Sailing Whitsunday Islands Budget Option - 5 days & 6 nights

The Whitsunday Islands must surely be one of the premier sailing areas in the world. A group of over 74 mostly undeveloped tropical islands with prime anchorages. A typical day starts at around 8am with breakfast then a swim followed by 1-2 hours sailing to a snorkelling diving or beach destination. Time to explore the coral reefs before lunch and at 2.30pm another sail around the islands arriving safely in an overnight anchorage by 5.30pm. Just in time for one of our other yachts to anchor beside your yacht where guests can mingle enjoy a drink or two exchange sailing stories and watch the sunset over the islands. By 7.30pm dinner is served then it's your decision whether to party on with a few drinks under the stars or crash out in your berth. Day 1: AIRLIE BEACH Arrive at Airlie Beach (own means) check into hotel.  You will have free time to explore the village of Airlie Beach.  You must visit the town office by 4pm for your pre-departure briefing.  Overnight Airlie Beach accommodation Day 2: SAIL THE ISLANDS At 8.30am you will be transfered to the marina to board your yacht (Standard option will board later in the day. Budget option will board first thing in the morning).  At 9.30am depart for your sailing experience around the islands. Overnight aboard yacht. Day 3: SAIL THE ISLANDS Continue to explore the islands sailing and anchoring at great locations.  Opportunities to snorkel go across to the islands swim sunbake etc. Overnight on board yacht. Day 4: SAILING / HOMEWARD BOUND Sail back to Abel Point Marina overnight Airlie Beach accommodation There is a fleet of five ex racing yachts Ragamuffin II 53ft Southern Cross 68ft Maxi Siska 80ft Maxi Boomerang (formerly Ondine) 83ft Whitbread Around the World Maxi British Defender 83ft. Departures are daily an