Southern Cross Private Charter

Departure Times
Departure Point: Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach
Have fun on a true legend for the sailing experience of a lifetime!
- Sail on board a true America's Cup vessel!
- Enjoy the thrill of authentic sailing around the tropical Whitsunday Islands
- Southern Cross offers a unique experience that combines relaxation and fun
- Try your hand at helping hoist the main or trim the sails or even join the captain at the helm!
Southern Cross is an exciting voyage not to be missed! Southern Cross not only offers an exciting sailing voyage, but will also take you to the best parts of the Whitsundays! Guests will get to visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and remarkable reefs for an unforgettable snorkelling experience.
Highlights & Features:
- Stand-up paddle boards
- Spacious deck with large cushions
- Small group sailing on a maxi yacht
- Snorkelling at amazing reefs and bays
- Visit Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout
- Opportunity to get hands-on and learn to sail
- Meals freshly prepared on board by your crew
- Snorkel gear and instruction all included
- Authentic sailing experience
- BYO alcohol
Sample Itinerary
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Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach stretches seven kilometres in length, and is made special by its glorious white silica sand which is created through a recurring current over millions of years. The sand itself is among some of the softest in the world and is composed of broken down quartz, although it's said that the source of the sand itself is unknown.
Hill Inlet Lookout
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Layout
All accommodation is open-planned with shared amenities.
- Shared Single: Single bed (sleeps one person), usually a bunk bed.
- Shared Double: Double bed (sleeps two persons), usually with a single bunk on top.
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
- Swimmers
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Sun Hat
- Jumper (if weather is cool)
- Towel
- Camera
- Cash for drinks
- Guests may also bring their own snacks and water
- BYO Alcohol, no glass please
Excess luggage can be stored at our Airlie Beach Travel Shop in town. Located at 344 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, open from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, seven days per week.
What's Included
- Morning Tea and Afternoon tea
- Lunch
- Snorkel equipment, mask, snorkel and wetsuit
- Marine and National Park Fees
What's Extra
- BYO alcohol (no glass). Soft drinks are 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 periods (i.e. Christmas, Easter, New Years) may incur a surcharge. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Public Holiday Surcharge:
A once-off fee of $20 per person (payable at check-in) applies to departures on ALL public holidays:
Between Easter Friday – Easter Monday inclusive.
Anzac Day - 25th April
Labour Day - 2nd May
Queen's Birthday - 3rd October
Christmas - Between 26 - 28 December inclusive.
New Years - 1st January
Australia Day - 26th January
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.