Whitsunday Islands skipper yourself bareboat holidays.

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Power Cruisers
Vessel Rating Length Berths Low High
Integrity 35 10 .8m 4-6 $720 $820
Resort 35 10.6m 4-8 $630 $730

Power Catamarans
Vessel Rating Length Berths Low High
Fountaine 44 Power 13.2 8-10 $1500 $1700
Conquest 44 13.3m 8-12 $1250 $1400
Seawind Venturer 38 11.6m 6-8 $740 $840
Voyager 1040 10.4m 6-8 $760 $860
Scimitar 1010 5 star 10.1 6-8 $790 $890
Scimitar 1010 4 star 10.1m 6-8 $740 $840

Sailing Catamarans
Vessel Rating Length Berths Low High
Lagoon 421 12.6 m 8-10 $1500 $1750
Leopard 42 12.6 m 12 $1475 $1675
Perry 43 4 13.1m 8-10 $1150 $1300
Fusion 40 12.2 m 8- 10 $1200 $1350
Seawind 1200 12 m 6-9 $880 $980
Seawind 1160 4 11.6 8 -10 $990 $1150
Seawind 1160 3 11.6m 6-8 $940 $1050
Lightwave 38 11.6m 6-8 $890 $990
Tasman 35 10.7 m 5 - 8 $810 $910
Seawind 1000 XL 10.6 m 6 -8 $720 $820

Sailing Yachts
Vessel Rating Length Berths Low High
Jeanneau DS 50 15 M 8-10 $990 $1140
Beneteau 43 13.2m 8-10 $760 $860
Bavaria 42 12.99m 6-7 $710 $790
Bavaria 41 12.55m 6-7 $680 $760
Jeanneau 40 12.1m 6-7 $680 $760
Hunter 39 11.9 m 4/6 $670 $750
Catalina 387 11.6m 4-6 $660 $740
Catalina 35 mk11 11.1 m 5 $610 $710

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Seasons

Low season: 1 November to 30 August
High Season: 1 September to 31 October
All rates include GST.

Rates are per night. A five-night minimum applies except over New Year and during the September school holidays, during which time a seven-night minimum applies. Contact Whitsunday Escape for a quote if you cannot go for five nights as gaps between existing bookings may be available.

To Make a Reservation:

  1. Call for availability and a quote.
  2. Place a no obligation, tentative hold.
  3. A $600 deposit is required to confirm. If you cancel before 60 days of the charter, a $110 administration fee applies.
  4. The balance of the charter fee is due 60 days prior to your charter commencement. It is non-refundable at this time.

Travel Insurance

We recommend travel / cancellation insurance. For additional information click Insurance

Security Bond

Lagoon 420, Fountaine 44 & Jeanneau 50 $3000
All vessels over 13m $2000
All vessels under 13m          $1500

The security bond is normally taken as a pre-authorization on your credit card on the day of departure. If you wish to pay by any other means, you will need to make arrangements well in advance. Rental vehicle/boat insurance excess is covered under some travel insurance policies, for more informatioin and online purchase click Travel Insurance.

Comprehensive Pre Charter Briefing

Before you depart, our experienced staff will go over the cruising area, the radio procedures, the weather and resort facilities. We will also cover all the onboard systems and operational aspects of your vessel. Your contract charter starts at midday. (We can often arrange your briefing as early as 8AM). Your charter ends at 11AM on the last day (10AM if dropping the boat at Hamilton Island). Please confirm your briefing time before arrival.

Charter Costs Include:

  1. Bathroom amenities with linen, towels & blankets.
  2. Cooking facilities with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
  3. Staples kit. (cleaning supplies toilet paper etc)
  4. GPS Plotter, Charts & Books.
  5. Safety and navigation equipment, VHF radio.
  6. Electric anchor winch.
  7. Cockpit bimini/sun-awning.
  8. Rigid inflatable dinghy with 6HP outboard motor.
  9. Snorkelling gear.
  10. AM/FM/CD Player (ipod compatible) 
  11. Refrigeration.
  12. Gas BBQ.
  13. 12v outlet for mobile phones.
  14. 240v inverter for charging small appliances,
  15. A comprehensive Pre-Charter Briefing.

Charter Costs Do Not Include:

  1. Any diesel, outboard fuel, or cooking gas used.
  2. Fishing Equipment.
  3. Reef Tax of $25 per person over 4 years of age. Environmental management charge of ($16.50 and a $8.50 admin fee). 

Other Services Available:

  1. Skipper/sail guide instruction.
  2. Pick up and drop off your vessel at island resorts.
  3. Pre charter information kit (100 Magic Miles, Cruising Guide, map of the islands & cruising notes).
  4. Travel Insurance.
  5. Scuba Gear hire.
  6. Kayak & Paddle Board hire.
  7. Undercover security car parking.
  8. Pre and Post Charter accommodation.
  9. Provisioning packages: Partial, full, deluxe, gourmet and self select options.

Becareful of Hidden Costs:

What to Bring:

  1. Sun block & wide brimmed sunhat.
  2. Polaroid sunglasses for improved underwater visibility.
  3. Soft soled shoes for the deck & beach/reef shoes.
  4. A camera & possibly binoculars.
  5. Soft bags for easy stowage.
  6. Favourite CDs or ipod.
  7. DVD movies for those vessels that have a DVD player.
  8. A sense of adventure.

What Not to Bring :

  1. Hard suitcases and luggage.
  2. Mutinous crew.
Contact Whitsunday Escape for a quote