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Summertime, 2 Day Whitsundays Ketch
A 70-year-old ketch with a freshwater jacuzzi and kayaks for everyone.
Sail the Whitsundays aboard Summertime, a lovingly refurbished 70-year-old ketch: two days and a night with kayaks for all guests, a freshwater jacuzzi, air-con below deck, and Whitehaven and Hill Inlet on the run.
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Overview
Summertime has been sailing longer than most of her passengers' parents have been alive, a 70-year-old ketch, refurbished to keep the character and add the comforts. She departs 8:30am Thursdays and Saturdays with a maximum of 17 aboard, which is exactly the size where strangers stop being strangers.
The two days and one night cover the icons, Whitehaven Beach, the Hill Inlet lookout, snorkelling the fringing reefs with wetsuits and gear included, but the boat brings her own extras: kayaks for every guest, so anchorages become playgrounds, and a freshwater jacuzzi for salt-free soaking between swims. Below deck it's fully air-conditioned with a comfortable saloon; above, the deck space is made for sunsets.
All meals, snacks, linen and park fees are included; BYO drinks and a beach towel. Old boat, easy days, good company, that's the whole formula.
Why you'll love it
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Refurbished 70-year-old ketch
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Kayaks for every guest
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Freshwater jacuzzi aboard
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Whitehaven and Hill Inlet
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Fully air-conditioned below
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All meals and park fees
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Itinerary at a glance
1 Day 1 · Set sail on the ketch
Depart Coral Sea Marina at 8:30am on a classic timber ketch. Sail through the Whitsunday Islands, snorkel the fringing reefs, kayak around the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and head for Whitehaven Beach and the Hill Inlet lookout. Evening is for dinner prepared fresh on board and a soak in the freshwater jacuzzi.
- Accommodation
- Shared or private cabin (single, double or triple share, air-conditioned)
- Meals Included
- Dinner
2 Day 2 · Snorkel, kayak and sail home
Breakfast on board, then more snorkelling and kayaking before the sail back to Coral Sea Marina, arriving about 4pm. The skipper adjusts the route to the weather and conditions.
- Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch
What's included
✓ What's included
- Linen and bath towel
- All meals including snacks
- Tea, coffee and tap water
- Kayaks for all guests
- Wet suits and snorkelling gear
- Marine and National Park Fees
✕ Not included
- ✕BYO Alcohol
- ✕Bottled water
- ✕Soft Drinks
- ✕Beach Towels
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How much does Summertime cost?
Summertime starts from $469 with us. Today's prices: Share Double $469 per person; Share Single $469 per person; Triple Share $469 per person; Private Double/Twin $569 per person. Pick a date on this page to see the exact price and which cabins are still available. -
What's the cancellation policy?
Cancellations outside the cancellation window are refunded in full less card and admin fees. Inside the window the ticket price is forfeited: 14 days for overnight boats, 24 hours for day trips and 21 days for private charters. If an approved date change falls inside the cancellation period, a transfer fee of $50 per person may apply. The operator can cancel a vessel for any reason, including weather, but does not cancel for rain, cloud or strong winds alone. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf.
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The operator's track record
4.6 on TripAdvisor · 105 reviews
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via Tripadvisor "They took us to bays which were amazing full of sea life and even had sharks by our boat at night. … took us to Whitehaven beach early, which was the best decision. By 10am it was absolutely packed and would’ve ruined the experience."
Carla R.
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via Tripadvisor "The crew was great and took us to the best spots navigating the challenging weather. … We saw heaps of wildlife including sea turtles, manta rays and George the famous Humphead of Manta Ray Bay."
Sophie A.
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via Tripadvisor "Great two days spent on the water! … We got to see whales, sharks, sting rays, and tons of fish. All the food was good and there was plenty of it."
Hannah H.
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