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Sailing Whitsundays - Sailing Charters - Overnight Crewed

On an overnight sailing cruise you only need the basics onboard. As space is limited onboard a small soft bag each is your limit. No sleeping bags, sheets or pillows are needed either. During the warmer months you will need light clothes, swimmers, plenty of sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, toiletries, towel and camera. In the cooler months you will also need a warmer coat for the evening and maybe long trousers. The main thing to remember is a towel and swimmers.

With most sailing cruises, you will need to check in the day before departure, both for a briefing and to make sure we have the right information from you. This ensures you have all the correct information about the cruise prior to departing the marina. When checking in, please make sure you have your original voucher with you as well.

A briefing usually covers what you need to bring, where you need to be and any extra charges that need to be settled. (like Marine Park Tax & Stinger Suits)

Most cruises are also byo alcohol. No glass bottles, only cans or boxes of wine. Please check with your consultant if your cruise is byo or not. For the cruises with alcohol onboard you will find they are cheaper than bar prices.

The only other expense to worry about is your reef tax. This is a government charge for the upkeep of the Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks on the surrounding islands. This cost is an average of $25 per person for the cruise, normally paid onboard. Please note this changes due to the permits of the vessel.

CLICK BELOW TO VIEW SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR OVERNIGHT CREWED VESSELS

COMFORT & ECONOMY	STYLE & TRADITION	SPORTS & EX-RACERS

Mollo	Schooner Friendship	British Defender

New Horizon	Ileola	Condor

Waltzing Matilda	Pegasus	Matador

SV Whitehaven	Anaconda III	Broomstick

Jade	Solway Lass	Hammer

Powerplay	Jaspurr	Apollo

Kiana	Windjammer	Boomerang

Anaconda II	Mainstay	Siska

Habibi	Reef Odyssey	Samurai

Pride Of Airlie	Derwent Hunter

Reality Is	Coral Trekker

	Alexander Stewart

	Independent Endeavour

	Iluka

	Defender

BOOKING INFORMATION

As there are quite a number of vessels to choose from please let your consultant know if you are after something particular, for example a small group, traditional boat, special day for departure, private double cabin ect. Once you have confirmed there are spaces available and it is the cruise you are after we do require a 20% deposit to confirm your reservation. We can also hold spaces for up to 5 days if you need to discuss this with friends and family. If there are any problems during this time please let your consultant know. We can always help with flights, transfers and pre or post accommodation.

Payment in full is then required 30 days prior to arrival. This is also flexible depending on your arrival and booking date. When making a reservation we will need the full names of all travelers, any special dietary requirements, arrival details and fax or email address for confirmation.

Payment for a cruise can be made by credit card or direct deposit. For credit card payments, we usually forward you a reservation form to complete with signature for authorisation. If this is not suitable as you are traveling we can do this over the phone and you can sign for authorisation on arrival.

Direct deposit payments are made into a National Bank and you can then either email or fax us a copy of the receipt. Once we can confirm the deposit our end as well, we will send you a confirmation.

Confirmations are forwarded to you by fax or email with a copy of your voucher, where suitable. The originals are held here in our office until arrival. Our office is the first information centre on the left as you enter town. 259 Shute Harbour Road & right next door to the Hogs Breath Café.