SeaLink Marine & Tourism

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from SeaLink Marine & Tourism! ✨🎄 We wish you and your loved ones a truly joyous and restful time this holiday season. May your days be filled with laughter, love, and the warmth of family and friends. ❤️💙   For those taking the opportunity to unwind and recharge, we hope this season leaves you refreshed and ready for the year ahead. And if your plans include travel, may they be nothing short of brilliant! 🚤✈️   Above all, stay safe and take care as you celebrate. We can’t wait to welcome you back in the new year for more unforgettable journeys and adventures.   Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅✨ Donna Gauci Andrea Lively Anne D. Anthony Haworth Asher Telford Ben Renwick Chris Briggs Darren Spearman David Hay Jeannine Winchester Leycester Cory Mark Bunting Nick Lester Paul Rigby Peter Vickery Phillip Boyle Richard Doyle Robert Mitchell Scott Hartwig Simon Tamlyn Tracy Croft Davina Gunn GAICD Lea Finau Tourism Australia South Australian Tourism Commission Tourism Western Australia Tourism NT Tourism and Events Queensland Destination NSW SeaLink Marine & Tourism Tourism Whitsundays   #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #SafeTravels #JoyfulMoments #BrilliantTravels #HappyNewYear

🎄✨ Red Cat Adventures is spreading joy this Christmas! ✨🎄 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team at Red Cat Adventures & Wildcat Mackay and everyone who contributed to their annual Toy Drive! Your generosity and community spirit truly embody the magic of the holiday season. ❤️ With over 50 thoughtful gifts donated—ranging from bikes to fishing rods—this initiative will bring smiles to many young faces. A special mention to deckhand Jaime Otene, who led this inspiring effort with a Santa-like enthusiasm! 🎅 We’re also grateful to 7NEWS Australia for helping share this wonderful story with our community. (Check out the clip in the post!) 📺 All donations were wrapped and delivered to the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre and will be distributed to local families in need. Together, we’re spreading joy and making a difference this Christmas! 🎁✨ https://lnkd.in/gJybN38F Donna Gauci Andrea Lively Anne D. Anthony Haworth Asher Telford Ben Renwick Chris Briggs Darren Spearman David Hay Jeannine Winchester Leycester Cory Mark Bunting Nick Lester Paul Rigby Peter Vickery Phillip Boyle Richard Doyle Robert Mitchell Scott Hartwig Simon Tamlyn Tracy Croft Davina Gunn GAICD Lea Finau Tourism Whitsundays Tourism and Events Queensland Tourism Australia #CommunitySpirit #ToyDrive #ChristmasGiving #RedCatAdventures #WhitsundaysMagic #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia #LoveWhitsundays #HolidayHereThisYear #CantWaitToSayGday #QueenslandIsCalling #SeaLinkWhitsundays #Whitsundays #ExploreQLD #AdventureAwaits #VisitWhitsundays

🌊 Inspiring the Next Generation 🌟 SeaLink North Queensland recently welcomed students from the Clontarf Foundation and HEATLEY SECONDARY COLLEGE to explore our North Queensland operations. 👨🎓 Clontarf Foundation: Twenty Year 12 students from NSW’s North-West region visited us as part of their graduation trip. 🏝 Heatley Secondary College: Fifteen students from Years 8, 9, and 10 stopped by before heading to their school camp on Palm Island. Both groups heard from our North Queensland General Manager Darren Spearman and Maintenance Manager Jacob Pilot, who shared insights into our operations and the exciting career opportunities within SeaLink. 🚢 A heartwarming moment came when one student, Quade, reunited with his sister Zeia—a proud SeaLink crew member—before the ferry departed for Palm Island. 💙 SeaLink remains dedicated to empowering students to explore their potential and take steps toward brilliant futures. 🌟 Donna Gauci Andrea Lively Anne D. Anthony Haworth Asher Telford Ben Renwick Chris Briggs Darren Spearman David Hay Jeannine Winchester Leycester Cory Mark Bunting Nick Lester Paul Rigby Peter Vickery Phillip Boyle Richard Doyle Robert Mitchell Scott Hartwig Simon Tamlyn Tracy Croft Davina Gunn GAICD Lea Finau Cassandra Mendo Clontarf Foundation #SeaLinkMarineTourism #CommunityEngagement #IndigenousYouth #FutureCareers #SeaLinkNorthQueensland #InspiringTheNextGeneration #ClontarfFoundation #SeaLinkNQ

