Whitsunday Island Itinerary Suggestions

The Whitsundays offer the ultimate sailing experience, so hoist the sails and set course for the island of your  dreams. These islands of paradise are strewn like pearls rising from the turquoise sea. The central islands are  within 2 to 15 nautical miles off the mainland and they’re all within easy, short distances of one another.    

Warm, aquamarine waters surround them, and there are also a few resorts, each with their individual charm  and atmosphere.

Island hop your way around the coral fringed islands on your floating hotel. Let us now whet your appetite  with a sample itinerary for 7nights - please remember nothing is fixed and flexibility is the key - you can set sail for a minimum of 5 nights and the maximum is never ending.

Day One
Once you have completed you briefings set sail across the Whitsunday Passage to Nara Inlet on Hook Island. This is a fiord like inlet and if you wish to go ashore there are caves with Aboriginal rock paintings and waterfalls to explore.
Day Two
Head south down the Passage to Cid Harbour on Whitsunday Island. Taking in the clean unpolluted water and the purest of air. This is a truly picturesque anchorage. You can take a bush walk or sit back and enjoy the quiet, peaceful setting, on the azure blue waters.
Day Three
Cruise to Hamilton Island and enjoy everything this cosmopolitan resort has to offer. This is not just a resort, but an island village with a lifestyle all of its own. There are numerous activities to choose from or you can just relax at the pool bar. The restaurants would satisfy any food lover’s passion and budget.
Day Four
Set sail for spectacular Whitehaven Beach. This magnificent 5km white sandy beach is 98% pure white silica. Squeaky clean and dazzling to see, set off by the contrasting aquamarine blue of the water. Anchor here for the night or just opposite at Chalkies Beach on Hazelwood Island. At the Northern end of Whitehaven Beach, you can climb to the lookout and experience the spectacular panoramic views of Hill Inlet.
Day Five
Once you have enjoyed your breakfast and fed the fish in the crystal clear waters. Head off north to beautiful Cateran Bay on Border Island. Here you can experience fabulous snorkeling and see the reefs teeming with colorful fish.

Day Six
Sail north to the tip of Hook Island and enter a snorkeling paradise. Discover numerous bays where the turquoise waters lap up to the coral sand beaches. They offer wilderness anchorage's and a metropolis of marine life amongst the coral forest. Stay the night at Stonehaven in readiness for your morning sail back across the passage.

Day Seven
Take a leisurely cruise over to South Molle Island. If you are feeling energetic you can climb Island’s Peak to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding islands. Or take advantage of the islands diversions such as golf, tennis, water-skiing. Celebrate the last night of your charter sitting on deck watching the sunset and the darkened sky become a glitter of stars.
Day Eight
After breakfast set sail for the marina and enjoy the views of the surrounding islands where the tropical rainforest is met by the coral sea. We shall meet you upon you return and bring the yacht back into the marina for you.

Flexibility is the key when planning your itinerary - and always check the
weather forecast in the morning. Up to date forecasts are broadcast on
your VHF marine radio twice daily - and upon request.



Whitsunday Private Yacht Charters
PO Box 800 / Shop 18 Abel Point Marina     Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802, Australia
Freecall 1800 075 055 (within Australia)
Phone: 07 49 466 880    International: +61 749 466 880     Fax: 07 49 464 943
Email: wpyc@whitsunday-yacht.com.au

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