For the ultimate Whitsundays yacht charter and crewed sailing adventures

OVERVIEW

The Atlantic Clipper is a 34-metre schooner Yacht, which offers scheduled cruises around the Whitsunday Islands. Operating out of Airlie Beach, the Operator runs 2-night cruises, with all meals, accommodation and equipment included. Departing Tuesdays / Thursdays and Saturdays.

If you want an adventure that is clean & comfortable, fast & fun, with a great group of crew, with time to socialise and have a laugh, Cruise around and see Whitehaven beach, do a Scuba dive and chat with some like minded travellers after an exciting day on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, then you should come aboard with us. 

The Atlantic Clipper cruises at a comfortable speed to get you to as many destinations as possible. When the winds are light, the Clipper uses it's enormous engine to cruise at about 9 knots. (One of the fastest sailing boats in the Islands.) One of the highlights of the trip is visiting the pristine Whitehaven beach *** Weather permitting. Customers rave about Whitehaven Beach being a highlight of their trip to Australia.

Cruises are guided by experienced, professional staff. Atlantic Clipper cruises let you experience the secluded and beautiful Whitsundays from the best perspective and allows for great snorkelling, scuba diving, dining and relaxing.

Our fully crewed diving team knows all the best spots to scope out the best wildlife and snorkel and dive gear is available for everyone on board.

 

- Linen
- Snorkelling equipment
- Food (lunch, dinner and breakfast).

What to Bring
BYO Alcohol, Beach Towel and Sunscreen, Hats, Thongs and Sandles, Light Clothing, Jumper, Your favorite Cd's, Weather Proof Jacket and a Sense of Fun and Adventure.

Explore Magnification Beaches
Explore the magnificent Whitehaven beach, with plenty of time to check it out; lie on the white sands or trek through the untouched wilderness. Swim you heart out or have an improvised beach game. Theres so much to do... but the best part is you don't have to do anything at all.

The Atlantic Clipper is a 34-metre schooner Yacht, which offers scheduled cruises around the Whitsunday Islands. Operating out of Airlie Beach, Atlantic Clipper runs 2-night cruises, with all meals, accommodation and equipment included. Departing Tuesdays / Thursdays and Saturdays.

This vessel has everything you need on board. You can sleep on board overnight, with 21 private cabins: 2,3 or 4 people in each. The most popular feature is the awesome outdoor spa bath. Imagine past the Islands lazing in an open Spa! Pure Decadence. The Clipper also has a spacious saloon, sun tanning deck and it's fully air conditioned.

The sheer size of Clipper gives you heaps of space if you want to relax on your own or lots of common areas if you want to socialize with some new friends or hangout with the friendly crew.

The Lower level has heaps of room to sleep, with all different types of rooms from twin rooms, double rooms, triple rooms and 4 person singles. Toilets are always close by and the rooms have loads of space to stretch out.

The Atlantic Clipper is the Whitsundays best choice for the savvy traveller who wants an adventure that is clean & comfortable, fast & fun, with a great group of crew, with time to socialise and have a laugh. Cruise around and see Whitehaven beach, do a Scuba dive and chat with some like minded travellers after an exciting day on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.

The Atlantic Clipper was built in the UK in the early 80's and initially ran between the Carribean and England. She came to Australia and was completly overhauled and made into a Passenger Vessel that would do blue water runs from Melbourne to Perth to Singapore and onto England.

Being originally built for long distance trips, she was designed with space in mind. Eventually she has made her way here and is now very happily cruising one of the best play grounds for sailing in the World, here in the world heritage listed Whitsunday Islands.

Cruises are guided by experienced, professional staff. The cruises let you experience the secluded and beautiful Whitsundays from the best perspective and allows for great snorkelling, scuba diving, dining and relaxing.

The Atlantic Clipper is the Whitsundays best choice for the savvy traveller who wants an adventure that is clean & comfortable, fast & fun, with a great group of crew, with time to socialise and have a laugh. Cruise around and see Whitehaven beach, do a Scuba dive and chat with some like minded travellers after an exciting day on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.

