Palm Bay & Reef Odyssey
6days / 5 nights or more
Begins / Ends Hamilton Island

• While at Palm Bay savor a picnic lunch on a pristine private beach
  

• On Long Island head out bushwalking on13km of trails - look for wallabies, bush turkeys and sulphur-crested cockatoos
  

• At 35 meters the Reef Odyssey is large enough to be more than comfortable and yet small enough to ensure an intimate, quality experience for each of the 39 guests.
  

• Aboard Reef Odyssey enjoy a deluxe stateroom furnished with a Queen size bed, en suite bathroom and large windows.
  

• Cruise the spectacular Whitsunday Islands and see the Great Barrier Reef from every angle with the guidance of your on-board marine biologist guide
  
  

Day 1 - Whitsunday Islands, Palm Bay, 2 nights

 Arrive Hamilton Island Airport and transfer by scheduled ferry to Long Island where you will spend 3 nights at Palm Bay.

Nestled amongst swaying palms fringing a private beach and lapped by the turquoise waters of the Whitsunday's, your accomodation leads directly onto the sandy beach. From the hammock on your private balcony, you'll have views across the water. This is the place to get away from it all; there are no phones or television, jet skis or speedboats to interrupt the seclusion and tranquility that Palm Bay is renowned for.

Day 2  - Palm Bay

Each day begins with breakfast at your leisure as you help yourself to the tasty treats from the basket delivered to your cabin. Laze by the swimming pool or snooze in the hammock on your private verandah.

When the mood for adventure strikes, grab a picnic hamper and motor off in your own boat to explore the many secluded bays and private beaches of long island. Wander along Long Island’s rainforest trails or use the retreat's canoes and paddle skis.

Visit Whitehaven Beach; take a visit to the Reef by sailboat or helicopter and snorkel or scuba dive amongst the enchanted world of the Great Barrier Reef and the majestic Whitsunday Islands.

Day 3 - Depart on Reef Odyssey Cruise, 3 nights

 Return to Hamilton Island via ferry to board Reef Odyssey, a luxury cruising yacht. Your deluxe stateroom has a queen size bed (two twins are also available), large windows, wardrobe and dressing table, air conditioning and en suite facilities.

This afternoon you cruise to Whitehaven Beach for a bit of swimming or beachcombing before sailing to a sheltered cove for dinner and overnight. Meet your cruise mates over a drink before dinner which is served a la carte and features fresh Barrier Reef seafood and other local produce.

Day4- Whitsunday Islands, Reef Odyssey

 Explore the coral chasms of Hook and Hardy Reefs and overnight at Hardy Reef. Guests have the opportunity to participate in guided island walks, snorkelling tours and reef walks. The Dive Instructor is able to assist divers of all qualification and experience levels. There is lots of time for snorkelling, scuba diving, coral viewing or just relaxing.

Day 5 - Whitsunday Islands, Reef Odyssey

 Visit Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island where you can go ashore for a walk or to the beach. Cruise through breathtaking Nara Inlet to see the aboriginal rock art then to Cid Harbour for our overnight anchorage.

Day 6 - Departure

After breakfast on board, hike to the lookout at Cid Harbour then cruise via the Molle group of islands before disembarking Hamilton Island in the late morning. Transfer to the Airport for your onward flight.

 

Options and Upgrades

• Transfer from Hamilton Island to Palm Bay via helicopter or seaplane

• Upgrade to a bure or bungalow at Palm Bay