White Swan Private Charter
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Sailing around the Whitsundays on your own private charter is an experience unlike any other!
- Spend 1, 2 or 3 nights on a comfortable sailing yacht and explore the Whitsundays
- Sail, swim and snorkel with your friends and family!
- Brand new tour onboard a stunning 57ft yacht
- Ideal for smaller groups of 10 or less
- Air-conditioned for comfort
- Exclusive to Sailing Whitsundays, One free Night Onboard!
Sail away onboard White Swan Private Charter for an amazing and unforgettable sailing trip through the stunning Whitsunday Islands. This relaxing tour will allow you to see and do it all from onboard a comfortable 57ft yacht that will have all the comforts of home. You can expect to snorkel in the fringing reefs of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, explore Whitehaven Beach and check out Hill Inlet Lookout on this fun and in-depth tour. Work with the crew to plan the perfect trip for your group and embark on the sailing trip of a lifetime!
Highlights & Features:
- Comfortable sailing boat
- 10 guests and 2 crew
- Chance to try your hand at sailing
- Visit Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Lookout
- Small group sailing
- Plenty of time for exploring
- Both private and shared accommodation
- Complimentary intro to sailing course
- Snorkel in stunning fringing reefs
- Family friendly trip
- Air-conditioned
- 57ft yacht
- BYO Alcohol
White Swan's spacious interior and large deck will give you and your group plenty of space to relax while you're on board, while the fun itinerary gives you plenty of time to enjoy yourselves when you're off the boat! White Swan is the perfect sized sail boat for a small group charter to enjoy the comfort and ease of their own charter during their Whitsundays adventure.
Sample Itinerary
Your private charter on board White Swan will give you the freedom to enjoy the Whitsundays the way you want. There is plenty of space on board with room for 10 passengers of your choice, allowing you to have your dream holiday with the people you love! Work with the crew to build the perfect itinerary for you, stopping at all of the Whitsundays' best highlights.
Whitehaven Beach
White Swan will take you to Whitehaven Beach - one of the most famous beaches in the world! You will get to spend plenty of time here, enjoying a few leisurely hours to relax, explore and take it all in. Whitehaven Beach is known for having the finest sands in the world, made up of 98% silica. Its fine texture and cool temperature make it a great place for sunbaking, hanging out and having a beach day. This is the ultimate place to enjoy a day at the beach with your family and friends!
Hill Inlet Lookout
Venture up to Hill Inlet Lookout to see the view from the top! You'll get to enjoy a short bush walk through Whitsunday Island, coming out to a breathtaking view of the inlet and surrounding islands. Take along a camera and be sure to take some photos - the swirling sands are never the same twice and change every minute of the day with the tides!
Snorkelling
Hop in the water and enjoy the snorkelling adventure of a lifetime with White Swan. Your crew will take you to some of the fringing reefs around the Whitsunday Islands where you will get to explore the marine world that waits below! The reefs are part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and are home to thousands of fish, coral, molluscs, turtles, stingrays and more.
Sailing
White Swan gives you the chance to experience 2 days and 2 nights on an authentic sailing boat. Learn from your skipper and crew and even take the opportunity and learn to sail yourself! Enjoy the thrill of skimming along the water as the wind whips past you and waves break against the hull for an equally exciting and relaxing experience.
Layout
Choose your own sleeping arrangements once you're on board choosing from a private cabin or a bunk in the shared space.
FAQs
What food is included?
All meals are included while on charter. Please see the sample menu for a standard 2 Day, 2 Night charter here. BYO (bring your own) alcohol.
Where do we depart from?
White Swan departs from Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach.
Are there any age restrictions?
White Swan is suitable for ages 12+.
How is payment made?
We require a deposit paid by card to secure the booking. The remaining balance is due 2 months prior to departure and is payable by either card or bank transfer.
Is there anything else I should know?
Longer charters are available upon enquiry. Private Charters are only available so long as no other guests book on board, so time is of the essence to secure.
Please contact our reservations team directly for all questions, enquiries, and bookings. We are online 24/7 via live chat, emails and phone.
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, swimwear, beach towel, sunscreen 30+, and a warm pullover for the evenings (seasonal). You will also need to bring your own alcoholic beverages, available for purchase in town. There is no glass allowed, however wine bottles are accepted.
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
- Host
- Drinking water
- Meals
- Linen
- Snorkelling equipment
- Marine Park fees
What's Extra
BYO Soft drinks and alcohol
Terms and Conditions
Please note, at time of booking we require a deposit with the remaining balance due 2 months' prior.
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 note that 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.
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1.5% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
This is a water-based activity, for safety reasons ALL passengers must be able to swim and speak fluent English. 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 up the non refundable deposit and all client cancellations made less than 2 months prior to departure will result in complete forfeiture of the full price of the sailing holiday. Please note if the balance is not paid on time the booking is cancelled and deposit you have paid forfeited. If the sailing company has to cancel the trip (prior to the boat's departure) 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.
