Sail and Fly Schooner Friendship |
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Sail the Whitsundays aboard one of our magnificent 3-masted Schooner Friendship. Steeped in history and romance, this beautiful boat offers you a unique sailing adventure.
Explore the Whitsunday Islands. Experience the joys of sightseeing or sunbaking from the spacious deck. Participate in the sailing experience. Swim and snorkel in the crystal blue waters. Enjoy a glass of wine and some great Italian cuisine prepared by the Skipper Massimo. Whatever you want to do, we guarantee an experience to remember.Happiness, all meals based on a selection of the best Italian cuisine, great coffee, professional crew, snorkelling equipment, hot shower, linen and blanket. Bring along your sense of humour, camera and films, swimmers, beach towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, jumper or jacket, toiletries, insect repellent, all in a soft bag please. BYO alcohol (no beer bottles).
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Our scenic helicopter flights are conducted by Aviation Adventures, an award-winning operator with the highest safety standards and more than 6,000 hours of local flying experience.
Aviation Adventures' bubble helicopters offer the best visibility of any aircraft. Flying with the doors off gives you an unobstructed view of the Whitsundays with unparalleled photographic and video opportunities.
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Sail & fly itinerary (departure every Thursday)
Day 1. Depart Abel Point Marina aboard your boat at 8:00 a.m and sail for three hours to some of the best snorkelling and diving spots in the Whitsundays: Mantaray Bay, Blue Pearl Bay and Langford Reef. After lunch, spend the afternoon snorkelling, diving, sunbaking or exploring the islands. Evening brings a wonderful dinner and a sunset cruise to Nara Inlet—a natural safe haven for overnight anchorage.
Day 2. Our second day begins with breakfast and a two-hour cruise to pristine Whitehaven Beach. Relax for three hours on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. After a superb lunch, board your helicopter for a breathtaking scenic flight over Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island, Hamilton Island, the Molle Archipelago and Shute Harbour to land at Whitsunday Airport at around 2:00 p.m.
Fly & sail itinerary (departure every Friday)
Day 1. Depart the Classic Sailing Whitsundays office (400 Shute Harbour Road) by taxi for Whitsunday Airport at 12:30 p.m. Board your helicopter at 1:00 p.m. for a breathtaking scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands, eventually landing on Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy a superb lunch and relax for three hours on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Evening brings a wonderful dinner and a sunset cruise aboard your boat to Nara Inlet—a natural safe haven for overnight anchorage.
Day 2. Our second day begins with breakfast and a two-hour cruise to some of the best snorkelling and diving spots in the Whitsundays: Mantaray Bay, Blue Pearl Bay and Langford Reef. After lunch, spend the afternoon snorkelling, diving, sunbaking or exploring the islands. Our journey ends with a sunset cruise to Abel Point Marina, arriving at around 6:00 p.m.
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Schooner Friendship
Schooner Friendship is a 54-foot replica European North Sea Trading
Schooner. Originally built as a training vessel, her gracious timberlines
reflect a bygone era of elegant sailing.
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DEPARTURES |
Sail and Fly every Thursday at 08.00am from Abel Point Marina |
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Fly and Sail every Friday from 400 Shute Habour Rd. |
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PRICE per person |
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AU$ 400.00 in a single cabin |
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AU$ 420.00 in a double cabin |
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