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Condor Whitsundays is a sailing tour ideal for the adventurous traveller wanting to experience a genuine overnight sailing trip around the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Condor caters for the adventurous traveller who is seeking an exhilarating sailing experience on a real famous ocean racing winner. Great meals included with the experienced and friendly crew!

4 day / 3 night Maxi Sailing on Condor

Trip Styles: Budget

If you want to sail on the perhaps the most famous maxi yacht in history, then Condor is the yacht for you. Having won all major races twice, Condor is steeped in history and is now kitted out for charters.

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Experience our awesome 4 day 3 night Maxi Whitsunday Sailing Adventure perfect for you if your 18 to 45 or young at heart.

This maxi sailing adventure offers you a social experience with a group of like-minded travellers. On this boat tour you will explore the amazing Whitehaven Beach and go snorkelling at two locations on the fringing coral reefs, plus go on guided bushwalks on the islands.

Yachts are 22 to 24 metres long and offer plenty of space to relax on the deck or below. Large shade awnings roll out when at anchor. Huge deck space which is bigger than two London buses and safe as this yacht was built to race around the world, so sailing the Whitsundays is easy. Fast sailing so you will go further and see more of the islands,

When we stop, we roll out a huge deck shade awning, Plenty of space downstairs with hot showers! Bonus when you travel on Condor major bragging rights about sailing on a world-famous Ocean Racing Maxi Yacht and twice Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Winner!

This sailing tour can also include, if the weather allows, a visit to the Outer Great Barrier Reef where you can snorkel amongst untouched reef and marine life in some of the clearest and pristine water in the world.

We will show you the beauty of the underwater world and some seriously fast fun.

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Itinerary

Day 1- 4: Sailing the Whitsundays

There is no set itinerary for this tour. Each trip will be planned around the weather conditions, tides and the groups desires. Below is a list of what we could offer and where we could go. Please note that we will always visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, bush-walks, multiple snorkelling locations and of course do lots of sailing.
– Sailing and match-racing between the Prosail maxi yachts.
– Up to 6 snorkel sites – we choose the best site and timings based on the weather and tides.
– Visit and snorkel the OUTER REEF! (weather permitting).
– Explore the North and South end of Whitehaven Beach, visiting two different lookouts – Hill Inlet Lookout & South Whitehaven Lookout.
– Bush-walks that range from 20 minutes to 3 hours.
– Sunset beach hangs.
– In the evenings, chill on deck with our crew and your new mates, have a few drinks, stargaze and then let the calm water gently rock you to sleep.
– This tour departs Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach at 10am and returns on the last day at approximately 3:30pm. Straight after your tour, keep the adventure alive and meet your crew and fellow passengers for a catch up at the after-party in Airlie Beach – we have a reserved table, drink discounts and meal deals!

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What To Bring

Important Booking Info

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Experience real adventure sailing
Spend a whole day at Whitehaven Beach, visit Hill Inlet Lookout and South Whitehaven lookout
Visit up to 6 snorkelling locations to check out the magnificent fringing reef around the Islands (all part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park)

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.
Departs Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach at 10 am. Returns to the same location on the fourth day at approximately 3:30 pm

Can I BYO on the boat?

Condor 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.

Do I have to be a good Swimmer?

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.

meals:

3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

starts from:

Airlie Beach

end at:

Airlie Beach

group size:

Maximum 19 people

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Overnight Whitsunday Islands Sailing

The Whitsundays Island are a must-do in Australia, book an overnight Whitsunday Islands sailing trip today!

Whether traveling individually, as a couple or with a group there is a tour option available. Tours range in length from 2 to 6 days or we can tailor durations for private charter groups. You can also do a learn to sail course.

Along with Sailing the Whitsunday Islands, tours include time to snorkel on Coral Reefs teeming with marine life, take guided island bush walks to lookouts that offer amazing photo opportunities and visit the world famous Whitehaven Beach. Tours are Eco-Certified and along the way, the crew will provide an interpretive insight into this World Heritage Listed area.

During a typical 2 or 3 day tour, along with the sailing, there will be time to:

Snorkel coral reefs teaming with marine life
Visit stunning sand and coral beaches
Go for guided island bush walks.

To check this Whitsunday sailing adventure is the best boat for you read this article: How to choose a Whitsundays Sailing boat.

We do have East Coast packages, including a Whitsundays Sailing adventure and Fraser Island. Check it out here Sydney to Cairns or Cairns to Sydney.

Find out what to do on the East Coast of Australia before your boat trip please check out How best to travel the East Coast or Hot Spots on the East Coast. Read more about how long we recommend for an East Coast trip.

Our most popular Whitsunday tours are our 3 days Whitsunday cruises, which allow for a longer time around the islands and relaxation on board a vessel as you soak up the tropical vibes of the Whitsundays. We have day tours out to the Whitsunday Islands, sailing trips and catamarans.

The Whitsundays are located in Central Queensland, approximately 1,000km north of Brisbane and 700km south of Cairns. Getting to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, is very easy with a variety of air, rail and road options available.

Arriving to the Whitsundays by flight

The Whitsundays are serviced by two domestic airports, Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine Airport – PPP) on the mainland, and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) on Hamilton Island. Proserpine is situated about 25kms inland from Airlie Beach with shuttles, taxis, and buses meeting all flights to take you to Airlie Beach. International access to the Whitsundays is available via connecting flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Cairns. Airlines servicing the Whitsundays region are Qantas, Virgin Australia, Tigerair, and Jetstar.

Approximate flying times: Sydney – 2 hours 30 minutes, Brisbane – 1 hour 30 minutes, Melbourne – 3 hours, Cairns – 1 hour

Arriving to the Whitsundays by train

Queensland Rail’s ‘Sunlander’ and ‘Queenslander’ services to Proserpine depart Brisbane and Cairns several times weekly. The Great South Pacific Express also services this area. Alternatively, you can discover Queensland’s tropical beauty aboard the country’s most innovative train, the Tilt Train. The new Tilt Train services Proserpine Station, with two return services weekly between Brisbane and Cairns.

Arriving to Airlie Beach by car

If you choose to drive to the Whitsundays there are some wonderful places to explore both north and south of the area. The Bruce Highway runs from Brisbane to Cairns offering some beautiful scenery along the way. The turnoff to Airlie Beach is 1 km north of Proserpine.

Approximate travel times: From Brisbane – 13 hours, From Cairns – 8 hours, From Townsville – 3 hours, From Mackay – 2 hours, From Bowen – 1 hour, From Proserpine – 30 minutes

Book your overnight Whitsunday sailing adventure today.