State: Queensland Cruises
Operator: Adventure Express
Minimum Price: AUD $ 1,400

Melissa introduces a luxurious way to sail the Whitsundays. The spacious and fully air conditioned catamaran caters for a maximum of 8 passengers in private doubles with ensuites. This is a 3 day/3 night sail with delicious gourmet meals creates an unforgettable sailing getaway through the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

A typical cruise on Melissa will have you enjoying the renowned Whitehaven Beach, snorkelling the stunning Mantaray Bay, bush walking and exploring aboriginal caves in Nara Inlet. This sailing adventure is all about the guests, so where ever you would like to go, just let the crew know. You can relax and unwind for the entire journey or choose to be actively involved in helping sail the yacht between each stunning anchorage - no previous sailing experience is required! Melissa's cruises offer the ultimate getaway for those who would like to gain new skills and meet new friends, while unleashing their spirit of adventure.

This vessel is spacious with 4 private berths with ensuites available for couples or sole use. The watersports such as snorkelling and kayaking are a fantastic way to experience the Whitsundays. The unhurried and relaxed itinerary leaves you plenty of time to enjoy your 3 days and 3 nights.  An essential part of a sailing holiday is fantastic food every day, and Melissa has just this! Your gourmet meals are prepared fresh daily and you will be spoilt with three delicious meals each day and plenty of in between meal snacks.

 

DAY ONE:

Depart Hamilton Island for a 2 hour cruise to Cid Harbour located on the western side of Whitsunday Island. Enjoy time ashore and an afternoon walk from Sawmill Beach to Dugong Inlet.

DAY TWO:
Sail from Cid Harbour to Mantaray Bay on the northern end of Hook Island (approximately 3 hour sail). Spend the afternoon snorkelling as this bay has some of the best fringing reef the Whitsundays has to offer. Don your snorkel and fins and jump overboard to explore a wonderland of marine life and fringing coral reefs that boasts typically excellent visibility. You can even hand feed the batfish that rush to every approaching yacht!

In the afternoon sail to Stonehaven on the northwestern side of Hook Island for overnight anchorage. Stonehaven is an idyllic anchorage as it is very sheltered and calm and offers great snorkelling as well as being an excellent vantage point to watch the sun melt over mainland Australia and the Whitsunday passage and the elegant lights come on at the luxurious Hayman Island Resort.

DAY THREE:

Set sail from Stonehaven to Whitehaven Beach (approximately 4-5 hour sail). Spend afternoon and evening at Whitehaven Bay. If weather permits you can walk to the Whitehaven lookout at the top of Hill Inlet.

Whitehaven Bay is renowned for its incredible five-kilometer stretch of silica white sand. Drop anchor at an idyllic spot and then you can choose to relax on board, or head straight to the beach for an afternoon of swimming in the crystal clear waters, exploring magnificent Whitsunday Island, embarking on a bush walk, beach games or just sun baking!

As the sun sets over Whitehaven Bay, your hostess will serve drinks and canapés on board, before your dinner under the stars.

DAY FOUR:
All good things must come to an end. Time for your last swim and depart from Whitehaven Beach and sail back to Hamilton Island. Disembark at 10am.

NOTE: All itineraries are subject to prevailing weather conditions. If conditions are perfect there is a chance of spending one night on the Outer Barrier Reef.

 

Tour Includes

• All gourmet meals
• Snorkelling equipment
• Watersports such as Windsurfers and Kayaks
• Bed linen & towels
• Non alcoholic Beverages
• Great Crew
• Private accommodation
• Air conditioning

 

Accommodation option	Cost per person
Double Cabin	$1400.00
Sole Use of Cabin	$1950.00

Notes:

Trip Duration: 4 days
Departs from: Hamilton Island
Tour Ends: Hamilton Island
Departure Days:

• Monday
• Friday

Departure Time: 2pm
Return Days:

• Monday
• Thursday

Return Time: 10am