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| Watersports available
Snorkelling
Beach visits
Bushwalking
Kayaking |
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Melissa introduces an affordable and luxurious way to sail the Whitsundays. Melissa is a spacious and fully air-conditioned catamaran catering for a maximum of 8 passengers in private doubles with ensuites. This 3 day/3 night sail with delicious gourmet meals creates an unforgettable sailing getaway through the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. |
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A typical cruise on Melissa will have you enjoying the renowned Whitehaven Beach, snorkelling the stunning Mantaray Bay, bush walking and exploring aboriginal caves in Nara Inlet. This sailing adventure is all about the guests, so whereever you would like to go, just let the crew know. You can relax and unwind for the entire journey or choose to be actively involved in helping sail the yacht between each stunning anchorage - no previous sailing experience is required! Melissa's cruise offers the ultimate getaway for those who would like to gain new skills and meet new friends, while unleashing their spirit of adventure.
Melissa is spacious with 4 private cabins with ensuites available for couples or sole use. Watersports such as snorkelling and kayaking are a fantastic way to experience the Whitsundays. The unhurried and relaxed itinerary leaves you plenty of time to enjoy your 3 days and 3 nights.
An essential part of a sailing holiday is fantastic food every day, and Melissa has just this! Your gourmet meals are prepared fresh daily and you will be spoilt with three delicious meals each day and plenty of in between meal snacks.
Typical Itinerary
Day 1:
Depart Hamilton Island for a 2 hour cruise to Cid Harbour located on the western side of Whitsunday Island. Enjoy time ashore and an afternoon walk from Sawmill Beach to Dugong Inlet.
Day 2:
Sail from Cid Harbour to Mantaray Bay on the northern end of Hook Island (approximately 3 hour sail). Spend the afternoon snorkelling as this bay has some of the best fringing reef the Whitsundays has to offer. Don your snorkel and fins and jump overboard to explore a wonderland of marine life and fringing coral reefs that boasts typically excellent visibility. You can even hand feed the batfish that rush to every approaching yacht!
In the afternoon sail to Stonehaven on the northwestern side of Hook Island for overnight anchorage. Stonehaven is an idyllic anchorage as it is very sheltered and calm and offers great snorkelling as well as being an excellent vantage point to watch the sun melt over mainland Australia and the Whitsunday passage and the elegant lights come on at the luxurious Hayman Island Resort.
Day 3:
Set sail from Stonehaven to Whitehaven Beach (approximately 4-5 hour sail). Spend the afternoon and evening at Whitehaven Bay. If weather permits you can walk to the Whitehaven lookout at the top of Hill Inlet.
Whitehaven Beach is renowned for its incredible five-kilometre stretch of silica white sand and turtles. Drop anchor at an idyllic spot and then you can choose to relax on board, or head straight to the beach for an afternoon of swimming in the crystal clear waters, exploring magnificent Whitsunday Island, embarking on a bush walk, beach games or just sun baking!
As the sun sets over Whitehaven Bay, your host/ess will serve drinks and canapés on board, before your dinner under the stars.
Day 4:
All good things must come to an end. Time for your last swim and depart from Whitehaven Beach and sail back to Hamilton Island. Disembark at 10am.
NOTE: All itineraries are subject to prevailing weather conditions. If conditions are perfect there is a chance of spending one night on the Outer Barrier Reef. |
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All gourmet meals
Snorkelling equipment
Watersports such as windsurfers and kayaks
Stinger/sun protection suits
Environmental Marine Charge
Bed linen & towels
Non alcoholic beverages
Professional crew
Private accommodation
Air-conditioning |
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Light
clothing (warm clothing in cooler months)
hat, lot's of sunscreen, insect repellant,
beach towel, favorite music, cameras and
spare film if not a digital camera. Please
bring all belonging's in a small soft
bag. Excess luggage can be stored in Airlie
Beach. Alcohol is Bring Your Own |
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Diving is not available |
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Bring your own alcohol, available from Hamilton Island Marina bottleshop. |
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