3 DAYS on the ATLANTIC CLIPPER ⛵️ My Honest Review/Experience Sailing Whitsundays Vlog

Backpacking Australia East Coast 🇦🇺 Episode 6📍Whitsundays (Atlantic Clipper)
Come spend 2 days and 2 nights with me on the famous Atlantic Clipper backpacker boat in the Whitsundays! This is an honest and realistic of my vlog on the boat including my review at the end. We visited Whitehaven beach, I went snorkelling and scuba diving and slid down the inflatable slide a LOT of times.
This video was filmed in March 2023.
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[@seandesmond5560]

Great video, wonderful Christie!!! 💖 Looked like fun, and Charlotte seemed lovely!!! ❤️

[@MrOceanPowder]

what an awesome experience you have enjoyed my friend! And you captured it for us to enjoy with u - love the music

[@toddferrier549]

I was on the boat with you for this trip to the Whitsunday's!! Love the video and like how you explained the positives and negatives of the trip which I fully agree with. Either way it was still really fun and I had a sick time!!

[@billmccaleb7481]

Nice trip and love the honest review at the end. Great backflips...the kind you expect from CR! A nice touch with go pro backflip, btw.

[@ezzax9326]

Omg wow! I’m about to book this and I’m so glad I came across your review, just good to know what’s good and what’s not! I love your videos and so happy your in aus same time as me !!! So glad I’ve seen an honest REAL review I’ve been debating either the clipper or the new horizon! So you know what I’ll go experience the clipper :)))) Thankyou

[@francescasolt2183]

I always love a real honest review! Being 29 as well, watching this before you mentioned feeling old i was thinking to myself i would have loved this at 22, but not sure i could hang now lol. Thank you for making videos that appeal to people in our age group who don't want to grow out of backpacking :) It's the most freeing feeling in the world and shouldn't have to end at 25/26. I love to see other people living live on their own terms, and true to themselves, and showing life does not only have to look one certain way to be fulfilling!

[@annamiotello4118]

You always seem to make the most out of any situation you are in. It's a wonderful quality to have! But it's comforting to hear your honest review - I wouldn't have enjoyed being in such a big boat with people much younger than me either! 😅

[@markreed9853]

When you get to Cairns I would recommend the Karanda Railway, I did a bus up and train down to save money but understand there is the Skyrain for some extra great views as well.😊

[@thomasphillips3162]

Hi Christianne! I just wanna say that some videos have parts where I see the waterline showing when halfway underwater when I see you swimming and treading water! I also love parts where the waterline is showing when going all the way underwater when you go underwater and swim underwater, and then coming out of the water seeing the waterline showing!

[@laurtruscott]

I’ve been a silent follower of yours for years and have never commented before but absolutely loved this video! I have backpacked the east coast twice, once when 19 and once when 28 (most recently October 22!) It was so nice to see such an honest review of the clipper, I have never been on it but I did the New Horizon in 2014 and whilst it was still what I called a “party boat” I have heard it’s less so than the clipper and more chilled! This time around I actually went with Powerplay and cannot recommend them enough!! There was 17 of us on the boat and we did 3 days 3 nights and whilst we all still did drink it was so chilled and you got fed SO WELL and comfy beds too! Highly recommend them if you’re thinking of doing the Whitsundays! Amazing video it brought back such good memories ☺️☺️

[@katehigham188]

I had an amazing experience on The Clipper's sister ship, New Horizon last year. The age group was defending more late twenties early 30s and we had a blast. The crew were incredible. They did an amazing job and we all really felt like family. Once back on shore we arranged to go out for drinks because we weren't ready for it to end. I'd 💯 recommend New Horizon for older backpackers x

[@natashacarder]

Great video!!! I start my adventure to Australia in September so super helpful video!!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks love ❤️ good timing - the whole series will be live before you go ☺️

[@liesjj111]

That looked like lots of fun!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Boat life is always the best life 😎

[@henrysykes1625]

Fantastic video, thanks for your upright honestly about the boat. Looked like a fun trip i really enjoyed the cinematography and the tunes. I will be visiting WS very soon 😊

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Henry 🥰 the Whitsundays are so beaut!

