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Matador - 2 Day 1 Night Whitsundays Sailing, Snorkel and Whitehaven Tour - Flexible Date Changes

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Join the crew on Matador Whitsundays for a truly unique sailing experience on-board an ex-race boat legend. Matador has been freshly refurbished for its' 2 day 1 night tour. Visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and all the highlights of the Whitsundays!

Join the crew on Matador Whitsundays for a truly unique sailing experience on-board an ex-race boat legend. Matador has been freshly refurbished for its' 2 day 1 night tour. Visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and all the highlights of the Whitsundays!

Highlights

  • Largest (85feet) Maxi in the Whitsundays - loads of space with out the extra guests
  • Eco Certified Tour - The crew are trained to preserve the pristine environment and do all they can to run a sustainable cruise
  • One of the regions fastest ex-race boats
  • Experience Whitehaven beach
  • Hill Inlet Lookout
  • Can include Whitsunday Island, Hook Island, Hayman Island, Blue Pearl Bay, Border Island and many, many more
  • Sail the azure waters of the Whitsundays
  • Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
  • Brand new refurbishment – modern comfortable interior
  • 3 Snorkels - weather and tide dependent
  • Ranked 5/5 on Facebook, 5/5 on Google and 5/5 TripAdvisor
  • Option to sleep under the stars on the deck! (Weather permitting)
  • Award winning crew

Get an Authenticated, secure deal on Matador! The clever Bookme concept allows us to offer fantastic prices on limited seats so get in quick. Very much like buying an airline ticket! Feel free to Google Matador Whitsundays for more reviews and feedback about our quality tour.

Flexible Date Changes- Free to change travel dates up until 48 hours prior to departure (subject to availability).

Hop on-board with like-minded guests sailing over to the World Famous Whitehaven Beach then on to the best snorkelling spots the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has to offer.

Get hands-on and help with sailing or sit back and relax – it’s up to you! Matador is the largest and fastest race boat in the Whitsundays. This means more room for you to kick back and relax than any other boat in the Whitsundays!


After an action-packed day, ask the crew to point out the southern cross in the starry night.

Matador was redeveloped in 2017 and we pride ourselves on having the best of the best crew on one of the finest maxi sailing yachts in the Whitsundays.

Awarded Bronze for “Best New Tourism Business” in the 2017 Whitsunday Tourism Awards.

A bit about Matador

  • Largest commercial ex-race boat in the Whitsundays at 85ft in length
  • Constructed from immensely strong and light weight carbon fibre
  • Glowing race history - 52 races, 8 Regattas and two world maxi yacht races, boasting a total of 31 wins 5 seconds and 6 thirds.
  • Locally owned and operated company promising an authentic Aussie experience.

Departure/check in point: South Village at Coral Sea Marina – (under umbrellas on Right-Hand-Side of JetSki Adventure Central)

Small Groups - max 21 guests

Departure time:Meet at 8am, departure at 8.30am

Return Time: between 4 and 4.30pm

Car parking: Paid is available at the marina for $8 per day

What to bring: BYO alcohol (no glass), towel, sunscreen, hat, thongs/sandals, light clothing, jumper, your favourite music and weather proof jacket. Please pack in a small back-pack similar to an airplane carry on size

Traveling as a couple? Matador has both single and double mattresses available, you can select the option for a double mattress on your way through the checkout process for priority choice of this option.

Matador Whitsundays recommend for guests to have travel insurance. Operators terms and conditions are available on there website and attached to your booking confirmation

For every Matador tour booked a percentage of the ticket price will be donated to ALL of the following organisations:

  • Port Macquarie Koala Hospital (NSW) - treating injured koalas from the bushfires
  • Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
  • Queensland Parks and Wildlife
  • Ecotourism Australia
Per Person $450.00

What's included

  • Flexible Date Changes - Free to change travel dates up until 48 hours prior to departure (subject to availability)
  • Generous sized meals sourced from local suppliers
  • Fun and experienced crew
  • Wetsuits
  • Mask & Snorkel
  • Local Fees
  • After-party upon return including promo drinks and discounted meals
  • All main meals are locally sourced and freshly prepared! You won’t go hungry! All dietary requirements are catered for
  • Snorkel Lessons if required
  • Fully qualified crew

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 2 days

Location

  • South Village at Coral Sea Marina – (under umbrellas on Right-Hand-Side of JetSki Adventure Central)

Notes

  • Flexible Date Changes - Free to change travel dates up until 48 hours prior to departure (subject to availability).

    Minimum passenger age 12 years.

Available Bookings from 18 May to 31 May 2024

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  • Per Person$360.00

  • Per Person$360.00

  • Per Person$360.00

  • Per Person$360.00

  • Per Person$360.00

  • Per Person$360.00

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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lowi.v from France wrote on 11 July 2023

Exceptionnel ❤️

Équipage au top et a l ecoute de chaque passager! Nous avons eu suffisamment de temps pour profiter des activités, nous n avons pas été pressé par l équipage. Les repas ont délicieux et copieux. Les activités ont été diversifiés: 3h30 sur white haven, 2 spots de snorkeling, aide pour la grande voile, départ pour le sunset (magique!)... Aller et retour a la voile, nous avons eu de très bonne conditions de vent: 20-30noeuds. Bref je recommande vivement les prestations du Matador ! Un grand merci a eu!

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Sophie Thouvenin from France wrote on 30 November 2022

Experience à vivre

Je recommande vivement de vivre cette experience. Les lieux de navigation sont splendides, le capitaine et son equipe sont à l'ecoute des demandes, dynamiques et tres serviables. Le bateau est fonctionnel. Une amélioration pourrait etre apporte sur le confort des sanitaires.

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Pierre CEREZAL-CALLIZO from France wrote on 14 October 2020

Très bien pour ce prix-là

A notre arrivée nous étions un peu sceptique sur cette croisière car on avait lu que c'était un party boat. Mais au final on a eu beaucoup de fun. Il est vrai que la plupart du temps on ne fait que naviguer d'un point A à un point B et que le passé temps favori devient vite de boire des coups. Donc n'oubliez pas votre alcool. Pour les activités nous avons fait deux sorties snorkeling d'une ou deux heures chacune et une escale de 3 ou 4 heures à white heaven. Pour ce prox là je recommande à fond ce cruise!

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Hi, Thank you for your feedback and 4 star review, we are always looking at ways we can improve the experience for our guests. Thanks, OzSail Team

Cyril from France wrote on 22 January 2020

Une super croisière de 2 jours

Équipage très sympathique, nous avons passé deux superbes journée sur la Matador. Les repas sont corrects et nous avons fait deux spots de snorkeling. Je recommande l'expérience !

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Maxime Lebaron from France wrote on 12 January 2020

Belle croisière

C'était vraiment super! De beaux sites de plongées, des beaux coraux, des poissons et des tortues! Magnifique panorama de whitehaven beach sans la foule. Côté ambiance sur le bateau : l'équipage est très sympa et vous laisse vivre. N'oubliez pas de prendre votre propre alcool ( il y a une glacière) et des bouteilles d'eau. Les repas sont préparés sur place et sont bons. La nuit, la houle n'est pas dérangeante mais la chaleur si.

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