New Horizon is a stunning 21-meter traditional sailing vessel that has beautiful old-world charm with modern comforts such as air conditioning and accommodates up-to 32 passengers and 4 crew.
This is a super-social 2-day 2-night backpacker boat with the perfect combination between chilled and a party atmosphere on a tall ship, which has a cool slide, paddleboards and plenty of space to sunbathe during the day.
The group size is 32 people and it visits both Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet and is the perfect balance between chilled and party vibe...
She is a 21m sailing schooner that accommodates 32 passengers and 4 crew. She has 2 showers, 2 toilets, plenty of sheltered outdoor spaces and sun tanning space. Not to mention the only budget vessel with air con and her beds are spacious and comfortable, 8 doubles and 16 singles.
New Horizon is one of the last solid timber boats built in Tasmania with famous Tasmanian hard wood, making her a very strong, seaworthy boat. New Horizon has some beautiful features like a human size figurehead on her bow, restored hardwood decks and beautifully restored timber bunks below, paddle boards, dive board, dining, and movie lounge.
She has a new dive board added which is fun for those who have always wanted to “walk the plank”. Have fun with friends on our new paddleboards and enjoy movies (on request) in our movie lounge on our comfy bean bags…
Being fully air-conditioned throughout, making for a very comfortable nights sleep during the tropical months.
Her huge deck space allows for plenty of sun bathing, and her covered areas are ideal for all weather conditions.
Optional Extras: **INTRO & CERTIFIED DIVING: Diving can be reserved through Whitsunday Sailing Adventures and is payable on check in. 4 certified and 6 intro dives are available per trip. Experience a full dive with our dive master who is highly trained!
Whats included
Fresh linen, sheets, blankets and pillows
All freshly prepared meals and snacks – special diets on request
Please BYO drinks to be stored in our massive walk in cold room
2 water slides, 1 massive 8 metre water slide!
6 metre dive platform
Air-conditioning and hot showers
Stinger suits, snorkel equipment
What to bring
We only allow small zipless bags onboard the vessel (no hard cases or wheels)
Alcohol is BYO (maximum of 40 standard drinks per person). Strictly NO glass and NO red wine.
Water bottles to refill
Beach towel/towel/camera/toiletries
Sunscreen/sunnies/hat/bathers
Thongs/sandals (for bush walk)
Light clothing – Evenings in winter can be chilly, days are hot. Summer is hot and sometimes wet
Weather proof jacket in wet season for walks.
Voucher/ Ticket
Pick ups and departures
Boat departs from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach
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