Sailing on Solway Lass
Australian Tall Ships 
3 Day / 3 Night or 6 Day / 6 Night Tours
Solway Lass is the largest Tall Ship sailing the Whitsundays. Built in Holland in 1902, of German Blue Steel. Major restoration works keeps this famous Tall Ship presented in beautiful condition.
The history of Solway Lass is amazing, serving in both World Wars, carrying cargo in the Baltic and North Seas until the early 1970’s. During the 1980/90’s Solway Lass was Sydney’s Tall Ship, including sailing in the 1988 bicentenial 1st Fleet re-enactment.
Cruises of the Whitsunday Islands are casual and offer guests a Tall Ship sailing experience from a bygone era... imagine 11 sails billowing in the Whitsunday breeze, a bit like Captain Cook when he sailed through and named the Whitsundays in 1770.
Southern Cross Sailing Adventures
Australian Tall Ships and Southern Cross Sailing have been providing 2 to 6 day sailing tours around the Whitsunday Islands since 1985. Guests can choose from ex Maxi Racing Yachts to Tall Ships to a Deluxe Schooner. Along with the sailing, tours include time to snorkel on Coral Reefs teeming with marine life, guided island bush walks to lookouts which offer amazing photo opportunities, a visit to the world famous Whitehaven Beach. Tours are Eco Certified and along the way the crew will provide an interpretive insight into the history and makeup of this World Heritage Listed Area.
Information
All Sailing Tours on Solway Lass Includes:
- Services of captain and crew.
- All meals (including special diets).
- Snorkel gear and instruction.
- Linen with bath towel.
- Local marina transfers to/from Airlie Beach.
Accommodation on Solway Lass is in:
- 11 Air conditioned cabins.
- Double, Twin, 4 or 6 Share, finished in Oak & Cedar.
- Male/Female bathrooms, with hot showers.
