Sailing Whitsunday Islands Solway Lass 6 Days & 5 Nights

Sailing in the Whitsunday Islands offers a treasure-trove of colourful sights scenes and activities nestled right in the centre of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The marine park is home to 1500 species of fish 400 species of corals 6 species of turtles and 215 species of birds. Between July and October humpback whales make the Whitsunday Islands home. Solway Lass is a two-masted topsail schooner built in Holland in 1902 offering Whitsunday Island cruises. This magnificent tall ship is maintained in beautiful condition and reflects the crew’s love and respect for this traditional century-old sailing vessel. Life on board is fun and you may even find the crew dressing as pirates. Solway Lass is square rigged with 11 sails 11 air-conditioned cabins appointed in oak and cedar with brass lamps double beds or single bunk beds with personal reading lamps separate male/female bathrooms with vanities large mirrors 240 volt power and hot showers. Comfortable bar and lounge area mid ship shaded dining/viewing deck bow net to lay in and listen to the water lap the bow as we sail peacefully along tarzan rope swing for those feeling courageous. Professional crew will prepare fresh healthy and plentiful meals. Solway Lass provides guests with the opportunity to experience sailing as it was a century ago with the 11 sails and 5500 square feet of sail area. Guests are welcome to assist the crew hoist the sails and steer the ship or otherwise just relax on the huge decks and take in the views the barrier reef provides. Lay in the bow net while the water washes 12ft below and onto the bow. Relax in the bar area read a book make new friends enjoy an icy cold drink. When at anchor have a swing on our 50ft Tarzan Rope....Ahhhhhhh! A unique way to enter the water. Day One - Airlie Beach Arrive at Airlie Beach (own meals) check into hotel. Free time to explore the village