Australia by Experience: Great Barrier Reef: Santa Maria
The Santa Maria combines the unforgettable opportunity to see one of the Great Wonders of the World with the charm of sailing aboard a traditional styled wooden vessel. Santa Maria's beautiful lines are reminiscent of gaff-rigged schooners of earlier times. She is 60' long with a beam of 17' providing a very comfortable cruise with ample deck space to relax. There are 2 and 3-day options available, with varied diving/snorkeling itineraries.
With a maximum of 10 passengers, the Santa Maria is an intimate and very personalized adventure that you will not experience on a larger vessel. With such a personalized setting the overall objective of complete quiet and relaxation is easily achieved. Why not join in and help sail the boat or just 'supervise' from the sundeck the choice is yours.
The vessel explores many of the most untouched and pristine areas of the Great Barrier Reef, with Thetford, Moore and Briggs reefs being some of the past favorites. Each destination is about 40km East of Cairns, and all offer varying dive or snorkel locations, with different coral formations and tropical fish. |
