The low passenger number vessels in the whitsunday typically have a more relaxed intimate vibe. My husband and i, together with another couple are wanting to cruise the whitsunday islands mid september 2016. The last two weeks in september are the qld school holidays so avoid then. Sailing whitsundays whitsunday islands forum tripadvisor. Whitsunday island is the largest in the chain, so youll enjoy easy lineofsight sailing along hook islands coast, past dumbell reef and towards narrow tongue bay. Make your way to airlie beach and spend a few days exploring paradise. These packages combine the best whitsundays tours and onland accommodation for the ultimate tropical experience. We dont want a party boat because my dad is coming with us but were on a pretty tight budget so a cheap boat would be to prefer. Book by may 31 and travel between may 14 and june 24 to save 35% off our previously offered price. Avatar is the only commercial sailing trimaran in the whitsunday islands, meaning maximum deck space, lean while sailing is kept to a minimum, trampolines. Feb 16, 2017 a couple of days out in the open water, exploring the whitsundays. With the thrill of highspeed sailing through the famous whitsunday islands, swimming and visiting the world famous hill inlet lookout this full day of fun and adventure is. Avatar is the only commercial sailing trimaran in the islands.
The avatar is the only trimaran in operation for commercial whitsundays sailing. Whitsundays weather in januaryfebruary whitsunday islands. See and do all the best in the whitsunday islands with our whitsundays packages. The 74 whitsunday islands are set in the warm, calm coral sea and are protected by the great barrier reef, making this region. Take control and be the skipper of your very own private yacht whilst cruising the islands of the whitsundays.
Avatar is the only trimaran charter vessel here in the whitsundays and was built for speed, however it offers comfortable and spacious accommodation both above and below deck. The yacht operators of whitsunday sailing tours offer scheduled 1 to 2 day cruises. Australias finest cruising grounds, the whitsundays, offer scores of protected anchorages each within easy reach of the next. Whitsundays overnight tours one to three nights available. Whitsunday islands sailing adventure with siska 2 day1. Arguably one of the best sailing areas anywhere in the world, the whitsunday islands are a must do for any holiday maker or traveller wanting a trip with a difference. Whitsundays trip with ozsail whitehaven beach tours. Discover the beauty of the whitsunday islands on this 2 day, 2 night avatar whitsundays sailing adventure departing from airlie beach. This week the whitsundays celebrates the airlie beach race week festival of sailing from 10 17 august 2017. Wings 2 takes 30 people including crew on a 52ft catamaran and is more diving focused. Our fleet of owner operators have a high focus on crew standards, fantastic food, personalized service and.
There are all kinds of different ways to see the whitsundays for backpackers but the most popular is overnight sailing tours that visit the whitsunday islands and whitehaven beach. Avatar 2 days 2 nights whitsundays overnight sailing tour. Islands are dotted along queenslands 7,000km coastline and are scattered up to and along the great barrier reef. While sailing the whitsunday s in luxury you can expect great service and food from your professional crew while exploring the whitsundays and great barrier reef marine park. Experience what the whitsundays has to offer sailing the stunning islands we call home. This trip offers great opportunities for both certified divers and first timers.
Perfect for guests aged between the years of 18 35. Worst possible time june to september is best for sailing. Explore the whitsunday islands on an overnight sailboat tour from airlie beach. You can help with sailing, go kayaking, and relax on the boats deck to stare up at the stars of the southern.
We hope this helps you to understand more details about each overnight whitsundays sailing boats we offer and whether it would be suitable for you. A couple of days out in the open water, exploring the whitsundays. There are so many options for backpackers to enjoy their time in the whitsundays. Cruising the whitsunday islands calm seas, light winds and pristine, tropical weather almost all year make sailing in the whitsundays easy and unforgettable.
Sailing past some of the whitsunday islands and the headland of mandalay point you catch your breath at the beauty of airlie beach, the jewel in the crown of the whitsundays. Avatar whitsundays boat tour from airlie beach see whitehaven beach snorkel the great barrier reef marine park perfect for backpackers adventure travellers. Avatar whitsundays is the most popular backpacker sailing trip from airlie beach. Sailing in the whitsunday islands whitsunday island forum. We slipped off our flip flops as we boarded the tongarra catamaran and spent the week that followed barefoot. Our one tourist office is situated at hamilton island and also booking at our official address yacht sydney sundancer, hamilton island marina for tour. Whitsundays sailing adventures airlie beach tripadvisor.
