22m in Length and built to last with Tasmanian Oak. Derwent Hunter is a rare maritime treasure with a rich Australian history. These magnificent Australian Timber Tall Ships are Multi Award Winners for Adventure and Eco-tourism. Enjoy the thrill of Tall Ship Sailing, snorkel over coral reefs, bushwalk and visit the icons of the Whitsunday's such as Whitehaven Beach.
| Vessel | Activities available on this boat | Ports | Choose from these sailing dates: | ||||||||||||
| Derwent Hunter | Snorkelling Swimming Sunning Exploring Sightseeing | Departs: Airlie Beach Returns: Airlie Beach Click on locations for more info |
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These magnificent Australian Timber Tall Ships are Multi Award Winners for Adventure and Ecotourism. Enjoy the thrill of Tall Ship Sailing, snorkel over coral reefs, bushwalk and visit the icons of the Whitsunday's such as Whitehaven Beach. The guides will help you discover and appreciate why the Whitsunday's are World Heritage Listed. Take the voyage of a life time on an icon Australian Tall Ship and experience the difference. Choose from Private Cabins, Share accommodation or unique 'BEACH SLEEP'.
Cruise the Whitsunday's with style and pace, aboard this graceful 22m timber Tall Ship. The Derwent Hunter is a rare maritime treasure and has a rich Australian history. Built to last of Tasmanian Oak and Huon Pine she is now yours to enjoy. Boasting five private cabins with en-suites, plus a range of share accommodation 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 Whitsunday's. Join in or just soak up the atmosphere on this intimate award winning eco adventure.
Traditional Beauty
Boasting five private cabins with en-suites plus a range of share accommodation, 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.
What is Ecotourism? Ecotourism and nature tourism certification provide industry, protected area managers, local communities and travellers with an assurance that a certified product is backed by a commitment to best practice ecological sustainability, natural area management and the provision of quality ecotourism experiences. Both eco and advanced eco certification make sure to help preserve the spectacular Whitsunday Islands and marine park.
Snorkelling
Derwent Hunter supplies all snorkelling equipment and endeavours to take you to all the top snorkelling destinations in the Whitsundays.
- All fantastic meals prepared on board
- Fresh linen
- Free use of snorkelling equipment
- Marine Park/Environmental charge, Fuel Levy and stinger/wet suit
- Towels are supplied
This package includes:
- Cruise the Whitsunday’s with style and pace
- A Intimate award winning Tallship Eco Adventure
- Private cabins with ensuites/share cabins
- Large shaded deck areas with deck chairs
- One of the best appointed traditional yachts in the Whitsundays
- Fully licensed
- Camp ashore options
Please bring your own personal toiletries.
We pride ourselves on the fact that we have no fixed itineraries for our scheduled departure cruises. The desires of guests are considered in relation to the prevailing weather conditions to ensure everyone on board enjoys their adventure. The Whitsunday region is truly a sailors paradise with many islands offering endless shelter and snug anchorages. No two trips are the same as we sail from one idyllic island hideaway to the next.
Day One
- 8.30 am Depart Abel Point Marina, safety brief and induction Set the sails and head across the Whitsunday passage to Langford Reef
- 11.00 am Introduction to snorkeling. Go ashore to Langford sand spit and snorkel over coral bommies
- 12.30 pm Return to ship for smorgasboard lunch of cold meats and salads
- 1.00 pm Depart anchorage and head to evening destination Nara Inlet, Hook Island
- 3.30 pm Arrive Nara Inlet, go ashore to explore aboriginal caves on an interpretive bush walk
- 5.00 pm Sit back and relax and soak up the evening atmosphere at Nara Inlet, enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine over hordourves
- 7.00 pm Evening meal
Day Two
- 7.30 am Breakfast of choice of cereals, fruit toast, fruit salad, tea and coffee
- 8.00 am Depart anchorage for journey to Whitsunday Island, set sail prevailing winds permitting
- 10.30am Arrive at Tongue Point, Whitsunday Island. Go by dinghy ashore and enjoy an interpretive bush walk to the hill inlet look out to see the iconic view over Hill Inlet and Whitehaven beach. Continue on to Whitehaven beach, and spend the rest of the morning swimming, walking and relaxing on the pure silica sands of Whitehaven
- 1.00pm Return to vessel for a filling lunch of quiches, salads and rolls
- 2.00pm Depart anchorage for Mantaray Bay, Hook Island for snorkeling over wonderful coral reefs
- 4.00 pm Depart for evening anchorage at Stone Haven Bay, Hook Island
- 5.00 pm Sit back and relax and soak up the evening atmosphere at Nara Inlet, enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine over hordourves
- 7.00 pm Evening meal
Day Three
