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Sailing Whitsundays - Overnight Crewed - Some Popular Vessels

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AVATAR

Spend 3 awesome days and 2 amazing nights on board the fastest overnight charter boat in the Whitsundays: OzSail’s 67ft trimaran Avatar. Avatar is not only built for exhilarating speeds but also spacious and comfortable with plenty of deck space to spread out on. And her unique design means she doesn’t lean over, so going for a sail doesn’t mean you’re trapped on the rail. Avatar is the only Trimaran available for charter in the Whitsundays so if you’re after something different, come experience the incredible speed of Avatar as you snorkel and sail the World Heritage Listed Whitsunday Islands.

Departing Wednesday & Saturday
Price From: $429

MANDRAKE

Sail and dive the World Heritage Listed Whitsunday Islands on board OzSail’s 50ft Ocean Racer, Mandrake. Originally used as a sparring partner for Alan Bond’s America’s Cup winner Australia II, Mandrake was sailed by some of Australia’s most talented yachtsmen. Now you can follow in their footsteps, as you take the helm or hang out on the rail as you sail from one beautiful destination to another. Mandrake also offers guests the chance to explore below the waterline with a free Scuba Dive. Our professional instructor is happy to assist both certified and first time divers so get ready to jump in and experience the action on Mandrake!

Departing Wednesday & Saturday
Price From: $399

SPANK ME

Experience the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Outer Reef on board Spank Me, an 82’ Maxi. Built in 1989 by Alan Bond, Spank Me was originally named “Drumbeat” and won the 1990 Sydney to Hobart Race before relocating overseas to compete for the next decade as “Congere” and then “Spank Me BT”. She returned home to Australia in 2004 and now takes 26 guests on 3 day/3 night adventures exploring the World Heritage Listed Whitsunday Islands, visiting Whitehaven Beach and snorkeling or diving the Great Barrier Reef. Each passenger receives a free 20 minute dive and for those who want to get involved in the sailing, our experienced crew will need the help of enthusiastic passengers to get on the grinder and pull up the main sail, otherwise you can relax on the spacious deck and enjoy the view.

Departing Monday & Friday
Price From: $429

FREIGHT TRAIN

Experience 3 super fast days and 2 thrilling nights on OzSail’s 60ft Pocket Maxi Freight Train. Although this former Sydney-Hobart winner (1983 maxi division) is now retired from ocean racing, you can still go for the ride of your life as you take control, ride the rails and trim the sails as you sail from one unbelievably gorgeous destination to another throughout the World Heritage Listed Whitsunday Islands. Freight Train also offers guests the chance to explore the underwater world of the Whitsunday’s with a free Scuba Dive. Our professional instructor will take you to secluded coves teeming with colourful corals and inquisitive tropical fish. You won’t be disappointed!

Departing Tuesday & Saturday
Price From: $399

BRITISH DEFENDER

British Defender is a high tech Whitbread Around The World Racing Maxi that was raced by the British Armed Services during the 1989/90 Around the World Race. It is an 83ft Maxi Yacht with a Sloop design. Built of Carbon Fibre, features include a huge 115ft mast, race grinding winch towers and over 6ft of headroom below deck. Since this maxi was converted into a Whitsunday Charter Maxi yacht in 2001, she runs a 3-day/2night trip departing Thursdays and Mondays. Taking up to 26 guests, this trip is suited to people who want a Maxi-racing adventure cruise!

Departing Thurday and Monday
Price From: $339

CONDOR

Condor is perhaps the most famous Maxi yacht in history, having won every major ocean race in the world twice! Condor is the only yacht to have achieved this distinction. Condor is 81ft in length, was designed by Ron Holland and built in Penryn, Cornwall in the United Kingdom. Departing Tuesdays and Saturdays, Condor takes up to 26 passengers on an awesome 3-day/2-night adventure.

Departing Tusday and Saturday
Price From: $439

MATADOR

Matador is 85ft in length and is the largest IOR Maxi ever built. Matador was designed, developed and constructed at a cost of over US$20 million in 1991. The yacht is constructed from carbon fibre, titanium and aluminium. Matador competed in 52 races, 8 regattas and 2 maxi world championships and was undefeated! Carrying up to 23 passengers this truly awesome sailing machine departs for a 3-day/2-night adventure every Wednesday and Sunday.

Departing Wednesday and Saturday
Price From: $439

BROOMSTICK

Broomstick was built in South Africa to win the Cape Town to Rio Yacht Race. From there she went on to compete in many of the world’s most famous blue water events including the Sydney to Hobart. As a true Maxi, she is big, comfortable and very fast. She finished racing in 2000 and was converted to charter in 2001 – but beware!! Her racing spirit still remains!! This 3-day/3-night Maxi adventure is surveyed to take its guests to the Outer Great Barrier Reef (weather permitting) as well as the Whitsunday islands. Taking up to 19 passengers, Broomstick will speed her passengers from one great destination to the next.

Departing Wednesday and Saturday
Price From: $439

HAMMER

Hammer is a 75ft Maxi yacht that is indeed a true Australian yachting legend. Hammer was designed by Kel Steinman and owned and campaigned by Arthur Bloore. Throughout her racing career Hammer competed in many blue water events and was best known for her five consecutive placings in the world famous Sydney to Hobart, including line honours in the 50th Anniversary of the event. Hammer’s paint job certainly makes her the “wild child” of the Maxi fleet. Departing on Mondays and Fridays and taking up to 19 passengers, Hammer will take you for a 3-day/2-night Maxi adventure.

Departing Monday and Friday
Price From: $439

APOLLO

Apollo is an 81ft Maxi yacht and has competed in all the Ocean classics in Australia, winning most of them, including the Sydney to Hobart. Part of the ‘Next Sail’ fleet, Apollo offers guests a 2-day/2-night Maxi adventure, carrying up to 23 passengers. Departing every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, Apollo is perfect for 18-35’s who are after the thrill of Maxi action but are on a tight schedule.

Departing Wednesday, Monday and Saturday
Price From: $305

BOOMERANG

Raced under the name ‘Ondine VII’ and achieved great success including 1st place in the World Maxi Series Race, plus races in the USA, Japan and New Zealand. Boomerang, designed by Frers and built in Italy is a sloop design, 83ft in length and 20ft wide. In November 2001, Boomerang had a new interior fitted specifically for Whitsunday Sailing Tours. One of the many features includes headroom higher than 6ft. This maxi yacht departs Wednesdays and Sundays for a 3-day/2-night sail and carries up to 28 passengers.

Departing Wednesday and Sunday
Price From: $339

SISKA

Siska is an 80ft Ocean Maxi that has won races all over the world including Australia, England, Fiji, Hawaii, Hong Kong, New Zealand and South Africa! With this great history of speed and power, Siska will power its guests around the Whitsundays on a Maxi adventure, sometimes racing other boats between destinations. This big red boat takes up to 22 guests on a 3-day/2-night awesome adventure. This trip is great for those wishing to experience the thrill of Maxi sailing.

Departing Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Price From: $219

SAMURAI

The only overnight maxi cruise under $300 including a free scuba dive. Samurai has participated in offshore maxi yacht races including the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. With only 20 passengers, onboard this cruise is suitable for those short on time but after the maxi experience.

Samurai offers excellent snorkelling opportunities on this cruise in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Snorkel the amazing coral reef and see a vast variety of colorful tropical fish in the clear blue waters. The Whitsunday Islands are a great place for snorkelling, as the coral of the fringing reef around the islands lies in very shallow water. You can snorkel directly off the beach and see the fascinating marine life up close.

Departing Wednesday, Friday & Sunday 4.00pm
Price From: $289

 
 
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