The moment you are welcomed aboard Pacific Sunrise you will feel as though you have stepped back in time to a traditional timber ship where high levels of service, low guest numbers and an atmosphere of distinction were the norm. At 33 metres, Pacific Sunrise includes 3 separate deck levels, 8 large ship style suites, a maximum of 21 guests and minimum of 4 crew.
Book early to secure the largest air-conditioned sailing vessel suites in the Whitsundays with accompanying fully equiped ensuites. You will be booking the specific room by name to ensure the comfort level that you desire.
Amongst the finely crafted timbers of this fully renovated traditional vessel, our fully functional galley, licensed bar and dining room with seating for all passengers, you will enjoy dining from our chef prepared A La Carte menu. Meanwhile our various secluded balconies and deck levels enable guests to find their own private space to enjoy the view of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands in restful peace while relaxing.
All inclusive in your Pacific Sunrise holiday is a journey amongst the natural beauty of the mostly uninhabited, heritage listed Whitsunday Islands region of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for sailing, snorkelling, swimming, kayaking and interacting with marine life. There is also bushwalking and visits to the likes of Whitehaven Beach and other perfect locations amongst our beautiful 74 islands of the Whitsundays.
In addition Pacific Sunrise also offers scuba diving with a dedicated dive instructor offering resort, certified, and dive courses conveniently charged to your cabin.
We look forward to having you on board.
Our fist white settlers. European settlement began on the Whitsunday islands in the 1860s, mainly in the form of camps that harvested hoop pine timber to construct buildings in nearby Bowen. This industry operated strongly for the next 40 years, and finally petered out in the 1930s. Also in the 1860s, settlers attempted to establish grazing operations on some islands, but these proved unsustainable. Over the next 35 years, grazing leases were granted over various islands (e.g. Cid, Long, South Molle and Hamilton), but none thrived.
It was not until late in the 19th century that viable sheep-grazing businesses were established on some islands, many of which were to go on to be the more popular islands today. Tourism began in the late 1920s, with boats taking visitors on day trips to these settled islands. Gradually the tourist industry grew, with Lindeman Island one of the first to encourage visitors to stay overnight. Daydream, Long, Grassy and Hayman islands also became popular, and family-run tourist resorts prospered, though many were eventually taken over by larger companies.
