Hammer Whitsundays

There are no private rooms but Hammer has a mixture of nice clean dorm accommodations single and double bunks.
The boat has a nice social atmosphere and plays music at night for guests to relax and have a few drinks. This tour is perfect for the adventure traveller.

Hammer Whitsundays Tour visits Whitehaven Beach for around 4 to 5 hours. During this time you embark on a bush-walk from Tongue Point (northern end of Whitehaven), this walk takes approximately 15 minutes, once at the top you will experience Whitehaven Beach above on the viewing platform. This breathtaking view from here lets you see all 7 km of the beach as well as the world-famous swirling sands that form the inlet

During your two day tour, you will get at least three opportunities to snorkel the coral-filled bays on the coastal fringes of the islands. Here you can see turtles, Maori wrasse, batfish, parrotfish, clownfish (Nemo) plus plenty more! In most bays, the coral starts close to shore and is easily accessible by the small tender boats. For the non-confident swimmers, there are noodles and flotation devices available for safety.

All passengers are required to reconfirm their trip (via email or phone) and complete the waiver at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Email: bookings@prosail.com.au
Phone: 0455 973 366

##DEPARTURE

Please meet at 9:30am (30 minutes before your departure time of 10am) @ Coral Sea Marina, Southern End, MEETING POINT C, under the white umbrellas next to Whitsunday JetSki Tours.

Here is the link to the meeting point on google maps:
https://goo.gl/maps/rdg7QkQ2HgVzBgj6A

If you don’t have much luggage (which hopefully you won’t!) we highly recommend walking to the meeting point along the Airlie Beach Boardwalk (Bicentennial Walkway). This runs from Airlie Beach Main Street all the way to Cannonvale and has beautiful views. Please allow 30 minutes from the main street if you do choose to walk.

Alternatively, you can catch a taxi using the 13CABS app, call 13CABS, or use the rank in the main street. If you’re driving, type in ‘Bohemian Raw Café’ and it will take you there. Affectionately named ‘Boho’ by the locals, this is a great spot for morning coffee or breakfast on the day of your departure. Just keep in mind it gets busy so allow enough time

##YOUR ITINERARY

Prosail reserves the right to alter itineraries or vessels when necessary. The desires of guests are considered in relation to prevailing weather and tide conditions to ensure that everyone onboard enjoys their tour. Upon boarding crew will inform you of the schedule.

##WHATS INCLUDED

All meals while on the charter plus tea & coffee, morning tea, afternoon snacks and dessert after dinner  

3 experienced & fun crew

Snorkelling equipment including a stinger suit but with the exception of prescription masks and fins

All Maine Park fees and fuel levy

USB charging stations, sun and rain shades, hammocks & hot showers

Comfy bed, pillow & bed linen – we also provide some mats to sleep on deck if you wish

Please note that accommodation is in shared/dorm style cabins/sections below deck.

##WHAT TO BRING

Sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, towel(s) and a hat

Enough clothes for the duration of the charter

Practical clothing and footwear 

Wind or waterproof jacket and a warm jacket during the winter months

Camera – we strongly encourage you to take waterproof cameras rather than expensive DSLR’s

BYO alcohol – no glass beer or premix bottles or red wine (buy cans)

Drink bottle for filtered water refills on-board

Pack everything all into a tote bag(s), small-medium backpacks or small-medium duffle bags (with no wheels) – large bags or suitcases can be stored at most accommodation locations or the Red Cat Adventures office on the main street for a small fee.

All meals are provided during the charter. You are also more than welcome to bring your own snacks if you wish (crisps, chocolate, muesli bars etc)

Prosail are not responsible for any property you take on board our vessels.

##WHAT NOT TO BRING

Large bags or suitcases. Tote bags, small-medium backpacks or small-medium duffle bags (without wheels) are best.

Sleeping bags or pillows

Plastic bags (can kill our marine life)

Items that can potentially damage our property, such as high heels, nail polish etc.

Glass beer or premixed bottles (bring along cans instead) and red wine (it stains the decks on our boats)

##WEATHER

Welcome to the tropics!

Our winter months run from May – September and are usually unbeatable in terms of weather. We recommend a warm coat to shield you from the wind after a snorkel during this time.

Our summer months which run from November – March can be extremely hot and humid with passing thunderstorms. 

Our vessels are custom built for the Whitsunday conditions. If weather becomes dangerous our local harbour master will close down the marina and tours will be cancelled (this is not a common occurrence). Please see ‘travel insurance’ below.

