Cruise
Sailing around the Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxury, 47 foot catamaran.

Crew
Skipper.
One or two crew members (depending on your group size).

Lunch
Sumptuous meals prepared onboard by your Skipper and International Chef.

Snorkelling
Snorkelling equipment and stinger suits

Reef Taxes
These are included in your rates.

RATES

Book Whole Vessel

You can book out the whole vessel to be exclusively yours for up to 8 people.

IMPORTANT: Booking Requirements

*Min Group To Book - 2 passengers

*Max Group To Book - 6 passengers

This cruise adds the personal touch to it's service. We provide much attention to detail and your comfort is of the utmost importance. Please detail your requirments and wishes for the cruise, when you Make Your Enquiry and we will go out of our way to ensure these needs are met, whenever possible.

We look forward to having you onboard.

Cruise Duration: 2 Days, 1 Night
*For an extra cost you can add additional nights to your cruise and tou can indicate this when you make your enquiry..

We like to help our guests to create their own itineraries. There are many options available. To give you a taste of what you can do we have provided a portion of a Sample Itinerary below:

Sample Itinterary: 2 Day Cruise

Day 1
Once you are settled we will depart Townsville and set sail through beautiful Cleveland Bay, past Magnetic Island (Like Captain Cook) and on towards our first nights destination of Havana Island. Here we will anchor and you can enjoy your first happy hour at sun set. You are in Paradise.

Day 2
A morning snorkel and visit to nearby Esk Island, after asumptuous breakfast we set sail for beautiful Orpheaus Island. Anchor at Little Pioneer Bay, featuring fantastic coral, snorkelling is a must! Then sunset drinks at the exclusive Orpheaus Island resort.

The boat is Survey 1 C and fitted with all regulation safety equipment. Surland is a 47ft Luxury Catamaran consisting of 4 roomy double beds with 2 ensuites. The saloon area is fitted with full dining and lounge; the galley is suited to provide fine dining. Surlands huge front with a double net and spacious back deck areas are fantastic for entertaining.

Below Decks:
Four large private double sized guests suites, each with storage, fans, porthole & hatch. Two ensuites comprising of electric toilet, shower and vanity.

Saloon:
Comfortable wide saloon with large table for dining or relaxing, panoramic views through wrap-around windows, board games, CD player, TV and DVD. Please feel welcome to bring your own music or games.

Cockpit:
Large shaded cockpit area for alfresco dining, drinks cooler, swim ladder on the stair step transom aft.

On Deck:
Wide, safe and flat foredeck with two trampolines for sunbathing. BBQ & Hammocks.

Water sports:
Tow ring, 12 ft dinghy w/15 HP, floating sun tubes. Schionning 1430.

Surland Sail Boat Charter has been offering luxurious cruises in Townsville since 2002. Owner/builder and skipper Stefan Pretzsch, internationally renowed chef extraordinaire, invites you to lap up the luxury on the 47 foot catamaran, specializing in offering the finest in custom cruises and delectable cruisine. Not only are Stefan's culinary skills universal, his experience in working with many different cultures and nationalities has been a beneficial influence in his personal and professional life. Stefan loves to spoil guests with his culinary skills and is delighted to tailor make a menu to suit your tastes and requirements.

Stefan is an Intermational Chef who studied his apprenticeship in the family hotelier business in Sauerland before Townsvile Stefan worked in many exclusive restaurants&hotels atound the world such as France,Germany.Somoa&Sydney.He is also the ownerbuider of "surkabd".Not only are his culinary skills universial his ecperience in working with so many different Nationalitiies&Cultures has been a beneficial influence in his personal&professional life.On your cruise you will als be accompanied by 1 or 2 hostesses to suit your charter,and spoil your guests.

Example itinerary for 7 Day Cruise
DAY 1
Once you are settled we will depart Townsville & set sail through beautiful Cleveland Bay, past Magnetic Island (Like Captain Cook) & on towards our first nights destination of Havana Island. Here we will anchor & you can enjoy your first happy hour at sun set. You are in Paradise.

DAY 2
A morning snorkel and visit to nearby Esk Island, after asumptuous breakfast we set sail for beautiful Orpheaus Island. Anchor at Little Pioneer Bay, featuring fantastic coral, snorkelling or diving is a must! Then sunset drinks at the exclusive Orpheaus Is resort.

DAY 3
Your crew is up early & setting course for nearby Barrier Reef. This is a four-hour sail and fantastic fishing. Breakfast, fishing & snorkelling or diving at the reef. Lay back & Relax or be as energetic as you wish. We set sail for Phantom Island & Anchor for the evening’s activities.

DAY 4
Explore Phantom plenty of local history & scenic walks. We then set sail for Curacao passage & Great Palm Island. Snorkelling or diving at Palms North East Bay is recommended. Enjoy fantastic food with incredible scenery.

DAY 5
After breakfast you can take a hike around Herald & Rattlesnake Islands, again snorkelling/diving or fishing is available or just relax and soak up the fantastic surrounds peace & tranquillity.

DAY 6
Wake up at beautiful Magnetic Island, we spend the day exploring “Maggie” Mokes are available to hire or Island Tours will pick you up from our Bay of anchor. Jet ski tours, horse riding & much more are at your finger tips and locals are only to happy to make sure your day & night at Maggie is one you will cherish.

DAY 7
After breakfast, we will visit a few of the bays on Magnetic Is not accessible by car, where you can either relax, snorkel or stretch your legs discovering the beautiful beaches. We then set sail for our Port of Townsville, arriving at a time to suit your arrangements.

• Min Group 14 Passengers-Maximum 24 passengers Full day sail around beautiful Magnetic Island or up to Herald& Rattle Snake Islands. Enjoy fantastic sailing,swimming or snorkeling,as well as sumptuous lunch prepaered fresh on board.Snorkelling equipment & stinger suits.Drinks BYO
• Stefan being an international Chef is sure to tantalise& delight you with his special flare our fresh local produce.Very popular for special occasions,visting guests and business dinners
• Overnight & extended trips are tailor made to suit depending and number of prople.
• Sailing beautiful Cleveland Bay at Sunset, with fourmet fine nibbles, and your own skipper and chef.Fantastic Value, and very popular.

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