Whitsundays sailing adventures tourism whitsundays qld. Whitsundays central reservations centre at airlie beach is your source for whitsunday yacht sailing adventures, bareboat charters, great barrier reef diving and snorkeling, and whitsunday island accommodation in north queensland, australia. If you have the time, whitsundays overnight tours are the best way to experience the whitsunday islands in queensland australia. Avatar s trimaran offers maximum deck space on its 2 day 2 night whitsundays sailing tour, catering for 18 to 35 year olds bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures.
Our bags of goon, the backpackers elixir, were chilling in cool boxes as we departed airlie beach harbour and literally sailed into the sunset for two surreal nights of cruising the 74 tropical whitsunday islands that scatter the great barrier reef. Avatar 2 day 2 night tour is the most popular whitsundays backpacker tour. When i was first invited to come visit queensland, i knew i had to find a way to make it over to the whitsundays. Twoday, twonight tours of the whitsunday islands can include whitehaven beach, hook island, hayman island, border island and whitsunday island, with. How to choose a whitsunday islands sailing boat book small. Whitsundays sailing adventures airlie beach 2020 all you. There is something for every type of traveller and with so many packages available you will be able to find the perfect whitsundays packages that is right for you. Whitsundays sailing adventures airlie beach 2020 all.
Whitsunday islands queensland 2020 all you need to. If you have never been on a racing yacht before, this can be a very fun experience. Sailing the whitsunday islands, great barrier reef australia. One of the very few boats in the whitsunday islands offering scuba diving, banana boat rides, stand up paddle boards, jet boat rides and snorkeling. You can swim in the turquoise water, soak up the salty sea air as you zoom across the water by highspeed catamaran and be wowed by the islands most famous natural sight, whitehaven beach.
Avatar whitsundays tour explores one of the most beautiful areas of queensland, the whitsunday islands great barrier reef marine park. Avatars trimaran offers maximum deck space on its 2 day 2 night whitsundays sailing tour, catering for 18 to 35 year olds bookme is the home of the epic deals and. With plenty of deck areas to soak up the sun as well as a smooth. Discover the beauty of the whitsunday islands on this epic avatar whitsundays sailing adventure departing from airlie beach. These legendary trips are available yearround and include multiday sailing excursions through the breathtaking 74island chain that comprises the whitsundays. She will undertake most of her travelling between the islands under sail power. Our vessels offer diverse accommodation choices from deluxe ensuite cabins to open plan bunks and camp ashore options. Heres why you will love exploring the whitsundays on board the avatar overnight sailing cruise. Whitsundays sailing adventure with avatar 2 day2 night happy. Dec 27, 20 we slipped off our flip flops as we boarded the tongarra catamaran and spent the week that followed barefoot.
Avatar 2 day 2 night whitsundays sailing epic deals and. We would like to be skippered and have private accommodation although dont mind other guests too. Explore whitsundays sailing whitsundays airlie beach. Whitsunday sailing adventures offers you the opportunity to explore both above and below the protected tropical waters of the beautiful whitsunday islands. A whitsundays backpacker tour is famous for their sense of adventure and social aspects. Sail through the whitsunday islands and explore magnificent whitehaven beach, voted one of the worlds best beaches on this fullday sailing adventure from port of airlie. Whitsundays sailing adventures wsa offers the most diverse range of quality crewed sailing and diving tours in the whitsundays and great barrier reef marine park. Sailing through whitsunday islands is truly a magical experience. Avatar is a 67ft sailing trimaran that was built for racing but now has been converted to take 26 guests on a sailing holiday around the stunning whitsundays islands. Avatar whitsundays sailing tour of the whitsunday islands. Hook island, border island, whitsunday island, and find yourself snorkelling in.
