| Departs |
Saturday 1pm (Abel Point Marina) and Tuesday 12.30pm (Shute Harbour) |
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the calendar on the right to check your
departure days. |
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| Returns |
Tuesday 12 midday to Shute Harbour and Friday 10am to Abel Point Marina |
| Beach walking and games, snorkelling. |
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Elegant lines and fine craftsmanship of the trading schooners of yesteryear. 9 guests enjoy an intimate sailing holiday with an emphasis on relaxation, good food and personalised service. |
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Windjammer is a 72' gaff rigged schooner designed along the lines of the trading and fishing schooners that worked the Grand Banks in the North Atlantic and plied the east coats of America for 200 years.
These classic schooners, handled by small crews, formed the hub of the trading industry and the basis for a thousand books written on small sailing ships.
Windjammer was launched in 1994 and is considered to be one of the most beautiful yachts ever to be built in Australia. She epitomises the grandest of schooner qualities, sailing at speeds of 10 knots or more on the beam and broad reaches. With her 2000 ft of sail area and raked masts she is certainly a spectacular sight.
Whilst built in the best traditions of her class offering sailing as it was in yesteryear, that is where Windjammer's resemblance to her predecessors ends. Below decks she is luxuriously appointed displaying a timeless elegance. New Guinea rosewood adorns the interior with fittings reminiscent of a bygone era. Windjammer is a classic example of elegant lines and fine craftsmanship.
The large uncluttered decks are ideal for soaking up the warm tropical sunshine. The comfortable lounge area on deck is perfect for alfresco dining or just curling up with your favourite book.
Good food is an essential ingredient for the enjoyment of any cruise. Only the freshest produce is used to prepare the wide ranges of dishes we offer. Special diets can be catered for.
Windjammer is fully crewed with a captain, cook/hostess and deckhand, however guests are encouraged to take the wheel, tend the sheets, or for the more adventurous, climb the ratlines and fine tune the canvas 70 feet above the deck. Whether it's an active or relaxing holiday you're after, the professional attentive crew will ensure you enjoy a memorable holiday in the Whitsunday Islands.
3 NIGHT CRUISE - NORTHERN ISLANDS
SATURDAY: Boarding at 1.00pm - Depart Airlie Beach for Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island for snorkelling and our overnight anchorage.
SUNDAY: Explore the numerous bays and fringing reefs of Northern Hook Island.
MONDAY: Sail to Nara fjord like inlet for a hike through rainforests to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. After lunch, set sail for our overnight anchorage of South Molle Island.
TUESDAY: Hike to Mt Jeffries for a birdseye view of the 74 Whitsunday Islands. Depart for Shute Harbour. Disembark at 12 noon.
Windjammer Itinerary
3 NIGHT CRUISE - SOUTHERN ISLANDS
TUESDAY: Depart Shute Harbour at 12.30 pm for Cataran Bay on Border Island for our overnight anchorage.
WEDNESDAY: Snorkel the fringing reefs of Border Island, before setting sail for famous Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island for swimming and beachcombing or a walk to the lookout at Hill Inlet.
THURSDAY: Sail through Solway Pass via Hamilton Island to South Molle Island. At South Molle you can go ashore to visit the resort or explore one of the many walking trails.
FRIDAY: Our last sail back to Abel Point Marina for disembarkation at 10.00am. |
| Pricing
Information: |
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Our
Price |
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| Twin Share or Double Cabin |
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$1050 per person |
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All meals including morning and afternoon tea.
Snorkelling equipment.
Linen and towels.
Services of 3 crew. |
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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 Available On Board |
| Scuba
Diving is not available |
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Environmental Marine Charge of AU$25 per person. |
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To
check availability, please use the section
below. |
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