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Freight Train Whitsundays Sailing 2 Day 1 Night Tour - All Inclusive

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Get on board Freight Train for a 2 day 1 night true Whitsunday Sailing experience, as we visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Look Out and snorkel 3 coral reef locations around the Whitsunday Islands in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, all from a real comfortable raceboat!

Get on board Freight Train for a 2 day 1 night true Whitsunday Sailing experience, as we visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Look Out and snorkel 3 coral reef locations around the Whitsunday Islands in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, all from a real comfortable raceboat!

Highlights

  • Whitehaven Beach (North End)
  • Hill Inlet Look Out. See the famous swirling sands of Whitehaven Beach in the inlet
  • 3 different snorkeling locations around the Whitsunday Islands which is the Fringing Great Barrier Reef.
  • Sailing lessons and hands on experience (if you want to take part)
  • Spacious decks for relaxing around the tropical Islands
  • Legendary Fun Qualified Crew fully trained and qualified
  • Low group Numbers of 18
  • Owner Operated Tour
  • Not a commercial tour! You will get a true Whitsundays Local Experience
  • Plenty of tasty food , catering for all diet requirements
  • We Include all snorkelling equipment and wetsuit
  • No More To Pay!
  • Over 8000 Tickets sold on bookme.com.au in the last 4 years.

Book in advance to secure an epic deal! Tours are scheduled to operate from July 2020, book with confidence that if government COVID-19 ruling does not allow the tour to go ahead, Freight Train Whitsundays will notify you in advance and Bookme will fully refund your booking!

This Whitsundays 2 Day 1 Night Tour is perfect for adventure travellers who want an authentic Australian owner-operated sailing tour with a small group of only 18 guests. The 3 crew have a vast knowledge of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. They have worked in the Whitsundays on sailing boats for over 10 years!

Note from The owner at Freight Train Whitsundays

“Hi my name is Captain Kev and I can guarantee you the price on Bookme.com.au is the total price! THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO PAY! You may be asking why so cheap? Well I drive the boat, I organise and shop the food you will eat, I take care of my maintenance and I own the yacht myself. This all saves a massive amount of money on wages that I have passed on to you. On this tour we include all the below. I hope to meet you soon. Kev“

Included In The Price

  • Bunk Bed
  • Sheets
  • Pillow
  • All Meals and Snacks
  • Drinking water (tap)
  • Mask and Snorkel
  • Wetsuit
  • Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Fees
  • National Park Fees
  • Ticket To Board The Tour
  • Catering for Vegans, Vegetarians and Gluten-Free
  • After Party in Airlie Beach on return giving you cheap meals and drinks

The Racing Yacht Freight Trains History

This 62ft Maxi yacht has had a fantastic race career and won many races, including those of the Kenwood Cup in Hawaii, its division in the Sydney to Hobart Race and the Sir James Hardy Northern Islands Race. Now she spends her time exploring the Whitsundays and giving passengers a thrilling hand on sailing journey that will be remembered for a lifetime

Get hands on and help the crew and pull up the main sail, or just relax on the deck and enjoy the view of the Whitsunday Islands.

The Crew On Your Tour

Freight Train Whitsundays crew ensures the highest environmental standards possible. The Crew take pride in leaving the smallest ecological footprint possible during the tour. While onboard you will have the opportunity to participate in educational and informative talks on the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands.

The Crew qualifications are as follows

Master 5 (Captains Ticket)

Med 3 ( Marine Engineering Ticket)

First Aid Provider

O2 Provider ( Oxygen)

Dive Master

Freight Train is owned and operated by captain Kev. With a long sailing career spanning over 25 years including a sailing racing carrier of 15 years you can be assured of travelling with one of the most experienced and qualified owner-operated captains in the Whitsundays

The Meals Include

All meals are included and prepared on board. All our food is sourced from a local independent business guaranteeing the freshest food available in the region.

• 1st Lunch – Roast chicken, fresh green salad, potatoes salad, fresh bread

• Dinner – Lasagna with garlic bread and salads

• Breakfast – continental breakfast with coffee and tea

• 2nd Lunch – Australian Burgers

• Snacks include fresh seasonal fruit and biscuits

• Catering for Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten Free , Lactose Free, Food allergies and anything in-between. No extra cost for dietary requirements

Freight Trains’ 2 Day 1 Night tour of the Whitsunday Islands can visit

• Hill Inlet Lookout, northern end of Whitehaven Beach

• Hayman Island

• Hook Island

• Whitsunday Island

• Boarder Island

Our Snorkeling stops can include

• Luncheon Bay,

• Caves Cove,

• Butterfly Bay

• Stone haven Bay

• Maureen’s Bay

• Plus plenty of other top locations.

• Snorkeling equipment is included on board. Stinger Suits/Wetsuits are also available

Accommodation – share rooms with a mixture of single and double bunks

Capacity - 18 passengers and 3 crew

Departs - Every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday @ 9am

Returns - following day around 4.00pm

Check-in and Boat Briefing is at 8.30 am sharp on the day of departure – meeting at the roundabout at Coral Sea Marina Northern Village at meeting point B, location on booking confirmation. Within 24 Hours Freight Train will email you with your boarding pass and everything you need to know including a map.