You cant miss snapping selfies on the pure white shores and aqua waters of whitehaven beach. Avatar 2 day 2 night whitsundays sailing epic deals and last. Offering six days and seven nights of racing and free live entertainment, the whitsundays sailing club is the perfect spot to view all the action, colour and spectacle of sailing. From the worlds largest sand islands in the south east to the unspoiled paradise of the torres strait, youll find an island to fit your next family escape, couple retreat or solo adventure whether youre after soft silica sand or isolated coral cays with easy access to. Aboard the sv whitehaven, youll spend two days cruising to snorkeling spots and turquoise bays, plus visit whitehaven beach and hill inlet lookout. Cruising, sailing and diving at whitsundays sailing adventures. The final stop on the oz trip with stonge led us to airlie beach, which is the gateway to the whitsunday islands and subsequently the great barrier reef. Book your great barrier reef tour early if you are a scuba diver. This boat is perfect for a charter if you are a group of 8 wanting to visit the whitsunday islands, also great a great boat for honeymoon couples. Sailing whitsunday islands without a sailing license secret. Youll be sunbathing on her luxurious deck space, relaxing in the netting between her three hulls, and taking in views of the stunning whitsunday islands from a. Islands sailing whitehaven beach avatar whitsundays. You could fly into hamilton island airport jetstar and get a yacht charter there with eg sunsail yacht charters and they stipulate 5 nights minimum charter. It is quite possible to explore whitsunday islands within 4 days, but that would mean a.
The weather has been so bad the last couple of days that they have even cancelled racing for the 500 world championships at least they have another week before the major racing begins. Diving boat tour whitsundays sailing adventure 18 to 35s. Tongue bay and hill inlet have some of the finest scenery in the whitsundays, and have featured in a number of hollywood films. How to choose a whitsunday islands sailing cruise that will suit you this comparative chart allows you quickly find out about the key characteristics of the different types of sailing trips you can do from airlie beach, queensland, australia. Best rate guarantee we guarantee that the rate you book with us will be the. Our fleet of owner operators have a high focus on crew standards, fantastic food, personalized service and a truly individual and unique experience. The 100 magic miles by david colfelt provides detailed plans of all anchorages, aerial photos of the islands, information on resort facilities along with weather and marine park information.
The avatar is the only commercial trimaran in the region. For complete information about boating in the whitsundays, refer to the essential sailing guide for the area, 100 magic miles of the great barrier reef the whitsunday islands. Alternatively, you can charter a boat yourself and spend a few relaxing days exploring the islands. The whitsundays islands are one of the top stops on any trip to australia and this stunning collection of island on the souther part of the great barrier reef are full of amazing adventure. Avatar whitsundays whitehaven beach backpacker sailing tour. Built for speed, but also comfort the avatar 2 day, 2 night whitsunday sailing adventure is one of the best ways to explore these beautiful islands. Your 2 day, 2 night sailing adventure in the whitsundays on board avatar will take in all. Those places have all type of facility helicopter, blue sailing, charter, cruises, hotels, motels, lodge, guide, and other. Exploring the whitsunday islands through the perspective of a yogi, sailing, free diving, spearfishing, hiking and collecting stories along the way. Choose vessels sized between 3250 feet in length sailing yachts, sailing catamarans, and power catamarans and sail you and your group around over 70 magical islands just waiting to be discovered. Im wondering if anyone has any advice on what boat to take.
Your 2 day, 2 night sailing adventure in the whitsundays on board avatar will take in all the highlights that this part of australia is famous for from hill inlet lookout to whitehaven beach and were sure itll be one of your favourite adventures on the east. The book provides detailed and accurate descriptions of inlets, anchorages, resorts and surrounding reefs located within the whitsunday islands. In operation for 15 years and reccommended by tourism australia, are the leading. Boating in the whitsundays 100 magic miles100 magic miles.
