Tag: Whitsunday Island

Great Barrier Reef

We set sail to the famous Whitehaven Beach, known for its fine and white sand (98% silica) and the beautiful landscape. As we were rather close to the beach already overnight, we could avoid most of the day-tour tourists in the morning. After lunch we sailed to an amazing snorkeling spot and could confirm that the word “Great” in “Great Barrier Reef” is well-deserved. A wonderful start into 2019!

  • For sunset lovers
  • It moves – it lives!
  • Colors!
  • The Reef
  • Amazing fine white sand
  • My territory, mate!
  • Whitsunday Islands National Park
  • Our sailing trip
  • Almost a dream
  • Whitehaven Beach

New Year’s Eve on Whitsunday Islands

Our sailing ship “Prima” accommodated 11 (out of maximal 12) guests plus two crew members (captain Sas and cook Beke). We had a cabinet for ourselves – small but with a little bit of privacy. Before noon we set sail towards Whitsunday Island. Captain Cook discovered it on a Whitsunday (German: Pfingstsonntag), therefore the name. We traversed the hook passage, went snorkeling and anchored for the evening.

Maritime life

After a nice dinner at sunset we were in good mood for games (Twister and “Eat my box”).

Red sky on New Year’s Eve

To our big surprise (and shock) a squid joined the party – believe it or not, it jumped out of the water into our boat, just to be accidentally being stamped by one of the guests. A black trace of ink was a lasting proof. Our fellow travelers showed how to make a good meal out of the poor guy. Dinner out of one instead of “Dinner for one”. Happy New Year!

Crew’s twister fight