A booking with Freight train gives you exclusive deals in Airlie Beach

Upon Booking you will receive discount vouchers in your confirmation email for Magnums hostel Airlie Beach. This Includes:

- Bag Storage for the tour plus a FREE cloth bag perfect for the boat for $5

- Discount on rooms at Magnums Hostel

See attachment on your booking for details

Check out Freight Train's combo tours here:

Fraser Island 3 day tag along tour and Whitsundays Sailing Combo

Fraser Island 2 day tag along tour and Whitsundays Sailing Combo

Airlie Beach Combos - Triple Dip

Airlie Beach Combos - 3 day pass

Airlie Beach Combos - 3 day pass

Per Person $399.00

What's included

  • All inclusive 2 days and 1 night sailing tour
  • All Snorkel Equipment and a wetsuit
  • Snorkel lessons if required
  • Fresh linen sheets and pillows on comfortable boat bunks
  • Freshly Prepared Meals on board the boat in the galley
  • After Party in Airlie Beach on return giving you cheap meals and drinks
  • Airlie Beach Discount accommodation and bag storage vouchers

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 2 days

Notes

  • All prices below also include fees, nothing additional to pay on arrival Please note: trip is not suitable for children under 15 years

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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588 reviews

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Severin from Germany wrote on 02 May 2020

Billig

Billig, was sich letztendlich in der Reise wiederspiegelt. Für so eine Fahrt ist der spartanische Schlafplatz für Backpacker das kleinere Problem. Der Kapitän ist aber sehr launisch und voller Klischees, man hat deshalb kein besonders gutes Gefühl auf dem Schiff. Habe das F-Wort in meinem ganzen Leben noch nicht so oft gehört wie an diesen 3 Tagen. Er selbst nennt es authentisch. Essen hat immer gut gereicht, Besuchsorte waren sehr schön, beim Schnorcheln gab es aber nicht viel zu sehen - auch für geübte nicht.

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Nina Rittelmeier from Germany wrote on 20 February 2020

Einzigartig/ Unique

Ich hab am Anfang, wie es vermutlich viele tun, die Rezessionen Gelesen und war mir dann unsicher. Jetzt kann ich mich der Meinung der Mehrheit anschließen! Eine fantastische Crew, Mega schnorchelspots, super essen und das beste: es war authentisch und richtig familiär. Mit insgesamt 20 Personen (Crew + Besucher) war es eine super Gruppengröße. Der Kapitän, der hier so oft bemängelt wird, ist ebenfalls super und zu loben. Auf jedenfall werde ich diese Tour weiterempfehlen und evtl in ein paar Jahren nochmal machen. At the beginning I read the Rezessionen and felt doubtful but know after the trip I have the same opinion than the mayority. It was a amazing crew, beautiful snorkeling spots and good food. It was authentic, familial and unique. The skipper is great like his crew and a really good man. I will definitely recommend this tour and maybe if I’ll come back in a few years, I do it again.

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Ebba Winneguth from Germany wrote on 09 February 2020

Super schöne Zeit

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit auf Kevs Segelboot! Das Essen war super und die Atmosphäre sehr familiär

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katharinas1 from Germany wrote on 16 January 2020

Eine Erfahrung wert

Es war unser erster Segeltrip und wir können wirklich fast ausnahmslos nur Positives berichten. Der gesamte Trip war perfekt durchgeplant, es gab wirklich reichlich zu essen und sowohl der Ausflug zum Whitehaven Beach als auch zu den Schnorchel Buchten haben uns unglaublich gut gefallen. Die Whitsundays sind echt ein Traum! Die einzige Sache, unter der wir etwas zu leiden hatten, war die stickigen Kajüte,was aber nunmal einfach dazu gehört, wir aber einfach nicht gewohnt waren. Dazu dann noch ein (Gott sei Dank leichter) Wellengang und einem wird schwindelig und man kommt ins Schwitzen. Wer aber soweit Seefest ist, sollte dich den Trip nicht entgehen lassen :) vor allem weil er hier auf bookme wirklich so günstig ist wie sonst nirgendwo

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camillaw from Germany wrote on 19 December 2019

Zwei perfekte Tage!

Ich habe mich sehr gut an Board von Kevs wunderbarem Schiff aufgehoben gefühlt! Kev und die Crew haben wirklich ihr bestes gegeben um uns eine authentische und angenehme aussie Segeltour zu einem der schönsten Orte der Welt zu bescheren. Das Essen war frisch und wirklich gut! Ich war überrascht, dass auf alle besonderen Essgewohnheiten eingegangen wurde und das Essen sowohl für Vegetarier als auch für Veganer war sehr lecker! Man schläft unter Deck in einem großen Raum mit allen zusammen. Es gibt dabei aber sogar auch Doppelbetten für Paare und obwohl ich erst skeptisch war, konnte ich hervorragend schlafen! Nachts haben wir am Schiff Schildkröten und große Quallen gesehen und sogar ein Delfin kam uns besuchen. Außerdem sieht man den schönsten Sternenhimmel! Die Schnorchelspots am nächsten Tag waren wirklich schön und ich bin mit einer Meeresschildkröte geschwommen. Es war ein fabelhafter Trip und ich kann es nur empfehlen!

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