##ALCOHOL

Alcohol is BYO (bring your own). Purchase your alcohol before you meet at the Marina – there is no bottle shop at the Marina. We have big eskies with ice (we supply the ice) to help keep your beverages chilled onboard. Please bring an appropriate amount for the duration of your tour and be aware that any glass bottles and red wine are not to be taken on the vessel. It is best to just buy cans.

##SOFT DRINKS, WATER, TEA AND COFFEE

Soft drinks can be purchase on board for $4.00. Cash payment is greatly appreciated. 

We have a filtered water tap on board so please bring your own drink bottle.

Tea, coffee & hot chocolate is included however for safety reasons we do not provide tea or coffee while our vessel is sailing or motoring around the islands.

##DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Food allergies and dietary requirements need to be requested at time of booking. We will do our best to cater to your dietary requirements.

Passengers with anaphylactic allergies/reactions must carry an epi-pen or appropriate medication or you will be refused boarding.

##BAG STORAGE

You can store your luggage at most accommodation locations. Otherwise, you can store it at the Red Cat Adventures office in the main street of Airlie Beach (350 Shute Harbour Road). They offer secure and insured bag storage from $5.

##CAR PARKING

Coral Sea Marina South Village (southern end) has car parking for $10.00 per day. This is cash or card payment. Please ensure you pay when you arrive and correctly display the ticket in your car window for the duration of your tour.

##SEA SICKNESS

Our vessels are well designed for sailing in the Whitsundays. If you do suffer from travel sickness, please come prepared with your own travel sickness medication (this can be purchased before hand from the LiveLife chemist in town – 366 Shute Harbour Road). Our trained crew will assist as much as possible in making you comfortable, but they are legally not allowed to provide you with medication to alleviate the problem.

##SNORKELLING EQUIPMENT

Masks and snorkel hire are inclusive within the price with an exception to prescription masks. These can be hired from Aqua Dive (found at Coral Sea Marina North End).

Most of our snorkelling locations are in calm bays throughout the Whitsunday Islands. Snorkelling life jackets and floating noodles can be provided as snorkelling aids if required, however fins are not provided to help minimise coral damage. Feel free to bring your own snorkelling equipment if you prefer. You may also bring your own fins if you are experienced in the water using them (and do not damage coral while using them).

##STINGERSUITS

Stinger suits/wetsuits are provided free of charge year-round to all guests. The full-length stinger suits will prevent UV exposure and significantly reduce your risk to marine stingers. These are compulsory to wear during certain months of the year.

##TRAVEL INSURANCE

We strongly encourage all guests travel with travel insurance that includes the following coverage for the following situations: Damaged property, medical emergencies including ambulance cover and travel cancellation and interruption.

Any questions, drop us a line bookings@prosail.com.au

SPECIAL COVID-19 CANCELLATION POLICY: If any passenger cannot make the tour departure date due to Government travel restrictions surrounding COVID-19, Prosail will issue a tour credit to be used within 12 months. Please inform Prosail as soon as you are aware that you cannot make the tour. Proof of travel restriction on the tour departure date may need to be supplied.

Prosail will offer other options, a credit or refund for any cancelled departures due to low numbers or unsafe weather.

For any other cancellations or changes: Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure will result in complete forfeiture of the full price. Cancellations made outside of 7 days before departure will only incur a $35 per person admin & booking fee. Any date changes can be accepted without a fee up to 7 days prior to departure. Please note that the 7 day cancellation policy will always be calculated from original departure date.

All prices are per person in AUD and include GST, National Park and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees, professional skipper and deck hands, live aboard accommodation, all meals, fresh linen, use of snorkelling equipment and snorkel suits. Prices do not include airfares or transfers to and from the marina, accommodation pre or post tour or extras.

Prosail Whitsundays is a Covid Safe Practising Business.

All guests are asked to complete the waiver and confirm their travel 48 hours before departure.

Prosail tours are perfect for adventurous singles, couples and groups normally aged between 18-45. We have no age limit, however you must be ‘young at heart’, fit and able to move about a boat unassisted and understand the adventurous and social nature of our tours. Some under 18’s may be accepted on board by request via emailing info@prosail.com.au

All guests must be fit and able to move freely about a boat unassisted.

We cater for most diet requirements – vegetarian, vegan, lactose free and gluten free. Please call our office if diet requirements differ from these. Please note that there are limited diet alternatives to our desserts (which include gluten and dairy).

We reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice at any time for any reason.

All charters are subject to weather and the vessel operator’s discretion.

Prosail shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any injury to person or property which is suffered or sustained by any passenger as a result of participating in any of its sailing adventures, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.

If you choose to leave a Prosail tour at any stage of your own choice, Prosail will no longer be held accountable for your persons or belongings.