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Airlie Beach Race Week Viewing On Salty | Half Day Charter

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Departure Times

Departs: 8:00am or 1:00pm - Daily
Returns: 12:00pm or 5:00pm - Daily

Departure Point: Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach

Can also be booked as a shared tour instead of a private charter. Please enquire!

Score the best views of Airlie Beach Race Week with a half day private charter on Salty!

  • Get up close to the Airlie Beach Race Week action with epic views from the water
  • Comfortable vessel with lots of seating and an expert skipper
  • Morning or afternoon departures with freshly prepared snack platters provided
  • Available as a private charter or a shared tour depending on numbers
  • Opportunities for whale watching and spotting marine life

Hoping to view Airlie Beach Race Week right in the heart of the action? A Half Day Charter on Salty allows you to head out to sea and watch the iconic races with uninterrupted views. Your knowledgeable skipper will track the races and bring you to the optimal viewing locations on your half-day charter out in the Whitsundays. With snacks included, BYO alcohol, and the tropical Whitsunday scenery around you, this is the absolute best way to experience the energy of Airlie Beach Race Week!

woman taking a photo of sailboats during airlie beach race week

Highlights

  • Private charter with optimal views of Airlie Beach Race Week
  • See the races up close from the water
  • Sleek and modern vessel
  • Expert skipper onboard
  • Comfy seating with panoramic views
  • Chance to spot whales and dolphins
  • Fruit platter and wraps for morning charters
  • Wraps and cheese platter for afternoon charters
  • Swim in the turquoise Coral Sea
  • Toilet onboard
  • BYO alcohol
  • Morning or afternoon departures

Exact race schedules and courses will be published on the day based on weather conditions. 

salty private charter vessel cruising through the blue ocean

Looking for more private charter options on Salty? 

We have a variety of pre-made packages at various tour lengths. Check them out here, or contact us for a custom arrangement. 

Sample Itinerary

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Airlie Beach Race Week Viewing: Morning Charter

  • 8am - 12pm
  • Includes fruit platter and wraps

Early birds can get out on the water early to watch the Airlie Beach Race Week festivities. Your skipper will take you through the sapphire waters of the Coral Sea to check out the morning races. There is a wide variety of races to see, including performance racing, performance cruising, non-spinnaker,...

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Airlie Beach Race Week Viewing: Morning Charter

  • 8am - 12pm
  • Includes fruit platter and wraps

Early birds can get out on the water early to watch the Airlie Beach Race Week festivities. Your skipper will take you through the sapphire waters of the Coral Sea to check out the morning races. There is a wide variety of races to see, including performance racing, performance cruising, non-spinnaker, sports boats, multihull racing, and more. Each race is weather-dependent and the race times can vary from 1-2 hours to 5-6 hours. 

Bring your own beverages and nibble on a delectable fruit platter in the sunshine. Later you can enjoy fresh wraps and head back to the Coral Sea Marina around 12pm. 

sailboats on the water during airlie beach race week


Airlie Beach Race Week Viewing: Afternoon Charter

  • 1pm - 5pm
  • Includes wraps and cheese platter

For an afternoon adventure, choose the Salty half-day charter that departs at 1pm. You can have a relaxing morning and then cheer on your favourite sailors during the afternoon races. Bring some drinks, enjoy the wraps and cheese board provided, and hang out in the shade. The afternoon charter brings you back to Airlie Beach at 5pm, just in time for a fun night out on the town!

Private Charter itineraries on Salty are very flexible. Please discuss your itinerary preferences with us to design your dream experience.

travellers relaxing on salty with drinks at sunset


Whale watching in the Whitsundays

During your private charter on Salty, there is a high chance of seeing whales in the Whitsundays! Airlie Beach Race Week takes place from the 8th to the 15th of August, which is peak whale watching season. Keep your eyes peeled for some playful humpbacks and their new babies as they cruise through the Whitsunday waters!

whale mother and baby swimming in the whitsundays

More Information

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What To Bring

  • Change of clothes
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Water bottle to refill
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunnies etc.)
  • Warm clothes/pullover (seasonal/weather permitting)

You will also need to bring your own alcoholic beverages, available for purchase in Airlie Beach. Please note, there is no bottle shop at Shute Harbour. Your tour operator will be able to assist with options.

What's Included

  • Vessel hir...

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What To Bring

  • Change of clothes
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Water bottle to refill
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunnies etc.)
  • Warm clothes/pullover (seasonal/weather permitting)

You will also need to bring your own alcoholic beverages, available for purchase in Airlie Beach. Please note, there is no bottle shop at Shute Harbour. Your tour operator will be able to assist with options.

What's Included

  • Vessel hire
  • Skipper
  • Airlie Beach Race Week viewing
  • Fruit platter and wraps for morning charters
  • Wraps and cheese platter for afternoon charters
  • All marine park fees & taxes

What's Extra

  • Seafood lunch, please request a quote
  • $100 berthing fee for Shute Harbour pick-ups and drop-offs (to be paid on board)
  • Towel hire $5 each (to be paid on board)
  • 20% Public Holiday Surcharge to be paid on the day via Eftpos

Terms and Conditions

Important Information

Cruise Ship Passengers:

If your cruise ship itinerary or departure times change within the cancellation policy of your vessel, we will do our best to assist you in finding other alternatives. However, in most cases we will not be able to issue any kind of refund. It is for this reason, that we strongly recommend you have travel insurance, as cruise ship schedules are known to change frequently.


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). No-shows or client cancellations made within 7 days prior to departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

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 Sailing Whitsundays/Sailing Whitsundays. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

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