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Three days and two nights aboard British Defender, the most modern maxi-yacht in the fun sailing fleet: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, fringing-reef snorkelling and an 18–30s social crowd. Meals and crew included.
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Three days in the Whitsundays hits different to two, one more sunrise, one more anchorage, and enough time to stop counting. British Defender is the boat to do it on: the most modern maxi-sailing yacht in the fun fleet, carrying up to 27 with a crowd that skews 18–30s and social. The itinerary covers what you came for: Whitehaven Beach's silica sand, the Hill Inlet lookout, and snorkelling the fringing reefs with equipment, stinger suits and basic tuition all included, first-timers welcome in the water. A skipper and crew run the boat and cook all meals and snacks, with tea, coffee and tap water flowing and bed linen sorted. Marina levies are covered; you just BYO drinks and a beach towel. It's maxi-yacht sailing with the social settings turned up, come solo and leave with a group chat.
1 Most modern maxi in the fleet
2 Three days, two nights out
3 Whitehaven and Hill Inlet
4 Reef snorkelling with tuition
5 All meals cooked aboard
6 18–30s social crowd
Day 1 - Set sail from Airlie Beach, heading to the north end of Hook Island. Snorkel around the beautiful Stonehaven Bay area with a stop off at Langford reef as well. Spend the night at Stonehaven Bay or close by.
Day 2 – Sail to Tongue Bay and spend the day exploring all that Whitsunday Island has to offer. After doing the bushwalk to the look out at the North end and spending some time down at Hill Inlet, the crew will take them to the South end of Whitehaven beach, where guests will have the option to do a second lookout walk. The crew will also take them to a few different hidden gems on the Island. This will be a full day of nature and beach time (weather dependent).
Day 3 – Head to another snorkelling location and enjoy your time in the water. This day may also include a visit to the Ngaro Caves at Nara Inlet, before sailing back to Airlie beach for the end of their trip.
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"They took us to bays which were amazing full of sea life and even had sharks by our boat at night. … took us to Whitehaven beach early, which was the best decision. By 10am it was absolutely packed and would’ve ruined the experience."
Carla R.
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"The crew was great and took us to the best spots navigating the challenging weather. … We saw heaps of wildlife including sea turtles, manta rays and George the famous Humphead of Manta Ray Bay."
Sophie A.
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"Great two days spent on the water! … We got to see whales, sharks, sting rays, and tons of fish. All the food was good and there was plenty of it."
Hannah H.
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