Tall Ship School Excursion Charter

The Tall Ship School Excursion Charter ensures fun, ease and real-world learning on your next Whitsunday Island school excursion.
- Students can explore the Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling activities and hands-on education opportunities.
- Capacity for 30 students with a professional crew, flexible catering options, ample space and fantastic facilities.
- Personalise your youth group charter itinerary with island bushwalking, marinelife identification, beach games and more.
- Fun watertoys like a giant water slide, dive plank, SUPs and banana boat onboard for unique play options.
Whatever your group, curriculum requirements or educational goals, the Tall Ship School Excursion Charter is the perfect choice for educational reef experiences. Turn the Great Barrier Reef into your classroom with a day excursion or overnight Whitsunday charter, tailored to your group's learning goals. Personalise your time in the Whitsunday Islands, choosing from an array of eco-activities like snorkelling, diving, bushwalking, sailing, watertoy play, beach games and marinelife learning.
Highlights
- Overnight or day charter available
- Fully air-conditioned for your comfort
- Great Barrier Reef snorkelling & diving
- Hill Inlet Lookout bushwalk
- Whitehaven Beach time
- Tailored itinerary
- Experienced, enthusiastic crew
- Healthy, flexible catering
- Knowledgable local insights - culture, history & ecology
- Onboard dive plank & waterslide
- SUPs & snorkel gear included
- Movie theatre area
The Tall Ship School Excursion Charter boasts great facilities, ample space for up to 30 students, inclusive catering and a professional and friendly crew, an onboard waterslide and smooth cruising. This charter can be tailored to any group and is a popular choice for primary schools, high schools, holiday care programs, outdoor education institutions, university research groups, citizen scientists and youth groups.
Every educational charter is different, so let our local Whitsunday coordinators connect you with the ideal excursion for you and your students. Live chat or call us for personalised advice and a competitive quote.
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Just as no two children are the same, neither are two excursions in the Whitsundays! So, whether you’re sailing for marine biology, geology or fun, tailor your time on the reef to your curriculum goals! Choose from the Tall Ship School Excursion Charter's extensive activities on offer, and work with our travel agents to create your own unique itinerary.
Snorkelling and diving the Great Barrier...
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What To Bring
Students are asked to only bring a small soft bag with:
- Change of clothes
- Swimwear
- Toiletries
- Beach/bath towel
- Insect repellent
- Water bottles to refill
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunnies etc.)
- Warm clothes/pullover for evenings (seasonal)
- Extra money for onboard purchases
No suitcases or bags with wheels allowed.
Excess luggage can be stored at our Airlie Beach Travel Shop in town...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of groups does this charter suit?
This vessel is perfect for a vast range of age groups and learning goals. We accept primary-school to high-school-aged kids, university research groups, fieldworker excursions, outdoor recreation experiences, scout groups, youth groups and teambuilding leadership camps. There is plenty of flexibility to tailor your time at sea as you work with our travel agents and your vessel crew.
How can I reserve this vessel for my upcoming excursion?
Please don't hesitate to contact our travel agents via phone or live chat to book your next educational group charter seamlessly. Due to the personalised nature of each school cohort, we like to get an introductory idea of your group's needs so we can connect you to the perfect vessel.