Santa Maria - 3 Day Sailing Trip

Your Santa Maria 3 Day 2 Night adventure combines the unforgettable opportunity to see the Great Barrier Reef, with the romance of sailing aboard a traditional vessel. See the beautiful Reef off the coast of Cairns, and even take the opportunity to dive the underwater realm beneath the sparkling surface.

Santa Maria has the charm of a gaffrigged schooner built in the 1800's, and is made of hard wood using modern technology. Santa Maria is 20 metres long with a beam of 5.2 metres. The beautiful lines of the vessel will give you the unique feeling of nostalgia, adventure and romance. Comfortably accommodating a maximum of 10 passengers so you can experience that personalised attention not possible on bigger vessels.

The objective is to allow you to relax and enjoy the experience and your holiday at your own pace. Join in and help sail the boat or just 'supervise' from the sundeck.

The experienced and friendly crew will pay every attention to your comfort and well-being, to help ensure that you return from your trip with memories to last a lifetime.

Itinerary

Day 1: Board and Depart Cairns, Light breakfast of tea or coffee and muffin or similar is served prior to departure. Arrive at the Reef, where you can snorkel, dive and enjoy lunch. Take a break between scuba diving, snorkeling or sunbathing and have afternoon tea. Relax while the evening dinner is served on deck with the reef and sunset in the background.

Day 2: Wake Up on the reef and enjoy fresh coffee or tea and a morning swim, snorkel or dive. Depart for the next reef location, specially selected by the experienced crew. Full breakfast is served and then resume snorkeling, diving or lazing around the deck.

After moving to another reef - lunch is served and another wonderful experience awaits. Afternoon Tea - A small snack to enjoy between diving, snorkeling, sunbathing or relaxing. Enjoy another fantastic meal with the romantic setting of the sunset and reef.

Day 3: Wake Up on the reef and enjoy fresh coffee or tea and a morning swim - snorkel or dive. Depart for the next reef location, specially selected by the experienced crew. Full breakfast is served and then resume water activities or just lazing around the deck.

Enjoy lunch on the Great Barrier Reef, before departing for Cairns. 'Hoist the Sails' and join in the sailing as you head back to Cairns from the reef.

Accommodation

The accommodation includes a Stateroom and a Shared Cabin.

Stateroom: Bedding is 1 Double Bed. Maximum room capacity is 2 Adults.

Shared Cabin: Double beds & Single Bunks available. These cabins have curtains for additional privacy.

The front cabin area has 2 double beds (as well as an additional single bunk, which can also be used when an extra bed is required for families/friends in this cabin). Maximum room capacity is 5 people.

In the mid cabin (salon area) there are 4 single bunks. Maximum room capacity is 4 people.

Departures

Departs: 8.30am Monday & Friday from D Finger, Marlin Marina Cairns (Directly behind Shangri-La Cairns & Pier Shopping) Boarding approximately 8.00am

Returns: 4.30pm Wednesday & Sunday

Highlights

Captain with extensive knowledge of the local area Experienced Dive Instructor with in depth knowledge of the marine life and reef formations Hostess- trained to take care of you while onboard

Inclusions

Specially prepared meals onboard (special diets accommodated with advance notice) Morning & Afternoon Tea, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Hot Showers Fresh Linen Fresh Towels Wetsuits Quality Snorkelling Equipment Scuba Equipment with all paid diving Guided snorkel tours upon request Underwater Cameras (available for hire and payable direct)

Additional Information

Children: Under 12 years of age receive child rate (shared cabin only)
Excludes: Environmental Marine Charge (Reef Tax) payable direct
Minimum Requirement: A minimum of 4 passengers is required for boat departure
Alcohol: You may bring your own alcohol on board providing no glass bottles, only cans of beer or small casks of wine etc. Refrigerator space is limited, small quantities only please
Bags: Small overnight bag only. Soft backpacks or similar and soft bags without wheels are best if possible
What to Bring: Sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, beach towel, (bath towel provided), small bag with your overnight kit (storage for excess baggage available)
Operated By: New Horizon Sail & Dive Adventures