 | Vessel | Activities available on this boat | Ports | Choose from these sailing dates: | |||||||||||
| Santa Maria |  Diving  Sailing  Swimming  Sunning  Exploring | Departs: Cairns Returns: Cairns Click on locations for more info |
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| Share Single Berth - Child | Share Double Berth | Share Single Berth | Private Stateroom Cabin | |
 | AUD $415.00 | AUD $620.00 | AUD $620.00 | AUD $640.00 |
Experience one of the Great Wonders of the World in a unique setting. You will fall in love with Santa Maria as you experience her character. A Cairns icon she is designed after the gaff rigged schooners built in the 1800's and made of solid hard wood using modern technology. She has ample deck space for sunbathing and relaxing.
Her beautiful lines will give you the unique feeling of nostalgia, adventure and romance. We encourage all guests to join in and experience the pleasure of sailing on this classic vessel. You need to experience diving off this classic sailing boat. The overall package this yacht provides ensures that you will form memories that last a lifetime.
We limit the amount of passengers to ten (10) so you can experience that intimate personalised attention not possible on bigger vessels. Our objective is to allow you to relax and enjoy the experience and your holiday at your own pace. So you can join in and help sail the boat or just 'supervise' from the sundeck. Making your Australian yacht charter an adventure you will remember for years.
The accommodation includes a private cabin with a double bed. The salon has 5 single beds, and the front cabin has one single and two double beds. Each of the beds in the shared cabin has a curtain for privacy.
Please Note: we offer both introductory & certified dives, as well as advanced and specialty courses.The courses are outlined in the extras section when you click the "Yellow" enquiry tab.
Scuba Diving
If you want to enjoy scuba diving with a small group of like-minded individuals, this Australian live aboard adventure is exactly what you are looking for. Our crew and especially dive instructors love to dive. Showing divers everything that Australia's Great Barrier Reef has to offer. As well as taking divers to Cairns reefs that defy description.
For the beginner or diver that needs a refresher, the smaller groups provide a fun setting where the utmost attention is paid to your safety. This ensures that you get the most value and enjoyment from your experience. As a diver you’ll be able to explore and discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia without a large number of other divers in the water surrounding you. The scuba dive instructors can plan the dive to suit your level of comfort and style of dive, so don’t be afraid to ask them for a custom brief.
To challenge you as a diver we provide the option for night dives, drift dives, swim-throughs, as well as following ravines and canyons. The captain and dive instructor will work together to find the dive environment that suits you and the conditions, in order to maximize your experience.
A brief description of a the places we visit can be seen at our Great Barrier Reef scuba dive sites page.
We offer both introductory & certified dives, as well as advanced and specialty courses.
Certified Divers
If you are looking to improve your diving skills, why not do our PADI Advanced Open Water course while cruising on this unique vessel. You can choose this in the extras section when making your enquiry.
The course includes:
- Padi advanced open water diving manual with PIC & Data carrier.
- Personal instructions and diving equipment.
- All required 5 scuba dives.
- 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.
What you should bring
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Swim Suit
- Beach Towel (Bath Towel is provided)
- Small Overnight Bag
- Camera
* Stateroom, private cabin and double bed prices are per person, based on twin share.
* Children under age 12 receive a rate of 50% of the normal rate (shared cabin only).
* EMC and admin fees of $10 per person/per day are not included and is payable onboard.
Day One
Arrive on board and enjoy a light breakfast.
Depart for the Great Barrier Reef - Morning tea will be served while sailing to your first reef location.
Arrive at the Reef - Time for the breathtaking reef as well as snorkelling, diving and lunch.
Afternoon Tea - A break between scuba diving, snorkeling or sunbathing.
Dinner - Relax while the evening dinner is served on deck with the reef and sunset in the background
Day Two
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 our 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.
Dinner - Enjoy another fantastic meal with the romantic setting of the sunset and reef.
Day Three
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 our experienced crew.
Full breakfast is served and then resume water activities or just lazing around the deck.
Lunch is Served - The final meal on the Great Barrier Reef.
Depart for Cairns - 'Hoist the Sails' and join in the sailing as we head back to Cairns from the reef.
| Vessel: Santa Maria | Type: Sail |
| Year: 1984 | Crew: Supplied |
| Hull type: Monohull | Cabins x 4 |
| All meals included | Fresh Linen |
| Fresh Towels | Guided snorkel tours upon request |
| Hot Showers | Snorkelling equipment included |
| Wetsuits included |
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Treat yourself to something really different and make your Australian adventure truly unique. Continually rated one of the best Great Barrier Reef diving, snorkelling and sailing trips. Santa Maria takes a maximum of just 10 guests on each boat. So you’ll receive the personal attention not possible on the large tour vessels. Experience diving and snorkeling the reef without the crowds. Set your own pace. Snorkel, scuba diving & relaxing as you explore the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.
