Exciting Ecological Encounter

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Exciting Ecological Encounter

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Food and Wine Tours
Nature and wildlife
2 min guests
8 max guests

Highlights

  • Sail effortlessly over crystal clear seas while encountering diverse marine life in a World Heritage listed location.
  • Capture stunning moments of humpback whales and dolphins as they dance around your boat during peak migration season.
  • Explore the vibrant underwater world, featuring 1500 fish species and 360 coral types, all thriving in the marine park.
  • Meet your knowledgeable hosts, Lynne and John Boyce, who share their passion for this unique ecological haven.

Get “up close and personal” with inhabitants of the world’s largest tropical marine reserve! Your hosts, Lynne and John Boyce, personally introduce you to the best of this World Heritage listed location. Within the Marine Park are 1500 species of marine fish, 360 species of hard corals, six of the world’s seven species of marine turtles, and 200 species of birds. You could even encounter giant huge humpback whales that migrate to the Whitsunday’s each year during July to September. Capture (on film) a whale leaping from the water, a dolphin dancing at the bow or a turtle gliding by, as you sail effortlessly over crystal clear calm seas, these experiences are at your finger tips when you sail with the experts.

Itinerary highlights

Exciting Ecological Adventure

See the very best of the nature in the Whitsunday’s in luxury style and comfort on a 7 day / 6 night adventure on a 60 ft stable and spacious luxury sailing yacht from Hamilton Island Marina . Visit the outer reef (weather permitting) the famous Whitehaven Beach, fabulous snorkeling locations, and wonderful island walks . Stand on the bow of the yacht watching dolphins swim happily as we sail or watch for a humpback whale leaping out of the ocean…what an amazing sight to see! This is nature at it’s VERY best in the most comfortable style imaginable! Quote from guest book: “We have had the most wonderful week aboard Sydney Sundancer. The experiences we’ve had have been truly exceptional. Seeing the Whitsundays and the reef with people who know it so well and love it so passionately makes all the difference. It is such a rare privilege to be able to do these things at all, but to do it in such luxury is something else. Thank you!”

Tour details

  • Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
  • Food and Wine Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Customised
  • Extended
  • Land – Self Propelled
  • Water – Motorised
  • Water – Self Propelled
  • Basic
  • On demand

Features

Sevice Activity

  • Boating
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming
Accessibility

This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.

Operation information

Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holidays

Expedition voyages for discerning explorers departing from Hamilton Island. Learn about the Great Barrier Reef ecology from friendly owners, Lynne and John Boyce, who for over 30 years’ have welcomed guests and personally introduced them to this water wonderland. Luxury Yachting is a High Standard Tourism Operator (GBRMPA) and EcoTourism Australia qualified to ensure minimum human impact.

A glass bottomed dive tender with a deep ladder ensures ease of access to / from the water on snorkelling excursions. Each snorkelling expedition is personally led by Lynne who is a qualified Master Reef Guide. She will ensure your experience of the magical underwater world is complete by providing up to date information on the Reef, sharing stories of the World Heritage Area and explaining what you can do to make a difference.

Enjoy healthy gourmet meals and fine wines aboard Australia’s most awarded charter yacht, Sydney Sundancer, which is licensed to carry more than 50 day guests. With spacious decks and weighing 37 tons, she is not only luxurious but incredibly stable. Just imagine the comfort factor when individual cabin bookings are limited to a maximum of four guests, or 8 for private charter. Children are very welcome, but only for private charter.

Activities

  • Boating
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming
  • Walks

Tags

  • Beaches & Surf
  • Experience is charged
  • Family

Accreditations

  • ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia

Memberships

  • Charter Vessel Association

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