• Largest Maxi in the Whitsundays loads of space with out the extra passengers - This means more space per person than any other yacht in the Whitsundays!
• Eco Certified - The crew are trained to preserve the pristine environment and do all they can to run a sustainable cruise.
• One of the regions fastest ex-race boats.
• Experience Whitehaven beach.
• Hill Inlet Lookout
• Can include Whitsunday Island, Hook Island, Hayman Island, Blue Pearl Bay, Border Island.
• Sail the azure waters of the Whitsundays.
• Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
• Brand new refurbishment – modern comfortable interior.
Your purchase includes:
• Generous sized meals sourced from local suppliers.
• Fun and experienced crew.
• Wetsuits.
• Mask & Snorkel.
• Local Fees.
• After-party upon return including promo drinks and discounted meals.
See Availability.
Coral Sea Marina, 1-3 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
08:00 AM
2 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : K4062NVmelissam
Amazing experience! Dave and the 2 women looked after us very well. Very chilled and relaxed with epic scenery that can only be described as picturesque. Snorkelling was an amazing experience and as it was my first time, the crew made me feel so at ease and helped me out loads. Thank you so much for the best experience 🇮🇪
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : edelo784
We had an amazing trip with Dave to whitehaven, the snorkelling was amazing!!! By far the best trip we have done, great food great company Dave and the two girls on board really made it an experience to remember!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Fionaplb
A very bad experience, mainly due to the weather conditions. I don't understand how you can offer a tour when there's a wind and rain storm and let travelers leave in these conditions. The boat is very dilapidated and old, with leaks everywhere. We're crammed in like prisoners, with no space to sit down.
Skipper Dave is mean to the passengers and his crew, and not at all reassuring. We saw nothing during the snorkeling and no explanations were given.
I wouldn't recommend it at all.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : 531joeyp
I had a blast! The crew and the other guest I met there made this trip unforgettably beautiful.
We went snorkelling twice and had the Whitehaven Beach to ourselves as Arnold made sure to wake up early and arrive there before all the other thousands of tourists. I’m vegetarian and I appreciated to not get charged more because of my dietary preferences. I learned a bit about boats, sunbathed a lot and just had a lot of happy moments on Matador.
Thank you a lot, Arnold, Chris & Gus
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : E3039IBmegang
Some brilliant sailing and snorkeling on the first day. Dave got us all up to see the sunrise and be the first on Whithaven beach which was really special. Sleeping on the deck was fab and the crew made us great food. Chris and Josh did a great job!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-09
Posted By : GrandTour61001392974
Tops:
- Loved the activities: snorkeling and visiting Whitehaven beach (were the first arrival group)
- Blue lights at night on the boat to see sealife
- A lot of knowledge of the crew
- Nice group
- Good weather
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Posted On : 2024-04-09
Posted By : morganbH9261DH
This was one of the best experiences of my life! The entire crew (captain Dave, carys, Josh) were great. If you are looking for a way to see some of the most insane views around the Whitsundays, this is the trip for you. One night was the perfect amount of time needed. We even were able to bring our mattress up top deck and sleep under the stars with sharks swimming below the boat. Captain made sure we were the first onto whitehaven beach which made the entire trip. Being able to walk around without anyone around, also made for some stunning photos. Don’t forget to bring your own booze, water and loads of sun screen. 10/10
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Posted On : 2024-04-04
Posted By : GlobeTrotting548037
Honestly I read the reviews before I went and thought it couldn’t be that bad …
The only saving grace about this tour is that you are the first people to arrive on Whitehaven beach. Otherwise it’s completely overpriced, the boat is run down and tired, the main sail had a rip so we couldn’t sail, the sleeping area is ridiculous hot and Dave is beyond rude to the guests and to his crew. According to the crew if you don’t like the way he speaks and some of the language he uses you’re automatically a snowflake.
Definitely better tours out there where you’re not going to get shouted at or called offensive names!
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Posted On : 2024-03-25
Posted By : N2106LFfabiank
The tour was not bad and we got to see some nice beaches.
However, Dave (the captain) was the rudest and most impolite person I have ever met in my life. It felt like in each sentence he spoke he insulted someone on the boat (not in a funny way, just straight disrespect, also towards his own crew). We asked the crew the same day how they keep up with him, because they were very friendly and fun to talk to. I would rate the overall experience better, but since the person in charge left such a bad vibe on the boat, one star seems more than fair.
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Posted On : 2024-03-21
Posted By : C8309WQliamw
This tour was a complete disaster. Health and safety measures were compromised throughout. The boat is tired and run down, there are leaks everywhere and there were beds snapping in the cabin area (thankfully no one was injured). Our boat crashed into another boat during the evening, after we thought we had parked up. It turns out the anchor wasn't applied properly, and it turned into chaos with loud, crashing noises as we drifted into another boat which caused substantial damage to both boats. In addition to this, we received no safety briefing at any stage until this point before we got a 10 second brief amongst all the chaos saying 'the life jackets are over there' before the crew went back to trying to fix the mess of a situation that was playing out. I would avoid Matador at all costs, all in all it was a very bad experience and the money they charge for it is a joke.
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Posted On : 2024-02-25
