Apollo maxi racing adventure is great fun and great value trip. This famous Sydney to Hobart race winner will take you on a action packed 3 day fast sailing adventure around the Whitsunday Islands. After the excitement under sail you will have more time to relax at stunning Whitehaven beach with its 4 miles of White silica sand.
Our 3 day adventure begins at Abel point marina, gateway to the Whitsundays. We depart early, sailing hard and fast towards the first location at the northern end of the Whitsunday Islands. Here is your chance to explore the idyllic locations like Luncheon Bay or Blue Pearl Bay where marine life and colourful corals are in abundance. We also offer you a Free 30 minute Dive for both introductory and certified divers. This is the perfect way to discover the magnificent coral reefs of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. Apollo is a full service dive vessel, with all equipment carried on board. Night dives are conducted on both nights for certified divers and again are a trip highlight.
Extra Dives
Introductory Dive - $50
Certified Dive - $45
Certified Night Dive - $60
Certified Dive Package (1 Night, 1 Day) - $85
Day 2
We set sailing for the World Famous and stunning Whitehaven Beach with its 4 miles of white silica sand. Here you have a minimum of 3 hours relaxing and playing. In the afternoon we take a leisurely walk to Hill inlet to view the amazing sand formations before us.
Day 3
An early start giving more time for more snorkelling and diving at another amazing coral cove. After a huge cooked breakfast (bacon, Eggs and sausages) your ready to get involved in the sailing and feel like a real racing team, Apollo is fully rigged to ensure you get a sense of what its really like to be on board a maxi yacht, being pushed to the edge of the wind.
Apollo's menu is hearty enough to fill the best racing team of hard core sailers, and is all freshly prepared on board by our Awesome crew!, The chef will prepare and offer morning and afternoon tea, fantastic lunches and evening meals, plus fruit platters for desert.
This is an average days menu.
Morning Tea
Corn chips and salsa dips.
Tea, coffee and biscuits.
LUNCH
Marinated chicken drum sticks, Potato salad, Tossed salad, Fresh bread rolls.
AFTERNOON TEA
Tea, coffee and cake.
DINNER
Chicken Stir Fry or Beef Stroganoff served with steamed rice.
Cheese/Fruit Platter.
All Dietary requirements can be catered for but may incur an additional fee. Vegetarian $5.00 surcharge. Please advise when booking.
RACING HISTORY
Apollo has a proud and extensive racing history listed as follows:
Sydney – Hobart one first, three seconds and two thirds. Winner of the South China Sea Series. Apollo has won every major race held on the East Coast of Australia including Sydney to Brisbane and Brisbane to Gladstone. Apollo set the record for the Sydney to Southport race. Winner of the Kenwood Cup. Winner of the Around Hawaii Island Race. Winner of the Cairns New Guinea Race. Winner of the Hobart to Honiara Race and not forgetting Winner of the 6 gruelling Whitsunday Fun Races consecutively.
Past travellers comments
Peter -Sweeden -Traveled28/4/2008
Great trip, Excellent Sailing, My First. 10/10 Value for money, food and crew.
Rachel- Ireland - Traveled 28/4/2008
Great Trip, Staff were Excellent very professional, 10/10 Food & Value for money.
Tyler - America -Traveled 22/2/2008
Lots of FUN, plenty of room, Fun games, great snorkel spots, Free dive was awesome!
Gemma - UK Traveled 22/2/2008
Great experience especially the free dive, good quality ,great food throughout the trip!
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