Skip to main content Skip to footer site map

Maxi Ragamuffin

Maxi Ragamuffin’s race-winning pedigree and professional crew offer you and your family the finest island day sailing available. Discover the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands, coral reefs and magnificent Whitehaven Beach.

‘Maxi Ragamuffin’ is a racing yacht that has won the Sydney to Hobart three times. It has been operating in the Whitsundays since 1994, travelling to Blue Pearl Bay for snorkelling and diving three days a week and Whitehaven Beach three days a week.

At 24 metres, Maxi Ragamuffin is one of the Whitsunday’s largest and fastest Maxi Yachts. Her considerable size ensures that she is comfortable in any sea condition. Below decks, Maxi Ragamuffin has cushioned settees and is carpeted throughout. She is equipped with toilet facilities, galley, refrigeration and has a 200 horse power auxiliary engine. Even if you have never sailed before, come aboard Maxi Ragamuffin and let the crew sail you to unforgettable day trip destinations.

Touring Options

Maxi Ragamuffin Tour to Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach: Sixteen miles from the mainland is a place which has become one of the world’s most famous beaches. The water at Whitehaven is usually nothing less than crystal clear, so it’s a great spot to enjoy a swim in the warm tropical waters of the Whitsundays. A picnic lunch is served under the shade of the trees backing the beach, before sailing home again past some beautiful islands and spectacular scenery.

Maxi Ragamuffin Tour to Blue Pearl Bay

Blue Pearl Bay: A comfortable two hour sail from the mainland, Blue Pearl Bay is the site of some of Queensland’s most spectacular fringing reef. See it for yourself and snorkel or scuba dive amongst the beautiful coral and colourful tropical fish. After exploring the bay, a delicious buffet lunch is served on board before setting sail for the return leg via the Whitsunday Passage.

Popular Activities

  • Cruising
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
  • National Park
  • Beach
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Reef

Accommodation In Shute Harbour

When planning your visit to Shute Harbour, finding the perfect place to stay is essential to making the most of your trip. Located conveniently near Maxi Ragamuffin, you can find accommodation that provide comfort and easy access to all the exciting activities and attractions Shute Harbour has to offer.

More Tours Around Shute Harbour

Shute Harbour is a treasure trove of unique experiences. From thrilling outdoor adventures to cultural and historical explorations, theres no shortage of exciting tours to enjoy in and around Shute Harbour. Whether you are seeking breathtaking natural landscapes, fascinating local stories, or a taste of the regions finest cuisine, theres a tour perfectly suited to your interests.

Discover some of the tours options around Shute Harbour

Explore The Outback

Australia has a vast remote interior, much of it largely untouched. By night, the outback is deathly quiet, with the only light provided by the stars and the moon - a perfect oportunity for stargazing. Explore the isolated heart of the country, meet and connect with Aboriginal people and experience one of the oldest living cultures in the world. Go ‘walk-about’ and immerse yourself with Australia’s endless outback horizons.

Outback Experiences

Australia's Natural Wonders

Australia is a land of immense and diverse natural beauty. You'll see things here that you just won't see anywhere else in the world. Each corner of Austalia has an endless array of stunning natural landmarks just waiting for you to take the time to explore.

Australia has wide variety of accommodation options to suit most budgets and travelling preferences. Choose from luxury lodges, boutique hotels, serviced apartments, motels, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks as well as youth and backpacker hostels.

Accommodation

Australia's Best Islands

Around the coast of Australia there are many amazing islands that are an unforgetable pleasure for all who visit. Naturally, the Great Barrier Reef dominates any list of great Australian islands, with pristine wonders like the Whitsundays, Dunk Island and Lizard Island. Further off the east coast is the spectacular Lord Howe Island and off the coast of South Australia is the unspoilt Kangaroo Island.

Australia's best island escapes