Description
Take this full day sailing experience from Hamilton Island, on our purpose-built catamaran for the ultimate Whitsundays adventure to two of the Whitsunday’s must-see destinations. Take off to Chalkies Beach to experience the vibrant marine wildlife with snorkeling and then head over to visit the iconic Whitehaven Beach with time to relax on the beach.
Departing from Hamilton Island, cruise in style and climb aboard this purpose-built sailing catamaran. Spend your day sailing around the Whitsundays, visiting some of the world’s most iconic destinations. With its turquoise water, plentiful marine life and pure silica sand, it’s easy to see why the Whitsundays is considered one of the most picturesque natural regions in the world. Experience all the beauty of this renowned region up-close, with a visit to the spectacular Whitehaven and Chalkies beaches. Snorkel Chalkies Beach and spend an hour or so discovering the underwater home of an array of exotic and diverse marine life, including turtles. For lunch, build your own wraps and rolls with a selection of cold meats, fresh prawns and sliced salads, as you cruise between Haslewood Island and Whitehaven Beach. Discover Whitehaven Beach and wander the white sands, take a dip and relax on Australia’s number 1 beach.
Highlights:
- Visit the iconic Whitehaven Beach and stroll across the white sands
- Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, and see a stunning underwater world at Chalkies Beach
- Glide over the water on a sailing catamaran, enjoying a delicious buffet lunch
Included:
- Buffet lunch, as well as morning and afternoon tea
- Visiting two separate destinations – Chalkies Beach on nearby Haslewood Island and Whitehaven Beach
- Quality snorkeling equipment including wetsuits or stinger suits and flotation devices if required
- Personalised snorkeling instructions
- Licensed bar onboard with additional snacks and drinks available to purchase
Not Included:
- Hotel transfers
- Hill Inlet Walk
- Non-alcoholic and Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase on board)
What to Bring:
- Swimwear, towel and sun protection
- Sea Sickness Tablets (if susceptible)
- Camera
- Credit/Debit card
- Flat sole shoes and a jacket in the cooler months
- Insect repellent
- Water
Important Information
- This tour departs from and returns to Hamilton Island. Guests travelling from Airlie Beach are responsible for their connecting transfers, which are at the guests own risk and expense.
- Explore accepts no responsibility for guests travelling to or from Airlie Beach who miss their connecting transfers and no refunds will be provided in such situations.
- Please note: you must be confident in the water and be able to swim to participate in the snorkeling activity.
Explore Group Terms and Conditions:
- All tours are subject to weather conditions and a minimum number of passenger bookings
- Explore Group reserves the right to cancel or change all tours at any time and offer an alternative product or tour if we cannot operate the tour originally booked
- Explore Group takes no liability or responsibility for the illness, injury or death of any passenger on board the vessel or during a tour
- Explore Group takes no liability or responsibility for the loss of personal property on board the vessel or during a tour
- All passengers must comply with any instructions given by crew on the vessel or during a tour
- The company reserves the right to refuse to carry any passenger, luggage or goods without reason
- All passengers must only consume alcoholic beverages that have been purchased or supplied on board the vessel
- No liability is taken by the company for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused by the cancellation or change to any tour
- Explore Group takes no liability or responsibility for guests connecting travel arrangements to/from Hamilton Island on the day of their tour
- Age restrictions for each must be strictly adhered to. Explore Group reserve the right to refuse guests if they do not fit within the outlined age requirements
Explore Group Cancellation Policy:
- Bookings cancelled within 24 hours of departure, including a no show, are non-refundable
- Bookings cancelled 24 to 48 hours prior to departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee, in addition to the 1.24% non-refundable booking fee
- Bookings cancelled more than 48 hours prior to departure are fully refundable, less the 1.24% non-refundable booking fee
- In the event that Explore Group cancels the tour you will be offered a full refund or an alternate date of travel
- These conditions also apply when changing booking dates
- We recommend our passengers hold a comprehensive travel insurance policy in case of any unexpected changes in their travel plans that may incur a cancellation fee.
Depending on weather and sea conditions, marine mammal activity, operational requirements, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to alter or cancel the cruise route or destination to ensure guest safety, comfort, and the best possible experience on the day. Times may also need to be changed due to tidal changes.
Once a tour has commenced, no refunds or partial refunds will be provided for itinerary changes, delays, interruptions, or shortened experiences resulting from weather, wildlife activity, guest safety, medical situations, operational requirements, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
Pregnancy Advisory
Your safety and comfort are important to us. As our day tours may involve physical activity and operate in remote areas, some experiences may not be suitable for guests who are pregnant. Guests who are 28 weeks or more at time of travel are kindly asked to provide a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner confirming they are fit to participate in water activities. Depending on conditions, our skipper and crew may recommend limiting certain activities to help ensure everyone’s safety.
For safety and medical reasons, guests who are 32 weeks pregnant or more are unfortunately unable to participate in full day Great Barrier Reef tours or travel on the vessel due to the significant distance from land and medical services.
If you are pregnant or may be pregnant, we encourage you to contact the team at Explore Group before your trip so we can discuss your circumstances and help ensure you have the best possible experience. Our skipper and crew may restrict participation if they believe travel could present a safety risk.
Wheelchair Access
The team at Explore are on hand to accommodate assistance to make your experience as comfortable and accessible as possible.
As accessibility can vary between vessels, departure points and experiences, we recommend contacting our team before booking to discuss your individual requirements. This allows us to plan ahead and make any necessary arrangements to support you on the day.
Please get in touch with our team and we’ll be happy to talk through the options available.
Dietary Requirements/Food Allergies
We request information for any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking. This information is then passed onto our in-house catering team to ensure that all food is prepared to meet specific requirements and any cross contamination in minimised where applicable. On the day of travel the tour host is made aware before the guest’s board of these dietary requests and they will discuss with the guest(s) individually to manage their needs and delivery of any meals.
Please contact us on (07) 4253 3340 or info@exploregroup.com.au if you have any queries.
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