CLIENT: General Public Voyage
VOYAGE NUMBER: 20240527
FROM: Airlie Beach To: Townsville
DATE: 28 May 2024
POSITION: Holbourn Is
REPORT: Red Watch
The loud and low brassy sound of the trumpet rang while the sun was rising above the hatches of the main cabin of the ship. Louise, the chef was already up, and the smell of breakfast would motivate most of us to get out of what are now comfortable and sweet beds to our tired bodies.
The wind took us quickly out of the Whitsundays, and the skipper chose Holbourn Island as a destination.
After approximately six hours’ sailing we viewed Holbourn Island, a small rocky island with an anchorage in front of a coral beach. Despite cloudy skies and a fresh wind ten crew members went ashore for some beach combing and snorkelling. On return to the ship, showers were in high demand and a hot casserole hit the spot – thanks Louise! A combination of tiredness and planning ahead of night watches meant many of us were in our bunks by 7pm.