Waltzing Matilda Private Day Charter
Departure Times
Highlights
| Whitehaven Beach | Hill Inlet Lookout | SUPs |
| Snorkelling | Vessel History | Delicious Catering |
| Great Barrier Reef | Authentic Sailing | BYO Alcohol |
Explore the highlights of the Whitsundays with a day on the traditional sailing ship, Waltzing Matilda!
- Full day private charter departing from Airlie Beach or Daydream Island
- Authentic sailing vessel with spacious decks
- Visit the white silica sands of North Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- Snorkel among exotic marine life and exquisite coral reefs
- The perfect day charter for travellers of all ages
Waltzing Matilda is a glorious, traditional ketch that allows you to cruise through the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea in comfort. Embark on an exciting and relaxing day in the Whitsundays with a private day charter on this beloved vessel. Sail to the sandy shores of Whitehaven Beach, hike up to the spectacular Hill Inlet Lookout, and snorkel in the fringing reefs of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. You're sure to have an unforgettable day at sea!
Highlights
- Private day charter on Waltzing Matilda
- Departs Airlie Beach at 8:30am or Daydream Island at 8:00am
- Snorkel gear provided
- Friendly local crew
- Spacious deck area
- Customisable itinerary
- Lunch, snacks, soft drinks, and water included
- Freshly prepared meals prepared on board using fresh local produce
- Visit North Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout
- Suitable for all ages
Sample Itinerary
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Departs Airlie Beach or Daydream Island
Your private day charter on Waltzing Matilda departs from either Airlie Beach or Daydream Island. Departure times are as follows:
- Airlie Beach charter: 8:30 am - 4 pm
- Daydream Island charter: 8:00 am - 4 pm
North Whitehaven Beach & Snorkelling
After departing from either Airlie Beach or Daydream Island, you'll cruise over to the northern end of Whitehav...
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Important Information
To enable us to meet our duty of care and establish an acceptable level of risk, EACH passenger must have a clear understanding of safety directions and instructions given in English by the crew and be able to complete the required safety forms in English. A passenger is only able to participate in water activities if they have a level of swimming experience. If a passenger is unable to swim they will still be able to participate in the sailing trip, but will not but able to participate in water activities such as snorkelling. In order to meet our minimum safety standards, passengers must be able to exit the vessel unassisted in the unlikely case of an emergency.
Cruise Ship Passengers:
If your cruise ship itinerary or departure times change within the cancellation policy of your vessel, we will do our best to assist you in finding other alternatives. However, in most cases we will not be able to issue any kind of refund. It is for this reason, that we strongly recommend you have travel insurance, as cruise ship schedules are known to change frequently.
What To Bring
Please bring only a small soft bag with:
- Change of clothes
- Swimwear
- Beach towel
- Toiletries
- Insect repellent
- Water bottles to refill
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunnies etc.)
- Warm clothes in winter
- Cash/card for on board purchases.
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 - 7:00 pm, seven days per week.
You will also need to bring your own alcoholic beverages, available for purchase in town. No glass bottles permitted (with the exception of white wine and champagne).
What's Included
- Full day private charter
- Skipper and crew
- Drinking water
- Lunch, snacks, soft drinks
- Wetsuit hire
- Snorkelling equipment
- All Marine Park fees
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.
