Great Barrier Reef Private Expedition Cruise (min 4 day max 8 guests)

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About this activity

When you live aboard our yacht, your days adventure begins when you wake and continues unabated till well after dark. John & Lynne like to say that “their guests can go snorkelling over colourful corals accompanied by hundreds of friendly fish before breakfast and each day just gets better from there…”

All daily activities are personally guided which ensures your in depth appreciation of the wonders of nature both above and below the water. Lynne has been selected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) to be a “Master Reef Guide” (the highest honour that GBRMPA can bestow). She is a “Citizen Scientist” specialising in the Reef World which has been her passion for more than 50 years. John & Lynne have a unique permit issued by GBRMPA granting them access to most of the Marine Park and they have spent a lifetime discovering its secrets that they willingly share with their guests.

Potential guests should read the TripAdvisor reviews for Whitsunday Luxury Sailing

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At a glance

Duration: 7 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Great Barrier Reef Luxury Sailing Holidays

What is included

Included

Included: Every snorkelling expedition led by Master Reef Guide (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park qualification)
Included: Huge Reference Library for an even greater understanding of the worlds most diverse eco system
Included: Every excursion off the boat led by Lynne or John
Included: Use of 2 Kayaks
Included: All amazing meals cooked on board by Lynne (published author of cook book "Gourmet Sailing")
Included: Use of Top Quality Tusa masks and Hyper-dry snorkels
Included: Hydrophone (underwater listening device) Guests listen to the magical songs of the Humpback Whales
Included: All Great Barrier Reef Marine Park fees and National Parks & Wildlife fees
Included: Glass bottomed dive tender with 50HP outboard motor
Included: Soft comfortable fins (also known as "flippers") for snorkelling

Not included

Not included: Alcaholic and Soft Drinks (but they are available at reasonable prices)

Itinerary

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest and most diverse eco system in the world. It is the world’s largest Marine Reserve (about half the size of Texas) and contains the largest single structure made by living organisms that is visible on Earth from outer space. Within the Reserve are more than 10% of the world’s species of marine fish, over four thousand species of hard & soft corals and six of the world’s seven species of turtles. Giant Humpback Whales migrate to its warm crystal clear waterways every year to give birth to their babies. John and Lynne Boyce designed and built their yacht incorporating all the features necessary for safety and comfort at sea. Their dream boat “Sydney Sundancer” is now Australia’s most awarded charter yacht. The Boyces who have been exploring the Marine Reserve for more than 30 years look forward to sharing their knowledge and experience. They are your key to discovering the water wonderland that is Australia’s most treasured natural icon.

Stop 1
Whitehaven Beach
Hill Inlet
Hamilton Island Marina
Whitsunday Islands
Whitsunday Islands National Park
Hamilton Island Marina

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our marina berth changes every week so guests will need to call us on day of embarkation telephone 0428 311 941

End point

Our marina berth changes every week so guests will need to call us on day of embarkation telephone 0428 311 941

Using your ticket

We suggest all guests take travel insurance when they book a cruise with us because most travel insurance policies cover you for cancellation due to the unforeseen medical conditions and some include some other eventualities, as well.

However, if there was a circumstance that was out of your control and not covered by your travel insurance which prevented you from cruising with us, we would attempt to resell your booking and if we were able to achieve a sale for the same price and for the same dates, we would refund you the full value of your cruise less any advertising and other costs incurred to secure that booking.

A small admin charge for our time to achieve this outcome would be charged.