Join the crew on Matador Whitsundays for a truly unique experience on-board an ex-race boat legend. Matador has been freshly refurbished in 2017 for its 2-Day 1-Night Tour. Hop on-board with like-minded guests sailing over to the World Famous Whitehaven Beach then on to the best snorkelling spots the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has to offer.
Get hands-on and help with sailing or sit back and relax – it’s up to you!
A bit about Matador
• Largest commercial ex-race boat in the Whitsundays at 85ft in length
• Best of the best crew.
• Glowing race history - 52 races, 8 Regattas and two world maxi yacht races, boasting a total of 31 wins 5 seconds and 6 thirds.
• Nominated and awarded bronze for "Best New Tourism Business" at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards 2017.
• Locally owned and operated company promising an authentic Aussie experience.
Posted By : K4062NVmelissam
Amazing experience! Dave and the 2 women looked after us very well. Very chilled and relaxed with epic scenery that can only be described as picturesque. Snorkelling was an amazing experience and as it was my first time, the crew made me feel so at ease and helped me out loads. Thank you so much for the best experience 🇮🇪
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 21:42:32 
Posted By : edelo784
We had an amazing trip with Dave to whitehaven, the snorkelling was amazing!!! By far the best trip we have done, great food great company Dave and the two girls on board really made it an experience to remember!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 20:41:08
Posted By : Fionaplb
A very bad experience, mainly due to the weather conditions. I don't understand how you can offer a tour when there's a wind and rain storm and let travelers leave in these conditions. The boat is very dilapidated and old, with leaks everywhere. We're crammed in like prisoners, with no space to sit down.
Skipper Dave is mean to the passengers and his crew, and not at all reassuring. We saw nothing during the snorkeling and no explanations were given.
I wouldn't recommend it at all.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 19:57:13
Posted By : 531joeyp
I had a blast! The crew and the other guest I met there made this trip unforgettably beautiful.
We went snorkelling twice and had the Whitehaven Beach to ourselves as Arnold made sure to wake up early and arrive there before all the other thousands of tourists. I’m vegetarian and I appreciated to not get charged more because of my dietary preferences. I learned a bit about boats, sunbathed a lot and just had a lot of happy moments on Matador.
Thank you a lot, Arnold, Chris & Gus
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Posted On : 2024-04-11 07:46:56
Posted By : E3039IBmegang
Some brilliant sailing and snorkeling on the first day. Dave got us all up to see the sunrise and be the first on Whithaven beach which was really special. Sleeping on the deck was fab and the crew made us great food. Chris and Josh did a great job!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 18:51:49
Posted By : GrandTour61001392974
Tops:
- Loved the activities: snorkeling and visiting Whitehaven beach (were the first arrival group)
- Blue lights at night on the boat to see sealife
- A lot of knowledge of the crew
- Nice group
- Good weather
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 11:36:44
Posted By : morganbH9261DH
This was one of the best experiences of my life! The entire crew (captain Dave, carys, Josh) were great. If you are looking for a way to see some of the most insane views around the Whitsundays, this is the trip for you. One night was the perfect amount of time needed. We even were able to bring our mattress up top deck and sleep under the stars with sharks swimming below the boat. Captain made sure we were the first onto whitehaven beach which made the entire trip. Being able to walk around without anyone around, also made for some stunning photos. Don’t forget to bring your own booze, water and loads of sun screen. 10/10
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Posted On : 2024-04-04 21:33:47
Posted By : GlobeTrotting548037
Honestly I read the reviews before I went and thought it couldn’t be that bad …
The only saving grace about this tour is that you are the first people to arrive on Whitehaven beach. Otherwise it’s completely overpriced, the boat is run down and tired, the main sail had a rip so we couldn’t sail, the sleeping area is ridiculous hot and Dave is beyond rude to the guests and to his crew. According to the crew if you don’t like the way he speaks and some of the language he uses you’re automatically a snowflake.
Definitely better tours out there where you’re not going to get shouted at or called offensive names!
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Posted On : 2024-03-25 21:51:33
Posted By : N2106LFfabiank
The tour was not bad and we got to see some nice beaches.
However, Dave (the captain) was the rudest and most impolite person I have ever met in my life. It felt like in each sentence he spoke he insulted someone on the boat (not in a funny way, just straight disrespect, also towards his own crew). We asked the crew the same day how they keep up with him, because they were very friendly and fun to talk to. I would rate the overall experience better, but since the person in charge left such a bad vibe on the boat, one star seems more than fair.
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Posted On : 2024-03-21 07:38:48
Posted By : Janniksndr
The trip was very well organized and the crew was incredibly friendly and funny. The food on board was excellent and much better than expected. We were lucky to be one of the first on the Whitsunday Islands. All in all, a highly recommended tour!
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Posted On : 2024-03-07 16:25:46
