For the ultimate Whitsundays yacht charter and crewed sailing adventures

OVERVIEW

Discover the spectacular wilderness of the Whitsunday Islands aboard the tourism award-winning vessel Mantaray.

Visit two of the Whitsundays most pristine locations - beautiful Whitehaven Beach and Mantaray Bay. Whitehaven Beach has an amazing 7km stretch of white silica sand and an amazing lookout at Hill Inlet, while Mantaray Bay encompasses a myriad of colourful corals and tropical fish. Scuba dive and snorkel in this fascinating marine wonderland, lie on the spacious sun-deck, swim in the aqua-blue waters or simply feel the sand between your toes. It's yours to enjoy.

Experience a day like no other aboard Mantaray.

This eco-sensitive cruise operation will whisk you around this World Heritage area at a comfortable speed of 21 knots giving you up to three  hours to enjoy Whitehaven Beach/Hill Inlet Lookout,  and two hours to explore snorkelling and or diving at Mantaray Bay. You will enjoy lots and lots of fish and beautiful corals. Mantaray has plenty of space, unobstructed views, a large shaded area, easy access for all ages, an onboard toilet and shower facilities.

Enjoy the company of the friendly and experienced crew.

Listen to expert commentary about the special nature of the island national parks and the fabulous marine life. Snorkel and scuba dive under the watchful eye of our qualified crew, be tempted by a tantalising Mediterranean-style lunch and enjoy free morning and afternoon tea.

It all adds up to an unforgettable addition to your Whitsunday holiday.

To Whitehaven Beach
Explore the Whitsunday Islands aboard the fabulously appointed cruise vessel "Mantaray". You will find everything aboard you need for a memorable day, plenty of space, large shaded deck area, easy access for all ages in and out of the water, unobstructed views all around the vessel, on board toilet & fresh water shower facilities. We also employ the best environmental practices.

Snorkel / Dive Mantaray Bay
Our friendly and experienced crew will keep you informed all the way with a running commentary during the day. Go diving and snorkelling at the best destinations the islands have to offer under the watchful eye of our Master dive instructor. Because Mantaray cruises at a fast and comfortable 21 knots, you spend up to three hours at Whitehaven Beach, up to two hours at Mantaray Bay, for superb snorkelling and diving. We also serve Mantaray's Mediterranean lunch (vegetarians catered for) on board as well as morning and afternoon tea.

If you wish to do diving just indicate if you would like to do an Introductory (no certificate required) or Certified Dive in the extras section when you make your enquiry on the next page..

 

• Lunch
• State, National & Marine Park Taxation Fees
• Courtesy A/C coach pick up
• All snorkelling gear provided
• Snorkelling instruction
• Marine Biology talk
• Coral viewers & viewing Boards

Around 8am pick up from your accommodation with the Mantaray Bus. The Boat leaves at 8.30 am, it takes one hour and thirty minutes to Whitehaven beach. There we take you up to the look out, where you can see all 6km of the most beautiful beach in Australia, Whitehaven Beach.

After 3 hours back on the boat, where lunch is provided, then we continue to Hook Island at Mantaray Bay for Snorkelling and, or Diving. After 2 hours we go home again to Airlie Beach which takes about one hour.

Exploring the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, aboard the custom charter vessel "Mantaray", is an adventure awaiting your discovery. Diving or snorkelling on the worlds largest living thing, the Great Barrier Reef, and cruising some of the most picturesque waters anywhere in the world is an adventure you must experience.

Your unique and exciting experience can be designed from start to finish. Book a private charter and enjoy whatever activity you desire or make your wedding, party or corporate function one to remember.

We can cater and entertain up to 47 guests.

• Weddings
• Anniversaries
• Celebrations
• Birthdays
• Surprise Parties
• Theme Parties
• Diving Trips
• Design your own trip
• Commercial Cinematography support vessel for your next epic

Professional catering, from hors d'oeuvres to lavish buffets with finest domestic and overseas wines, ice cold beers & spirits. You choose the style of cuisine that you desire, from Japanese, Chinese, Thai or fresh tropical fish (the best in the world).