Find discounted adventure sailing tours for the whitsunday islands and whitehaven beach and discover paradise. Discover the whitsunday islands on a sailing day trip from port. This tour takes 26 guests sailing around the islands visiting whitehaven beach hill inlet lookout and snorkeling the coralfilled bays in the great barrier reef marine park. With plenty of budget friendly boats and tours available, backpackers can enjoy the amazing whitsundays seeing all it has on offer. Australias whitsunday islands in the great barrier reef offer the best sailing in australia. Sail around the whitsunday islands on the siska 2 times sydney to hobert yacht race winner on this 2 day, 1 night sailing adventure tour description feel the wind in your hair and smell breathe in the salty air sailing on the whitsundays is always one of the highlights of the east coast trail. All meals, linen, snorkel equipment, wetsuits are included in the price. Avatar 2 days 2 nights whitsundays overnight sailing. How to choose a whitsunday islands sailing cruise that will. Sailing whitsundays with ozsail overnight adventure tours.
We stopped at one snorkeling stop for about 40 minutes at this beautiful reef in the whitsunday islands. Avatar whitsundays 2 day 2 night backpacker sailing tour. Other charterers are located at airlie beach which would mean ferrying to there from hi or from proserpine airport. After a quite decent mull over our greyhound we woke up excited for our avatar whitsundays tour and watched the sun ascending over mountains enhanced with rich rainforest. Avatar is the only commercial sailing trimaran in the whitsunday islands, meaning maximum deck space, lean while sailing is kept to a minimum, trampolines for sunbathing and relaxing while you soak up the whitsundays never feeling overcrowded. While sailing the whitsundays in luxury you can expect great service and food from your professional crew while exploring. At whitsundays sailing adventures scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing or just some time out in the midst of nature, are just. The sailing yogi the ultimate guide to exploring the.
It is quite possible to explore whitsunday islands within 4 days, but that would mean a lot of sailing. Whitsundays sailing adventures the experience of a lifetime. Luxury sailing holidays whitsundays at island authorstream. Her 26 guests and 3 crew sleep in a mixture of open plan bunks and private. The massive incredible mountains on the islands to the great barrier reef the whitsunday islands is the place to be for any of your australian holidays, is highly recommended taking a tour via boat of the area and enjoy what it has to offer including snorkeling and scuba diving.
Book now for this 2 day 2 night snorkelling and sailing adventure. Sail your own boat, bare boat charter, of take an set departure or private fully cred charter, the choice is yours. Its nestled besides one of the worlds greatest wonders, the great barrier reef which is world heritage listed and 74 tropical islands in the turquoise waters of the. Select a yacht to suit your desires, come aboard and let us show you the magnificent whitsunday islands. Sail and dive the outer great barrier reef and whitsunday islands. Each tour offers the option to snorkel as well as a visit to whitehaven beach and hill inlet lookout, sometimes with additional extra such as standup paddleboards, scuba diving. Whilst she is a capable sailing vessel she is normally seen travelling under motor. From intimate 8 person boats to 30 person square riggers, both monohulls and catamarans, theres certain to be a sailboat to suit your needs. Sailing whitsunday islands without a sailing license. Voted the best cruising experience in australia by australia traveller magazine, the whitsunday islands are protected national parks covered with lush australian bushland. Book your avatar whitsundays tropical sailing holiday tour. This is our most popular studentbackpacker tour of the whitsundays.
When you embark on your self sail holiday in the whitsundays, you will experience an adventure unlike any other. Experience snorkelling the great barrier reef to feeling the sand between your toes at the infamous whitehaven beach, there is something for everyone. In this guide, youll not only get all the info you need for a hassle free, relaxing holiday, well also let you in on some hidden secrets of the whitsunday islands so you get the most out of your sailing adventure. Visit the stunning whitehaven beach, go sailing, snorkelling, enjoy bush walks and paddle boarding as you cruise the azure waters of the whitsunday islands. Whitsunday islands sailing adventure australia activities. The whitsundays central reservations centre 259 shute harbour road, airlie beach, qld, 4802, australia toll free. Hi, me, my girlfriend and my dad are travelling from cairns to sydney by car for 3 weeks and going sailing in whitsundays would be so nice. Whitsunday islands queensland 2020 all you need to know. This is one really great deal at an affordable price. Here is an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable cruise aboard some of australias most sleek and graceful yachts. How to choose a whitsunday islands sailing cruise that.
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