Southern Cross Sailing Adventures - Southern Cross

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Type: Whitsundays & Fraser Island Packges

Check-in Time: 9:30 am

Check-out Time: 4:30 pm

14 Guests - 2 Crew. 3 Double Berths, 8 Single Bunks.
Average guest age range is 21 to 35.
Trip durations - 3 Days 2 Nights

Departure: TUE & FRI

ORIGINAL OWNER Southern Cross was built by Perth entrepreneur Alan Bond for the Americas Cup. DESIGNER Southern Cross was designed by Australia?s famous yacht designer, Ben Lexcen.

SPECIFICATIONS Built in Perth Western Australia of aluminium, weighing 32 tonnes with a single mast which is 97 feet high. Southern Cross was built to the Americas Cup 12 metre rule specification and is 68 feet in length.

* WINNER OF THE LOUIS VUTTION CUP * by successfully defeating the French, Swedish & British challenging syndicates to make it to the final of the America's Cup against the USA.

RACING HISTORY Southern Cross was built for wind conditions of 10 - 18 knots, which is perfect sailing the Whitsunday Islands. When Southern Cross competed in the Americas Cup in Newport Rhode Island the races that year were in light conditions of less than 10 knots.

Prince Philip sailed on Southern Cross for 3 hours during which time he took the Wheel. He later announced 'Southern Cross is a right royal piece of equipment'.

WHITSUNDAY CHARTERS Southern Cross's conversion to an overnight charter vessel was extensive and included new cockpits, new coach roof, new diesel engine and cabin fit out downstairs to make her into a comfortable yacht for overnight sailing charters.

Southern Cross has single berths and three double berths. All double berths have curtains for privacy. Southern Cross provides 3 day 2 night or 2 day 1 night sailing adventures in the Whitsundays. Each trip takes up to 14 guests on the adventure of a lifetime. Guests are welcome to assist sail Southern Cross, including hoisting and trimming sails, or taking the helm to steer her around the islands.

Southern Cross being the smaller vessel in our fleet is ideal for private group charters of 6 to 14 guests.

14 Guests - 2 Crew. 3 Double Berths, 8 Single Bunks.
Average guest age range is 21 to 35.

If you are after a race yacht sailing adventure on a famous Americas Cup Yacht with a smaller group of people then 'Southern Cross' is perfect.

Southern Cross had a new interior refit and new exterior painting in August 2006.

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* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Prices for SAILING TOURS include: Courtesy bus transfers from local accommodation to Marina, All Meals freshly prepared (special diets can be ordered at no extra cost), Snorkelling mask & snorkel, Linen & Bath Towel, and GST. Tea & Coffee is complimentary.

Price does not include Great Barrier Reef EMC $5.00, Queensland National Parks $1.35, Fuel Levy Admin/Collection fees $4.65, up to a Maximum of $33 for 2 day 2 night or longer. $22 for 2 day 1 night tours. Wet Suits are available for hire at $5 per day.

Booking Policy

Cancellations: Between booking and 14 days of departure will result in loss of deposit (20%).
Between 14 Days to 72 hours of departure, loss of 50% of Ticket Price.
72 hours before departure will result in forfeit of full trip fees.
Where full trip payment has been made, and we can re-sell the spot we will refund all monies paid, less 20%.

POSTPONEMENT/TRANSFER of a trip will be allowed 72 hours prior to departure. Postponements between 24 & 72 hours will be considered based on the merit of the circumstances causing the postponement.

Conditions: In the unlikely case of a vessel break down, we will supply an alternative vessel, to a similar standard and quality inclusions. Itineraries may be effected by wind, tide, rain, storm or the Skipper's professional judgement to keep our guests and crew safe.

Scuba Diving is operated by a specialist dive company. On the very odd occasion the Dive Boat may not meet up with us, so we cannot absolutely guarantee the dive option on every trip.

Please note, that we refuse the right of boarding to any guest who arrives intoxicated by alcohol or under the influence of illegal substances. If this occurs, we will not refund any monies paid.
LIABILITY Guests should note that Sailing can be a dangerous activity and while our crew will make every effort to ensure guest safety, we cannot be accountable for actions of guests that are beyond our control. If any guest causes a disturbance or threatens the safety and comfort of other guests or crew, they will be warned and if the behaviour continues, possibly removed from the vessel. This removal will be at the guests expense.
Guests will be required to complete a pre departure questionnaire, and sign a travel agreement during the check-in process.
Southern Cross Sailing Adventures & Australian Tall Ships Cruises has the applicable Shipowners insurance to cover public liability for our guests and staff.

TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly recommend that guests take out their own travel insurance to cover valuable items, eg. Cameras, and to protect themselves against unforseen last minute cancellations or medical conditions that may occur during carriage, and the associated extra costs of accessing medical care around the islands.

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