Classic Lines
Windjammer is a 72' gaff rigged
schooner designed along the lines of the trading and fishing schooners
that worked the Grand Banks in the North Atlantic and plied the East coats
of America for 200 years.
These classic schooners, handled by small crews, formed the hub of the
trading industry and the basis for a thousand books written on small
sailing ships. Launched in 1994, she is considered to be one of the most
beautiful yachts ever to be built in Australia. Windjammer epitomises the
grandest of schooner qualities, sailing at speeds of 10 knots or more on
the beam and broad reaches. With her 2000 ft of sail area and raked masts
she is certainly a spectacular sight.
Timeless Elegance
Whilst built in the best traditions of her class offering sailing
as it was in yesteryear, that is where Windjammer's resemblance to her
predecessors end. Below decks she is luxuriously appointed displaying a
timeless elegance. New Guinea rosewood adorns the interior with fittings
reminiscent of a bygone era. Windjammer is a classic example of elegant
lines and fine craftsmanship.
Luxury Afloat
Accommodation is fully air-conditioned and the large uncluttered
decks are ideal for soaking up the warm tropical sunshine.The comfortable
lounge area on deck is perfect for alfresco dining or just curling up with
your favourite book. Good food is an essential ingredient for the
enjoyment of any cruise. Only the freshest produce is used to prepare the
wide ranges of dishes we offer. Special diets can be catered for.
Accommodation is for up to 10 guests in 4 Cabins.
Freedom & Flexibility
Windjammer is fully crewed with a captain, cook/hostess and
deckhand, however guests are encouraged to take the wheel, tend the
sheets, or for the more adventurous, climb the ratlines and fine tune the
canvas 70 feet above the deck. Whether it's an active or relaxing holiday
you're after, the professional attentive crew will ensure you enjoy a
memorable holiday in the Whitsunday Islands.
- Saturday: AIRLIE BEACH / HAYMAN ISLAND - Boarding at 1:00pm at Able Point Marina. Set sail for Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island for our overnight anchorage.
- Sunday: HAYMAN ISLAND / HOOK ISLAND - After breakfast go snorkeling, or hike to the top of the island to view the magical Whitsundays. After lunch we set sail for Langford Reef to feed the giant batfish, have a snorkel, then overnight in one of the numerous bays on Northern Hook Island.
- Monday: HOOK ISLAND / SOUTH MOLLE - Sail to the southern end of Hook Island to Nara Inlet - a fiord like inlet where we hike through the rainforests to view ancient cave paintings and take a swim in the natural pools. After lunch we set sail to South Molle Island for the evening anchorage.
- Tuesday: SOUTH MOLLE ISLAND / SHUTE HARBOUR - After a leisurely breakfast we take a hike up Mt. Jeffries for a birds eye view of the 74 Whitsunday Islands. We then sail to Shute Harbour where we bid goodbye to our departing guests at midday.
- Tuesday: SHUTE HARBOUR / BORDER ISLAND - We depart Shute Harbour at 12:30pm under sail for Cataran Bay on Border Island for our overnight anchorage.
- Wednesday: BORDER ISLAND / WHITSUNDAY ISLAND - After a mornings snorkeling on the fringing reefs we take a hike up Mosstrooper Peak on Border Island. After lunch we sail to the famous Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island for beachcombing or just lazing in the sun and our overnight stay.
- Thursday: WHITSUNDAY ISLAND / LONG ISLAND - After breakfast and a quick swim, we set sail through Solway Pass via Hamilton Island to Long Island. At Long Island you can go ashore to visit the resort or join a rainforest hike then sail to Funnel Bay for the evening.
- Friday: FUNNEL BAY / AIRLIE BEACH - A week of days later, whale sightings, sing songs, snorkeling, hiking and lost hours reading and riding on the bowsprit we start weaving our way back to Able Point Marina. We all seem to have been friends since the beginning of time.
CRUISE THREE - SATURDAY - 6 NIGHTS - COMBINATION OF CRUISES 1 AND 2