The fully crewed diving team knows all the best spots to scope out the best wildlife and snorkel and dive gear is available for everyone on board.

Explore Magnificent Beaches
Explore the magnificent Whitehaven beach, with plenty of time to check it out; lie on the white sands or trek through the untouched wilderness. Swim you heart out or have an improvised beach game. Theres so much to do... but the best part is you don't have to do anything at all.

Dive, Snorkel & Swin the Reef
Scuba dive, Snorkel or just Swim on some amazing locations on Great Barrier Reef. One of the usual stops at Luncheon Bay is a perfect place for a first Scuba dive, with it's Beach Entry. The Operator also stops at Langford island for more snorkelling and diving, also a great place to watch a beach sunset. Atlantic Clipper will generally have 2 dive instructors aboard. With it's own compressor the Operator can fill up 300 bottles a day! (Which they've never come close to needing.) Two 6 metre tenders can transport passengers quickly to great beach and dive locations.

Prior to departure you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the operators of this vessel. Here is a summary of the terms and conditions:

Definitions
The following definitions apply for the Terms and Conditions for this vessel.
- The Supplier or Operator means the operator who supplies this vessel to you on arrival.
- The Client is also referred to as the renter (s) or hirer (s)

The Operator reserves the right to change routes, itineraries or vessels at any time without notice. All itineraries, activities and departures are subject to weather and may be changed or cancelled at the discretion of the Operator. It should be noted that adventure sailing includes risks. Whilst the Operator makes every effort to safeguard clients, the Operator cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to actions which are beyond control. The Operator recommends that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings.

Cancellation Policy:
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply: Clients cancellations made less than 21 days prior to departure will result in complete forfeiture of the full price paid, and transfer fees do apply.

Frequently Asked Questions:
How many people on a trip?
A maximum of 53 people in 21 Cabins with 7 crew.

What days do your trips go?
Vessel departs around 3pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays! ***This depends on tide times.

Where do you leave from? When do I have to be there?
Vessel departs from the new section of the Abel Point Marina (Airlie Beach), (M arm). Check in at ABC the day before your departure prior to 5pm.

What do I need to Bring?
BYO Alcohol, Beach Towel and Sunscreen, Hats, Thongs and Sandles, Light Clothing, Jumper, Your favorite Cd's, Weather Proof Jacket and a Sense of Fun and Adventure.

Can I Scuba dive if I have never done it before?
Yes*, the Operator has certified Scuba instructors on board. *Health permitting.

What is the menu?
Breakfast: Whole meal / White bread, Selection of Honey, Peanut Butter, Vegemite, jams, Marmalade, Fresh Fruit Platter, Muesli/Cornflakes, Tea/Coffee
Lunch: Cold meats, Cheese, Salad, Tuna salad, Coleslaw, Bread rolls, Pita bread
Snacks: Fresh fruit platter, Biscuits, Fruit Cake, Dorrito Chips, Crackers and dips
Dinners: BBQ Fish, On mash potato, Coleslaw, Damper Spaghetti Bolognaise, Mixed Salad, Garlic Bread
* Special dietary requirements available on request at time of booking

Im a vegetarian, what options do you have?
Special Dietary requirements available on request at the time of booking.

Will I get seasick?
The Atlantic Clipper is one of the most stable boats in the Whitsundays, so the chances are a lot better than on most trips... but some people DO get seasick, but usually it wont last too long.

What about staying in Airlie Beach?
ABC will give you discounted accommodation when you book a trip with us.

Any additional costs I should know about?
These costs apply to all charters in the Whitsundays: $5.00 per day EMC, $3.00 per day Fuel Levy, $3.00 Marina fee, $8.00 admin fee, and stinger suit hire $15.00. The total of these extra costs comes to $50.00 and this is payable at check in at ABC Travel.

Are pets allowed on your boats?
No.

Is smoking acceptable onboard?
Strictly no smoking in cabins.

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
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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.

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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.