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The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which stretches some 2,000 kilometres along the Queensland coast, includes more than 2,900 coral reefs, 900 tropical islands and is home to over 1,500 species of fish, 400 species of coral, as well as many other rare and endangered species. It is the only natural structure on earth that is visible from the moon with a naked eye, and is simply the most amazing lo

cation where you can sail on sheltered waterways, visiting exotic anchorages to experience the wonders of nature both above and below the water. Your professional guides to this remarkable location & friendly crew are John & Lynne Boyce who welcome you to their “floating home”, their magnificent, multi award winning yacht Sydney Sundancer. For more than 25 years they have, personally introduced their guests to places of rare natural beauty on deserted islands, in the inter-tidal zone & under the water. On Island bushwalking expeditions guests can appreciate much of the Australian wilderness experience, including Aboriginal caves complete with ancient paintings. At low tide, Lynne will guide you on fascinating expeditions on the drying reef. Her 30 years experience of conchology, enables guests appreciate the wonders of nature in this little seen world, as she identifies the cleverly disguised reef dwellers. John & Lynne will lead scuba (certified divers only) or snorkeling expeditions to ensure your experience of this “water wonderland” is complete. Non-swimmers need not feel disadvantaged because their glass bottomed dive tender, aptly named “The Sundance Kid” will ensure non swimmers appreciation of the underwater world also ! If guests have no previous snorkeling experience, Lynne will patiently instruct and even hold their hand to give them confidence if needed, whilst John will be nearby in the tender. They even have an underwater digital camera, so guests can view themselves enjoying the days activities on the yachts’ wide screen television. Each evening John will anchor Sydney Sundancer in a different bay, so calm that your long stemmed wine glasses are safe on the dining room table, while Lynne prepares such exotic delicacies that the definitive American food & wine guide “Bon Appetit” has requested one of her recipes for publication in the USA! You can be assured that each meal will exceed your expectation and surpass much of what is served in well known Sydney restaurants. In the morning you can go snorkelling over beautiful corals before breakfast and your day just gets better from there. You can even take the wheel to enjoy real “big boat” sailing, harnessing the wind for propulsion, rest assured that John’s intimate knowledge of the area will keep you safe. He and Lynne were chartering even before the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority began issuing permits to operate, so their permit is one of the few “originals” which still allows access to some pristine places that most other charter boats are prohibited from visiting. John & Lynne prefer to conduct their voyages of discovery during the warm dry months of July through October because the prevailing winds at that time mean the best locations for snorkelling and scuba diving are accessible. Humpback Whales migrate to the area during these months to give birth to their young, so you have a very high chance of a close encounter with these “Giants” of the sea ! You can even listen to these wonderful creatures communicate via the ships hydrophone. Lynne and John’s intimate knowledge of the area and years of experience ensure your satisfaction is guaranteed and that your hopes and expectations for your holiday of a lifetime are exceeded !

Winter in the Whitsundays is so perfect. Here's a few of adventures that our guests have experienced over the last few y...
19/07/2024

Winter in the Whitsundays is so perfect. Here's a few of adventures that our guests have experienced over the last few years.

I'm delighted to report that the snorkel I did yesterday at one of our favourite sites was great! I am always nervous on...
14/07/2024

I'm delighted to report that the snorkel I did yesterday at one of our favourite sites was great! I am always nervous on the first dive of the season in case any of the magnificent corals get damaged over the Summer months in our absence!

As we are just about to begin our 4 month season in the Whitsunday's, we are so looking forward to all the adventures th...
01/07/2024

As we are just about to begin our 4 month season in the Whitsunday's, we are so looking forward to all the adventures that our guests and John and I are about to experience. This video was filmed a few years back by a guest on his iPhone (still images were taken by myself) as we were returning from a few days out at Bait Reef to the islands. The number of Humpback Whales have never been greater, as is the love and interest towards them from the public. This coming Friday at Airlie Beach the town will be celebrating their arrival at the "Welcome Whales Festival" https://youtu.be/3EapNXvdPCw Click on this link to find out how you too can have amazing experiences in the Whitsunday's with Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holidays: www.whitsundayluxurysailing.com.au PS There is talk that this season there are a large number of Manta Rays visiting. This image below I took a couple of years ago, and because it was not on Project Manta's data base I got to name him Reef Dancer. I'm hoping for a reunion this season! Can't wait!!!

Today we had a perfectly "Dead Calm" morning... Just like the movie made many years ago starring Nicole Kidman which was...
03/09/2023

Today we had a perfectly "Dead Calm" morning... Just like the movie made many years ago starring Nicole Kidman which was filmed in the same area. Sooo perfect for an early morning snorkel to show the beauty of this bay to our guests. Join us to see the amazing coral and fish life. We finished the day on the perfect Whitehaven Beach and then a delicious lunch on the aft deck.
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25/07/2023

A few years ago we were returning back to the islands with our guests after a couple of days out at Bait Reef. We watched two large Humpback whales leap completely out of the water in total formation. I grabbed my Nikon, and because they were a long way away, I fixed my 300mm to 500mm lens as quickly as I could! Sod's law meant they did not repeat this acrobatic act! However, before long, they were swimming very rapidy towards us...not just the original two... but six of them! Humpback whales very often love to socialize with humans! I continued to take images, whilst one of our guests took the following movie: BTW, there is a moral to this story, put your most powerful lens on and they will come right up to you!!

There's lots of Humpback Whales up here in the Whitsunday's this year, and some have been extremely friendly!!
23/07/2023

There's lots of Humpback Whales up here in the Whitsunday's this year, and some have been extremely friendly!!

