Derwent Hunter – Eco Tallship Adventures
3 Days – 2 Nights Eco Sailing Adventure
» Departs 8:30 am Monday + Friday
Style, grace, and pace. Live the legend and experience the thrill of a tropical sailing adventure aboard a classic timber Aussie Tall Ship with large stable decks. You can join the crew and help set the sails of this thoroughbred or sit back and relax and enjoy cruising the waters of the Whitsundays. With a mixture of shared accommodations, private cabins, or the opportunity to beach sleep at magnificent National Park campsites, Derwent Hunter offers something for everyone. Multi award-winning Adventure and Eco Tourism with 15 years experience of in interpretive guided bushwalks, snorkeling safaris, Aboriginal culture, ecology, and astronomy. Discover the islands of the Great Barrier Reef with our informative and fun Eco Tall Ship Sailing Safaris.
Snorkeling
Derwent Hunter supplies all snorkeling equipment and endeavors to take you to all the top snorkeling destinations in the Whitsundays.
Traditional Beauty
Boasting five private cabins with en-suites plus a range of shared accommodations, for up to 19 passengers, along with large permanent shaded deck areas with deck chairs, the Derwent Hunter is one of the best-appointed traditional yachts in the Whitsundays. Join in or just soak up the atmosphere on this intimate award-winning eco-adventure.
Advanced Eco Tourism
The Eco Certification Program is a world first. It has been developed by industry for industry, addressing the need to identify genuine ecotourism and nature tourism operators in Australia. the Eco Certification Program is now being exported to the rest of the world as the International Ecotourism Standard.
Derwent Hunter also offers ‘Day Sailing’
Daily except for Tuesday
Departs 8:00 am, Returns 4:30 pm
Cost:
Adult = $175
Children (5-15yrs) = $95
Family (2a + 3c) = $495
All-Inclusive:
Morning tea, smorgasbord lunch, afternoon tea, cheese and biscuits, snorkeling equipment, stinger suits, fees/charges of $7.14
(Environmental Management Charge $5.50, National Park Charge $1.74)
Exclusions:
Beer/wine $4, water/soft drinks/chocolates $2
What to Bring:
- Swimwear and towel
- Sun-safe clothing, hat, and sunscreen
- Light jacket/jumper for windy, wet, or cool days
- Soft shoes (white soles) or barefoot option for boat, plus sandals/thongs for walking ashore