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| Backpackers
By The Bay is NOT
affiliated with any particular tour or dive
company, however we do support those companies
who are part of the Whitsunday Charter Boat
Industry Assocation and adhere to the association's
Code of Conduct. This allows us to offer you
the best, unbiased advice when selecting a
sailing or dive trip, knowing the tours we
recommend provide quality services and products.
Our aim is to best suit your needs and to
exceed your expectations. Of course, there
are other reasons and benefits for booking
your tours through our hostel. Some of these
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advantage of (often un-advertised)
standby rates, only available
to local tour agents |
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- the ability to take into
account prevailing weather
conditions that may affect
your choice of boat, or
even your inclination to
sail |
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- booking locally is more
user friendly. If for whatever
reason you or your trip
cancels, retrieving your
money is a lot easier if
you deal with an agent in
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the selections on these
pages suggest, there are
many trips to choose from.
Some will suit your needs,
others will not. As mentioned
above, the boats listed
here all adhere to an industry
regulated Code of Conduct
meaning you are assured
of a quality product and
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as your hostel, we have a vested
interest in ensuring you enjoy
your trip, (after all, we want
you to rave about us after you
leave). We take the extra time
to make sure YOU
get what YOU
want.
AND THE REALLY GOOD NEWS!!!????
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You will receive a nights accommodation
in a four share room
FREE
OF CHARGE
(yes, you heard right) when you
book your overnight sailing trip
or dive course directly through
the hostel. You will also be dropped
off at the marina, be able to
store your backpack in our secure
room and your valuables in the
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The magnifent Whitsunday's and her pristine
islands fall inside the Great Barrier Reef
Marine Park. This and the excellent sailing
conditions and sheltered harbours make it
a mecca for boating of every description.
You can sail on a classic Tall Ship, become
part of a crew and experience the rush of
competitive sailing on a maxi yacht or just
sit back and relax on a vessel built for
style and comfort. Most cruises cover at
least 2days/2nights and just about everything
is included in your fare including all meals,
linen, snorkelling gear etc.
Don't forget you
will receive 1 free night's accommodation
when you book a trip with us!!
Boats are of a very high standard and all
provide skippers and hostesses eager to show
off the area. To see the large selection of
vessel and cruise types click
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Situated
in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef,
Airlie Beach is an area that allows you
to dive pristine reefs. The
region boasts three dive-training companies
that can meet all training needs from ‘open
water’ through to ‘dive instructor’ certification.
The courses range from those that include
two one-day trips to either the fringing reefs
or the outer Great Barrier Reef,or can include
live on-board 3 day/3night sailing adventures.
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to reef |
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reef sail |
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+ 3day/2night reef sail |
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Why not break your stay up a little and
take a few day-trips. You can explore the
islands or head inland, the choice, as always,
is yours. Day trips give you the opportunity
to spread out your holidays by breaking
it up into small little adventures in between
the more slothful activities like sunsoaking
and just plain relaxing.
These
activities are all easily booked from our
hostel on the day you arrive. Places are
always available and are often at local,
24 hour standby rates.
Below are some Day Trip suggestions:-
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| Dive/Snorkel
the Outer Reef |
$80-$210 |
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the Island Reef |
$55-$
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a 3 Island Cruise |
$55-$65 |
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Resort Taxi |
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$16 |
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Snorkel/Dive |
$75-$90 |
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Skydiving (1000ft) |
$239 |
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| Parasail
(single or tandem) |
$40
- $80 |
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| Acrobatic
Bi-Plane flight |
$75 |
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Island tours |
from
$99 |
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| Seaplane
tours/drop-offs |
from
$75 |
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| Catamaran
& Jet Ski hire |
$15-$60 |
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Fishing Charters |
$68-$95 |
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fishing outer reef |
$120 + |
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activities simply tell us what you are after when
you check in or fill out the form on the contact
us page for more information or to reserve a
place. |
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