Why we Love Alexander Stewart Eco-Tall Ship

Experience the romance of sail. This magnificent handcrafted timber masterpiece, with all the modern comforts including air-conditioning and nine private cabins is ideal for couples and friends.

Relax on deck or get involved and learn the skills of traditional sailing on this multi award winning Adventure and Eco Tourism experience.

Discover the islands of the Great Barrier Reef including Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet with informative and fun crew.

Your cruise will include the following highlights;

• Great hands on traditional sailing experience
• Comfort of this classic vessel
• Visit Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Look out
• Enjoy Stand up paddle boards
• Snorkel Fringing Coral Reefs
• Small Numbers – only 18 passengers

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Departs/Returns:

Departs from Abel Point Marina;

• Sunday – Tuesday – Friday
• Departure Time: 8:30am
• Returns: 3:00 – 4:00pm

Check-in: Passengers are encouraged to check in the day prior to travel between 7am-5pm at our Airlie Beach office.

What is included:

• Best Destinations including Whitehaven Beach
• Use of Stand up Paddle Boards
• Snorkelling Equipment & Wetsuits
• Freshly prepared meals on-board
• Pre-dinner snacks
• Tea, coffee & tap water
• Fresh Linen for each guest
• Shared Accommodation available
  Private Cabin available
• Marine Park Fees
• National Park Fees

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Sleeping and Cabins:

• Only 18 passengers intimate eco adventure
• 7 private double cabins
• 2 twin share cabins (or 4 share single)
• Comfortable saloon area
• Spacious deck area & shade awnings

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What you need:

• Footwear for short hikes
• Appropriate clothing (in winter pack a hoody/jacket for evenings)
• Swim wear and beach towel
• Hat and Sunglasses
• Please consider a Re-useable/Sustainable Water Bottle
• Please use Reef/Coral Safe Sunscreen
• Camera/Phone
• Alcoholic Drinks BYO (No alcohol is sold on-board)

Please Note:
Every guest is issued with an eco-bag upon check-in at the Whitsunday Sailing Adventures office when checking in. This is to pack your belongings and these bags are permitted on board only.

Alexander Stewart Eco-Tall Ship Itinerary:

Airlie Beach → Airlie Beach | Departs Sunday – Tuesday – Friday

DAY 1

Depart the Coral Sea Marina South Village after meeting your awesome crew and fellow sailors. As we set off there is a chance to get involved, help sail a tall ship or sit back and relax as we sail to our first destination
After a delicious morning tea, we bush walk to the famous Hill Inlet Lookout, on Whitsunday Island.

Take in the views and snap those world famous selfies then head down onto Whitehaven Beach itself. Experience its white silica sands and azure blue waters of Hill Inlet and the chance to wade in shallow pools observing beautiful sting rays and juvenile lemon sharks.

After an unforgettable morning return to your tall-ship for a hearty lunch before setting sail for the afternoon to your secluded evening anchorage.

Enjoy sunset snacks, socialise or find your own quiet space to wind down before we dine alfresco together under the sky of a billion stars.

Chill out, relax and stargaze the night away before retiring to your private or twin cabins.

DAY 2

Wake up at our first reef location for snorkelling on the fringing corals of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. We will have a tropical breakfast, then explore soft and hard corals and spot the myriad of fish and turtles that call our reefs home.

Return to the ship for morning tea & snacks as we head to our second snorkel destination and explore a new snorkel site specially chosen for its vast array of fish and corals.

Enjoy a yummy smorgasbord of lunch and the perfect tropical fruit platter under the Whitsunday sun.

Time for more sailing. We pull up the sails for our journey through the islands and back to Coral Sea Marina with memories to last a life time and new friends.

Note: 
There are no set itineraries as the trips vary according to the weather, allowing for a customised and personalised experience.

Eco-Certification Awards

The following Eco-Accreditation from Eco Tourism Australia had been achieved.

✓ Eco Certified Advanced Ecotourism

Australia’s leading and most innovative ecotourism products, providing an opportunity to learn about the environment with an operator who is committed to achieving best practice when using resources wisely, contributing to the conservation of the environment and helping local communities.

✓ Climate Action Business

Businesses have undertaken a set of adaption and emissions reduction actions but are not necessarily measuring their carbon footprint.