Whitsunday Islands | Airlie Beach
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For an exhilarating, sociable, and authentic sailing experience, jump aboard British Defender for an unforgettable 3-day, 2-night Whitsundays adventure! Visit breathtaking spots like Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, with two chances to snorkel vibrant fringing reefs teeming with marine life.
This sleek, speedy maxi-yacht features air-conditioning and space for 26 passengers, plus a professional, friendly crew. With its lively social vibe, you’ll make lifelong memories and friendships as you explore this slice of paradise. Three days of adventure will fly by, leaving you wishing it never had to end!
British Defender packs your Whitsundays adventure with excitement and exploration, ensuring plenty of time at each breathtaking stop. Plus, the journey itself is just as thrilling aboard this speedy racing maxi-yacht—fun and relaxation are endless!
Explore the stunning Whitehaven Beach, famous for its 7km stretch of pure white silica sand and abundant marine life like turtles, reef sharks, and stingrays. Snap a photo at the iconic Whitehaven tree and soak up the North Queensland sunshine.
Then, take a guided bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout, where three vantage points offer jaw-dropping views of swirling sands. It’s the perfect backdrop for a once-in-a-lifetime photo and an unforgettable experience!
Departs: Thursdays and Sundays at 9am
Defender departs on Thursdays and Sundays at 9am from the South End of Coral Sea Marina, and the meeting point is Meeting Point C.
Itineraries can change due to the weather, tides and your captain’s professional judgement to bring you the best adventure possible, including visiting Whitehaven beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and plenty of snorkelling opportunities on the Great Barrier Reef.
Defender has 6 double beds and 16 single beds. The crew will assign bedding based on bookings once you arrive. So don’t worry about having to share a bed with a stranger! You will only share a double bed if you’re part of a group booking as there are plenty of single beds available for everyone.
There is not a fully licenced bar onboard so you are permitted to bring your own alcohol if you choose to do so. Just keep in mind that no glass or red wine is permitted.
Yes, the minimum age is 16 and those under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them.
Yes, the cabins and internal areas of Defender are air-conditioned.
Yes, we recommend you bring your own bath and beach towels. There are no towels supplied on board. If possible, please bring a microfibre towel.
Yes, there are USB charging points on board.
Yes, there is a filtered water tap on board Defender! Please remember to bring a re-usable water bottle.
Yes, there are two hot showers on board!
You can store any excess bags for as little as $10 a day in our Travel Shop which is located at the top of Airlie Beach’s main street. The address is 344 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802.
In the event that Defender has been stood down, you will be contacted by either the tour operator or by us at Sailing Whitsundays. In that case, we will then go through your options
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