Fabulous corals in so many of the bays here in the Whitunday's
15/07/2023

Fabulous corals in so many of the bays here in the Whitunday's

I made a movie a few years back about the Whitsunday's and I thought I'd share it with you again.
24/05/2023

I made a movie a few years back about the Whitsunday's and I thought I'd share it with you again.

Join Luxury Yachting and come aboard the magnificent charter yacht Sydney Sundancer to explore this amazing area for its' beauty, corals and incredible fish...

24/05/2023
We are delighted to announce that we have a new Whitsunday website!  Please visit www.whitsundayluxurysailing.com.au Our...
24/05/2023

We are delighted to announce that we have a new Whitsunday website! Please visit www.whitsundayluxurysailing.com.au
Our 2022 season is just about to begin... so join us for THE most memorable sailing holiday ever! Here's a few highlights from our 2022 season to see what you too can experience.

We've been chartering in the Whitsundays this season for two months and have had so many wonderful experiences with our ...
21/08/2022

We've been chartering in the Whitsundays this season for two months and have had so many wonderful experiences with our guests! Here are just a few :

We are very excited about next week when we begin our annual charter season in the Whitsunday's. We can't wait to guide ...
06/06/2021

We are very excited about next week when we begin our annual charter season in the Whitsunday's. We can't wait to guide our guests over the most spectacular corals, witness the giants of the ocean, the Humpback whales and to hear their soulful songs via our hydrophone, swim with turtles, visit the friendliest fish you will ever meet and the best beach in the world as voted by Trip Advisor ....Whitehaven Beach. We are almost fully booked but we do have just a couple of weeks vacant if you want to join us . Here's a video I made about the area:https://youtu.be/Uf2RssVzac8 "The Magic of the Whitsunday’s"

Join Luxury Yachting and come aboard the magnificent charter yacht Sydney Sundancer to explore this amazing area for its' beauty, corals and incredible fish...

I've just returned from seeing Valerie Taylor and her new documentary "Playing with Sharks" It was well worth seeing and...
06/06/2021

I've just returned from seeing Valerie Taylor and her new documentary "Playing with Sharks" It was well worth seeing and a wonderful tribute to a life well lived which portrayed and her and Ron's contribution to conservation. Valerie was there this afternoon to answer questions so was even more interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEgpYEi36Lc
When she showed how she "trained " the sharks to appear just in the right place to be able to take the "perfect picture" it reminded me of one occasion when a reef shark swam just under me and continued to swim in front of the best corals in the bay as I followed it around recording the moment!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJkQRUvKduA&feature=youtu.be

While filming some magnificent corals in the Whitsunday's, a surprise visitor swam nonchalantly by. The friendly White Tip Reef Shark swam under Lynne's leg...

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A Whitsunday adventure aboard Sydney Sundancer

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which stretches some 2,000 kilometres along the Queensland coast, includes more than 2,900 coral reefs, 900 tropical islands and is home to over 1,500 species of fish, 400 species of coral, as well as many other rare and endangered species. It is the only natural structure on earth that is visible from the moon with a naked eye, and is simply the most amazing location where you can sail on sheltered waterways, visiting exotic anchorages to experience the wonders of nature both above and below the water. Your professional guides to this remarkable location & friendly crew are John & Lynne Boyce who welcome you to their “floating home”, their magnificent, multi award winning yacht Sydney Sundancer. For more than 25 years they have, personally introduced their guests to places of rare natural beauty on deserted islands, in the inter-tidal zone & under the water. On Island bushwalking expeditions guests can appreciate much of the Australian wilderness experience, including Aboriginal caves complete with ancient paintings. At low tide, Lynne will guide you on fascinating expeditions on the drying reef. Her 30 years experience of conchology, enables guests appreciate the wonders of nature in this little seen world, as she identifies the cleverly disguised reef dwellers. John & Lynne will lead scuba (certified divers only) or snorkeling expeditions to ensure your experience of this “water wonderland” is complete. Non-swimmers need not feel disadvantaged because their glass bottomed dive tender, aptly named “The Sundance Kid” will ensure non swimmers appreciation of the underwater world also ! If guests have no previous snorkeling experience, Lynne will patiently instruct and even hold their hand to give them confidence if needed, whilst John will be nearby in the tender. They even have an underwater digital camera, so guests can view themselves enjoying the days activities on the yachts’ wide screen television. Each evening John will anchor Sydney Sundancer in a different bay, so calm that your long stemmed wine glasses are safe on the dining room table, while Lynne prepares such exotic delicacies that the definitive American food & wine guide “Bon Appetit” has requested one of her recipes for publication in the USA! You can be assured that each meal will exceed your expectation and surpass much of what is served in well known Sydney restaurants. In the morning you can go snorkelling over beautiful corals before breakfast and your day just gets better from there. You can even take the wheel to enjoy real “big boat” sailing, harnessing the wind for propulsion, rest assured that John’s intimate knowledge of the area will keep you safe. He and Lynne were chartering even before the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority began issuing permits to operate, so their permit is one of the few “originals” which still allows access to some pristine places that most other charter boats are prohibited from visiting. John & Lynne prefer to conduct their voyages of discovery during the warm dry months of July through October because the prevailing winds at that time mean the best locations for snorkelling and scuba diving are accessible. Humpback Whales migrate to the area during these months to give birth to their young, so you have a very high chance of a close encounter with these “Giants” of the sea ! You can even listen to these wonderful creatures communicate via the ships hydrophone. Lynne and John’s intimate knowledge of the area and years of experience ensure your satisfaction is guaranteed and that your hopes and expectations for your holiday of a lifetime are exceeded !