[@hanb2173]

Legend Darren

[@Monica-jq4gy]

cool footage - love those backflips

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you ☺️

[@truebluesailing]

What a great and honest review, thank you for sharing! It’s evident that you had a brilliant time, cracking weather and were surrounded by a great group of individuals. We really want to thank you for addressing the misconceptions about the Atlantic Clipper’s reputation, it’s refreshing to see the record set straight. We have never positioned or marketed ourselves as a “party boat”, but with 54 passengers, BYO alcohol and the rumours, we understand why this misconception came about. We have created an atmosphere that is fun, social and fosters camaraderie between the group, which is evident through games like the sing-along and statues, none of which encourage drinking or are mandatory. Our ultimate goal is to ensure a safe but fun trip and that every guest departs with a truly memorable experience of the iconic sights of the Whitsunday Islands We're hoping to dispel these rumours and we hope that this honest review brings to light the reality of our fun, safe and social trip! Next time, we’d love to invite you to experience the New Horizon, the chilled sister boat to the Atlantic Clipper 😊!

[@SARA79669]

my boyfriend and i (24 and 26) and both rather introverted are going on poerplay in october and I am really looking forward to it

[@chloedarragh_]

You've sold the Clipper boat to me. Looked unbelievable!

[@joxp6971]

Christiane my son is taking your advice and is heading north on the backpacking trail this coming summer,he,s going to drive his car, but stay in aussie hostels,i,m sure he,ll meet people, as he,s been studying com science and will have his degree by november, love ya vids,hope to see you back in aussie soon.

[@VickyClare96]

I just got back today.. can completely agree with the school trip vibes and think at 26 im also too old 😅

[@nataliexlau]

I sailed the Whitsundays with SV Whitehaven in 2018 and it was wonderful, unfortunately they aren’t operating anymore. But it was wonderful, not a party boat and a perfect mix of young backpackers & „older“ travelers. We saw so many humpback whales, had wonderful music playing, kayaking, snorkelling with turtles, drinking goon & watching the wonderful sunset! We had to wear the stinger suits as well hahaha I also did a speed boat tour with ocean rafting, but it felt super rushed, we wouldn’t connect with the other people or the crew on board and we felt sick the entire boat ride. So I would deffo recommend a 1 or 2 night sailing experience!!

[@OneDirection1436]

After watching your video of the Clipper and having been on their sister boat in January, i would have loved to have gone on the clipper😂

[@markreed9853]

I got stung by a loose jelly fish tentacle on the Barrier Reef off the cost of Cairns at Green Island but that was in May time, and yes it bloody hurt! - so be careful.

[@jaimetarne9436]

So close to 200k followers. You should be at a million.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw thanks 🙏🏼 haha one day! I need a few vids to go viral 😅

[@matze1452]

I have been there in 2012 and they actually did wake us up with tequila 😃 and it was a non stop party trip. It was such a wild experience. That’s why I’m so surprised your trip has been quite calm compared to 10 years ago 😃

[@BackpackingBananas]

Oh wow so THAT is where the rumour started 😂

[@HardikChamoli]

Super cute and wonderful video

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥰🥰

[@bluestarfishsea]

So fun. I got a working holiday visa 20 yrs ago and travelled the east coast solo as well. Met great friend. Whitsunday’s are stunning but I hardly remember, 😂 loved seeing your footage. I remember snorkeling seeing a maori wrasse for first time and I called it a mammal fish 😆 such huuuuge lips

[@BackpackingBananas]

Well you have a good memory for remembering the name Māori wrasse!! I always forget that 😅 they are such fun fish tho hey!

[@kyramioso]

I went with the same company but took the New Horizon boat which is a smaller vessel and had an “older” (early thirties to late twenties and under) crowd (I was 30 at the time. It was smaller so still did feel cramped since we had 32 people which is the max but I reckon wasn’t as crowded as the clipper looked. Wish their boats had more seating though. Next time I’d go a bit more bougie and do a slightly more luxurious boat with a different company. If you’re on a budget and travelling solo, I do recommend the New Horizon, our crew didn’t speak to us disrespectfully like yours - they were lovely. I made a video on it actually so can check it out to see how it compares if you’re curious. Whitehaven beach is stunning 🏝️ The only other thing I found odd is the lack of diversity in the people who go on these boat trips, it looks like it draws in a crowd of similar looking people (I was the only non white person and coming from a diverse country like Canada I found it odd). Anyway, Cheers!

