Ocean Explorer Evening Charter
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Finish off your day in Hamilton Island with a bang on Ocean Explorer's Evening Cruises!
- Sail around Hamilton Island and watch the sunset from the water
- A cruisey, relaxing private charter option for you and your guests
- Choose between a 1.5-hour sunset cruise or a 2-hour BBQ dinner cruise
- Both cruises includes sunset nibbles platter
- Selected beverages included as well as bar purchases available
Experience the magic of a Whitsunday sunset onboard an Ocean Explorer evening charter! After a day of fun on Hamilton Island, end the day on a high note by booking an evening cruise onboard this smooth, spacious power catamaran. Whether you want a 1.5-hour sunset cruise with limited snacks and drinks, or you want a more substantial 2-hour cruise with a buffet dinner, you can enjoy a peaceful journey around the scenic Hamilton Island with your own private group.
Features:
- 27m power catamaran
- Spacious vessel with plenty of indoor and outdoor areas
- Casual and comfortable seating areas
- BBQ area
- 2 bar areas
- 4 toilets onboard
- 2 evening charter options available (1.5-hour sunset cruise or 2-hour BBQ dinner cruise)
- Fits up to 120 people for the sunset cruise or 80 people for the dinner cruise
- Enjoy delicious nibbles and cold beverages
- Fresh buffet dinner offered on the BBQ Dinner
- Watch the sunset in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands
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Option 1: Sunset Cruise
- Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Charter Time: Subject to change depending on time of year
Embark on a relaxing twilight cruise around Hamilton Island! On the spacious Ocean Explorer power vessel, you will cruise gently through the Whitsunday Passage and enjoy surreal views of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands as the sun goes down. This sunset cruise includes nibble platters and...
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Option 1: Sunset Cruise
- Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Charter Time: Subject to change depending on time of year
Embark on a relaxing twilight cruise around Hamilton Island! On the spacious Ocean Explorer power vessel, you will cruise gently through the Whitsunday Passage and enjoy surreal views of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands as the sun goes down. This sunset cruise includes nibble platters and selected beverages including beer, wine, and soft drinks. With space for up to 120 guests, this is the perfect option for a celebration, function, or any sort of large group gathering.
Option 2: BBQ Dinner Cruise
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Charter Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Take your evening charter to the next level with the BBQ dinner cruise onboard Ocean Explorer. Accommodating up to 80 guests, you'll get the same tranquil, tropical scenery as the sunset cruise with the added bonus of a delicious buffet dinner served on board. In addition to the substantial, freshly-prepared meal, you can enjoy sunset nibbles platters and a complimentary welcome beverage of beer, wine, or soft drink. This is another great option for soaking in the sunset around Hamilton Island with your friends, family, or colleagues.
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What To Bring
- Hat and sunnies
- Camera
- Good vibes!
What's Included
Two options:
- 1.5 hour sunset cruise with sunset nibbles and selected beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks)
- OR a 2 hour BBQ dinner cruise with nibbles, buffet dinner, and complimentary welcome beverage (beer, wine, soft drink)
What's Extra
- Alcohol purchased at the bar
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
All charters are subject to weather and tid...
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What To Bring
- Hat and sunnies
- Camera
- Good vibes!
What's Included
Two options:
- 1.5 hour sunset cruise with sunset nibbles and selected beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks)
- OR a 2 hour BBQ dinner cruise with nibbles, buffet dinner, and complimentary welcome beverage (beer, wine, soft drink)
What's Extra
- Alcohol purchased at the bar
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.