Description:
Maxi Ragamuffin is one of Australia's most famous Maxi Racing Yachts. She has a stunning history of race wins and has participated in most major yachts races and regattas during her life time.
Refitted for charter work Ragamuffin now offers two different trips departing multiple times per week from Shute Harbour in the Whitsunday Islands.
Trip 1 Blue Pearl Bay:
A two-hour sail from the mainland, Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island boasts some spectacular fringing reef. Snorkel or Scuba Dive from Ragamuffin amongst the beautiful coral and colourful tropical fish of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
See beautiful fringing reef corals and thousands of tropical fish in waist deep water just metres from the beach. For the more adventurous, a short paddle brings you to spectacular coral bommies and the largest Blue Pearl Bay residents like Maori Wrasse and Coral Trout. Snorkeling on Ragamuffin is supervised and for the new or inexperienced, instruction is available on board. All snorkeling gear is supplied free of charge.
Introductory Dive Even if you haven't dived before, try your first dive with our qualified dive instructors, subject to a diving medical questionnaire on board. Certified Dive - Our instructors will show you the best sites in The Whitsundays. All gear is provided for all dives.
After about two hours exploring the bay guests are invited back aboard Maxi Ragamuffin for a delicious buffet lunch, including cold roast meats, gourmet salads and crusty bread rolls. After lunch, there is usually time for a swim or a bit of sunbathing before the crew set sail again for the return leg via the Whitsunday Passage to Shute Harbour. A fresh Queensland tropical fruit platter is served during the return sail to the mainland.
Trip 2 Whitehaven Beach:
Sixteen nautical miles from the mainland is a place which has become one of the world's most famous beaches. The water at Whitehaven is usually nothing less than crystal clear, so it's a great spot to enjoy a swim in the warm tropical waters of The Whitsundays.
Beach cricket, volleyball, frisbee and other activities are available for those that feel the need to expend some energy whilst on the beach.
Your picnic is an informal affair and yet the menu is exotic. Ragamuffin has a selection of fresh tortilla rolls with satay chicken or vegetarian salad, rare roast beef and salad rolls and a fresh Queensland tropical fruit platter. A gourmet afternoon platter is served on our return sail to the mainland. The return sail past some very interesting and dramatic scenery tops off a day trip that is a must for every visitor to the Whitsundays
Extra Costs*:
Stinger suit hire AU$7.00 per person compulsory during Stinger season (1st Oct to 31st May).
Included:
Freshly prepared lunch, morning and afternoon tea, dive and snorkel gear.
What to Bring:
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, toiletries, towels, swimmers, rubber soled sandshoes and sandals, warm jumper, shorts, T/Shirts, camera all in a small soft bag. Excess luggage should be left on the mainland. Secure lock up facilities are available in Airlie Beach reservations will advise when checking in.
Bookings:
Advance bookings are essential. A deposit is required to secure your booking with the balance payable on arrival for departure. Use our enquiry form below to email us for more information, any questions you have or if you would like a link to more pictures. Each box will take a large amount of text. If booking one month or more in advance please go directly to our secure booking page.
Ragamuffin Whitsundays
75ft Maxi Racing Yacht 1 Day trip
Departs: Mon, Wed & Sat & Fri
8.45am from Shute Harbour for Blue Pearl Bay
Diving & Snorkeling.
Thursday & Sunday for Whitehaven
Beach 8.45am from Shute Harbour
Returns: Same day approx 4.30pm
Duration: 1 Day only
Age Group: 18-55
Cabin: Not applicable
Scuba Diving: Blue Pearl Bay trip only
Cost:
1 Trip Adult: $156.00 Child: $60.00
Adult with dive: $235.00
Child with dive: $140.00 (12-15 years)
1 Trip Student/Pensioner (ID Please)
Concession: $142.00 with dive $215.00
1 Trip Deal: Family 2 Adults 2 Child (4-15): $365.00
2 Trip Deals: Adult: $280.00 Child (4-15): $110.00
2 Trip Deals: Student/Pensioner Concession: $255.00
2 Trip Deals: Family 2 Adults 2 Child (4-15): $635.00
Prices valid until 31st March 2010
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1 Day Whitsundays Sailing
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