Private Tour
Great Barrier Reef Private Expedition Cruise (min 4 day max 8 guests)
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168 hours
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When you live aboard our yacht, your days adventure begins when you wake and continues unabated till well after dark. John & Lynne like to say that “their guests can go snorkelling over colourful corals accompanied by hundreds of friendly fish before breakfast and each day just gets better from there…”
All daily activities are personally guided which ensures your in depth appreciation of the wonders of nature both above and below the water. Lynne has been selected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) to be a “Master Reef Guide” (the highest honour that GBRMPA can bestow). She is a “Citizen Scientist” specialising in the Reef World which has been her passion for more than 50 years. John & Lynne have a unique permit issued by GBRMPA granting them access to most of the Marine Park and they have spent a lifetime discovering its secrets that they willingly share with their guests.
Potential guests should read the TripAdvisor reviews for Whitsunday Luxury Sailing
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest and most diverse eco system in the world. It is the world’s largest Marine Reserve (about half the size of Texas) and contains the largest single structure made by living organisms that is visible on Earth from outer space. Within the Reserve are more than 10% of the world’s species of marine fish, over four thousand species of hard & soft corals and six of the world’s seven species of turtles. Giant Humpback Whales migrate to its warm crystal clear waterways every year to give birth to their babies. John and Lynne Boyce designed and built their yacht incorporating all the features necessary for safety and comfort at sea. Their dream boat “Sydney Sundancer” is now Australia’s most awarded charter yacht. The Boyces who have been exploring the Marine Reserve for more than 30 years look forward to sharing their knowledge and experience. They are your key to discovering the water wonderland that is Australia’s most treasured natural icon.
What‘s Included
Every snorkelling expedition led by Master Reef Guide (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park qualification)
Huge Reference Library for an even greater understanding of the worlds most diverse eco system
Use of 2 Kayaks
All amazing meals cooked on board by Lynne (published author of cook book "Gourmet Sailing")
Use of Top Quality Tusa masks and Hyper-dry snorkels
Hydrophone (underwater listening device) Guests listen to the magical songs of the Humpback Whales
Every excursion off the boat led by Lynne or John
All Great Barrier Reef Marine Park fees and National Parks & Wildlife fees
Glass bottomed dive tender with 50HP outboard motor
Soft comfortable fins (also known as "flippers") for snorkelling
Alcaholic and Soft Drinks (but they are available at reasonable prices)
Options
Depart Saturday 28th September
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience sailing and snorkelling in the Whitsunday Islands
Craig E,,May 6, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a week with Lynne and John on Sydney Sundancer in August 2019, my wife and I and our two boys, 11 and 8. Communication with Lynne via email beforehand was excellent and told us all we needed to know to prepare for the trip. A ferry from Airlie Beach got us dockside in Hamilton Island Marina to meet John and Lynne. We spent 6 nights on Sydney Sundancer: a beautiful boat, comfortable and more spacious than we had imagined. The itinerary included visits to popular and secluded spots; snorkelling off beaches and in bays and a trip to the outer part of the Great Barrier Reef to see some fantastic displays of coral and wildlife. We snorkelled with all sorts of sea life including turtles and an incredible selection of fish of all sizes. The kids were thrilled to spot a Dugong – only the second one John and Lynne had seen in 30+ years; we swam through a ‘bait ball’; swam with a massive Maori Wrasse and saw humpback whales breaching. We used the two kayaks on board and John dropped us off from the tender on several beaches, including Whitehaven, to explore. One of the highlights was a 3-hour reef walk with Lynne on Langford Reef. That is a truly memorable experience which is only possible with a handful of guides. Lynne is so knowledgeable about shells – a huge plus for our boys who learnt loads, were totally engaged with all she had to teach them and loved the opportunity to see such a variety of shells on the reef. John and Lynne are lovely company and go the extra mile to make the trip special. The itinerary was well thought through: varied, packed but not over-busy. We still had time to enjoy being on board, the scenery, sundowners in a quiet bay. John and Lynne kept a constant eye on the weather and shifted the itinerary accordingly – our journey to the outer reef was timed to be in a favourable weather window meaning we had a lovely trip there and some fantastic snorkelling on the best reefs we saw all trip. We loved the food on board. Lynne does an amazing job preparing lovely meals. Both lunch and dinner would be impressive if served in a restaurant, let alone a yacht. The one learning we had was that it is hard to persuade our somewhat-fussy 8-year-old to try delicious food even in the Whitsundays and he occasionally needed something a bit simpler! All in all, it was the trip of a lifetime. If you are looking for a truly unique way to experience the Whitsundays which allows you to see all they have to offer, you would be hard pushed to do better.
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