Welcome to the Maritimo Owner’s Australian Cruising Experience – Where Luxury Meets Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable journey designed exclusively for Maritimo owners, combining luxury, personalized service, and breathtaking coastal exploration. This immersive experience begins with a warm welcome at Maritimo HQ, including a behind-the-scenes factory tour and hosted lunch with the team. Guests then settle into premium accommodation at the Intercontinental Hotel before stepping aboard their own Maritimo vessel for a fully supported familiarization and provisioning process.

The highlight of the experience is a 4–5 day leisure cruise from Sanctuary Cove to the southern end of Fraser Island (K’gari), featuring optional stops at iconic destinations like the Tangalooma Wrecks, Mooloolaba Marina, and Kingfisher Bay. Activities can include guided 4WD tours, whale watching (seasonal), beach anchoring, and sunset drinks on deck. Every detail—from provisioning support and boat walkthroughs to personalized apparel and post-trip cleaning—is thoughtfully arranged to ensure a seamless and memorable adventure.

Whether you’re seeking relaxation, nature, or quality time with loved ones, the Maritimo Shakedown Experience offers a refined and flexible itinerary tailored to your preferences. Let us handle the logistics while you enjoy the journey.

Day 1 – Arrival

Airport arrival and transport to Maritimo HQ.

Factory tour and hosted lunch.

Hotel check-in (Intercontinental Hotel) to freshen up and relax.

*Optional afternoon visit down to to Sanctuary Cove Marina for initial boat viewing with a Maritimo Representative.

Day 2 – Familiarization & Provisioning

Boat access and walkthrough with Skipper & Maritimo Representative.

Safety briefing and orientation.

Provisioning day (groceries, supplies, etc.).

Free evening or optional dinner.

Day 1 of Trip – Departure from Sanctuary Cove

Final checks and boat readiness.

Departure briefing and send off.

Depart Gold Coast via Moreton Bay.

Cruise north past Bribie Island

Optional: Snorkelling at Tangalooma Wrecks

Cruise to Mooloolaba Marina

Overnight Berth at Mooloolaba – Sleep on vessel or  book a Hotel

Day 2 – Mooloolaba

Optional: Australia Zoo for the day. Tour bus available to/from Australia Zoo

Dinner – Many restaurants  walking distance from Mooloolaba Marina

Day 3 – Arrival at Fraser Island

Cruise into Great Sandy Straits.

Anchor at Kingfisher Bay

Afternoon beach walk or swim.

Optional: guided 4WD tour inland taking in:

Lake McKenzie (freshwater swimming)

Eli Creek (float down the creek)

Maheno Shipwreck.

Day 4 – Fraser Island Leisure & Wildlife

Anchor at Kingfisher Bay.

Whale watching at Kingfisher Bay (seasonal: July–October)

Sunset drinks on the aft deck.

Optional: Fly out from Hervey Bay or Mooloolaba.

Day 5 – Return Journey

Cruise South back  to the Gold Coast  (7 hour trip)

Optional : Fly out from Hervey Bay or Mooloolaba.

On return – Stay onboard or at Hotel.

Return home.

ESTIMATED COSTS

Hotel Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove – AUD$450 -$1200 per night (dependant on room style & configuration) Paid directly to hotel

Captain  – AUD$500 + GST (plus any out of pocket expenses) Paid directly to skipper

Fuel – (Dependant on length of cruise) Paid during the trip

Marina Fees – AUD$110 – $140 per night – Paid directly to Marina

Provisioning – Dependant on number of people (Groceries, cleaning, toiletries and laundry products) Paid directly to Grocer

Boat Dressing – USD$2,500 (Includes loan of crockery cutlery, cookware, linen, dry cleaning, undressing and re-dressing) Invoiced pre-trip

Concierge Fee – USD$2,500 (includes preparing individual itinerary, factory tour, morning tea, lunch, public liability insurance, boat registration, post trip interior/exterior cleaning) – Invoiced pre-trip