Reef Explorer Full Day Or Half Day Charter
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Pricing Options
Choose between a half-day or full-day adventure through the Whitsundays and/or the Great Barrier Reef!
- The perfect adventurous charter for large groups of up to 70 guests
- Spacious, 24m high-speed catamaran
- Spend the day snorkelling, swimming, and sightseeing around the islands and reefs
- Optional scuba diving add-on with experienced instructors
- Delicious catering provided
An incredible private charter option for large groups or retreats is the Reef Explorer. This impressive, 24m catamaran is spacious, well-equipped with modern amenities, and has everything you need for an amazing day on the water. Visit reef and island locations of your choice, and enjoy catering, water activities, and optional add-ons such as scuba diving. If you're looking for a fun day out on the water with a large group, Reef Explorer is a great option.
Features:
- 24-meter high-speed power catamaran
- Modern vessel designed for snorkelling and diving
- Departs Hamilton Island
- Choose between a full-day or half-day charter
- Full-day charters include morning tea, buffet lunch, and afternoon tea
- Half-day charters include morning or afternoon tea
- Fits up to 70 guests
- Multiple indoor and outdoor areas onboard
- Large hydraulic diving platform for easy ocean access
- 4 bathrooms on board
- Freshwater showers available
- Experienced and friendly crew
- All snorkel gear provided including stinger suits, mask, snorkel, and fins
- Scuba diving available for extra cost
- Can cruise at speeds up to 22 knots
- Explore the beautiful Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands
Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the pristine views of the Whitsundays onboard Reef Explorer! You and your group will be fully equipped with everything you need, and the knowledgeable local staff on board will help make sure your day is seamless. Whether it's a celebration, a retreat, a or a function for friends, family, or colleagues, Reef Explorer makes it easy to treat everyone to a fantastic day out at sea.
Sample Itinerary
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Full-Day Charter
- Duration: 8 hours
- Charter times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
With 8 full hours to spend out on the water, the full-day charter allows you to pick 2 location visits. Whether they be reef sites or island locations, you can see highlights of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park on the full-day charter. This option also includes morning tea, a delicious buffet lunch, and ...
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Full-Day Charter
- Duration: 8 hours
- Charter times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
With 8 full hours to spend out on the water, the full-day charter allows you to pick 2 location visits. Whether they be reef sites or island locations, you can see highlights of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park on the full-day charter. This option also includes morning tea, a delicious buffet lunch, and afternoon tea. You and your guests will be well looked after throughout the day so you can focus all your energy on socializing and having fun in the water!
Half Day Charter
- Duration: 4 hours
- Morning charter times: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Afternoon charter times: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The half day charter is a better option for those who don't have a full day to spare! With your 4 hour charter, you can choose one location to visit. Swim, snorkel, or scuba dive with your group and enjoy the quick pick-me-up of either morning or afternoon tea. If you're looking for a convenient and efficient group trip to the reef or islands, this is a great charter option.
Snorkelling and Scuba Diving
Snorkel gear is included in both the half-day and full-day charters with Reef Explorer. Stinger suits, masks, fins, and snorkels are provided, and the staff onboard will help instruct your group how to use everything in case anyone is unsure.
Scuba diving is also available for an extra cost! Scuba diving must be arranged in advance, and every diver must be willing to complete pre-dive paperwork and either bring their certification cards or complete a pool training session the day prior to departure if they are a beginner. When you book scuba diving, you will get all the best equipment provided as well as highly-trained instructors. Just ensure you have one instructor for each group of 6 certified divers or 4 introductory divers.
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What To Bring
- Hat, sunnies, and sunscreen
- Swimsuit and towel
- Dry change of clothes
- Sweater or jacket in the cooler months
- Camera
- Water
What's Included
- Private charter on a power catamaran for up to 70 guests
- Full day tours are 8 hours and include morning tea, buffet lunch, and afternoon tea
- Half day tours are 4 hours and include morning or afternoon tea depending on time
- Snorkel gear including mask, fins, snorkel, and stinger suit
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What To Bring
- Hat, sunnies, and sunscreen
- Swimsuit and towel
- Dry change of clothes
- Sweater or jacket in the cooler months
- Camera
- Water
What's Included
- Private charter on a power catamaran for up to 70 guests
- Full day tours are 8 hours and include morning tea, buffet lunch, and afternoon tea
- Half day tours are 4 hours and include morning or afternoon tea depending on time
- Snorkel gear including mask, fins, snorkel, and stinger suit
What's Extra
- Additional hour: $2,000 per hour (subject to availability)
- Scuba diving: Starts at $1,000 for equipment and one dive instructor
- Each additional instructor: $500 (there must be one instructor per 6 certified divers or 4 into divers)
Scuba diving must be organized in advance. Divers must complete pre-dive paperwork and beginners must complete a pool skills session the day before the charter date. Certified divers must bring their certification card.
- GoPro camera hire: $65 full-day or $45 half-day (subject to availability, must be pre-booked)
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
All charters are subject to weather and tidal conditions.
Should the vessel require unscheduled maintenance, Explore will offer a full refund, alternate vessel, or alternate date of travel.
Upon booking a charter, guests must accept responsibility for the behavior and conduct of all members of the party. We reserve the right to remove or refuse any guest without refund, and we are not liable for any extra costs or liabilities incurred by anyone in your party.
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 60 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Sailing Whitsundays. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.