3 Days/2 Nights Sailing Trip for the Adventurous

Summary

"Accommodation on Southern Cross is in single bunks or double berths. Bunk accommodation is open plan, dorm style. For guests who want a private double cabin on the yacht, please advise at time of booking."

Itinerary

The Whitsunday Islands are just the most beautiful place, and it is regularly said by guests that touring around the islands has been the best experience of their lives.

A typical day starts at around 8am with Breakfast, then a swim or bushwalk, followed by an hour or so of sailing to a snorkelling, diving or beach destination. Then it's 1.5 hours to explore the island coral reefs, swim or relax at the beach.

At around 1pm its time for lunch & then at 2.30pm its time for a sail around the Whitsunday Islands arriving safely in an overnight anchorage by 4.30-5.30pm. Guests can mingle, enjoy a drink or two, exchange travelling stories & watch the sunset over the islands. By 7.30pm dinner is served & afterwards its your decision whether you want to party on with a few drinks under the stars or call it a day.

Guests are welcome to join in and assist the crew with the sailing. The racing yachts have a myriad of winches and sailing gear that could baffle all but the most experienced crew, however, guests are welcome to learn, including hoisting and trimming sails, or taking the helm. For guests who are interested the crew will spend time covering the sailing basics.

Meals

To top off your adventure, we provide a feast of freshly prepared meals.

• Continental breakfast
• Morning tea of fruit cake, tea & coffee
• Lunch of quiches, breads, pasta and green tossed salads plus fresh tropical fruits
• Pre-dinner snacks of of nachos, cheese, dips & crackers
• Dinner of succulent chicken breast cooked on the BBQ, served with Rice, satay, salad and breads
• Dessert of fruit and custard

If you have special dietary needs or requirements we provision our boats based on customer needs. All you need to do is let us know when you make your booking.

About Southern Cross

Average guest age range is 20 to 40, although this does not matter, it's about adventure, exploring, natures beauty, meeting people and fun for all guests.

Southern Cross was built by Perth entrepreneur Alan Bond for the Americas Cup and designed by Australia's famous yacht designer, Ben Lexcen. Built in Perth Western Australia of aluminium, weighing 32 tonnes with a single mast which is 97 feet high. Southern Cross was built to the Americas Cup 12 metre rule specification and is 68 feet in length.

Southern Cross was built for wind conditions of 10 - 18 knots, which is perfect sailing the Whitsunday Islands. When Southern Cross competed in the Americas Cup in Newport Rhode Island the races that year were in light conditions of less than 10 knots. Prince Philip sailed on Southern Cross for 3 hours during which time he took the Wheel. He later announced 'Southern Cross is a right royal piece of equipment'.

Southern Cross's conversion to an overnight charter vessel was extensive and included new cockpits, new coach roof, new diesel engine and cabin fit out downstairs to make her into a comfortable yacht for overnight sailing charters. Southern Cross has single berths and three double berths. All double berths have curtains for privacy.

Each trip takes up to 14 guests on the adventure of a lifetime. Guests are welcome to assist sail Southern Cross, including hoisting and trimming sails, or taking the helm to steer her around the islands.

Further Information

Private Charter

$2100 per day .

Check-in Times

Guests travelling on our 3 day 2 night tours departing at 9.30am, are asked to check in the day before departure., The check In Office is open from 7.30am until 8.15pm daily..