🌊 Tourism Supporting Reef Conservation: Red Cat Adventures & Project Blueprint 🌏🌿 Red Cat Adventures & Wildcat Mackay is proud to play an important role in protecting the Great Barrier Reef through Project Blueprint. Water quality is a critical component of the health of coral reefs, seagrass and other organisms living within the marine environment. By collecting water samples in the Whitsundays, we’re contributing to a growing dataset that drives better understanding and action to protect and preserve our waterways. 💧🌞 Red Cat Adventures Marine Biologist, Master Reef Guide and Savannah Guide, Emily Monacella, shares: “Supporting Project Blueprint was an easy decision for us, we love to contribute to the protection of the Great Barrier Reef through knowledge, sharing and awareness, and hands-on initiatives.” 🐠📖 The Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership believes collaboration is key to achieving lasting change. 🛥️💙 Tourism operators like Red Cat Adventures are uniquely positioned to help monitor and protect the Great Barrier Reef for future generations. 🌎🌱 👉 Discover more about these reef conservation initiatives in the 2024 Above and Beyond Stewardship Report: https://loom.ly/-9TVthI Donna Gauci Andrea Lively Anne D. Anthony Haworth Asher Telford Ben Renwick Chris Briggs Darren Spearman David Hay Jeannine Winchester Leycester Cory Mark Bunting Nick Lester Paul Rigby Peter Vickery Phillip Boyle Richard Doyle Robert Mitchell Scott Hartwig Simon Tamlyn Tracy Croft Davina Gunn GAICD Lea Finau Julie Telford Whitsunday Charter Boat Industry Association Great Barrier Reef Foundation North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Tourism Australia Queensland Tourism Industry Council Tourism and Events Queensland Tourism Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Whitsunday Regional Council Mackay Regional Council Reef Check Australia Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc. #GreatBarrierReef 🌟 #TourismForConservation #ProjectBlueprint #RedCatAdventures #ReefHealth #Whitsundays 🏝️ #HealthyRiversToReef #Sustainability ♻️

🎁 Make This Holiday Season Brilliant! ✨ Looking for a gift that feels extra special this Christmas? Why not give the gift of Brilliant Travels? With a Brilliant Travels Gift Card, you’re giving more than just a present—you’re gifting unforgettable moments. Whether it’s a serene island escape 🏝️, a scenic cruise 🚤, or a food and wine adventure 🍷, your loved ones can choose from some of Australia’s most iconic experiences. 🎉 It’s their adventure, their way: they’ll love exploring these brilliant brands: ✨ SeaLink ✨ Adelaide Sightseeing Tours ✨ Captain Cook Cruises (Sydney & Western Australia) ✨ K’gari Explorer Tours ✨ The Jackson Superyacht ✨ Murray Princess ✨ Swan Valley Tours 🎉 Easy to Buy, Simple to Redeem This is the perfect way to show someone you care with a gift they’ll never forget. After all, nothing beats the joy of exploring, relaxing, and creating brilliant memories. 🛒 Purchase a Brilliant Travels Gift Card today! https://bit.ly/3ZyqpbT Donna Gauci Andrea Lively Anne D. Anthony Haworth Asher Telford Ben Renwick Chris Briggs Darren Spearman David Hay Jeannine Winchester Leycester Cory Mark Bunting Nick Lester Paul Rigby Peter Vickery Phillip Boyle Richard Doyle Robert Mitchell Scott Hartwig Simon Tamlyn Tracy Croft Davina Gunn GAICD Lea Finau #BrilliantTravels #GiftOfTravel #ChristmasGifting #UnforgettableMemories #HolidayCheer #BrilliantTravels #EmployeeRewards

🦎 Gladstone Goanna Gets a Lift! 🚤 When a goanna found itself in hot water—well, tidal trouble—our quick-thinking SeaLink Gladstone crew stepped in to lend a friend a helping claw! 🐾 Spotted struggling in the tide near RG Tanna Coal Terminal with no land in sight, the goanna made a beeline for the bow after the vessel slowed. With some expert hook and rescue skills, the deckhand brought the little adventurer safely aboard. 🛟 The goanna hitched a ride in true VIP style until we reached the island. 🕶️ Though coaxed to return to the rocks, the scaly stowaway decided to dock and roll off the gangway instead. 🛳️ A huge shoutout to the Gladstone team for their brilliant customer service, even for our reptilian mates. Who knew we were in the business of scales and tails transport too? 🐊💚 Donna Gauci Andrea Lively Anne D. Anthony Haworth Asher Telford Ben Renwick Chris Benson Chris Briggs Darren Spearman David Hay Jeannine Winchester Leycester Cory Mark Bunting Nick Lester Paul Rigby Peter Vickery Phillip Boyle Richard Doyle Robert Mitchell Scott Hartwig Simon Tamlyn Tracy Croft Davina Gunn GAICD Lea Finau Cheryl Monkhouse Tourism Australia Tourism and Events Queensland Queensland Tourism Industry Council   #WildlifeRescue #ReptileRescue #GoannaGladstone #BrilliantTravels #CustomerService #MarineLifeMoments 🦎✨