[@BackpackingBananas]

My friend also went on New Horizon with positive feedback ☺️ sounds like a great boat!

[@achaz1238]

Hey Amazing video, absolutely loving the series atm. It’s preparing me for my adventure in Australia in April with Welcome to travel, it’s looks so fun also will there be any chance of a restock on the SOLO shop soon ?

[@amberwebb1155]

My boyfriend are doing the exact same and travelling with welcome to travel in April! Absolutely cannot wait, maybe see you there!

[@roxannefebuary6823]

Is that Beach you were at where the movie Adore was filmed starring Robin Wright

[@KatyDoesTravel]

Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays are so bittersweet for me. I was there in mid-June. On one hand, it’s gorgeous but on the other hand, I had to isolate there for a few days because I got COVID for the first time! 😅 I had to cancel my original boat because I was still positive but finally tested negative and was able to last minute book myself on the British Defender for a 1 night/ 2 day boat and honestly it was probably for the best. Our boat was only half full (so there was only like 10 of us, 9 girls and one boy 😂) so we really got to know each other. We even saw a whale when it came SUPER close to our boat! I loved our little crew and we definitely had a fun after party (the details are still blurry to me 😆). I may be even seeing my new friend again for Oktoberfest since he lives in Munich and I’ll be there in September! Thanks for sharing your experience because I had a little FOMO since all my friends went on the Clipper.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aww I’m glad things worked out in the end! I can imagine how frustrated you must’ve felt when you had to cancel because of COVID 😭😭

[@misskleinstadt]

I just researched sailing trips for the Whitsundays this morning, came home after a long day, sat down for dinner and this video popped up 😍 thanks! I’m looking forward to take a trip with a (less crowded) boat!

[@louisefenner3377]

I went on clipper in 2015 as a lil 19 year old solo traveller. I booked in Sydney but by the time I got to Airline I'd got so wound up by the comments of 'oh god hope you'll be ok' and the 'are you sure you wanna go on that' that I almost didn't go. I did go though and honestly had the time of my life. I think they've tried to to clean up the reputation since but even then the games never felt too much and to my memory no one was ever forced to be involved. Back then the I was one of the youngest and the average age was probably closer to 26 so interesting to hear how it's changed.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Wow really interesting to hear your experience! Wild how those rumours still float around like that, given how tame the boat actually is 😅 but yes the average age was definitely more like 21/22 on my boat!

[@MillaExplores]

This looked like so much fun, loved the pink gin and partying on a boat just seems like a good idea overall! 😂 Whitsundays is definitely on my bucket list. But I do agree that a smaller boat with less people could be a really nice experience as well. 😊

[@BackpackingBananas]

Pink gin goon is my new fave thing! 🤩🤩

[@geboydamusic]

Hello there guys .. is there any one who is planning to go to paris between 15th and 29th of septembre ? Lets plan the trip together 👌

[@shubhamchavda8548]

how much does it cost per month to travel around the world. cool video btw!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

£1000-£4000 depending on where you travel 😅

[@user-ik7yg4ob4e]

I lived at airlie beach , was great place.. and this video make me miss there 😂

[@BackpackingBananas]

Such a cool little town! I really like it there too ☺️

[@xweetokfairy]

I noticed that you said you were sharing a bunk with three girls. does that mean there was a two to a bed situation? :-s

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yes, the top bunk was a double bed! Luckily the other two girls in my room were sisters so they were comfortable sharing.

[@jamischlafer7804]

do your tour mates ever get annoyed by the camera?

[@BackpackingBananas]

I hope not 😅 i try to keep filming as low-key as possible using just my GoPro and phone which tbh… most people are using to capture their trips!

[@xweetokfairy]

Hmm While I truly enjoy the snorkeling parts and seeing the underwater world, I find it a bit conflicting when fishing is shown in the same video. It seems like a case of cognitive dissonance, as it promotes both appreciation for marine life and potentially causing harm to it. I believe your content has the power to inspire positive change, and perhaps considering sustainable fishing practices or alternative activities could align better with the conservation message.😊

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'promo sm' 🎊

[@SISORI_SISORI]

wow Darren what a cutie

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Hi beautiful Ladies

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