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Wings
of the Dawn
Wings of the Dawn was recently constructed in New Zealand
to participate in the America’s Cup celebrations. Her
present owners have sailed her to the Whitsundays to cruise
the islands. She is a 52ft luxury catamaran with a very
spacious design both on deck and below. Departing Tuesdays
and Fridays, this is a great trip for those who want a
comfortable and relaxing 3-day/2-night cruise. Wings of
the Dawn is also a good choice for those who don’t like
the idea of leaning over on a monohull yacht. Being a
catamaran, it gives the boat a more balanced feeling.
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Iceberg
Iceberg is a 52ft cruising yacht and has been designed
specifically for comfort and speed. Take advantage of
the personalised service of the qualified crew while enjoying
top-level sailing and room to move. Also included in your
“extreme” 3-day/2-night sailing adventure is an introduction
to kite surfing as well as tube riding. Small numbers
– maximum of 12 passengers – allows for an intimate trip
with all guests receiving attention from the crew. Departs
Wednesdays and Saturdays. Price: $379
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Ise Pearl
Ise Pearl named after the Japanese pearling town “Ise”
famous for the cultured pearl industry is a gaff rigged
topsail ketch, built in 1956 by Charlie Crowley to a design
by Norman Wright. Guests are invited to cruise on a 60ft
fully restored classic wooden Japanese pearling lugger.
Don’t be a tourist, become part of the crew and sail on
a movie star. Experience the sailing of ‘days-gone-by’
and discover the uninhibited islands of the Whitsundays
on this 4-day/3-night journey. Feel the nostalgia of a
bygone era in small numbers – up to 8 guests maximum.
Departs Wednesdays. Price: $395
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Mainstay
Mainstay is a 56ft Van de Stadt designed sloop. A sleek
high performance yacht that features state-of-the-art
facilities, spacious interiors and great sailing capabilities.
Catering for 8 spoilt guests, there are private twins
and doubles available. Mainstay offers an unforgettable
3-day/2-night cruise among the fabulous islands and leaves
on a Wednesday and a Saturday. Price: from $685
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Ron
of Argyll
Built in Scotland in 1928, “Ron of Argyll” is a 60ft classic
gaff rigged ketch Following a long and colourful history
sailing the world, she is now cruising gracefully though
the azure waters of the Whitsunday Islands. Purchased
by her current owner in 1990, “Ron of Argyll” has had
countless hours of restoration work carried out and has
been fitted with state of the art electronics and modern
safety equipment. “Ron of Argyll” carries up to 12 passengers
on a 2-day 2-night yesteryear adventure Departing every
Thursday, Saturday and Monday. Price: $295
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Jaspurr
Jaspurr is a start-of-the-art Lagoon 470 catamaran and
offers guests their own mini private cruise vessel. Jaspurr
boasts four private double en-suite cabins. Guests can
choose from either a 6-day/6night trip or a shorter 3-day/3-night
cruise. With only 8 guests onboard, Jaspurr is ideal for
those seeking an intimate experience whilst cruising in
luxury. Departs for the 6-day cruise on a Tuesday or a
three day cruise on both Tuesdays and Fridays. Price:
from $755 |
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Solway
Lass
Built in Holland 1902, Solway Lass is rich in history
and has lived through both World Wars, been used for coal
carting and carried cargo until she was restored in 1984.
It was then used as a floating Restaurant in Sydney Harbour,
until it was sailed to the Whitsundays in the early 1990’s.
In early 1999 Solway Lass was remodelled for overnight
3 day & 3 night sailing holidays in the Whitsundays. Solway
Lass is fully 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. Departs Tuesdays and Saturdays evenings.
Price: $390 |
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Waltzing
Matilda
Waltzing Matilda has been sailing the Whitsunday Islands
for over 10 years. She is a 60ft Roberts designed ketch
and was purpose built for charter work. “Waltzing” has
a fantastic reputation for providing a sailing experience
that combines comfort with adventure. Taking up to 14
passengers on a 3-day/2-night adventure, Waltzing Matilda
has private cabins and share cabins and departs Wednesdays
and Sundays. Price: $350
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Anaconda
III
Anaconda III is a 101ft Mega yacht, making her the largest
sloop sailing vessel cruising the Whitsunday waters. Due
to her size, Anaconda III has an advantage over most other
yachts, as she is surveyed to visit the outer Great Barrier
Reef. This is an adventure only a very few sailing boats
in the Whitsundays can offer and she is fully air conditioned
throughout. Offering share cabins, private double and
private twins, Anaconda III has a room to suit most people
and takes up to 32 passengers. Departing for a full 3-day/3night
adventure on Tuesday and Friday evenings, Anaconda III
is perfect for those wishing to dive with onboard instructors
and equipment. Price: $359
(share) or $389 (private)
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Banjora
Banjora is a 60ft ketch and is one of the very few boats
in the Whitsundays that is surveyed to visit the outer
Great Barrier Reef. A highlight of this trip is the FREE
scuba dive offered! Spend 3 full days and 3 nights exploring
the islands, lazing on the breathtaking Whitehaven Beach,
diving the Great Barrier Reef and snorkelling in the best
destinations that the Whitsundays offer! Taking up to
14 guests, Banjora is suited to those looking for an action
packed, budget trip with a smaller number of people. Departs
Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm. Price: $339
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Jade
Jade is a 50ft sailing catamaran and one of the longest
running sailing tours in the Whitsunday islands. By day
her guests will enjoy cruising the best destinations within
the Whitsunday islands, and by night they will bunk down
in their choice of either onboard accommodation or quad
share island resort accommodation at the award winning
Club Crocodile Long Island Resort. Another bonus of this
2-day/2-night trip is the FREE scuba dive experience.
Jade departs Monday, Wednesday and Friday and carries
up to 36 passengers. Price: $229
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Otella
Designed by John Knight, Otella is a 57ft Ocean Racer
and was built specifically to compete in the 1988 Bi-centennial
round Australia race. She has also successfully competed
in the Sydney to Hobart Classic and the Gosford to Lord
Howe Island race. Otella is the fastest boat in its class
in the Whitsunday’s, often taking on bigger boats from
destination to destination and reminding crews of how
competitive this magnificently designed racing boat really
is. Departing Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Otella
takes up to 14 passengers. Price: $259
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