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Abrolhos Island Cruises WA

When it comes to having a family holiday in Western Australia, it is pretty hard to beat Magellan's nature tours of the Abrolhos Islands where you are constantly being wowed and enthralled by the colours of this rare and remote sea wilderness. Who could blame you for thinking you were in paradise. You probably are.

Perfect for families, couples, friends and groups of all ages, the Magellan is about the best of the best going to the Abrolhos Islands.

Magellan specialises in remarkable boating adventures because she bring nature's sights and sounds to life with such diverse experiences that your senses are constantly humming with excitement. This is where you control the tempo. You decide how much fun you want to have. You just need to pick an adventure and start the experience.

Food Glorious Food

Catching a fish for the dining table
Learn about local seafood recipes

Nature Quest

  • Diving and snorkelling among the rich corals and fish life
  • Discover breeding colonies of rare and abundant seabirds
  • Spot turtles and other reptiles
  • Learn about trees that are indigenous to the Islands
  • Interact with sea lions
  • Watch whale and dolphins at play

Aquatic Sports

  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kitesurfing
  • Paddleboarding
  • Diving, Snorkeling and Spear Fishing

Feel the Vibe

  • Beach combing the coral atolls
  • Sunbathing
  • Swimming
  • Reading a book
  • Listening to our bad jokes and music

Thirst for Knowledge

  • What did happen to the Batavia in 1629?
  • The history of other shipwrecks
  • The trials and tribulations of Dutch survivors
  • Murder! Mutiny! Bravery! (It's a bloke thing!)
  • The "treasures" and constructions left behind
  • Mingle with local rock lobster fishermen
  • Tour the small fishing camps and jetties on top of the atolls

Take to the Air

Scenic air flights and air safaris

The pace is yours. An Abrolhos pace. Leisurely and slow, or full of action and excitement.

More about your Abrolhos Islands adventure

The easy part of your Magellan adventure is getting to the Abrolhos Islands. They lie 60kms west of Geraldton or a 35 minute flight away by light aircraft. Of course the hard part is having to say goodbye to them after your holiday ends. You simply won't want to leave!

In all seriousness, many people love the scenic flight because it is saves time and beats the hell out of getting seasick (for those that may suffer). If you want more information on flights, you only have to call 0428 939 137 or email us at sales@magellanboatcharters.com.au

Other things you need to know:

  • All our Abrolhos Island tours last from 5 to 14 days and can be easily tailored to suit your needs, including any special dietary requirements.
  • The vessel is surveyed for 8 passengers and 2 crew.
  • Travel insurance is a 'must' for all passengers.
  • If you want an exclusive charter for you and your family, please ask about our exclusive rates.
  • We have no problem catching fish for the table, but we do employ a strict 'Catch and Release' policy for everything else thereafter.

In our effort to make your adventures even more diverse, specialised and exciting, we are soon to introduce an amazing Abrolhos package for food and wine lovers that we call "Wonders of Western Australia." Here we introduce our guests to a medley of culinary sensations that involve living the boat life yet catching local fish, drinking regional wines, and using local ingredients. It is all about West Australia, designed by experts and destined to be a winner.

Things you will need to bring:

  • Good music (we weren't joking about the bad music earlier!)
  • Sun cream and good protective hats
  • Decent footwear for walking on beaches
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Alcohol
  • Fishing lures (unless you want to buy them directly from the vessel)
  • Sea sick tablets for those that suffer
  • A good book
  • Cds or iPods or both
  • A travel journal

Some of the things that Magellan provides:

  • Sleeping accommodation on the vessel, including pillows and linen
  • All cookware, kitchenware, tableware and glassware
  • Snorkelling gear (masks and fins) for most adults. Let us know if you want it for kids and we will provide for you
  • Paddleboard
  • Rods, reels and bait
  • Surveyed tender vessel/speed boat
  • Gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • A guitar
  • Bad jokes (we weren't joking about that either!)

The pace is yours. An Abrolhos pace. Leisurely and slow... or full-on-action.

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A little bit of history

It seems like everything meets at the Abrolhos Islands thanks to the warm Leeuwin current that meanders past on its southbound journey. These islands were formed nearly 10,000 years ago and they actually cover 100kms of ocean from north to south and are split into three main groups:

  • Wailibi
  • Pelsaert
  • Easter

The Abrolhos Islands are all about wildlife, from the huge pods of dolphins and majestic whales, to the rare ospreys, sea eagles, turtles. rock lobster. For others, the Abrolhos has become one of Western Australia's premier fishing destinations, famed for its coral trout, Spanish mackerel, baldchin groper, dhufish and pink snapper.

Today the Abrolhos Islands are an A-class Reserve and have thankfully become protected for future generations to enjoy. Magellan subscribes to all parts of this conservation effort and instils this philosophy into almost every aspect of its charter business.

A must see for the eco tourist.

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