2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

Posted By : jessreviews1
I can't even put into words this experience. We had a mix of solo travellers (myself included), couples, friends and a couple of young families. 3 days were spent sailing across the beautiful seas with various spots to swim, snorkel, climb, relax and vibe. Food was fantastic on the boat and they catered to me being veggie very well. The boat needs a bit of love so don't expect a 5* look and be prepared to get very limited sleep (I recommend sleeping on the deck if your back can handle it). It was very hot when I went so we were melting a bit onboard without aircon but worth it. Plugs in the main cabin only so I'd recommend bringing a portable charger. No signal/Wi-Fi though so for photos only! DON'T FORGET SUNCREAM so many of us burnt to a crisp with even factor 50. Watching the stars at night listening to music and being away from everything was truly magical. Overall a lifechanging experience and one I will always giggle about and tell friends/family.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17

Posted By : candywong523
Loved the experience, such an amazing way to enjoy the Whitsundays! The tour provided opportunity to explore the Hills Inlet and snorkelling, and the staff were so friendly and helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03

Posted By : FRANCESCA D
Avoid at all costs!! Book a day trip instead. I recently spent two nights on the Avatar. My 'bed' was located in one of the hulls of the boat. These are extremely snug and felt very claustrophobic. There was no light or ventilation (the fan on the wall was broken) which meant that on the first night my friends and I opted to sleep outside. This was very uncomfortable and I did not get much sleep as a result. On the second night I chose to sleep in the hull in the hope of a better nights sleep than the previous. At first it was okay because I kept the hatch open for a bit of air flow however the weather quickly changed and the rain soon came bucketing down. As a result I had to close the hatch to prevent the rain coming in. This was very hot and stuffy, also difficult to breathe due to the heat. I had no option but to jam a water bottle in between the hatch to keep It ajar for some much needed air. However this meant that rain got in soaking my friend and I throughout the night. To be completely honest this night was a living nightmare with nowhere to go for shelter from the rain. Not to mention the health and safety risks! No sleep was had which meant I then missed out on snorkelling the next day because I was too exhausted!! Not only this but the opening to the main area of the boat was locked as a result of the rain, myself and another passenger desperately tried to open it so that we could use the toilet during the night. We were unsuccessful! This was a massive hazard as had something happened to any of us situated outside of the main area on the outside of the boat, no one would be able to get in to alert the crew! Furthermore there was practically no shade on the outside of the boat which was very dangerous in the high UV. The only option was to go inside and sit in a non air conditioned space, missing out on the views which we'd paid to see! The fact that there is no shower on board except from a hose attached to the sink is not acceptable. We were told frequently that there was not enough water on board and that we were not allowed to shower after being on the sand and in the sea!! This made for a very itchy body and added to the unpleasantness of this whole experience. To be honest I don't think this boat is fit for purpose. I don't know how they’ve got away with this for so long, especially with the price of this trip, it’s not cheap!! Avoid like the plague!! Not an experience I would wish upon anyone. Everything we did on this trip could easily have been completed in a day. Save yourself the money and your sanity!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-26

Posted By : 702chloet
Couldn't thank Josh Molly and arnie enough for being great hosts on the boat such amazing staff to make it an amazing experience!
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Posted On : 2024-03-20

Posted By : ludwinea2024
Had a great time on avatar! Our Skipper Arni and his crew were amazing, super organised and always friendly/ fun. They always made sure that everybody's fine and brought us to the most amazing places, Whitehaven beach is just stunning! Definitely can recommend :)
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Posted On : 2024-02-21

Posted By : imogenm105
The Crew were lovely but overall complete waste of money. The boat is designed to sleep 10 people however there were 24 people on it. I had to share a single bed with 2 other people I just met. There’s no air conditioning so it get upwards of thirty overnight so I couldn’t sleep. The roof hatches leak so all of our stuff got soaked. The boat was full of bugs and cockroaches. The meals were very basic, usually had to make your own sandwiches. Everything we did over 2 days the day trip managed to do in 1. For near on $600, that’s a joke. I am beyond disappointed. After one night, I managed to get back to Airlie beach on a daytrip boat cause it was that bad. I could not recommend this boat less, JUST DO A DAY TRIP
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Posted On : 2024-02-16

Posted By : Seaside801283
The whitsunday islands are lovely, but I would not recommend doing an overnight stay on this boat. Of course it's going to be hot in the summer, but when it rains, the boat leaks which means you sleep in wet bedding. Worst of all, on two of the hottest and humid days, we ran out of fresh water. So the 2 night cruise turned into one night at sea and the other attached to the dock. Half the people chose to get off and find other accommodations as they were not happy with the experience. I sent them an email two days ago and they are choosing to not respond. I get weather is outside of their control, but the company should own a leaking boat and running out of fresh water. They do not deliver as promised. Beware...
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Posted On : 2024-02-02

Posted By : 359elizan
Doing the Whitsunday Islands tour with OzSail is one of the best things I’ve ever done! Our crew Max, Amin, Tobias and skipper Sammy made our trip really enjoyable. They made sure we got the most out of the experience and that we had plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful spots that we visited including the mesmerizing Whitehaven Beach. Sammy told us a lot about all the different places that we visited thus making the trip very interactive. The snorkeling was definitely a highlight, and we got to do this 3 times! If you want an unforgettable trip to the Whitsunday Islands, book it with OzSail!! A big thank you to the crew!
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Posted On : 2024-01-23

Posted By : michaelahumphrey1
The overall experience was amazing and one I would definitely do again, one of my favourites on the east coast for sure. We had one night of rain and one night of sunshine, when it rains the roof leaks into most of the rooms meaning the majority of us were sleeping in soaking beds getting dripped on. Unfortunately due to the boat being small there isn’t much space for everyone to get inside if it does rain and this left the main room very damp and humid where half of the people were sleeping. When it was sunny it was great to lie out on the nets and relax or have a drink listening to the music and socialising. The meals were good with lots of fresh fruit and veg however the standards of the boat weren’t great and pretty unclean. A couple of opportunities to snorkel which everybody loved and a 4 hour stop on the whitsunday island to explore as you please. If I was to redo the Whitsundays I would definitely chose a different boat but I still had a great time!
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Posted On : 2024-01-19

Posted By : elinel716
Definitely one of the best experiences in my life. Amazing snorkeling spots and I really felt like the crew was making an effort to give us the best time. Itlay asway eallyray icenay otey eetmay ouyay. Ilay ishway ilay ouldcay aystay ongerlay. Opehay ouyay illway ecomebay alay ipperskay oonsay and eesay ouyay inlay oatiacray.
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Posted On : 2024-01-16