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!
- Sail around the Whitsunday Islands and experience all that they have to offer
- Tongarra is an extremely popular boat among the backpacker community and has a stellar reputation for exceeding passengers expectations.
- Swim, snorkel and sleep under the stars!
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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 boasts some of the most diverse reefs in Australia which makes 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, alongside 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
Important Information
- 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 menu and is subject to change and amendments
- This tour is only suitable for those aged 18-35
- Tongarra is also available for private charter
More Information
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
- All Marine Park fees
- We provide the eskies (drink coolers), you provide the ice!
What's Extra
- BYO alcohol (NO glass or red wine) and ice. Soft drinks are available for purchase on board.
- Passengers with any dietary requirements will need to pay a surcharge of $12 per person payable on check in.
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve overnight tours have a surcharge of $30 per passenger payable upon check-in.
Terms and Conditions
Important Notes:
This trip is strictly for travellers between the age of 18-35.
This is a water-based activity, for safety reasons ALL passengers must be able to swim and speak fluent English.
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.
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 30 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.
