South East Queensland escape, Australia / 190nm / 2 - 5 Jul 2021
4 days / 3 nights / cat 3 cruise / Crew full waitlist only
This 4-day cruise is the perfect chance to enjoy an interesting 93nm ocean passage from Southport to Mooloolaba with the return trip on the western side of Morton Island and the Stradbroke Islands to take in Tangalooma, Moreton Bay and the Canaipa Passage as we navigate carefully through the internal southern Moreton Bay waterways back to Southport.
This is a relaxing retreat that expedition that takes in island and coastal cruising, beaches, hikes and sea life.
On this mini-expedition we will visit and explore the following stops;
Mooloolaba
Tangalooma
Peel Island
The Stradbroke Islands
The inland waterway between Moreton Bay and Southport
Just 25km off Brisbane’s shore lies the third largest sand island in the world. Moreton is mostly protected national park with less than 100 residents calling the island home. The world-famous Tangalooma Wrecks are sunk just offshore, plus there are surf beaches, fresh-water lakes, giant sand dunes, a historic lighthouse and wartime bunkers to explore, campgrounds to pitch a tent, Mt Tempest to climb and wild dolphin feeding nightly.
This expedition is a combination of sailing, swimming, cruising, exploring, relaxing and discovering some unique and hard to get to places.
Secure your place on the crew with a 20% deposit.
AUD$1,195
4 days
Moreton Bay offers multiple island stopover options
Itinery
You can fly directly into Brisbane or Gold Coast Airport on or before the 1st of July 2021. Our crew will officially assemble at 8am on the 2nd of July at the designated marina berth at Hope Harbour Marina and we will aim to depart as soon as we complete the yacht familiarisation and safety training and head for Mooloolaba. You are welcome to stay onboard on the night of the 1st of July, but if you plan to arrive prior to 1st July, you will need to arrange accommodation ashore.
The goal is to take in the magic of the North and South Stradbroke Islands, Moreton Island, Moreton Bay and Mooloolaba, stopping at a handful of scenic bays, anchorages and islands en-route, while managing around the weather to ensure a comfortable and safe 4-day cruise. We’ll aim to be tied up back at the Hope Harbour Marina on the Gold Coast by 4pm on the 5th of July.
Inclusions
Your crew package includes; all meals onboard, crew meals ashore in Mooloolaba and at various stopover islands and ports, accommodation onboard, your Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew shirt, marina fees, the use of a PFD (personal floatation device), PLB (personal locator beacon), and a safety tether. Your bedding, a pillow and towel are also included along with suncream.
Exclusions
Your crew package excludes; accommodation ashore, flights and transport to and from departure and arrival ports, alcohol, toiletries, clothing and wet weather gear. Its always recommended that you book flights with date flexibility incase of unforeseen changes due to weather or schedules. Accommodation options if you want to stay ashore either side of trip: AirBNB, Booking.com, Wotif & HomeAway.
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