2 Night Whitsunday Sailing
"Reef Odyssey"

Overview

Reef Odyssey is a 35 metre expedition style cruise vessel designed to provide the utmost comfort and stability at sea. Cruising the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands Reef Odyssey caters for a maximum of 39 guests. Accommodation is available in cabins, staterooms and deluxe staterooms, all with private en-suites. The ship is fully air-conditioned and has comfortable lounge areas, dining room and cocktail bar.

A highlight of the itinerary includes a visit to one of the most spectacular reef systems on the Great Barrier Reef, the 'Reef River' a 16km channel that winds its way through 70 metre deep coral chasms, creating a matrix of the most amazing hues of blues and greens.

Stroll the endless white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach then sit back with your favourite cocktail and take in the splendour of the Whitsundays at sunset. There is lots of time for snorkelling, scuba diving, coral viewing or just relaxing.

Guests have the opportunity to participate in guided walks through this World Heritage area and our Marine Biology Guide will accompany guests on snorkelling tours and island rainforest walks. Reef Odyssey also has two coral viewing vessels for those who prefer to remain above water level. Our Dive Instructor is able to assist inexperienced divers wishing to see our underwater wonderland first hand and those with formal diving qualifications are well catered for with a fully equipped diving facility.

Itinerary

3 Night Cruise Departing Saturday

Saturday - Depart Shute Harbour for Hamilton Island. Cruise to Whitehaven Beach for swimming, beachcombing and a hike to Eagles Landing at Hill Inlet.

Sunday - Explore the coral chasms of Hook and Hardy Reefs. Overnight at Hardy Reef.

Monday - Visit Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island where you can go ashore for a walk or to the beach. Cruise through breathtaking Nara Inlet to see the aboriginal rock art then to Cid Harbour for our overnight anchorage.

Tuseday - Hike to the lookout at Cid Harbour then cruise via the Molle group of islands before disembarking at Shute Harbour or Hamilton Island.

3 Night Cruise Departing Tuesday

Tuesday - Depart Shute Harbour for Hamilton Island. Cruise to Tongue Bay on North Whitehaven Beach for swimming, beachcombing or just lazing in the sun.

Wednesday - Cruise to the Outer Barrier Reef and spend the day exploring the underwater wonders of Black Reef. Overnight at Line Reef.

Thursday - Return to the islands with a stopover at Langford Island for snorkelling and beach activities. Cruise to South Molle Island Resort where you can take a hike to the peak at Mt Jeffries for a birds eye view of the Whitsundays.

Friday - Cruise via Dent Passage to Hamilton Island before returning to Shute Harbour.

6 Night Cruise Departing Saturday

Combine the two three night cruises for an extended Whitsunday getaway

The Vessel

• Length: 35 metres (115 ft)
• Construction: Steel alloy
• Beam: 13.25 metres (43.5 ft)
• Cruising Speed: 12 kn
• Draft: 2.1 metres (7 ft)
• Power: 240v AC - 110v AC
• large observation and sundeck
• reference library
• cocktail bar and lounge area
• 2 glass bottom boats

30. Twin cabin 31. Twin cabin 32. Twin cabin 33. Twin cabin 34. Twin cabin 35. Twin cabin L. Laundry facilities

20. Stateroom 21. Twin cabin 22. 3 berth cabin 23. Stateroom 24. Twin cabin 25. Deluxe stateroom 26. Stateroom 27. Twin Cabin

14. Deluxe stateroom 15. Deluxe stateroom 16. Deluxe stateroom 17. Deluxe stateroom 18. Deluxe stateroom

Cabin Features

• 6 deluxe staterooms with queen size bed
• 3 double staterooms with double bed
• 9 twin cabins. Upper & lower single beds
• 1 three berth cabin
• air conditioning
• all rooms with private en suites

Further Information

What's Included

• All meals incl. morning & afternoon teas
• Guided walks and snorkelling tours
• Glass bottom boat tours
• Introductory dive experience
• Presentations by marine biology guide
• Reef walking

Notes

Published itinerary may be altered subject to weather or Captains discretion.