Things To See and Do
A Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holiday
Hamilton Island
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A Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holiday Tours
- Frolic With The Fish
- Great Golfing Cruise
- Fabulous Fishing
- Exciting Ecological Encounter
- Family Fun
- Wonderful Wildlife Island Excursions
- Budget Dollar Saver
- Heavenly Honeymoons
- Delicious Dining
- Spectacular Snorkelling and Scuba
- Sailors Sojourn
Frolic With The Fish
A trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, where scuba divers and snorkellers enjoy spectacular corals and other marine life that make up the world's largest living natural formation is a highlight of the holiday. In the crystal clear water guests can become one with nature while enjoying the excitement of discovering a whole new underwater world. The four point three metre 'glass bottomed' catamaran dive tender not only enables 'non swimming' guests to view the magnificent fish and corals without getting wet but it also has a special ladder enabling snorkellers and scuba divers easy access from the water.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Outer Great Barrier Reef off Whitsundays
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Prices quoted are per person per day based on two people sharing a cabin and include accommodation, all 'on board' meals, all Marine Park fees, and use of ship's equipment including glass bottom dive tender and fishing gear. They do not include drinks which are available at reasonable prices and scuba diving which is only available to private sport divers who are qualified to 'open water' standard and have booked in advance.
A Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holiday avoid the hot, wet, tropical cyclone season (which is officially from November to May) because of the occurrence of the deadly Irukandji and Box jellyfish during this time. Prefering to (safely) offer 'Adventures in Paradise' during the warm, dry months of July to October. The season, coincides with the period that the giant Humpback whales frequent the area, so there are regular close encounters with these 'Giants of the sea'! Also, by late in October, the prevailing winds have turned from South to North, which means that the best bays for snorkelling and scuba diving are unsuitable.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
Other Information
Children: There is so much variety in each day's activity that children rarely get bored. An aspect of the holiday that is often overlooked is the shared learning experience of the wonders of nature. Whole families can learn more about their daily discoveries from the huge reference library aboard featuring all the marine life of the eighth wonder of the world. The policy with children under 18 years of age is that, when welcoming families aboard, the family must charter the whole yacht - it would be unfair to ask others to appreciate your loved ones (as you do).
Great Golfing Cruise
Play a round or two at Laguna Quays (where champions compete for the skins) and other golf courses on various islands in the Whitsunday's. Combine two great sports, relax and sail between each magnificent location. On Island courses you will enjoy spectacular views from the green and fairway while at Laguna Quays you will be challenged just like champions Greg Norman and Carrie Webb together with a host of other world champions. This tour is only available as a private charter. Green fees, mooring charges, land based meals and alternative transport (required in adverse weather conditions) are not included.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Laguna Quays
Hamilton Island, Queensland
- Other Whitsunday Golf Courses
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Prices quoted are per person per day based on two people sharing a cabin and include accommodation, all 'on board' meals, all Marine Park fees, and use of ship's equipment including glass bottom dive tender and fishing gear. They do not include drinks which are available at reasonable prices and scuba diving which is only available to private sport divers who are qualified to 'open water' standard and have booked in advance.
A Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holiday avoid the hot, wet, tropical cyclone season (which is officially from November to May) because of the occurrence of the deadly Irukandji and Box jellyfish during this time. Prefering to (safely) offer 'Adventures in Paradise' during the warm, dry months of July to October. The season, coincides with the period that the giant Humpback whales frequent the area, so there are regular close encounters with these 'Giants of the sea'! Also, by late in October, the prevailing winds have turned from South to North, which means that the best bays for snorkelling and scuba diving are unsuitable.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
Fabulous Fishing
The Whitsunday waterways are home to such a diverse variety of marine life that the fishing will excite the experts. While some areas are fish sanctuaries where fishing is prohibited, John knows all the best spots for angling so your fishing ability combined with Lynne's creative flair in the galley will ensure many memorable meals. The photographic proof will guarantee your fishing stories remain unchallenged and the envy of fishing friends. Dedicated fishing cruises are only available as a private charter.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Great Barrier Reef off Whitsundays
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Prices quoted are per person per day based on two people sharing a cabin and include accommodation, all 'on board' meals, all Marine Park fees, and use of ship's equipment including glass bottom dive tender and fishing gear. They do not include drinks which are available at reasonable prices and scuba diving which is only available to private sport divers who are qualified to 'open water' standard and have booked in advance.
A Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holiday avoid the hot, wet, tropical cyclone season (which is officially from November to May) because of the occurrence of the deadly Irukandji and Box jellyfish during this time. Prefering to (safely) offer 'Adventures in Paradise' during the warm, dry months of July to October. The season, coincides with the period that the giant Humpback whales frequent the area, so there are regular close encounters with these 'Giants of the sea'! Also, by late in October, the prevailing winds have turned from South to North, which means that the best bays for snorkelling and scuba diving are unsuitable.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
Exciting Ecological Encounter
This is your chance to get 'up close and personal' with huge humpback whales and delightful dolphins. By restricting the tours to the tropical dry season, this means a high probability of a close encounter with the giants of the sea because the huge humpback whales migrate to the Whitsunday's each year to give birth to their young during the months of July to September.
