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Minimum Price: AUD$ 659
Built in 1994 and renovated in 2007 "Whitsunday Magic", a 40-metre three-masted Mediterranean style Schooner, offers a 3 day/3 night Whitsunday holiday sailing experience offering up to 3 dives for those who are certified or wishing to have a scuba experience.
Departing from Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Magic offers deluxe cruising facilities including 2 large suites with large ensuites, 14 cabins with small ensuites (toilet and shower), formal dining room with seating for 32 guests, a well stocked bar, an outside dining deck and a large observation and sun deck. For guests looking for a deluxe 3 day/3 night sail around the Whitsunday Islands or 6 day/6 night outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Island sail, Whitsunday Magic is the choice.
A glass bottom boat is available for coral viewing tours.
CUISINE
Gourmet meals presented on Whitsunday Magic are prepared by the on board Chef. Special dietary needs eg vegetarian can be catered for, and a sample of a days menu may include:
• Tea and coffee for morning and afternoon tea, cake, cheese platters, fruit platters
• A continental breakfast with fresh breads, cereals and condiments, followed by a hot Australian style breakfast which changes daily eg. french toast or eggs, bacon, mushrooms etc
• Lunch is Roast Vegetable Frittata, Smoked Salmon and Spinach frittata with Caesar Salad, Pesto Pasta Salad, Warm Ratatouille Salad or fresh garden salad.
• Choices of - Cajun or Lemon Pepper Barramundi Fillets on Mixed Potato Rosti with Spiced Pumpkin Wedge, Rocket salad and Lime Burre Blanc or seasoned Pork fillets on scallop potato with grilled asparagus and braised leeks, Red Onion marmalade and Balsamic Vinaigrette.
• Chocolate Ganache Tartlettes with Chantilly cream and fresh strawberries.
PRICE
Island Tour (3 day/3 night)
$659pp Share cabin berth
$729pp Private twin Cabin with ensuite
$729pp Private Double cabin with ensuite
$999pp Private Guest Suite with large ensuite
$49pp Environmental Marine Charge and Fuel Levy
$15pp Wet suit hire (Oct-April)
Reef Tour departing Friday (3 day/3 night or 6 day/6 night sail)
$699pp Share cabin berth
$769pp Private twin cabin with ensuite
$769pp Private double cabin with ensuite
$1049pp Private Guest Suite with ensuite
$49pp Environmental Marine Charge and Fuel Levy
$15pp Wet suit hire (Oct-April)
WHAT TO BRING
The essentials to bring on your sailing tour will be toiletries, diving log (if certified), sun protection including hat and sunglasses, swimwear, beach towel, comfortable shoes for walking and extra cash for on board purchases or scuba diving. Whitsunday Magic has a licensed bar on board where alcohol can be purchased at reasonable prices.
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GUEST FEEDBACK "Best overall service ever experienced. Crew was extremely happy to please and serve. Food was fabulous. Excursions very special, and diverse. Very organized systems for guests services. Crew were almost stealth when not needed and very present when needed. We are not easily impressed but we are very impressed with our stay. Thanks to all." Chuck and Ronda. USA
Crew, Captain and especially the "Chef" were incredibly friendly, helpful, accommodating and in incredible spirits.
Crew seems extremely informative and well versed in the eco environment and the issues surrounding human impact on the indigenous flora/fauna and species of the region......Jeff Linney 12-15/11/07
All crew members went out of their way to accommodate guest's requests and were always cheerful. this greatly added to our enjoyment. The boat is beautiful and the cabins are small but perfectly formed! The food was plentiful and excellent quality. I would not hesitate in recommending a holiday aboard the Whitsunday Magic to family and friends.
Crew were always informative and interesting. Particular emphasis was placed on health and safety aspects of activities also. Crew members were always able to answer any questions asked. Knowing that the trip was undertaken inline with eco-tourism principles in such an environmentally important area greatly added to the enjoyment......Susan and Graham Borland 31/12/07
Includes: Gourmet meals including morning and afternoon tea.
Snorkelling equipment and instruction.
Guided walks on Islands.
Glass bottom boat tours in dinghy.
Local courtesy transfers to/from Airlie Beach to Marina.
Departure Days:
- Monday
Return Days:
- Thursday
Trip Duration: 3 Days 3 Nights
All Prices: Scuba diving is an optional extra and is paid for prior to departure. All diving equipment is included with a maximum of 3 dives.
Price is the same for certified divers and introductory divers.
1st Dive AU$85 per person
2 Dives AU$140 per person.
Ensuite: Yes
