British Defender

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Newly refurbished British Defender is the perfect vessel for a fast sailing adventure with plenty of socialising
- Ideal for the thrill-seekers who are wanting a fast and adventurous sailing trip in the Whitsundays!
- Fun maxi yacht with a great crew and packed itinerary
- A well-known racer with a social atmosphere that's great for solo travellers and backpackers
- Budget-friendly option that allows you to do it all without breaking the bank!
Take the ride of a lifetime onboard British Defender! For 2 days and 2 nights, take in all that the Whitsundays has to offer while you experience Maxi Racing at its finest. Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, soak up the sun at Whitehaven Beach, sail with speed and make some lifelong friends! Taking out a total of 28 passengers, this vessel boasts of space, offering a great social environment, popular among the backpacker community. Your maxi yacht 2 day and 2 night adventure will make you never want to leave the Whitsundays as you explore the islands, see Whitehaven Beach for the first time and take a walk to the world-famous Hill Inlet Lookout. Under the water, you will snorkel at two amazing sites filled with fringing coral reefs which extend right from the edge of the Islands.
British Defender Features
- Offers a fun and fast maxi racing experience
- Comfortable, spacious interior
- Shaded area on deck for sun protection and relaxing
- 28 passengers, it is a sociable and fun trip
- All meals included and made fresh
- Morning tea and afternoon tea, tea and coffee
- Clean, fresh linen provided for all guests
Don't miss out on the Whitsundays most popular MAXI - MAXImum deck space and MAXImum fun! Don't settle for an average sail, take the ultimate sail on board British Defender. You too can become part of the crew during the 2 day 2 night sailing cruise around the Whitsundays.
Boat Layout
The saloon features 2 dining tables so that everyone can dine together in comfort, unlike other vessels where lap dining is the norm. British Defender has 3 bathrooms with hot showers and toilets. On deck, the boat is really wide, so there's plenty of deck space to chill out, plus there is a shade awning built into the boom which extends over the whole centre deck space. British Defender carries a maximum of 28 guests plus the 4 great Crew. Onboard are 6 double bunks, 16 single bunks. British Defender was constructed in 1989 and is 77 feet long.
Sample Itinerary
Every trip on British Defender is unique and itineraries will vary depending on the weather and tides.
Your maxi yacht 2 day and 2 night adventure will make you never want to leave the Whitsundays as you explore the islands, see Whitehaven Beach for the first time and take a walk to the world-famous Hill Inlet Lookout. Under the water, you will snorkel at two amazing sites filled with fringing coral reefs which extend right from the edge of the Islands.
While on this fast, sailing maxi, guests will zoom to each destination quickly leaving no time to waste! And, the passengers are welcome to get involved and help the crew set the sails, sit at the wheel or just sit back and relax with the wind in your hair.
Please note, itineraries can change due to the weather, tides and your captain's professional judgement.
Sample Menu
Day one
On Arrival: Fresh fruit platter or tea, coffee and biscuits
Nibbles: Nachos
Dinner: BBQ chicken breast fillets with either satay or Thai green curry sauce, rice, damper bread, green salad, yoghurt and cucumber dip
Dessert: Fruit cake & tea & coffee
Day two
Breakfast: Cereal, toast, spreads, tea and coffee
Morning tea: Either fresh fruit platter or tea, coffee & biscuits
Lunch: BBQ sausages, pesto pasta salad, potato salad, garden salad & cob bread
Afternoon Tea: Fresh fruit platter or tea, coffee & biscuits
Nibbles: Cubed cheese, olives, pickled onions, carrot sticks, dips & biscuits
Dinner: Spaghetti bolognese, garlic bread, fresh mixed salad
Dessert: Fruit cake, tea & coffee
Day three
Breakfast: Cereal, toast, spreads, tea and coffee
Please note this is a sample of menu and is subject to change and amendments
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What To Bring
- Swimmers
- Beach & bath towel
- Change of clothes
- Small, zipperless overnight bag*
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Warm pullover for the evenings (seasonal)
*This vessel does not allow zipped bags, please bring with you a soft eco-style bag often found at Coles or Woolworths.
You will also need to bring your own alcoholic beverages, available for purchase in town. No glass bottles, please.
Excess luggage can be stored at several places in town including most boat check-in offices, most hostels, pre or post tour accommodation or Airlie Beach Bag Storage. Most charge between $5-10pp for the duration of your trip.
What's Included
- Skipper
- Crew
- Drinking water
- Meals
- Linen
- Wetsuit hire
- Snorkelling equipment
- Marine Park fees
- Wet weather jackets if needed
What's Extra
- $12 EMC Fee (as of 01 April 2020) - payable direct at check in.
- BYO alcohol (no glass). Soft drinks are available for purchase on board.
Holiday Surcharges for 2019:
- A $20 per night (per person) Public Holiday Surcharge is applicable to tours departing on the 24th, 25th and 26th of December 2019. New Years surcharges may also apply, please enquire at the time of booking.
Holiday Surcharges for 2020 onwards:
- Tours at sea between the 24th of December to the 2nd of January will incur a local payment once-off fee of $20 per person per night, payable direct at check in.
- Tours departing on Easter Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday will incur a once-off fee of $20 per person per night, payable direct at check in.
Terms and Conditions
Holiday surcharges may apply, please enquire at the time of booking.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. The Operator also reserves the right to alter the tour or the itinerary of any of its tours and organise alternative carriers to those advertised if necessary. 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 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.
Please note that 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.
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1.5% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
This is a water-based activity, for safety reasons ALL passengers must be able to swim and speak fluent English. Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
Also, please note that you need to allow time prior to the boats' departure to check in, please ask us for more details.
Cancellations
All cancellations made result in a 25% cancellation fee of the recommended retail price (RRP), not discounted or sale prices. All cancellations made 60-30 days prior to travel will result in a 50% cancellation fee of the total price and any cancellations made inside of 30 days to departure will result in forfeit of full trip fees. If the sailing company has to cancel the trip (prior to the boat's departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
Please note 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.
Thank you for booking with Mr Travel/Sailing Whitsundays. If you would like any advice or assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours, please do not hesitate to contact us.
CREW - 9/10
FOOD - 9/10
BOAT - 9/10
If possible for one or two Power points. The rest was perfect! "
CREW - 10/10
FOOD - 10/10
BOAT - 10/10
Had an awesome time, crew were good as!"
QUALITY OF TRIP - 10/10
CREW - 10/10
FOOD - 10/10
BOAT - 10/10
Would you travel again - YES"
QUALITY OF TRIP - 10/10
CREW - 10/10
FOOD - 10/10
BOAT - 10/10
Would you travel again - YES"