You may be able to capture (on film) a whale leaping from the water, a dolphin dancing at the bow or a turtle gliding by, as you sail effortlessly over crystal clear calm seas.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Whitsundays Area
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Prices quoted are per person per day based on two people sharing a cabin and include accommodation, all 'on board' meals, all Marine Park fees, and use of ship's equipment including glass bottom dive tender and fishing gear. They do not include drinks which are available at reasonable prices and scuba diving which is only available to private sport divers who are qualified to 'open water' standard and have booked in advance.
A Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holiday avoid the hot, wet, tropical cyclone season (which is officially from November to May) because of the occurrence of the deadly Irukandji and Box jellyfish during this time. Prefering to (safely) offer 'Adventures in Paradise' during the warm, dry months of July to October. The season, coincides with the period that the giant Humpback whales frequent the area, so there are regular close encounters with these 'Giants of the sea'! Also, by late in October, the prevailing winds have turned from South to North, which means that the best bays for snorkelling and scuba diving are unsuitable.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
Family Fun
The policy with children under 18 years of age is that, when welcoming families aboard, the family must charter the whole yacht - it would be unfair to ask others to appreciate your loved ones (as you do). There is so much variety in each days activity, that children rarely get bored. An aspect of the holiday is often overloooked is the shared learning experience of the wonders of nature. Whole families can learn more about their daily discoveries from the huge reference library aboard featuring all marine life of the eighth wonder of the world.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Whitsundays Area
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
Wonderful Wildlife Island Excursions
Lynne and John will guide you to places of rare natural beauty and ancient aboriginal caves complete with paintings predating Captain Cook's discovery in 1770. Most Whitsunday Islands are national parks so remain unchanged since discovery and, therefore, abound native flora and fauna. They were previously part of mainland Australia but became separated when the sea rose following the last ice age, so you can appreciate much of the Australian 'wilderness experience' on these personally guided tours. Most islands have beautiful sandy beaches located at the head of tree lined bays offering smooth, calm anchorages no matter what winds prevail.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Whitsunday Islands
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
Budget Dollar Saver
They have introduced a ""Special Budget Package"": a discount of AUD50.00 per person per day off the full service prices (where you literally enjoy 'waiter service' all day) in return for help with the washing up and general shipboard chores. This Budget Package still incorporates all chef prepared gourmet meals but the discount is only available when you relieve Lynne and John of all 'after meal' activities. This is just like fully participating in general shipboard life and allows anyone taking advantage of the discount to participate as crew.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Whitsundays Area
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
Heavenly Honeymoons
Your romantic honeymoon in the Whitsunday's will make your dreams come true. Sydney Sundancer has so much deck space where just the two of you can relax that you may feel you are the only guests aboard. John and Lynne will even take you to secluded beaches where you can enjoy a private picnic and swimming. By participating in any of the activities shown in other sections, your honeymoon can be as active as you wish or you can simply lay back and savour a cocktail as a gentle breeze glides your 'floating honeymoon hotel' on the crystal clear waterways.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Whitsundays Area
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
Delicious Dining
The American gourmet food and wine magazine ""Bon Appetit"" has written to Lynne, requesting one of her recipes for publication in the United States of America, so you can be assured that meals you enjoy aboard will exceed your expectations. Culinary delights including uniquely Australian dishes as well as fresh seafood (naturally caught by the anglers resident on board), combined with other tropical delicacies and complimented by an extensive range of quality and award winning Australian Wines will delight the connoisseur. Full instruction and recipes are included free of charge for interested guests.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Whitsunday Islands
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
Spectacular Snorkelling and Scuba
A trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, where scuba divers and snorkellers can enjoy spectacular corals and other marine life that make up the world's largest living natural formation, is a highlight of the holiday. In the crystal clear water guests can become one with nature while enjoying the excitement of discovering a whole new underwater world.
The ""glass-bottomed"" catamaran dive tender not only enables ""non swimming"" guests to view the magnificent fish and corals without getting wet but it also has a special ladder enabling snorkellers and Scuba divers easy access from the water.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Outer Great Barrier Reef off the Whitsundays
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
Sailors Sojourn
With roller furling sails, the sailing is easily managed by the crew, but guests are welcome to take the helm, to sail the yacht. Many experienced sailors have enjoyed the sheer pleasure of cruising the area and ""skippering"" the yacht, secure in the knowledge that the Captain knows the location of all the reefs, so they can enjoy the sailing while being relieved of the responsibility. Your Captain will, of course, be pleased to instruct on the finer points of sailing and many novices (at the beginning) conclude their holiday with confidence and assurance in their newly found ability.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
Tour Travels To:
- Whitsundays Area
Hamilton Island, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Apr 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $265.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) From rate. |
| 1 Adult | $650.00 | Tour and Accommodation (Single) To rate. |
* All rates quoted are a guide only. This operator may have specials throughout the year. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please make an enquiry. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
Rate Information:
Please note that tariffs may increase if you choose to lengthen the duration of your tour. Prices are based on a seven day 'scheduled departure' from Hamilton Island each Saturday and shorter or longer periods may be available by special arrangement. Prices listed are an indication only, please contact the operator for full details.
