Arafura Sailing Adventures

Services

Cobourg and Tiwi Islands Cruise

On this absorbing seven day tropical sailing journey, you'll discover Cobourg Peninsula and the Tiwi Islands. Live aboard a luxury 15 metre sailing catamaran, as you gain an insight into early European history, visit historical Victoria Settlement and spend a day on the Tiwi Islands for a personalised indigenous cultural experience. After enjoying a range of sailing experiences during the day, seeing stunning landscapes, viewing distinctive Aboriginal arts and crafts, and eating great food, you'll return to your comfortable airconditioned queen size or double cabin with all its modern amenities and unwind ready for the next day's adventure.

Extended Charters

Let Arafura Sailing Adventures tailor a sailing adventure to suit you. Choose from one day to 14 days, taking in Darwin Harbour or other fascinating locations further a field. You'll cruise in comfort aboard a luxurious 15 metre sailing catamaran, with airconditioned cabins, enjoy sumptuous meals under the fully-shaded cockpit dining area and take in some of the most amazing landscapes and foreshores of the Northern Territory. Ideal for corporate or group charters. Please note quoted rate is per day.

Half Day Cruise

Enjoy the many sights of Darwin Harbour during this half day cruise on a magnificently appointed 15 metre sailing catamaran. Your host will point out areas of historical interest as you cruise around the foreshore of this expansive tropical harbour. Choose from a quick cruise lasting three hours or take your time and enjoy an exciting 12 hour or six hour half day tour. Ideal for corporate or group charters, board meetings and planning days. Note - A full day cruise is also available, please contact operator for further details.

Tiwi Islands Cruise

Discover the Melville and Bathurst Islands, (Tiwi Islands) on this enticing four day tropical sailing journey. You'll visit the Munupi Arts and Crafts Centre and meet the local Tiwi artists. Activities for the day may include trying bush tucker, instruction in Tiwi painting and weaving, or visit the local school. Purchases can be made from the art centre later in the day. The next morning you'll join the Tiwi Tours tour, and then have the opportunity to wander through the Tiwi Arts and Craft Centre. Setting sail early in the morning, you'll arrive at Bare Sand Island, a common nesting ground for the flatback turtle. There will be plenty of time for you to go ashore and explore this island, before sailing back to Darwin. All accommodation is aboard the luxury 15 metre sailing catamaran ‘Sundancer'. There's plenty of room for everyone to relax, unwind and get ready for the next day's adventure.

Wedding Charter

Why not have a completely unique wedding ceremony and take your wedding vows aboard a sailing catamaran as you glide across the warm tropical waters of pristine Darwin Harbour. Ideal for small wedding groups, this 15 metre luxurious sailing catamaran can cater for up to 12 people. Catering can be provided or you can organise your own catering requirements and a marriage celebrant is also available.

Experiences

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• Adventure
• Cruise
• Fishing
• Historic/Heritage
• Indulgence/Luxury
• Island