Tall Ship Defender 2 day 1 night Whitsunday Sailing. Price $289.

Tall Ship Defender is a 115ft schooner, constructed at Kincumber in NSW during 1896. Departs 8.30am Saturday returning 4.00pm Sunday Departs 8.30am Tuesday returning 4.00pm Wednesday Departs 8.30am Thursday returning 4.00pm Friday Throughout a typical 2 day voyage, you'll explore Whitehaven Beach and participate in snorkelling excursions at the northern section of the Whitsunday Islands (Itinerary is subject to weather) Email: [email protected] or Ph: Freecall 1800 355 377 or + 61 7 4946 5932

Sail into the Sunset. Whilst on-board, guests are welcome to lend a hand with the sailing.... or simply relax and enjoy!	Part of the Whitsunday Experience involves excellent meals and refreshments. Dining features salads and BBQs, Fruit Platters! You'll have plenty to eat!

Crafted from native Australian timbers and integral to Australia's seafaring heritage

The Tall Ship Defender took part in the 1988 recreation of the initial fleet's arrival in Sydney.

Layout of the Tall Ship Defender.
The Tall Ship Defender provides berths for up to 25 passengers. The sleeping quarters feature an open design, with a selection of single and double bunk options. The cabin section includes 3 bathrooms, plus an additional bathroom on deck. Air conditioning is installed throughout the cabin section
Climate Controlled Lounge Space
BACKGROUND OF TALL SHIP DEFENDER
Constructed from Australian timber in 1896, measuring 115ft in length overall with a 22ft beam. The builder was George Frost, a shipwright responsible for constructing 22 vessels. Tall Ship Defender was constructed for inter-state trading and voyages to the emerging colonial settlements across Australia. Most of her service involved navigating the coastal passages of Southern Australia, operating regularly between Victoria and Tasmania. She was initially registered in Launceston, Tasmania, where she became known for exceptional speed. History records her November 1923 feat as a record-setting Bass Strait passage completed in under 24 hours. During World War II, Tall Ship Defender served with the Australian navy, transporting military personnel and cargo. Following the war's conclusion, she returned to Tasmania where she deteriorated over time. During the 1980s, Les Dick undertook a comprehensive restoration of Tall Ship Defender, returning her to her original condition just before the 1988 Bicentennial Hobart to Sydney Tall Ships Race. Today, Tall Ship Defender has undergone further renovation and operates among the Whitsunday Islands. Under the Australian Tall Ship Cruises brand, she complements the well-known four-masted Tall Ship Solway Lass, which was constructed in Holland in 1902.