Come and discover a whole new world of pleasure in the Fantastic Whitsundays aboard the Award Winning Vessel Mantaray.

Mantaray offers: 

• Pick up from your accommodation.
• Snorkeling and Diving.
• Excellent on-board meals.
• Visits to beautiful Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet.
• Private Charters for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and diving trips.
• An efficient and friendly crew.

Discover the spectacular wilderness of the Whitsunday Islands aboard the tourism award-winning vessel Mantaray. 

Visit two of the Whitsundays most pristine locations - beautiful Whitehaven Beach and Mantaray Bay. Whitehaven Beach has an amazing 7km stretch of white silica sand and an amazing lookout at Hill Inlet, while Mantaray Bay encompasses a myriad of colourful corals and tropical fish. Scuba dive and snorkel in this fascinating marine wonderland, lie on the spacious sun-deck, swim in the aqua-blue waters or simply feel the sand between your toes. It's yours to enjoy.

Experience a day like no other aboard Mantaray.
This eco-sensitive cruise operation will whisk you around this World Heritage area at a comfortable speed of 21 knots giving you up to three hours to enjoy Whitehaven Beach/Hill Inlet Lookout, and two hours to explore snorkelling and or diving at Mantaray Bay. You will enjoy lots and lots of fish and beautiful corals.
Mantaray has plenty of space, unobstructed views, a large shaded area, easy access for all ages, an onboard toilet and shower facilities.

Enjoy the company of the friendly and experienced crew.

Listen to expert commentary about the special nature of the island national parks and the fabulous marine life. Snorkel and scuba dive under the watchful eye of our qualified crew, be tempted by a tantalising Mediterranean-style lunch and enjoy free morning and afternoon tea.

It all adds up to an unforgettable addition to your Whitsunday holiday.

Payment Policy:
A deposit is required at the time of confirmation to reserve your place.

The balance is due and payable on the day of your departure of your.

Cancellation Policy:
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
15% cancellation charge if 5 days before trip. No refund if cancellation made 3 days before trip.

Prices include lunch. Prices also include State, National & Marine Park Taxation Fees.

We reserve the right to alter any destination at the captain's discretion due to prevailing tidal and weather conditions without notice at any time. All cruises are subject to weather.

Clients should note that adventure travelling involves risk, whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to actions, which are beyond our control.

Terms of booking on this website

Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.

Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.

On departure day, before you commence your trip, you may be required to sign a rental agreement (in the case of boat charters) with the supplier of the vessel. Your rental and use of the vessel will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vessel. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.

While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vessel. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.

Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

Booking information
To make a booking, you must complete our no-obligations reservations enquiry form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your enquiry, we will contact you via phone or email, to advise of availability and confirm the final price is correct - and discuss payment options. A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation notice and at this stage the deposit is processed on your credit card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.

Please note we accept Visa and Mastercard and the credit card fees are: 
1) 1.75% for the deposit amount.
2) 1.75% for the balance of payment.

If you are booking via phone, please first make sure you have read the terms and conditions of your selected sailing adventure. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.

Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental, trip or charter services.

Amendments
Please check the terms of each vessel to see whether amendment fees apply. Please also note that for some vessels an amendment is treated as a new booking and the rate current at the time the amendment is made to recalculate the entire booking amount (not just the days changed). In the case of boat rental/yacht charter, if the hire or number of days is increased, an additional deposit may be required, while reduction in rental periods or price may reduce the total, but the deposit amount will remain unchanged.

Vessel Capacity and fitness to charter (for Bareboats only)
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vessel you charter is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of passengers allowed is indicated next to each vessel on this website. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A boat or trip supplier can refuse to hire a vessel to any person who is in their opinion unfit to skipper or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.