Oceanic Pearl – Barefoot Cruises

Oceanic Pearl Barefoot Cruises is by all accounts a gentleman’s yacht. Originally built in Portugal in 1972 she was later fitted out as a luxury motor cruiser in the famous Malahide boat yards in Ireland before crossing the Indian Ocean to Australia.

Refitted in 2009 for luxury chartering, Barefoot Cruises offers now the option of 3 or 6-night cruises around the Whitsunday Islands. The heavy displacement hull and high bulwarks make her a stable and comfortable cruising vessel.

Length 23 meters (75 ft) Construction Timber Beam 6.3 meters (21 ft)

Cruising speed 9 kn Draft 2.1 meters (7 ft) Power 240v AC

With her classic warm timber paneling and brass fittings, this 23-meter motor yacht offers comfortable cruising for 10 guests and 3 crew. There is a choice of accommodation in double and twin staterooms, one single and one double cabin. Staterooms have individual air-conditioning with large en-suites whilst the two cabins share bathroom facilities. The warm and inviting interior light is made possible by skylight hatches and portholes in each stateroom and cabin.

The charming lounge area offers a warm ambiance for dining or alternatively relaxing over a casual alfresco lunch or barbeque on the top deck whilst enjoying the spectacular views of the Whitsunday islands.

The itinerary is flexible and allows plenty of time for relaxing on board, beachcombing on uninhabited islands, and snorkeling through amazing coral reefs. You will also have the opportunity to do some island walks where you can visit ancient aboriginal rock art. There will also be opportunities during the cruises to try your hand at reef fishing.

	Cabin features 1 double stateroom with queen size bed 2 twin staterooms with single beds 1 twin/double cabin with double and single berth 1 single cabin Staterooms have en-suites and are fully air-conditioned. Cabins have hatched and shared bathroom facilities.
	Vessel features sun and observation deck aft deck relaxation area air-conditioned lounge/dining area stereo surround system ice maker flat screen television in each cabin
	Inclusions all meals incl. morning & afternoon teas Captain, Chef, and deckhand snorkeling equipment coral viewing scopes fishing tackle & bait :: 2011/2012 Rates & Schedules

 

Itinerary – Oceanic Pearl – This is a sample itinerary only

3-NIGHT CRUISE – SATURDAY

SATURDAY: Depart Shute Harbour for Hamilton Island. Cruise to famous Whitehaven Beach for swimming, and beachcombing, and a hike to Eagles Landing for a spectacular view over Hill Inlet.

SUNDAY: Cruise to breathtaking Nara Inlet on the southern side of Hook Island, and hike to the caves to see the ancient aboriginal rock art. After lunch go snorkeling off Black Island or just relax on the beach.

MONDAY: Visit Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island where you can go ashore for a walk or fossick around on the coral beach.  Overnight anchorage at Sawmill Beach at Cid Harbour.

TUESDAY: Hike to Dugong Beach via the valley of Palms before cruising  to Shute Harbour/  Hamilton Island via the Molle group of islands

3-NIGHT CRUISE – TUESDAY

TUESDAY: Depart Shute Harbour for Hamilton Island. Cruise to Tongue Bay on North Whitehaven Beach for swimming, beachcombing or just lazing in the sun.

WEDNESDAY: Cruise to the top of Hook Island with its numerous coral reefs for snorkeling and hand-feeding giant Hump headed Maori wrasse.

THURSDAY: Cruise to Langford Island for snorkeling and beach activities then to South Molle Island where you can take a hike to the peak at Mt Jeffries for a bird’s eye view of the spectacular Whitsunday Islands.

FRIDAY: Cruise via Dent Passage to Hamilton Island before returning to Shute Harbour.

6-NIGHT CRUISE – SATURDAY

Combine the two three-night cruises for an extended Whitsunday getaway.