Solway Lass

Trip Duration

3 days and 3 nights

Location

Whitsunday

Departs

Saturdays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm

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Returns

Tuesday and Friday at 4:30pm

Total Passengers

32 guests & 6 crew

Price starting from

$ 469

Air Conditioned

Yes

Activities:

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Sailing

Snorkeling

Beaches

Bushwalking

Description:

Book early to secure your position on Solway Lass, one of the most popular sailing vessels in the Whitsundays! This is a fun adventure tour for all ages. Early 1999 Solway Lass was remodelled for overnight 3 day/3 night sailing holidays in the Whitsundays. Solway Lass is AIR CONDITIONED and has 11 cabins for 32 guests. These cabins are private double/twin and share cabins. Cabins have teak and cedar feature walls along with Jarrah timber trims. Solway Lass also has a bar area serving icy cold drinks and an outdoor dining room which boasts the most beautiful Whitsunday views.

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BUILT: 1902 in Martenstoock Holland

CONSTRUCTION: German Blue Steel with Oregon timber overlaid decks.

AN INCREDIBLE HISTORY: Built in 1902 in the Netherlands of German steel with timber decking and superstructure as a sail powered cargo vessel. Solway Lass was originally named Stina. In 1905 she was sold and renamed "Adolf" working in and around the Baltic and North Sea.
In 1915 Solway Lass was seized as a prize of war by the British and used as a Q-Ship during WWI. Q-Ships, with their shallow hull were used as decoys to bring submarines to the surface, when the Subs surfaced guns on the deck of Solway Lass would give the Subs 'what for'.
At end of WWI, Solway Lass worked as a coal merchant, produce and stone carrying vessel between Liverpool, England and Scottish Ports.
In 1924 she was sold to a Scottish firm in the Solway Firth where she was renamed "Solway Lass".
When WWII broke out the Germans seized Solway Lass as a prize of war where she was used to supply their armed forces. During the war Solway Lass hit a mine and was badly damaged, however the Germans refloated and repaired her because she was useful as a sail-powered icebreaker.
After WWII Solway Lass served in the South Pacific as a cargo vessel, however in the early 1980s new faster cargo vessels left her outdated and as a result she fell into disrepair.
In 1983 a businessman, Tim Lloyd, purchased Solway Lass in Fiji and had her sailed to Sydney. For two years she was totally rebuilt and in 1988 took pride of place in the 1st Fleet re-enactment of the 1788 Tallships into Sydney Harbour.

WHITSUNDAY CHARTERS: Early 1999 Solway Lass was remodelled for a 3 day/3 night sailing Whitsunday Islands cruise.
Solway Lass is AIR CONDITIONED and has 11 cabins for 32 guests. These cabins are private double/twin and share, and feature teak and cedar feature walls along with Jarrah timber trims. Solway Lass also has a bar area serving icy cold drinks and an outdoor dining room which boasts the most beautiful Whitsunday views.
Solway Lass provides guests with the opportunity to experience sailing as it was 100 years ago with the 10 sails and 5500 square feet of sail area.
Guests are welcome to assist the crew hoist the sails and sail the ship, or otherwise just relax on the huge decks and take in the views the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park provides � and what a spectacular view it is!

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Pricing Information:

Our Price

Shared Accommodation

$469

Private Double Cabin

$509 per person

Private Twin Cabin

$509 per person

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Includes:

All meals freshly prepared on board and special dietary needs catered for (advise when booking)

Snorkel equipment

Experienced crew

Sailing experience/training

Huge deck space

Stereo

Fully covered saloon and licensed bar

11 ducted air conditioned guest cabins

Separate male/female bathrooms with domestic style toilets and hot showers

240V power available

Outdoor dining room

50ft Tarzan rope

Courtesy bus transfer to Abel Point Marina from the main street of Airlie Beach

Bed and bath linen

Bow net

Wet weather jackets (if required)

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What to bring:

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 Available On Board

Scuba Diving is not available

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Dive Notes:

Extra Charges:

* Environmental Marine Charge/Admin fee of $39 per person payable on check-in

Stinger suits are available for hire at $6 per day.

Fully licenced bar (no BYO).

Souvenirs available on board.

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