Coral Coast Cruise
Mooloolaba & Yeppoon — two departures, one extraordinary coast
From $2,990 pp twin share
Book Your Adventure →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 Persephone, 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.
Two departures — northbound in August, southbound in October. Both cover the same spectacular 313 nautical miles of the Capricorn Coast and Great Barrier Reef.
Lady Musgrave Island
Queensland Coast
At anchor
Choose Your Cabin
All berths include 9 nights aboard and all meals. Alcohol is not included — you are welcome to bring your own to enjoy at anchor or in port.
Master Cabin
1 or 2 people
Fully private cabin with double bed. Best comfort and space on board. Ideal for couples or solo travellers who want their own sanctuary.
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 a smaller couple.
Semi-Private Sea Berth
1 person
Cosy bunk with privacy curtain, tucked starboard-aft. About the size of a single bed — comfortable and secure at sea. A proper sailor's berth.
Saloon Berth
1 person
Single berth in the communal saloon with shelf storage. The most economical option — well suited to easy sleepers who spend most of their time on deck.
The Journey
The exact route always depends on conditions. Both passages cover the same extraordinary stretch of Queensland coastline and reef.
Mooloolaba & the Sunshine Coast
Mooloolaba Marina → Great Sandy Strait
After arriving and provisioning at Mooloolaba on Wednesday 12 August, we overnight at the marina before leaving early. We make our way up the Sunshine Coast, rounding Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach before entering the Wide Bay Bar into the Great Sandy Strait.
Fraser Island
Great Sandy Strait
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 time ashore at Lake Mackenzie and the island's remarkable interior.
Bundaberg
Crossing Hervey Bay
Crossing Hervey Bay, we make landfall at the Port of Bundaberg for a BBQ and the chance to meet fascinating sailors from all around the world.
Lady Musgrave Island
Capricorn Bunker Group
One or two nights at Lady Musgrave Island (weather permitting) — called Australia's best "get-away-from-it-all" reef anchorage. A full day to swim, snorkel, and explore this stunning coral lagoon ashore.
Fitzroy Reef or North West Island
Great Barrier Reef
We sail to the outer reef — either Fitzroy Reef or North West Island, the second largest coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. Excellent snorkelling, turtle nesting beaches (in season), and spectacular birdlife. A true wilderness anchorage.
Arrive Yeppoon
Rosslyn Bay Marina
We make our final passage back to the Capricorn Coast, arriving at Rosslyn Bay Marina at Yeppoon on the evening of 20 August. Dinner ashore, overnight on the yacht, and depart by 9:00 am on 21 August. A bus runs from the marina to Rockhampton for onward connections.
If conditions do not allow us to reach the outer reef, we have excellent alternatives along the coast — including Pancake Creek and the islands around Great Keppel.
Arrive Yeppoon
Keppel Bay Marina, Rosslyn Bay
After arriving and provisioning at Rosslyn Bay on Friday 16 October, we overnight at the marina — with the afternoon spent on preparations for an early departure the following morning.
Fitzroy Reef or North West Island
Great Barrier Reef
We depart at dawn on Saturday 17 October and head straight offshore to the outer reef — either Fitzroy Reef or North West Island. Excellent snorkelling, turtle nesting beaches (in season), and spectacular birdlife. A true wilderness anchorage.
Lady Musgrave Island
Capricorn Bunker Group
One or two nights at Lady Musgrave Island — Australia's best "get-away-from-it-all" reef anchorage. A full day to swim, snorkel, and explore this stunning coral lagoon ashore.
Bundaberg
Crossing Hervey Bay
We cross Hervey Bay and make landfall at the Port of Bundaberg for a BBQ and the chance to meet sailors from all around the world, before continuing south.
Fraser Island
Great Sandy Strait
A couple of nights at anchor off Fraser Island — time ashore at Lake Mackenzie and the island's extraordinary landscapes, then we continue south through the Great Sandy Strait's sheltered channels.
Arrive Mooloolaba
Sunshine Coast
We exit the Wide Bay Bar, round Rainbow Beach and Noosa Heads, and complete our passage down the Sunshine Coast to Mooloolaba Marina. Dinner ashore, overnight on the yacht, and depart by 9:00 am on Sunday 25 October.
If conditions do not allow us to reach the outer reef, we have excellent alternatives — including Pancake Creek and more time exploring the beautiful waters around Fraser Island.
Book Your Adventure
Select your preferred departure and cabin type below. Questions first? Get in touch — we're happy to help.