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The Schooner Friendship is yours to sail around the glorious Whitsunday Islands. With a maximum of only 10 people, each trip is guaranteed to be a personal experience. Plan a lazy day soaking up the sun on Whitehaven Beach, snorkel or dive the glorious protected reefs or simply set sail into the sunset. We let you plan as much of your holiday as possible and ensure you get the most out of your Whitsunday adventure.

The Price....

The daily charter rate for the Schooner Friendship is $1,650 and allows up to 10 people per charter. This includes all meals and use of our equipment, your very own skipper, host and guide.

Schooner Friendship departs Abel Point Marina, located just a five minute walk from the heart of Airlie Beach.

Other Prices & Fees:
Stinger Suits — These can be hired on board for $5.00 p/day.

Entry and Administration Fees — Please note there is a fee levied on all passengers covering park entry fees & administration costs. These are charged by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Queensland Parks and Wildlife for entry into the Marine and National Parks. These prices are E.M.C $4.50 p/day, Marine Park Fees are $1.30 p/day with admission fees of $2.20 p/day (all up $8 p/day, p/person). Obviously they are subject to change and are payable at check in.

Sample of your menu....
Below is a sample menu of the fine food served onboard on a typical three day charter.

Day 1		Day 2		Day 3
Morning Tea Tea / Coffee, Biscuits on arrival Lunch Lasagne, Ham & Salad rolls – lettuce, tomato cucumber, avocado, sliced onion & sliced cheese, Vegetable samousas for any vegetarians. Afternoon Tea Fruit Platter, tea & coffee Pre Dinner Snacks; Celery & Carrot sticks, Corn chips & salsa, sliced cabana, cheese, olives, peanuts & chips. Dinner Roast Beef with potatoes, pumpkin, sweet potato, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, corn served with gravy & cheese sauce. Tea & coffee with after dinner mints.		Breakfast Cereal, fruit salad, yoghurt, toast, fruit loaf, tea & coffee Morning Tea Tea / Coffee, chocolate cake Lunch Barbequed Chicken Steak with Greek Salad & Potato Bake. Soya or vegie burgers for Vegetarians Afternoon Tea; Fruit Platter, tea & coffee Pre Dinner Snacks; Fresh local prawns served with tartare/seafood sauce Dinner Chicken Tiki Marsala Curry (Not Hot) with rice & garlic & herb bread. Veg Curry for vegetarians. Tea / Coffee & after dinner mints		Breakfast Ham & Cheese Croissants, cereal, fruit salad, yoghurt, toast, fruit loaf, tea & coffee Morning Tea Tea / Coffee & Biscuits Lunch Mexican Burrito wraps with mince, guacamole, diced tomato, cucumber & capsicum, grated cheese, sour cream & salsa. Bean Mix instead of mince for vegetarians.

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