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WHITSUNDAY CRUISING - aboard a crewed yacht

Whitsunday Group of Islands, Northern Queensland
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Aerial view of some of the Whitsunday islandsThe 74 Whitsunday Islands make a superb cruising location and the waterways between the islands provide year round sailing.  From July to September  whales can often be seen.  Airlie Beach (and nearby Shute Harbour) is a popular starting  point on the mainland.  For details of accommodation in the Whitsundays area, including Hayman Island, see our 'Coast' section.
This page details 'crewed' yachts; for chartering your own yacht, click Sail Yourself in Whitsunday Islands
 
We have chosen 2 vessels, all controlled by expert crews, which between them offer a range of cruising options; scroll down for itineraries and prices:
 
Vessel:  CORAL TREKKER
Coral TrekkerThe Coral Trekker is a classic 75 foot (23 metre) Norwegian square rigged sailing ship.  This is a tall ship sailing experience with elements of adventure, participation and lots of activities. Join the crew in the rigging or just sit back and relax on the wide timber deck.  Built in Norway in 1939, this traditional sailing ship offers all the old world charm and romance of yesteryear. Cabins are shared with a maximum of 4 or there is also a double cabin available. The boat accommodates 15 guests. The crew of 4 includes a dive instructor and scuba equipment is available on board.  

3 night Northern Island Cruise
Departs:  Saturday 1.00 pm from Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach
Returns:  Tuesday 12.00 pm at Shute Harbour
Itinerary
Saturday:  Airlie Beach/Hayman Island (overnight off Hayman Island at Blue Pearl Bay - the boat does not visit Hayman)
Sunday:  Off Hayman Island/Outer Barrier Reef
Monday:  Outer Barrier Reef/Hook Island
Tuesday:  Whitsunday Passage/Shute Harbour 
3 night Southern Island Cruise
Departs:  Tuesday 12.00 pm from Shute Harbour
Returns:  Friday 10.00 am at Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach
Itinerary
Tuesday:  Shute Harbour/Border Island
Wednesday:  Border Island/Whitsunday Island
Thursday:  Whitsunday Island/South Molle
Friday:  Funnel Bay/Airlie Beach

Whitsundays Map
 

The Northern Island Cruise and the Southern Island Cruise can be combined to form a 6 night cruise, departing from and returning to Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach.

Price includes:
*  Double or shared cabin accommodation with shared bathroom
*  All meals on board, services of skipper and hostess
Price excludes:
*  Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Levy of A$25 per person - payable on board

 
Vessel:  OCEANIC PEARL
Oceanic Pearl is by all accounts a gentleman’s yacht. Originally built in Portugal in 1972 she was later fitted out as a luxury motor cruiser in the famous Malehide boat yards in Ireland before crossing the Indian Ocean to Australia. Refitted in 2009 for luxury chartering, she now offers the option of 3 or 6 night cruises around the Whitsunday Islands. The heavy displacement hull and high bulwarks make her a stable and comfortable cruising vessel.
With her classic warm timber panelling and brass fittings this 23 meter motor yacht offers comfortable cruising for 10 guests and 3 crew. There is a choice of accommodation in double and twin staterooms, one single and one double cabin. Staterooms have individual air-conditioning with large en-suites whilst the two cabins share bathroom facilities. The warm and inviting interior light is made possible by skylight hatches and portholes in each stateroom and cabin. There is a flat screen television in each cabin.

3 nights:  Saturday (sample itinerary only ...)
SATURDAY: Depart Shute Harbour for Hamilton Island. Cruise to famous Whitehaven Beach for swimming, beachcombing and a hike to Eagles Landing for a spectacular view over Hill Inlet.
SUNDAY: Cruise to breathtaking Nara Inlet on the southern side of Hook Island, hike to the caves to see the ancient aboriginal rock art. After lunch go snorkelling off Black Island or just relax on the beach.
MONDAY: Visit Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island where you can go ashore for a walk or fossick around on the coral beach. Overnight anchorage at Sawmill beach at Cid Harbour.
TUESDAY: Hike to Dugong beach via the valley of palms before cruising to Shute Harbour/ Hamilton Island via the Molle group of islands

3 nights:  Tuesday (sample itinerary only ...)
TUESDAY: Depart Shute Harbour for Hamilton Island. Cruise to Tongue Bay on North Whitehaven Beach for swimming, beachcombing or just lazing in the sun.
WEDNESDAY: Cruise to the top of Hook Island with its numerous coral reefs for snorkeling and hand feeding giant Hump headed Maori wrasse.
THURSDAY: Cruise to Langford Island for snorkeling and beach activities then to South Molle Island where you can take a hike to the peak at Mt Jeffries for a bird's eye view of the spectacular Whitsunday Islands.
FRIDAY: Cruise via Dent Passage to Hamilton Island before returning to Shute Harbour.

6 nights: Saturday.  Combine the two 3 night cruises for an extended Whitsundays getaway
  
Couple on Langford Cay close to Langford Island, Whitsundays © Tourism QLD

Price includes:
* All meals including morning and afternoon teas 
* Captain, Chef and deckhand
* Snorkelling equipment 
* Coral viewing scopes 
* Fishing tackle and bait

Price excludes:
*  The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Levy of A$25 approx. per person - payable on board

The Saturday 3 night departure  can be combined with the Tuesday 3 night departure to form a 6 night cruise.

 
PRICES:  Whitsunday Islands Cruising
CREWED YACHTS**		 Until 31 March 2013 1 Apr'13 - 31 Mar'14 Truly
Ref
Per person per cruise full board (all meals included) 4 Berth/*
Triple		 Share
Twin		 Stateroom
Double		 4 Berth/*
Triple		 Share 
Twin		 State room
Double
CORAL TREKKER:   3 night cruise  A$846 A$940* A$999* Request Request Request 855
                                6 night  cruise A$1524 A$1692* A$1812* Request Request Request 856
   Twin  Cabin Twin
Stateroom 		 Queen
Stateroom		 Twin  Cabin Twin
Stateroom  		 Queen
Stateroom		  
OCEANIC PEARL:     3 night cruise  A$1247* A$1458* A$1647* Request Request Request 859
                                 6 night cruise A$2245* A$2626* A$2966* Request Request Request 1449
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*   Single cabin prices available on request
** To charter your own yacht, click Sail Yourself in Whitsunday Islands
All prices exclude the A$25 approx. per person Marine Park Levy (payable on board)
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