Coral Coast Cruise
Mooloolaba to Yeppoon
3-12 May 2026 (North)
7-16 July (South)
From $2,395 pp twin share
Be part of the crew for an unforgettable 10-day adventure along some of Australia’s most remarkable coastline and coral sea. Sail on board Presephone, our comfortable 42′ ocean adventure yacht. You will enjoy fishing, snorkelling and swimming along the way as we island hop along the Queensland coast and explore isolated coral reefs. Take a turn on the helm, navigate through some challenging waters and build your experience and sea miles.
Inclusions
10 days / 9 nights onboard a 42′ ocean adventure yacht in a single or shared cabin
Sail with professional skipper
Explore stunning, remote destinations
All onboard meals and provisions
Small group, big adventure
Accommodation Options & Costs
Semi-Private Sea Berth (1 person)
Cosy bunk with privacy curtain, tucked starboard-aft. About the size of a singlebed. Comfortable and secure at sea. ($3,490)
V-Berth Cabin (1 or 2 people)
Private cabin in the bow with door, hatch, and storage. Bed tapers from full-size aft to narrower forward. Suits a solo traveller or smaller couple. ($3,990 for 1 person, $4,790 for 2)
Master Cabin (1 or 2 people)
Fully private cabin with queen-sized bed. Twin-share basis for two people. Best comfort and space on board. ($5,990 for one or $6,990 for two people)
Saloon Berth (1 person)
Single berth in the communal saloon, with shelf storage. Least private option — economical option for easy sleepers. ($3,190)
Sample Itinerary (North)
Day 1 & 2: After arriving and provisioning at Mooloolaba on 3 May, we overnight at the marina before leaving early for a passage up the Sunshine Coast, rounding Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach before entering the Wide Bay Bar into the Great Sandy Strait.
Day 3: We motor through the Great Sandy Strait, a beautiful network of narrow channels offering sheltered cruising and abundant wildlife. Our destination is Fraser Island, where you’ll have some time ashore at the resort.
Day 4: Crossing Hervey Bay, we make landfall at the Port of Bundaberg for a BBQ and chance to meet fascinating sailors from all around the world.
Day 5–6: Continuing north, we sail to the atoll of Lady Musgrave Island for two nights (weather permitting). Called Australia’s best “get-away-from-it-all” reef anchorage, it offers a full day to swim, snorkel, and explore this stunning coral lagoon ashore.
Day 7: From Lady Musgrave, we sail on to North West Island, the second largest coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. This pristine national park island offers excellent snorkeling, turtle nesting beaches (in season), and spectacular birdlife—a true wilderness anchorage.
Day 8: An early departure sees us sail south to Great Keppel Island for our final overnight anchorage, with time to explore the beaches and enjoy sunset drinks.
Day 9: After time to explore Great Keppel a short sail brings us into Rosslyn Bay Marina at Yeppoon. Dinner ashore, overnight on the yacht and depart next morning (12 May).
This passage covers 313 nautical miles, with four days of sailing exceeding nine hours—a true coastal adventure exploring the length of the Capricorn Coast.
Queensland Marine Parks Permit No.: G24/50348.1