Tongarra
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This budget social trip has an amazing reputation for being fun, full of adventure and excitement!
Tongarra is an incredibly fun and entertaining 18-35s catamaran, boasting plenty of deck space to relax and socialise while you explore the Whitsundays! For 2 days and nights, you will sail around the Whitsunday Islands and experience all that they have to offer! Explore protected bays and snorkel in the stunning fringing reefs, or work on your tan at Whitehaven Beach, spending your nights sleeping under the stars! Tongarra is an extremely popular boat among the backpacker community, and has a stellar reputation for exceeding passengers expectations.
It's hard to miss Tongarra out on the water with her vibrant red colour and all the roaring passengers on board! For 2 days and nights, passengers on board Tongarra will venture into the Whitsundays and explore all the hot spots it has to offer. Laze in the sun on the spacious deck, snorkel on spectacular reefs, let loose at Whitehaven Beach and join in on the onboard fun at night! Tongarra is one of the funnest tours in Whitsundays and offers an amazing itinerary, fun crew and a fun, young crowd. If you feel adventurous, the experienced crew will even show you the ropes (literally) with some basic sailing tuition and includes a turn at the wheel!
Tongarra Features:
- 24 passengers making her a fun and sociable trip
- Knowledgeable, fun and friendly crew
- Free use of snorkel gear
- Ride the inflatable Red Shark, the only one of its kind in the Whitsundays
- Visit Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout
- Stable sailing catamaran
- All meals, morning and afternoon snacks made on board by your crew
- Huge foredeck for lounging, sunbaking and sleeping under the stars
- BYO alcohol
- Learn to sail with the opportunity for hands-on experience
Tongarra is the perfect trip for the young social crowd looking for a fun and entertaining time at sea! A quality tour at a budget price - Book you and your friends in today!
Sample Itinerary
Tongarra is a great fun trip with a very friendly and hilarious crew. They make sure every single trip is the best trip it can be and that it maintains the highest standards with good food, a clean and comfortable boat, and a fun crew!
Sailing
Because Tongarra is a custom built catamaran, she is ideal for relaxing and cruising as she sits flat on the water and sails the seas. She is stable and smooth, making sure you are free to walk around the massive deck at all times, or sit back and relax, enjoying the view and the space! Tongarra boasts a huge deck space so you have the option to sleep outside and enjoy the stars as you fall asleep. Take banana-boating to the next level on our inflatable Red Shark - exclusive to Tongarra.
Snorkelling
Tongarra takes 24 guests to visit the best snorkelling locations in the Whitsunday Islands, like Blue Pearl Bay, Luncheon Bay, or Bali Hai. There you will see some of the best coral and fish in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. You might even see dolphins, whales, manta rays and turtles, which are all common at different times of the year. The Whitsundays boast some of the most diverse reefs in Australia and make for amazing snorkelling and in-water experiences!
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout
Both located on Whitsunday Island, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout boast amazing views of the surrounding sea and islands and are two of the most amazing destinations in the Whitsundays! Whitehaven Beach itself has the purest silica sands in the world and is considered to be one of the world's best beaches, while Hill Inlet Lookout has amazing views of the famous swirling sands of the Whitsundays and is one of the most photographed places in the country! Grab your camera and sense of adventure and prepare to make lasting memories.
All linen supplied, BYO - no glass or red wine, we provide the eskies you provide the ice! Free use of snorkelling gear, Learn to sail and snorkel, all meals, morning and afternoon snacks, tea, coffee, more fun than ever! Tongarra is a Whitsunday Icon, very popular in the youth adventure market, where having fun is what we do!
Sample Menu
Day One
Lunch: Selection of cold meats, cheese, garden salad, tuna and sweet corn salad, coleslaw and fresh baked crusty rolls and wraps
Dinner: Oven baked fish served with herb and lemon dressing on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, along side homemade crunchy coleslaw and fresh Aussie Damper
Snacks: Fresh fruit, fruit cake, chips, dips and cheeses
Day Two
Breakfast: Tea and coffee, a selection of breads, spreads such as honey, jam, vegemite and peanut butter. Tropical fresh fruit platters as well as toasted muesli and cornflakes
Lunch: Selection of cold meats, cheese, garden salad, tuna and sweet corn salad, coleslaw and fresh baked crusty rolls and wraps
Dinner: Spaghetti Bolognaise, cheese and a crunchy salad with freshly made garlic bread
Snacks: Fresh fruit, fruit cake, chips, dips and cheeses
Please Note:
- Passengers with any dietary requirements will need to pay a surcharge of $12 per person payable on check in. This does not include vegetarians or passengers with a nut allergy.
- This is a sample of menu and is subject to change and amendments.
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What To Bring
Please only bring a small soft overnight bag without any zippers (ie. a re-usable shopping). A zipless souvenir bag can be purchased at the boat's check-in office for a few dollars. Ensure you pack clothes, a hat, swim-wear, beach towel, sunscreen 30+, warm pullover for the evenings (seasonal) and cash/card for on board purchases. Feel free to bring on board a reusable water bottle and/or additional snacks. 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, a 24 hour locker shop on The Esplanade, most hostels, or at your accommodation. Most charge between $5-10pp for the duration of your trip.
What's Included
- Skipper, crew, drinking water, meals, linen, wetsuit hire, snorkelling equipment and all Marine Park fees.
- We provide the eskies (drink coolers), you provide the ice!
- Free excess bag storage at the Red Cat Adventures office (350 Shute Harbour Road Airlie Beach) for the duration of the trip
What's Extra
- BYO alcohol (NO glass or red wine) and ice. Soft drinks available for purchase on board.
- Passengers with any dietary requirements will need to pay a surcharge of $12 per person payable on check in.
Terms and Conditions
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. 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 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 be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 2.5% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
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 client cancellations forfeit 25% of total ticket price and all client cancellations made less than 30 days prior to departure will result in complete forfeiture of the full price of the sailing holiday. 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 traveling 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.