🌟 Celebrating Bright Futures on Kangaroo Island! 🎓 SeaLink South Australia proudly supported the Children's University Australia graduation ceremony last month, celebrating these young learners’ amazing achievements. 📚 As the program’s first moving Learning Destination, we’re honoured to support the inspiration of curiosity and broaden horizons for students across all three Kangaroo Island campuses. 🚢 Congratulations to the graduates and thanks to our partners The University of Adelaide College and local KI schools for making this possible! 💡 Donna Gauci Andrea Lively Anne D. Anthony Haworth Asher Telford Ben Renwick Chris Benson Chris Briggs Darren Spearman David Hay Jeannine Winchester Leycester Cory Mark Bunting Nick Lester Paul Rigby Peter Vickery Phillip Boyle Richard Doyle Robert Mitchell Scott Hartwig Simon Tamlyn Tracy Croft Davina Gunn GAICD #InspiringYoungMinds #SeaLinkSupports #KangarooIsland #ChildrensUniversityAustralia #BrightFutures #SeeAustralia

🌟 Gold for Captain Cook Cruises Sydney! 🌟 SeaLink Sydney’s Captain Cook Cruises has taken home Gold in the Major Tour & Transport Operators category at the 2024 NSW Tourism Awards! 🏆 This prestigious honour recognises over 50 years of delivering brilliant experiences on Sydney Harbour, showcasing its world-famous and iconic beauty to the world. Captain Cook Cruises Sydney will now represent NSW at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards 2025 in Adelaide, going head-to-head with our very own Murray Princess, who will be representing South Australia after they won gold last month in the SA Tourism Awards in the same category. 🚢✨ Well done to everyone involved and get ready for the ultimate SeaLink showdown! Donna Gauci Andrea Lively Anne D. Anthony Haworth Asher Telford Ben Renwick Chris Briggs Darren Spearman David Hay Jeannine Winchester Leycester Cory Mark Bunting Nick Lester Paul Rigby Peter Vickery Phillip Boyle Richard Doyle Robert Mitchell Scott Hartwig Simon Tamlyn Tracy Croft Davina Gunn GAICD Lea Finau NSW Tourism Association South Australian Tourism Commission Tourism Western Australia Tourism Australia  #SeeAustralia #CaptainCookCruises #MurrayPrincess #SydneyHarbour #AustralianTourism #AustralianTourismAwards2024 #MurrayRiver  #AustralianTourism #NSWTourismAssociation #TourismExcellence #DiscoverNSW

🌟 Celebrating Inclusion on International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) 🌟 SeaLink Marine & Tourism proudly joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Australia & New Zealand Program, an important initiative helping individuals with non-visible disabilities discreetly signal they may need extra support. 🌻 With 1 in 5 Australians living with a disability, many of which are unseen, this program underscores our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessible travel experiences for all. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program will be rolled out across participating SeaLink Marine & Tourism’s operations throughout 2025. Trained team members—recognisable by their white Sunflower Supporter lanyards or pins—will be ready to provide extra assistance to ensure every guest feels welcome. 💛 💚 Donna Gauci Andrea Lively Anne D. Anthony Haworth Asher Telford Ben Renwick Chris Briggs Darren Spearman David Hay Jeannine Winchester Leycester Cory Mark Bunting Nick Lester Paul Rigby Peter Vickery Phillip Boyle Richard Doyle Robert Mitchell Scott Hartwig Simon Tamlyn Tracy Croft Davina Gunn GAICD Lea Finau Paul J. Baldasaro Sandee Facy Tourism Australia #InclusionMatters #HiddenDisabilities #SunflowerProgram #SeaLinkAccessibility #InternationalDayofPeopleWithDisabilities #SeeAustralia

🏃♀️ SeaLink Bruny Island Ultra Marathon 2024: A Weekend to Remember! 🏃♂️ Last weekend, eight of our SeaLink Tasmania team joined forces to take on the 64km SeaLink Bruny Island Ultra Marathon alongside nearly 800 runners navigating breathtaking terrain with determination and grit. 🌊🏞️ SeaLink was thrilled to become the naming sponsor of the Ultra this year for the next three years, 🎉celebrating local communities, healthy lifestyles, and highlighting the stunning natural beauty of Bruny Island. 🌟 The event drew an impressive crowd with approximately 1,400 cars ferried to/from the Island over the course of the weekend. 🚗⛴️ Congratulations to the team whose efforts showcased the true spirit of resilience and teamwork, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🏅💪 If you're feeling inspired, why not sign up for next year's Ultra and start training now? 💪 🏃♀️ Donna Gauci Andrea Lively Anne D. Anthony Haworth Asher Telford Ben Renwick Chris Benson Chris Briggs Darren Spearman David Hay Jeannine Winchester Leycester Cory Mark Bunting Nick Lester Paul Rigby Peter Vickery Phillip Boyle Richard Doyle Robert Mitchell Scott Hartwig Simon Tamlyn Tracy Croft Davina Gunn GAICD Tourism Tasmania Tourism Australia #ChallengeAccepted #NextStopUltra #SeaLinkBrunyIslandUltra #TeamSeaLink #BrunyIsland #MarathonGoals #ActiveCommunities #SupportingLocal #NaturalBeauty #TasmaniaAdventures