2 Night Whitsunday Sailing
"Southern Cross"
Tour Price
3 Day / 2 Night
$439 p.p until 31/3/11
(plus $60 local payments)
Guests: 14
Size: 68 ft
Departs
Airlie Beach, Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30am
Finishes
Airlie Beach
Tour Code
SC-01
Overview
A small group adventure on a famous America's Cup racing yacht.
Itinerary
Our experienced crew will take you on a 2 day voyage around the Whitsunday islands. You can expect to visit Blue Pearl Bay, Nara Inlet, Mantaray Bay, Cataran Bay, Whitehaven Beach, and Cid Harbour.
When you're not sailing, you will have the opportunity to swim with the tropical fish and snorkel the fascinating coral reefs, There's also time to explore the beautiful beaches and islands.
At the end of each day we will stop in well protected island anchorages, so your overnight stays are really comfy. Itineraries are flexible to best meet guest needs and prevailing weather conditions
The Vessel
Guests
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.
Original Owner
Southern Cross was built by Perth entrepreneur Alan Bond for the Americas Cup.
Designer
Southern Cross was designed by Australia’s famous yacht designer, Ben Lexcen.
Specifications
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.
Racing History
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'.
Whitsunday Charters
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.
Southern Cross being the smaller vessel in our fleet is ideal for private group charters of 6 to 14 guests.
