3 day / 2 night Maxi Sailing on Broomstick
- Trip Styles: Budget
Sail the Whitsundays on our overnight former racing yacht from Airlie Beach.
Experience an impressive 3 day 2 night Maxi Sailing Adventure on the Whitsunday’s perfect for the young at heart.
This boat tour offers you a social experience with a group of like-minded travelers. On this sailing tour, you will explore the amazing Whitehaven Beach and go snorkeling at up to four locations on the fringing coral reef.
The maxi yacht Broomstick only stopped racing in 2000 but now is fitted out for your passenger comfort. it’s still a long and sleek boat with double and single bunk accommodations on board.
Yachts are 22 to 24 meters long and offer plenty of space to relax on the deck or below. We roll out large shade awnings when at anchor.
When you are not socialising, soaking in the sun rays, or speed sailing, guests are able to sit back in the shade (or sun) and just appreciate the natural locations.
...3 Day & 2 Night Whitsundays Maxi Sailing Adventure on 'Broomstick'
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Itinerary
The itinerary for this tour is flexible, planned around weather, tides, and the group’s interests. Regardless, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, multiple snorkel sites, bushwalks, and sailing are guaranteed.
Sailing and match-racing between the Prosail maxi yachts is a highlight. Up to 4 snorkel sites are visited out of a selection based on weather and tides.
Two lookouts at Whitehaven Beach are visited, along with 1-2 sunset beach hangs. Up to two bush-walks ranging from 20 minutes to 3 hours are available.
The tour departs from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach, and returns on the last day. After the tour, join the crew and passengers at the after-party in Airlie Beach for a catch-up with reserved table, drink discounts, and meal deals. Evening onboard entails socializing with the crew and fellow passengers, enjoying drinks, stargazing, and falling asleep to the gentle rocking of the water.
The yacht offers extra comforts like sun and rain shades, hammocks, hot showers, USB charging stations, and thicker snorkel/swimming suits in cooler months.
The tour is eco-friendly and sustainably explores the Whitsunday Islands.
- Sail and race with other Whitsunday boats for an authentic adventure.
- Spend 5 hrs at Whitehaven Beach and visit Hill Inlet Lookout.
- Snorkel at 4 locations on the fringing reef.
- Go on bushwalks for stunning views.
- Enjoy delicious meals and extra comforts.
- Eco-friendly exploration of Whitsunday Islands.
Essential things to pack
- Bathers/towel
- Hat & sunscreen
- Motion sickness tablets
- Water bottle
- Towel
- Toiletries
- Warm clothing
- Waterproof jacket
- Insect repellent
- Camera
Important Booking Info
- These tours are perfect for adventurous singles, couples and groups normally aged between 18-45. We have no age limit, however you must be ‘young at heart’, fit and able to move about a boat unassisted and understand the adventurous and social nature of our tours. Some under 18’ s may be accepted on board by request
- Accommodation is made up of single and double beds in dormitory-style cabins/sections below deck. During peak season (October-March) capacity can reach up to 25 guests onboard (with sharing of double beds). From April-September capacity is normally 20 guests ensuring all guests have their own bed (unless they would like to share a double)
- Departs Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach at 10 am. Returns to the same location on the fourth day at approximately 3:30 pm
- If Broomstick’s departure dates are not desirable, check out Hammer and Condor’s availability as these boats run the exact same tour.
Broomstick is a BYO vessel, which means you are able to bring your own alcohol onto the tour (no glass please). Filtered drinking water is included throughout your tour, you are welcome to bring a bottle and fill it as much as you like, however for your convenience soft drinks are available for purchase on board. The crew will keep a tab and you can pay at the end of your tour.
Don’t worry, we supply swimming noodles and additional floatation as required. We will do a risk assessment on every guest before entering the water. While in the water the small tender will be relatively close by. We also have staff on look-out duty. In the Whitsundays, the reefs we visit are off the beaches, so it is pretty easy to make way to the beach.
Accommodation on all Prosail vessels is made up of single and double beds in shared dormitory-style cabins/sections below deck. This tour will run with a maximum of 20 guests ensuring all guests have their own bed (unless they would like to share).