The professional crew will prepare fresh, plentiful, healthy meals daily. You will have plenty of time to relax, sun bake, read, snorkel, take bush walks or for those guests wanting to dive we will rendezvous with a Dive Boat for certified or introductory dives.

Australian Tall Ships Cruises Vessels
Whitsunday Magic - Deluxe Sailing
Whitsunday Magic is a purpose built Mediterranean style 3 Masted Deluxe Schooner. This vessel has 18 x air-conditioned cabins each with toilet, basin, linen and bath towel, hot shower and 240 volt AC power. A formal air-conditioned dining room and bar, television, DVD's, large aft shaded lunch/viewing deck, bow net, cabin-top observation/sundeck with mattresses and glass bottom tender for coral and reef viewing all complement this magnificent vessel.

The professional crew includes an onboard chef ready to prepare gourmet cuisine for all meals including morning and afternoon teas, pre-dinner platters and beautiful desserts. A full bar facility and onboard cellar can cater for the thirstiest of sailors- if you have a favourite please request it at time of booking.

Whitsunday Magic Cruise Options

6 day/6 night Outer Reef and Island Experience Departs 3.30pm Friday from Abel Point Marina - Airlie beach Returns 11am Thursday to Abel Point Marina - Airlie beach 3 day/3 night Reef Cruise Departs 3.30pm Friday from Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach Returns Monday to Hamilton Island 11.45am or to Shute Harbour 1.30pm. 3 day/3 night Island Cruise Depart 12.30pm Monday ex Hamilton Island, 2.45pm from Shute Harbour Returns 11.00am Thursday to Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach.

Solway Lass - Tall Ship Adventure
Solway Lass is a 2 Masted Topsail Schooner built in Holland in 1902. She is maintained in beautiful condition and reflects the crew's love and respect for this traditional, century-old sailing vessel. Life on board is fun and you may even find the crew dressing as pirates.

Solway Lass is square rigged with 11 sails, 11 x air-conditioned cabins appointed in oak and cedar with brass lamps, double beds or single bunks with personal reading lamps, separate male/female bathrooms with vanities, large mirrors, linen and bath towel, 240volt power and hot showers. A comfortable bar and lounge area, mid ship shaded dining, viewing deck, bow net to lay in and listen to the water lap the bow as we sail peacefully along. For the courageous, try the rope swing.

Solway Lass Cruise Options 6 day/6 night - Whitsunday Islands Experience Departs 7.30pm Saturday from Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach Returns 4.15pm Friday to Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach 3 day/3 night cruises with mixed itinerary Cruise 1 Departs 7.30pm Saturday from Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach Returns 4.15pm Tuesday to Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach Cruise 2 Departs 7.30pm Tuesday from Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach Returns 4.15pm Friday to Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach

Ron of Argyll
Ron of Argyll is a beautiful classic gaff rigged topsail ketch steeped in History and Romance. The yacht was commissioned by Colonel Charles Spencer and built in Scotland of Teak and Mahogany in 1928. During the early days, King George V was a regular crew member on sailing trips along the coast of Scotland. Over the years Ron of Argyll has had many guests, however possibly the most famous was Marilyn Monroe, during the time spent in Antigua.

Ron of Argyll takes 12 guests on Whitsunday Sailing Tours with 3 x double cabins, 4 x singles and 2 x bunks (one set).

There is plenty of food on tour - BBQ Lunches, Hot Dinners, Salads, Fruit. Ron of Argyll Cruise Options 3 day/2 night - Whitsunday Sailing Departs 9.30am Sunday from Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach Returns 4.30pm Tuesday to Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach Cruise 2 Departs 9.30am Wednesday from Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach Returns 4.30pm Friday to Abel Point Marina - Airlie Beach

Group Charters
Australian Tall Ship Cruises can organise private charters for any special event. Solway lass is available during daylight hours on Saturdays for day charters. Weddings and birthdays are very popular. For day charters we can carry 75 guests on Solway Lass and 100 guests on Whitsunday Magic. With extended charters we can tailor schedules to meet customer needs. Solway Lass and Whitsunday magic can sail together as a flotilla. We can sleep up to 75 guests.

What to bring
A small soft bag with swimmers, sarong, beach towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, camera ( spare film) sandals or joggers for bush walks, jacket/sweater, favourite CD's.

CHECK IN INFORMATION AND BRIEFING PROCEDURES:
Solway Lass - Guests travelling on Solway Lass cruises departing at 7.30pm Saturday or Tuesday are asked to check in by 4pm on the day of departure.

Whitsunday Magic - Friday departure guests travelling on the 3 day 3 night Reef Tour, or 6 day 6 night Island and Reef Cruise departing Friday afternoon should check in for a trip briefing by 1.30pm. This departure is at Abel Point Marina Airlie Beach.

Whitsunday Magic - Tuesday departure Guests travelling on the 3 day 3 night Island Cruise, departing Tuesday afternoon have two options:

1. If guests fly into Hamilton Island, they will board directly onto the boat in Hamilton Island Marina. Our crew will complete check-in forms and do the briefing on-board. Boarding at Hamilton will be approx 11.15am.

2. Guests boarding from the mainland, should check-in at the office by 12.30pm. We will provide courtesy transfers to Shute Harbour to board.

Ron of Argyll - Guests on 3 day 2 night tours departing at 9.30am are asked to check in by 7pm the day before departure.

Getting to Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays
By Road
From Brisbane to Airlie Beach - total driving time is 12½ hours
Brisbane to Rockhampton 630km's takes 7 hours. Rockhampton is a good overnight stop.

From Cairns to Airlie Beach - total driving time is 7 hours.
Allow an extra ½ hour for stops or traffic delays, making trip time 7½ hours.

By Air
• Proserpine Airport (40 kilometres from Airlie Beach) - serviced by Virgin Blue and Jetstar
• Hamilton Island (40 minute ferry to Shute Harbour) - Serviced by Virgin Blue, Qantas and Jetstar
• Mackay Airport (170 kilometres South of Airlie Beach) - serviced by Jetstar and Virgin Blue
• Coach transfers to Airlie Beach take around 40-45 minutes. The coach meets all flights and will drop guests very close to their accommodation.