Brisbane to Hamilton Island / 530nm / 11 - 16 Aug 2021
7 DAYS / cat 2 OFFSHORE PASSAGE / 2 CREW positions available
Take a stunning 530nm+ Category 2 ocean passage from Brisbane, Queensland up the east coast through the sparkling Whitsunday Islands of the Great Barrier Reef to Hamilton Island. We'll assess the weather conditions to decide whether we sail up the eastern or western side the world's largest sand island; 'Fraser Island and overnight at one or two islands or bays on the passage.
At this time of the year thousands of whales head up and down the Australian East Coast and whale sightings along with dolphins and sea turtles are a common occurrence so bring your camera.
Secure your place on the crew with a 100% deposit. Note this passage has been discounted by 50% to $1,875 in total and is available to Queensland and ACT Residents only.
Normally AUD$3,750
7 days
The 530nm route from Brisbane to Hamilton Island
ADDITIONAL MEDIA
Check out photo gallery highlights from a previous Hamilton Island to Southport passage.
Check out photo gallery highlights from a previous Southport to Hamilton Island passage.
Itinery
You'll fly into Brisbane late on the 10th or early on the 11th of August 2021. We'll have an optional crew dinner on the night of the 10th at the Manly Village and complete final preparations for departure the next day. On the 11th August we'll depart RQYS Marina around 12pm and head north, up the Queensland East Coast, through the Whitsunday Islands to Hamilton Island. It’s a navigators minefield with islands, reefs, whales, commercial ships, pleasure boats and the Australian Navy to watch out. This voyage will take 5 days sailing time to complete and we'll break it up with one or two overnight stops in sheltered islands or bays on the way north. On the way north we'll assess the weather conditions and tide times to decide whether we sail down the eastern or western side of the Stradbroke Islands, Moreton Island and the world's largest sand island; 'Fraser Island'. The inside (western) route has additional navigation challenges including crossing the notorious Wide Bay Bar at the southern tip of Fraser Island.
We would expect to arrive at the Hamilton Island Yacht Club on the 16th of August and you are welcome to stay onboard and should plan to fly out of either Hamilton Island directly out of Airlie Beach (Proserpine) and catch the ferry from Hamilton Island to Airlie Beach on the 17th of August.
Inclusions
Your crew package includes; all meals onboard, crew meals ashore in Brisbane and at Hamilton Island, accommodation onboard, marina fees, the use of a PFD (personal floatation device), PLB (personal locator beacon), and a safety tether. Your bedding, a pillow and towel is 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.
You will need to complete an online 2-day Sea Safety and Survival Training Course or prior to departure.
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, Hamilton Island & HomeAway.
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