Whitsunday Explorer

Day 1

At 9 am depart the marina and set sail ready to explore the Whitsundays.  Your first stop will be the beautiful South Molle Island, National Park for a stunning walk up to Spion Kop. This track passes an ancient Ngaro stone quarry, on the hillside and spilling toward the sea before offering spectacular views over the Whitsunday Passage.  Enjoy lunch back on board before setting sail to your overnight anchorage enjoying a beautiful sunset en route.

Day 2

After enjoying a hearty breakfast on the top deck surrounded by inquisitive marine life, before we set sail to the most Southern part of the Whitsunday Islands.  Sailing through the Whitsunday Passage, we head down to Lindeman and Shaw Island, an area that is uncharted by shorter tours.  There will be plenty of time for snorkelling, paddleboarding or jump into the aqua waters via the Tarzan rope swing.  Your afternoon will be rewarded with a stunning sunset before a hearty dinner and maybe a beverage from the bar.

Day 3

After enjoying a hearty breakfast on the top deck surrounded by inquisitive marine life, we set sail for Whitsunday Island the home of the number one beach in the world Whitehaven Beach.  There will be plenty of time ashore for beach activities, a walk to the Southern lookout or spend time relaxing on the beach.  Back on board, enjoy lunch with picturesque Whitehaven as your backdrop.  Help hoist the sails as we voyage up to the Northern end of Whitehaven Beach, home of the most photographed inlet in the world, Hill Inlet.  Anchorage will be in the sheltered Tongue Bay.

Day 4

After breakfast, the sails will be hoisted propelling the 119-year-old tall ship to the most northern end of the Whitsunday Islands.  The northern bays over fantastic snorkelling locations dotted around the north end of Hook Island. Enjoy lunch before a visit to Langford reef for another snorkel or a short walk to the lookout.  Enjoy a relaxing afternoon as we set sail for the final time bound for home, arriving back in Airlie Beach at 4pm.

Sample Menu

DAY 1

Morning Tea: Fruit Platter

Lunch: Aussie Sausage Sizzle with Fried Onions and Coleslaw        V: Vegetarian sausages

Afternoon Snack: Nachos (V)

Dinner: Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Bread and Salad           V: TVP Shepherd’s Pie

Dessert: Sticky Date Pudding

DAY 2

Breakfast: Croissants, Cereals, Fresh Fruit, Yoghurt, Tea & Coffee

Morning Tea: Banana Bread

Lunch: Burgers with Fried Onions, Cheese, Pesto Pasta Salad and Garden Salad    V: Vege Burgers

Afternoon Snack: Bruschetta (V)

Dinner: Green Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice   V: Green Tofu Curry

Dessert: Chocolate Brownie

DAY 3

Breakfast: Cereals, Fresh Fruit, Yoghurt, Tea & Coffee

Morning Tea: Lamingtons

Lunch: Cooked Meats, Wraps, Tuna Salad, Pumpkin Feta Salad    V: Kofta/ Falafel

Afternoon Snack: Party Pies, Sausage Rolls, Spring Rolls (V)

Dinner: Beef Tacos and Garden Salad      V: TVP Tacos

Dessert: Cheesecake

DAY 4

Breakfast: Pancakes/waffles, Cereals, Fresh Fruit, Yoghurt

Morning Tea: Mini Muffins

Lunch: Spring Rolls & Vegetable Samosas

Snacks: Fruit, Muesli bars, Lamingtons, Biscuits, Muffins, Herbal teas

Services of skipper and crew, all meals and snacks, tap water, tea and coffee, bath towel, snorkelling equipment and basic tuition, stinger suit, standup paddleboards, Tarzan rope swing and all marina levies.

Solway Lass has a licensed bar onboard selling a range of drinks at very reasonable prices. View the full bar menu.

Please pack your belongings for your trip in a soft-sided bag.

What to bring: clothes, beach towel, toiletries, hat, swimwear, sunscreen, jacket/sweater, camera, sunglasses, running shoes or sandals for island walks, cash or credit card for onboard purchases.