British Defender Private Charter
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Highlights
| Whitehaven Beach | Hill Inlet Lookout | Great Barrier Reef |
| Snorkelling | Delicious Catering | Air-conditioned |
| Authentic Sailing | Fun & Flexible Experience | BYO Alcohol |
Newly refurbished British Defender is the perfect vessel for your private charter of the Whitsundays
- Ideal for larger groups with space for up to 26 people. Great for reunions, birthdays, anniversaries and more
- Visit top destinations in the Whitsundays, spending your time where you want
- Work with the crew to build your perfect itinerary
- Hop onboard a fast maxi yacht and enjoy the thrill of real sailing
- A unique experience with a fun crew so you can experience the Whitsundays at their best
Take the ride of a lifetime onboard British Defender! Your group will get to take in all that the Whitsundays has to offer while you experience maxi racing at its finest on this private charter. Visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and the Great Barrier Reef marine park as you sail around the Whitsundays. With room for up to 26 people, this fun trip will be one of the most memorable of your life!
Highlights
- Offers a fun and fast maxi racing experience
- Comfortable, spacious interior
- Ideal private charter for larger groups
- Shaded area on deck for sun protection and relaxing
- All meals included and made fresh
- Morning tea and afternoon tea, tea and coffee
- Clean, fresh linen provided for all guests
- BYO alcohol
Hop onboard British Defender for the trip of a lifetime!
Sample Itinerary
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Whitehaven Beach
Your itinerary will include a visit to the famous Whitehaven Beach - known for its pure silica sands and 7km of coastline. Relax on the soft white sand, go exploring the shallows and look for baby stingrays and lemon sharks, and search for secret coves and beaches!
Hill Inlet
You will also to get to visit Hill Inlet Lookout, which overlooks Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, some...
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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 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. Defender carries a maximum of 26 guests plus the 4 crew. Onboard are 6 double bunks, 14 single bunks.
British Defender was constructed in 1989 and is 77 feet long.
Important Information
The specified deposit amount is required to secure the booking, with the remaining balance due 2 months prior to departure. Failure to pay the remaining balance before the due date may result in termination of the charter (cancellation fees apply).
This is a water-based activity, for safety reasons ALL passengers must be able to swim and speak fluent English.
What To Bring
Please bring only a small soft bag with:
- Change of clothes
- Swimwear
- Beach towel
- Toiletries
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle to refill
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunnies etc.)
- Warm clothes/pullover for evenings (seasonal)
Excess luggage can be stored at our Airlie Beach Travel Shop in town, free of charge. Located at 344 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, open from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, seven days per week.
You will also need to bring your own alcoholic beverages, available for purchase in town. No glass bottles permitted.
What's Included
- Skipper
- Crew
- Drinking water
- Meals
- Linens
- Wetsuit hire
- Snorkelling equipment*
- Marine Park fees
- Wet weather jackets if needed
- Free luggage storage in Airlie Beach Main Street
*Regular snorkelling equipment supplied. If you require any additional equipment such as a prescription snorkel mask, please contact Aqua Dive (refer to "What's Extra") for hire options.
What's Extra
- BYO alcohol (no glass). Soft drinks available for purchase on board.
- Any dietary requirements (such as vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free diets and dairy/lactose-free) will need to pay a surcharge of $15 per person payable on check in. Kosher and Halal diets are unable to be catered for.
- Peak holiday seasons (i.e. Christmas, Easter, New Years) may incur a surcharge. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Holiday Surcharges:
- 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.
Equipment Hire:
If you need additional or special snorkel equipment (such as a prescription snorkel mask) please contact Aqua Dive for hire options.
Aqua Dive Hire and Supplies
Coral Sea Marina (North Village)
(07) 4946 4074
Cancellations
All cancellations forfeit the non-refundable deposit. All balance payments are due 2 months prior to departure. Failure to pay the remaining balance before this scheduled date will result in termination of the charter and forfeit of the non-refundable deposit. Once the balance payment has been made, no shows and client cancellations made within 30 days of departure forfeit 100% of the full ticket price.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
