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SV Whitehaven - Take the voyage
This 17.5 M “Beach Boat” was designed to cruise tropical waters in style and comfort. With big open decks to sunbath on, plenty of on deck seating and spacious aft deck boasting permanent shade, she is the ideal safari boat. With an emphasis on snorkeling, eco guided island exploration and of course plenty of time enjoying Whitehaven Beach, this is the perfect choice for the young or young at heart wanting a social fun cruise of the Whitsunday Islands.
Discover the islands of the Great Barrier Reef with our fun Eco Sailing Safaris.
- SNORKELLING: Discover shallow protected reefs perfect for snorkeling
- BUSHWALKING: Guided short walk through pristine forests to panoramic views
- SAILING: Join the crew and help to sail
- ECO INTERPRETATION: Learn about Aboriginal culture, ecology, geology and astronomy
Itinerary
We pride ourselves on the fact that we have no fixed itineraries for our scheduled departure cruises. The desires of guests are considered in relation to the prevailing weather conditions to ensure everyone on board enjoys their adventure. The Whitsunday region is truly a sailors paradise with many islands offering endless shelter and snug anchorages. No two trips are the same as we sail from one idyllic island hideaway to the next.
Sample itinerary for SV Whitehaven (subject to weather conditions)
Day One
- 1.00 pm
- Depart Abel Point Marina, safety brief and induction
Set the sails and head across the Whitsunday passage to Langford Reef - 3.00 pm
- Introduction to snorkeling. Go ashore to Langford sand spit and snorkel over coral bommies
- 5.00 pm
- Depart anchorage and head to evening destination Nara Inlet, Hook Island
- 6.00 pm
- Sit back and relax and soak up the evening atmosphere at Nara Inlet, enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine over hordourves
- 7.00 pm
- Evening meal
Day Two
- 7.30 am
- Breakfast of choice of cereals, fruit toast, tea and coffee
- 8.00 am
- Depart anchorage for journey to Whitsunday Island, set sail prevailing winds permitting
- 10.30am
- Arrive at Tongue Point, Whitsunday Island. Go by dinghy ashore and enjoy an interpretive bush walk to the hill inlet look out to see the iconic view over Hill Inlet and Whitehaven beach.
Continue on to Whitehaven beach, and spend the rest of the morning swimming, walking and relaxing on the pure silica sands of Whitehaven - 1.00pm
- Return to vessel for a filling lunch of cold meats, salads and rolls
- 2.00pm
- Depart anchorage for Mantaray Bay, Hook Island for snorkeling over wonderful coral reefs
- 4.00 pm
- Depart for evening anchorage at Caves Cove, Hook Island
- 5.00 pm
- Sit back and relax and soak up the evening atmosphere at Stonehaven, enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine over hordourves
- 7.00 pm
- Evening meal
Day Three
- 7.00am
- Breakfast of choice of cereals, fruit toast,tea and coffee
- 7.30 am
- Snorkel at Caves cove, practicing your skills developed over the last two days
- 8.30 am
- Return to ship for return sail across Whitsunday passage to Abel Point Marina
- 11.00 am
- Arrive Abel Point Marina
NB Given that the vessel has multi share accommodation, the trip generally attracts young guests within the 18-30 age group.