Whitsunday Islands

Day Three: Your 10-day Iconic Bucket List

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Forget checking into a resort, today The Whitsundays is your home away from home. For day three, Chief Icon Officer Isabella swaps mainland luxury for life aboard SV Lucy, learning the ropes, exploring secluded island anchorages and settling in for a night beneath a canopy of stars.

With no fixed schedule and the Coral Sea at your doorstep, this is island time at its finest.

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    7AM: CHECK OUT, CHECK IN

    Say goodbye to mainland views and hello to nights under the stars on the Coral Sea. Isabella is trading her Elementa suite for a floating home aboard SV Lucy with Portland Roads. The Whitsundays are her oyster.

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    7:30AM: LEARN THE ROPES & TAKE THE WHEEL

    Time to trade passenger princess for captain. With Portland Roads’ Bareboat Charter Experiences, you’ll learn the ropes before self-skippering and self-catering your way through the spectacular Ngaro Sea Country of the Whitsundays. Take the helm yourself or, like Isabella, bring a Master Reef Guide along to share their knowledge of the region’s marine life, wildlife and natural wonders.

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    8:30AM: CAPTAIN THE SHIP TO LONG ISLAND

    All aboard for a morning exploring the turquoise waters around Long Island. Cruise past secluded bays, pristine anchorages and island scenery best discovered by boat.

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    12PM: LUNCH ONBOARD

    Who needs a waterfront restaurant when you’ve got the whole Coral Sea as your backdrop? Whip up lunch in SV Lucy’s equipped kitchenette, then settle in for a leisurely meal on deck. Fresh air, salty breezes and million-dollar views included.

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    1PM: SET SAIL FOR THE HORIZON

    After you've shown off your chef skills, and the tummies are full, continue your sailing adventure. Your next stops are The Whitsundays' two largest islands, Whitsunday Island and Hook Island. Think fringing coral reefs, island hikes and sunsets to die for. If you're in The Whitsundays during humpback whale migration season (June - September), keep your eyes peeled for a spectacular sighting. Isabella was lucky enough to get up close. Now that’s what we call a captain’s perk!

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    6PM: SUNSET UNDER THE SAILS

    As evening falls, settle in for a memorable night at anchor beneath a canopy of stars, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the Whitsunday Islands. Enjoy dinner and refreshments on board before waking to another spectacular island morning. A front-row seat to The Whitsundays after dark? Now that’s a night worth staying up for.