Solway Lass - 3 & 6 Day Cruises
Built 1902 in Holland of steel with a timber decking she was a sail powered cargo vessel. In 1915 she was seized as a prize of war by the British and used as a Q-Ship during WWI, at the end of WWI she worked as a coal, produce and stone carrying vessel between Liverpool and Scottish Ports.
Solway Lass provides guests with the opportunity to experience sailing as it was a century ago. Guests are welcome to assist the crew hoist the sails and steer the ship, or otherwise just relax on the huge decks and take in the views the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park provides. Lay in the bow net while the water washes 12ft below and onto the bow.
Relax in the bar area, read a book, make new friends, and enjoy an icy cold drink on this Whitsunday Island cruise.
Accommodation
Solway Lass offers air-conditioned multi share, single, twin & double double cabins.
Maximum guests 32.
Itinerary
This itinerary map is an example only, and on most tours you will find that there should be more stops.
On almost every tour you will spend a few hours at Whitehaven Beach, an important feature of a Whitsunday Visit.
Tours are subject to weather and tidal conditions and the Captains professional judgement. Tides in the Whitsunday Islands can be extreme from high to low tide with large differences in water levels.
When there are guests who are doing 2 x 3 night trips to make a 6 night combined tour, the cruise itinerary will stop in different bays to provide variety for the guests.
While snorkeling is free, scuba diving is arranged with a rendezvous dive boat and cannot always be guaranteed.
Every trip will spend time at Whitehaven Beach where you can hike to vantage points for photos of this pristine pure white sand beach.
Anchorages may include: Western Side of Hook Island, Nara Inlet at Hook Island, Cataran Bay on Border Island, Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, Cid Harbour on Whitsunday Island, Mantaray Bay on Whitsunday Island.
Highlights
- Guest participation welcome
- Snorkelling,
- Coral viewing
- Island visits
- Guided bush walks
Inclusions
- Courtesy bus transfers from local accommodation to Marina
- All Meals freshly prepared (special diets can be ordered at no extra cost)
- Snorkelling mask & snorkel
- Linen & Bath Towel
- Tea & Coffee is complimentary
Times
Departs: 7.30pm Saturday & Tuesday, Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach. The 6 Night Cruise departs Saturday only
Returns: 4.30pm Tuesday & Friday
Additional Information
What to Bring: It would be appreciated that you limit the amount of luggage you take on board, and recommend soft sided luggage. Swimmers, beach towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, camera, spare film / batteries, sandals or joggers for island bush walk, favourite music CDs/Ipods, a sweater for cooler evenings. If you have larger luggage that you would like to store, storage facilities are available at most accommodation houses in Airlie Beach, or there is a store across the road from the check in office
Operated By: Explorer Whitsundays