Private Cairns yacht charters are available on all our sailing yachts for dive clubs, managerial off-sites, team building events, or intimate affairs such as family vacations, small groups, engagements, commitment ceremonies, weddings, reunions, team building exercises and friends just travelling together on their Australia vacation.
Dive the Great Barrier Reef without the crowds. Continually rated one of the best tours on the Great Barrier Reef, and have been operating live-aboard sailing and diving adventures from Cairns, Australia since 1995. It's your vacation so spend it how you wish. Set your own pace, diving, snorkelling and relaxing as you discover fish and the reef.
All our charter yachts take a maximum of just 10 passengers on each boat you’ll receive personalised attention not possible on the large tour vessels. Your choice of sailing boats include the Santa Maria, which does 3 day/2 night trips, & Coral Sea Dreaming, which does 2 days/1 night tours.
The scuba diving and snorkel sites we sail to are not frequented by the masses & are chosen for their unique coral formations & abundant marine life. We want you to have the vacation you have been looking forward to. So it’s up to you how you want to spend your live-aboard vacation. You can enjoy water-based activities including snorkelling, introductory & certified scuba diving. If you’re looking for a little more relaxing trip, simply come aboard with a great book and enjoy the serenity and the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef with a small group of people you will call your friends. If you wish you can join in and help sail the boat or just ‘supervise’ from the deck. Our objective is to allow you to experience the reef at your own pace. Our experienced and friendly crew will pay every attention to your comfort and well being…to ensure that you return from your Great Barrier Reef Sail and Dive Adventure with fantastic memories to last a lifetime.
Our Sail and Dive liveaboards provide the best way to experience the Great BarrierReef as you will get to experience the wonderful marine life found early in the morning or in the evening that you would miss on just a day trip. We don't need to mention the wonderful sunrises and sunsets (but did anyway).
- You set the pace and therefore you can enjoy your vacation more.
- You can sail the boat and join the crew in the voyage.
- Much of our business is from referrals from our previous guests.
- We want to show you why we are lucky to have the best jobs and the best office.
- Much more time on the Reef, if you are coming to Australia to see the Great Barrier Reef then this is the way to make the most of your time.
- After hotel accommodations and evening meals are accounted for your sail and dive adventure may save you money over a day trip to the reef.
- We include much of the equipment and necessities that many charge as extras.
- With only 10 passengers onboard and 3 crew; the crew is there to serve you.
- Small groups ensure that your diving experience is very personal and uncrowded.
- Every detail is taken care of as the crew will take the time look after you personally.
- Being part of a smaller group increases your personal experience with the reef.
- New Horizon supports and sponsors many of the groups that survey and study the reef, marine life and associated ecosystem. You may even enjoy a trip with some of the Marine Biologists that frequent our boats.
All New Horizon Yacht Charters include the following for our guests:
- 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.
- New and independently serviced Scubapro Equipment.
- Full length wetsuits included.
- Great Meals with snacks in between.
- Hot Coffee and Teas.
- All Fresh Linen and Towels Provided.
Location Directions:
The boats are located at the Marlin Marina in Cairns on Finger "D". The Marlin Marina is located behind the ShangriLa Hotel and Pier Shopping at the end of Spence Street.
The mid shared cabin (open cabin) has 4 single bunks (2 on each side of the boat).
Children ages 11 yrs and under. Trip not recommended for children under age 3 yrs.
The front shared cabin has 2 double beds, separated by a walkway, and there are curtains to give privacy.
Children ages 11 yrs and under. Trip not recommended for children under age 3 yrs.
Rates include all meals, morning & afternoon tea.
Diving
Sailing
Swimming
Sunning
Exploring
Hoist the sails
Divers
Boomnet
Sunbaking
Snorker
Entertainment & Activities:
- Snorkelling
- Scuba Diving
- Boomnet
- Swimming
- Exploring
- Singhseeing
- Sailing
Payment terms:
A deposit is required upon confirmation.
The balance of payment is required upon arrival.
Cancellations:
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
- Cancellations more than 31 days prior to departure date - 20% of the total cost is required.
- Cancellations from 10 days to 31 days prior to departure date - 35% of the total cost is required.
- Cancellations less than 10 days prior to departure and no shows - 100% of balance payable is required.
Tour locations will be chosen subject to weather conditions and with your safety in mind. The Operator reserves the right to cancel any trip or use a substitute vessel if required.
Please Note: Pets are not allowed onboard. smoking is only allowed outside on the back deck area of the boat only.
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2) 1.75% for the balance of payment.
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