10 Reasons To Book New Horizon In The Whitsundays
If you're on the look out for the perfect Whitsundays sailing tour that gives you plenty of time to explore the islands, relax in the sunshine, and socialise with your fellow travellers, look no further than New Horizon! This 2-day 2-night sailing tour around the Whitsunday Islands is a must for spirited adventurers aged 18 to 35 who want to do it all!
Like many boats that depart from Airlie Beach, New Horizon - a spectacular sailing vessel - whisks its guests to the famous Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, but there's a lot more to this tour than meets the eye.
Below is our definitive list of the top ten reasons to book this awesome sailing adventure. Read on to see for yourself why New Horizon ticks all the boxes!
1. Walk the plank
When you're not sunbathing on the deck or socialising with your fellow passengers, why don't you walk the plank? That's right, there's an actual plank to walk on board this spectacular tallship! Channel your inner pirate and walk right off the edge, or use the plank as a diving board to show off your best jumps.
2. Plenty of space for sunbaking
New Horizon has heaps of deck space around the boat, so there's room for everyone to pick out their own space to lie out and catch a cheeky tan. The most popular spot is on the roof of the boat, where guests can catch the best of the sun's rays and lose themselves in the beautiful surrounds.
3. Mega water slide
New Horizon has plenty to do onboard, but one of our favourite activities has to be the giant inflatable water slide! If you want to get wet and wild, grab your GoPro and double knot your bikini and boardies for the ultimate adult slip n’ slide!
4. A pirate ship perfect for photos!
This beautiful traditional wooden sailing schooner has some legendary features, including a hand-carved figurehead on the bow, some gorgeous rigging and authentic sailing to make this feel like a modern-day pirate ship with all the comforts!
5. Scuba diving onboard
That’s right, New Horizon is one of the only overnight boats with its own designated dive instructor onboard for the duration of your journey. Dives can be purchased if pre-booked and any experience level is welcome to give it a go! If diving isn’t your bag, there is still snorkelling included in your trip, so you can spend your time exploring the fringing reefs either way.
6. Paddleboarding
Standup paddleboarding has fast become a favourite watersport worldwide, and you can test your balancing skills completely free on New Horizon! Race your friends, check out beautiful corals and sea turtles from above the surface, or even challenge yourself to some advanced yoga on the water!
7. Fantastic, comfortable accommodation
New Horizon takes a maximum of 32 guests, and the accommodation is modern and clean, with all the comforts. Air conditioning is a must in the summer months, and with spacious dorm-style cabins, you and your friends will still not have to sacrifice privacy.
8. Hot showers
After a day of sun, swimming and sailing, you may be missing the comforts of home. But fear not, you have hot showers to look forward to at the end of the day! Rinse off that salt water and come into the evening feeling fresh and clean!
9. Great meals on board
Over the course of your 2-day, 2-night stay, a member of the New Horizon crew will be working hard in the galley cooking up a delicious menu of meals for you. During your time on board, you will be treated to 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, and plenty of snacks in between, so you'll be full of energy to make the most of your time among the Whitsunday Islands.
10. Air conditioned movie room
That’s right, it gets better. After a hot shower, a delicious and hearty dinner, if social games aren’t your scene simply slide into a beanbag of your own in the air-conditioned onboard movie room below deck!
That’s right, it gets better. After a hot shower, a delicious and hearty dinner, if social games aren’t your scene simply slide into a beanbag of your own in your own private air-conditioned onboard movie room below deck!