- 8.00am Breakfast of choice of cereals, fruit toast, fruit salad, tea and coffee
- 9.00am Depart anchorage for Blue Pearl Bay, Hayman Island
- 10.00am Experience snorkeling at Blue Pearl, famous for its multitude of fish life
- 12.00pm Return to ship for smorgasbord lunch of satay chicken wraps and salads
- 12.30 pm Set sail across Whitsunday passage to Abel Point Marina
- 3.00 pm Arrive Abel Point marina
Airlie Beach, Blue Pearl Bay, Border Island, Butterfly Bay, Cataran Bay, Chance Bay, Cid Harbour, Daydream Island, Great Barrier Reef , Hamilton Island, Langford Island, Lindeman Island, Long Island, Nara, Shaw Island, Shute Harbour, South Molle Island, Stonehaven, Tongue Bay, Turtle Bay, Whitehaven Beach,
| Vessel: Derwent Hunter | Type: Sail |
| Length: 90ft | Year: 1946 |
| Crew: Optional | Hull type: Monohull |
| Beam: 19.00ft | Draft: 9.00ft |
| All Meals Included | Free use of snorkelling equipment |
| Fresh Linen | Fresh Tap Water |
| Fully licensed | Rendezvous diving available |
Derwent Hunter Mar 2008
To all of the crew. What a fantastic trip. We were extremely well looked after. Brilliant sailing, turtles, dolphins. Great snorkeling and bush walks too! You also told fantastic stories, jokes and information on the islands. More highlights for us was the food from William, but in particular the professionalism of you all and the feeling of being relaxed and safe. Thanks for an experience we will never forget. Once in a lifetime. Kind Regards and many thanks”
Lorraine and Tom, UK
Derwent Hunter Mar 2008
This sailing trip was the highlight of my whole holiday in Australia. We had a fabulous crew, learned about the stars, ships and animals, we even spotted some turtles, dolphins and many wonderful beautiful colored fish when snorkeling. The food was very good, there was up to six meals a day. I enjoyed sleeping on the deck, watching the stars and being woke by the sun. Thanks Richard, Rob and William for this extraordinary experience!
Stefan Lewlen, Germany
Snorkelling
Swimming
Sunning
Exploring
Sightseeing
On all cruise you are able to participate in
- enjoy the thrill of Tall Ship Sailing
- snorkel over coral reefs
- bushwalk and visit the icons of the Whitsunday's such as Whitehaven Beach.
Snorkelling
Derwent Hunter supplies all snorkelling equipment and endeavours to take you to all the top snorkelling destinations in the Whitsundays.
The initial deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations made less than 30 days before departure will result in complete forfeiture of the full price. We reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice at any time for any reason.
All prices are per person in AUD and include GST, National Park and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees, administration fees, professional skipper and crew, live-aboard or camp ashore accommodation, all meals, fresh linen and use of wet suits or stinger suits and snorkelling equipment. Derwent Hunter is liquor licensed and provide the option of purchasing alcohol on board, other vessels allow guests to bring their own (BYO) alcohol to enjoy responsibly on board at no charge. All vessels provide bottled water and soft drinks for purchase on board.
Terms And Conditions
Prices do not include air fares. Cancellations made less than 30 days before departure will result in complete forfeiture of the full price. We reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice at any time for any reason. We recommend you take out travel insurance. Clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard guests, we cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers that are beyond our control. All cruises are subject to weather and the vessel operator’s discretion.
At certain times of year ‘dangerous’ jellyfish inhabit these waters and passengers should take care for their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk and the owners or operators of the vessel will not be liable for any personal injury, illness, death or any other consequences whatsoever of passengers being stung by jellyfish. To minimise this risk you will be provided with a full length protective ‘Stinger Suit’ to wear whilst swimming and snorkelling during the cruise.
We highly recommend you take out travel or special event insurance. Clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard guests, we cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers that are beyond our control.
All cruises are subject to weather and the vessel operator’s discretion. At certain times of year ‘dangerous’ jellyfish inhabit these waters and passengers should take care for their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk and the owners or operators of the vessel will not be liable for any personal injury, illness, death or any other consequences whatsoever of passengers being stung by jellyfish. To minimise this risk you will be provided with a full length protective ‘Stinger Suit’ to wear whilst swimming and snorkelling during the cruise.
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