Pacific Sunrise

The moment you are welcomed aboard Pacific Sunrise you will feel as though you have stepped back in time to a traditional boutique hotel where high levels of service, low guest numbers and an atmosphere of distinction were the norm. At 33 metres, Pacific Sunrise offers a boutique floating hotel boasting 3 separate deck levels, only 8 guest suites, a maximum of 17 guests and minimum of 4 crew. Book early to secure the largest air-conditioned sailing vessel suites in the Whitsundays with accompanying finely appointed ensuites. You will be booking the specific room by name to ensure the comfort level that you desire. Amongst the finely crafted timbers of this fully renovated traditional vessel, our fully functional galley, licensed bar and dining room with seating for all passengers, provides areas for meeting and socialising with other guests. Meanwhile our various secluded balconies and deck levels enable guests to find their own private space to enjoy the view of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands in restful peace while relaxing. Pacific Sunrise will carry you on a journey amongst the natural beauty of the mostly uninhabited, heritage listed Whitsunday Islands region of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for snorkelling, swimming and interacting with marine life. There is also bushwalking and visits to the likes of Whitehaven Beach and other perfect locations amongst our beautiful 74 islands of the Whitsundays.

Her History

Pacific Sunrise was built in 1979 by Charles Whippy & Co in Suva Fiji, launched 1981 as a cargo vessel, she was the 5th and largest of this design built and the only one still sailing also being the largest and last timber boat of this size built in the South Pacific in the 50 years prior to construction. Initially spending a few years in the capacity of island trader taking small cargo from island to island in Fiji, she was then taken to the States to be sold in 1983 where the vessel featured in both movies and television series during this time. In 1987 the vessel was sailed to Vanuatu where she spent some years as a private boat before sailing her to New Zealand where she was sold to a company who put her back into commercial survey. Once complete, she was relocated to Tonga working as a charter vessel around the northern islands. She was then returned to New Zealand where after some time she was the sold to Whitsunday Coral Cruises. An extensive 12 month refit was undertaken in New Zealand before sailing her back to The Whitsundays to commence cruises around the islands & reef.

Pacific Sunrise & The Whitsundays

The Whitsunday islands; located at latitude 20°S & longitude 148°E sit right in the heart of the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef marine park. Known as one of the world’s premier cruising grounds, the Whitsunday’s offers a tropical paradise of crystal clear waters, peaceful nights in sheltered anchorages, pristine fringing reefs, abundant marine life and 74 national park islands of which to explore including the world famous Whitehaven beach When you cruise the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday islands aboard Pacific Sunrise you will experience the natural wonder and beauty of the reef and islands in comfort and style unparalleled in the Whitsunday’s. Our crew will take you on a voyage of discovery, snorkelling one of the worlds natural wonders; the Great Barrier Reef. Exploring the Island national parks and relaxing on beaches of uninhabited sun soaked islands. Experience the spectacular of the visiting hump back whales between June & October, bask in average temperatures of between 21°C and 28°C all year round and indulge in the regions natural beauty. This tropical paradise is the perfect holiday play ground.

Sample Menu

Sample Menu Day 1 Antipasto platter and complimentary champagne on arrival. Hors d’ oeuvres and pre dinner cocktails Dinner half/ half soup of pumpkin / leek & potato Garlic breads Choice of: peppered eye fillet steak or stuffed chicken breast – grilled served with: kipfler potato – bok choy & green beans berries zabaglione with port wine sabayan Day 2 Standard breakfast fruit platter/salad assortment of toasts & english muffins assorted cereals yoghurts croissants danishes juices tea coffee Hot Eggs benedict Morning & afternoon teas tea coffee fruit platter home made cakes cookies & muffins Lunch bbq lunch steak assorted marinated kebabs bbq reef fish country style potato salad Tossed salad Assorted breads Pre dinner antipasto Dinner malibu prawns with sweet chilli served with foccacia bread choice of: fish whitsunday or pork fillets with mango coulis served with: vegetable medley & sweet potato banana crepes with caramel sauce Day 3 Breakfast standard + omlettes with assorted fillings Lunch mild indian beef curry thai veg currey served with naan breads – pappadams - yoghurts & Chutneys Pre dinner deep fried wontons & chinese nibbles Dinner spanikopita with bernaise sauce served with bruchetta bread Choice of: roast beef roast turkey or traditional lamb shanks All served with: traditional roast vegetables, peas & gravy Sticky date pudding (crème friache) Day 4 Breakfast standard full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages & grilled tomato tropical bananas & fruit toast Lunch pasta linguini marinated chicken pieces turkish bread greek salad pepita salad Pre dinner mexican chicken fritata’s Dinner beer battered bugs with cabernet bread seafood buffet oysters prawns calamari bugs reef fish mussels scallops Vegetables salad baby potato Mud cake with hot chocolate sauce Day 5 Breakfast standard pancakes french toast & maple syrup Lunch traditional home made meat pies tasmanian salmon steaks caesar salad toss salad breads Pre dinner japanese sushi nori tempura Dinner servchie polynesian coconut cured fish 4 seasons bread roll BBQ marinated kangaroo fillets rump steak chiken fillets marinated kebabs reef fish Steamed vegetables/ creamy mash potato cauliflower Pavlova with creme passionfruit Day 6 Breakfast standard scrambled eggs Lunch fish ∓ chips salad Pre dinner assorted hot finger food with dipping sauces Dinner garlic prawns with rice pizza / cheese bread Choice of: reef & beef: eye fillet steak topped with fresh Seafood reef & reef – fresh reef fish topped with Seafood. served with: idaho potato / vegetables & fried zucchini Cheese cake with berry coulis Day 7 Breakfast standard breakfast eggs florentine 11.00 am arrival at marina - guests depart.

Itinerary

Itinerary Sunday To Wednesday Holidays All itineraries are subject to weather, tides and skippers discretion Sunday 2.00pm: Departure from Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach First Night Anchorage: Inner Northern island snorkel destination eg: Blue Pearl Bay (Hayman Island), Langford Island or Stonehaven (Hook Island) Monday Morning: Depart early morning for outer reef snorkel & glass bottom boat activities Late Afternoon: Cruise to Northern end of Whitehaven Beach Overnight Anchorage: Tongue bay Tuesday Morning: Walk to Hill inlet look out and sail to inner islands anchorage Afternoon: Island bush walk Tuesday Night Anchorage: Inner island anchorage Wednesday Morning: Cruise to Abel Point Marina arriving at 11.00 am Wednesday To Saturday Holidays All itineraries are subject to weather, tides and skippers discretion Wednesday 2.00pm: Depart Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach First Night Anchorage: Inner island anchorage Thursday Morning: Depart for snorkel destination Afternoon: South Whitehaven Beach Overnight Anchorage: Whitehaven Beach Friday Morning: Depart Whitehaven Beach for outer island snorkel destination. Afternoon: Sail to inner island anchorage for bush walk Overnight Anchorage: Inner island anchorage Saturday Morning: Cruise to Abel Point Marina arriving at 11.00am

Whitsunday Accommodation & Tours Libby & Bob 4 Tyree Rd. Mt. Julian , Queensland 4800 Phone: +61 7 49452019 Fax: +61 7 49452061 E-Mail: whitacc@bigpond.net.au