California office for
details: 1-800-227-5317
Above
Rates do not include the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Levy. . Valid 01 April 2011 to 31 March 2012.
Updated
Page: July 2011
