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Half Day Adventure Island Sail on board Big Mama
Highlights
- Sail the turquoise waters of Magnetic Island with a small group, enjoying an intimate and personalised experience.
- Explore vibrant marine life while snorkelling and paddle boarding, creating unforgettable memories on the water.
- Savour a delightful morning tea featuring tropical fruits and sweet treats, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
- Relax aboard Big Mama, departing from Horseshoe Bay or Picnic Bay, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable half-day adventure.
Enjoy a Half day sailing on the water, with a small group of 12 guests maximum.
Sail, explore, relax and snorkel, paddle board on board Big Mama and enjoy morning tea provided- Tropical fruit platter, sweet platter, tea & coffee.
A wonderful opportunity to celebrate a special occasion with a group of friends and family (birthday, engagement, anniversary, hens, bucks or any excuse to be on the water) on a private charter, maximum guests 14.
Departure time- 9am from Horseshoe Bay or Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island or Townsville.
Return time- 1.30pm.
Private charters are available. Please contact them via email or phone for more information.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- www.bigmamasailing.com/helpful-sailing-tips
Operation information
Big Mama Sailing
Big Mama Sailing is owned and operated by a small family (Stu, Lisa, Fletcher and boat dog Coco). They offer a personalised and memorable sailing experience for small exclusive groups on a Half Day, Full Day Tour, Sunset Sailing and Private Charters.
They operate from both Townsville and Magnetic Island on board their three sailing vessels, Big Mama (60ft) and Ragamuffin 111(48ft) & Samurai(60ft). Bring your own alcohol is welcome is welcome all vessels.
Big Mama is a beautiful and well maintained Adams Ketch. Both Stu, Lisa and boat dog Coco live on board, so they are welcoming you into their home. Big Mama has plenty of deck space to relax in a bean bag, a comfortable inside saloon area or join in the fun and action of sailing and other water activities. Big Mama offers catering on her tours. Ragamuffin 111 (Fletcher’s home) & Samurai, have a colourful history of racing, well known for her involvement in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, other offshore racing but now focus on supporting local Queensland yacht racing. Both, vessels have been restored and offers a unique experience for small groups, water activities included and bring your own beverages and nibbles is welcome.
Big Mama Sailing offers an unforgettable experience!
Activities
Tags
Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Townsville Enterprise
- Tourism Magnetic Island
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