Sailing Whitsunday Islands, Budget Option - 5 days & 4 nights

Fitness and Experience

• Participants must be 16 years of age or older and of an average fitness level
• No experience of any description is required as you can learn all you want to know whilst on board from qualified sail crew and dive instructors
• Of course, if you have sailing or diving qualifications, let the crew know and they will let you know what opportunities are available to you (certified divers must present ‘certification’ dive card)

What to Bring/Wear

• Please limit the amount of luggage you take on board, and we recommend soft sided luggage
• Swimmers and beach towel
• Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
• Camera, spare film / batteries
• Sandals or joggers for island bush walk
• Favourite music
• CDs/Ipods
• Sweater for cooler evenings
• BYO alcohol, softdrinks & bottled water
• If you have larger luggage that you would like to store, storage facilities are available at most accommodation houses in Airlie Beach, or there is a store across the road from the check in office

What is Supplied

• Pre and post dorm accommodation at Airlie Beach
• Fully qualified, professional crew
• All meals, while on tour, plus Morning and Afternoon Tea, Pre-dinner Platters, Deserts, Tea and Coffee
• Transfers from Airlie Beach to board your tour at Shute Harbour marina
• Snorkel gear
• Linen
• Prices are per person, based on Multishare accommodation (Single and Twin cabins are also available at extra cost)
• Duration 5 days/4 nights

More Information

Departures are daily and the day you depart Airlie Beach on-board the yacht determines which yacht you will be sailing on (please note that this is subject to change). 

MONDAY - Providence V Providence has sleeping for 15 guests. Providence is a 62ft top sail schooner, designed along the lines of the Gloucestor Schooners. Accommodation is open plan, and consists of single bunks or double bunks.

TUESDAY - Southern Cross Southern Cross has sleeping for 14 Guests - 2 Crew. 3 Double Berths, 8 Single Bunks. If you are after a race yacht sailing adventure on a famous Americas Cup Yacht with a smaller group of people then 'Southern Cross' is perfect. Southern Cross had a new interior installed in Oct 2001 and a new engine in Aug 2002, new exterior painting in 2003.

WEDNESDAY – Ragamuffin 2 Ragamuffin has sleeping for 13 Guests - 2 Crew. 1 Double Berth, 11 Single Bunks. If you are after a race yacht sailing adventure on a ex Admiral's Cup Yacht with a smaller group of people then 'Ragamuffin II' is perfect. Ragamuffin has a comfortable feel with rich timber finishes.

THURSDAY - Providence V Providence has sleeping for 15 guests. Providence is a 62ft top sail schooner, designed along the lines of the Gloucestor Schooners. Accommodation is open plan, and consists of single bunks or double bunks.

FRIDAY - Maxi Siska Maxi Siska has sleeping for 22 Guests - 3 Crew. 1 Double Berth, 3 Double Bunks, 14 Single Bunks. If you are after a maxi yacht sailing experience on a fast yacht that is cosy downstairs then 'Siska' is perfect. On Siska there may be some party nights. In May 2002 Siska had an interior makeover, including new bathrooms and new floor, Siska is looking great.

SATURDAY - Southern Cross Southern Cross has sleeping 14 Guests - 2 Crew. 3 Double Berths, 8 Single Bunks.If you are after a race yacht sailing adventure on a famous Americas Cup Yacht with a smaller group of people then 'Southern Cross' is perfect. Southern Cross had a new interior installed in Oct 2001 and a new engine in Aug 2002, new exterior painting in 2003.

SUNDAY – Ragamuffin 2 Ragamuffin 2 has sleeping for 13 Guests - 2 Crew. 1 Double Berth, 11 Single Bunks. If you are after a race yacht sailing adventure on a ex Admiral's Cup Yacht with a smaller group of people then 'Ragamuffin II' is perfect. Ragamuffin has a comfortable feel with rich timber finishes. Average guest age range is 21 to 35. Additional Charges: Marine & National Park Entrance Fees, Scuba Diving. We also hire out Wet Suits. We recommend that guests have travel insurance to protect against last minute cancellations or loss of personal valuables.

The Whitsundays/Airlie Beach is located 1150kms north of Brisbane & 630kms south of Cairns.

By ROAD – follow the Bruce Highway. The turn off to Airlie Beach is at Proserpine. Express Coach services are available with Greyhound or Premier. All major Car Hire companies have agencies in Airlie Beach.

By PLANE – flights are available from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Whitsunday Coast Airport (near Proserpine), or Hamilton Island Airport.

TRANSFERS – Whitsunday Coast Airport. Coach, Shuttle, or Taxi services meet each flight, and it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to Airlie Beach. From Hamilton Island Airport transfers to Shute Harbour are available with Blue Ferries, or via a light plane to the mainland with Island Air Taxis. Then transfer to Airlie Beach via Coach or Taxi.