Current Rates

These are the rates for the season: Valid until the 30th of April 2009

Power Cruisers
Vessel	Rating	Length	Berths	Low	Mid	Peak
Fairway 36		11m	4-7	$540	$580	$660
Resort 35		10.6m	4-8	$550	$590	$680
Seaway 33		10m	3-6	$460	$520	$560
Power Catamarans
Vessel	Rating	Length	Berths	Low	Mid	Peak
Conquest 44		13.3m	8-12	$1200	$1250	$1450
Seawind Venturer 38		11.6m	6-8	$750	$840	$930
Venturer 36		11m	6-8	$660	$720	$810
Voyager 1040		10.4m	6-8	$750	$840	$930
Scimitar 1010		10.1	6-8	$670	$730	$840
Scimitar 1010		10.1m	6-8	$650	$710	$810
Sailing Catamarans
Vessel	Rating	Length	Berths	Low	Mid	Peak
Perry 43 Layout A		13.1m	8-10	$1000	$1100	$1300
Perry 43 Layout B		13.1m	8-10	$940	$1050	$0
Perry 43 3		13.1	6-8	$980	$980	$1150
Lagoon 420		12.6m	8-10	$1250	$1300	$1600
Conquest 40		12.1m	8-12	$940	$1050	$1200
Seawind 1200		12 m	6-9	$790	$880	$990
Seawind 1160		11.6m	6-8	$800	$900	$1050
Lightwave 38		11.6m	6-8	$780	$860	$970
Athena 38		11.6m	6-8	$720	$820	$920
Elite 11		11m	4-6	$510	$600	$640
Seawind 1000		10.4m	6-8	$580	$700	$790
Sailing Yachts
Vessel	Rating	Length	Berths	Low	Mid	Peak
Beneteau 50		15.1m	8-10	$850	$950	$1050
Beneteau 43		13.2m	8-10	$650	$750	$850
Dufour Atoll 43		13.1m	8-10	$650	$750	$850
Bavaria 42		12.99m	6-7	$620	$700	$780
Bavaria 41		12.55m	6-7	$580	$670	$750
Jeanneau 40		12.1m	6-7	$570	$660	$740
Catalina 387		11.6m	4-6	$540	$630	$720
Hunter 356		10.6m	4-6	$490	$550	$640
Beneteau 353		10.6m	4-6	$470	$530	$580
Dufour 35		10.6m	4-7	$460	$510	$560

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Seasons

Low Season: 5 Jan to 31 March / 1 May to 22 June

Mid Season: 1 April to 31 April / 23 June to 31 Aug / 1 Nov to 6 Jan

High Season: 1 Sep to 31 Oct

All rates include GST and are subject to change.

SEASON SPECIALS

• Rates apply to five night bookings except over New Year and during the September school holidays, during which time seven nights apply.
  
  
• The cost of the charter does not include the cost of marina fees, mooring fees the reef tax or any fuels used.
  
  
• Upon return of your charter we will fuel the boat with you and you are responsible for the cost of any diesel, outboard fuel or propane used.
  
  
• Season specials apply from time to time, call for a quote on 1800 075 145 or contact by email.
  
  
  
  

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Booking Conditions

To Make a Reservation:

1. Call for availability and a quote.
2. Place a hold for tentative dates
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 fees 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

The security bond is normally taken as a pre-authorisation 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 (the security bond) is covered under the QBE Travel Insurance policies.

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 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, Charts & Books
5. Safety and navigation equipment VHF radio.
6. Electric anchor winch
7. Cockpit bimini/sunawning
8. Rigid inflatable dinghy with 6HP outboard motor
9. Snorkelling gear
10. AM/FM/CD Player
11. Refrigeration
12. Gas BBQ.
13. 12v outlet for mobile phones
14. 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 $18 (Environmental management charge of $15 and a $3.00 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. Paddleboard hire.
7. Undercover security car parking.
8. Pre and Post Charter accommodation.
9. Food Provisioning: Partial, full, deluxe, gourmet and self select options. Contact Whitsunday Escape.

Be careful of Hidden Costs :

• Whitsunday Escape does not demand a non-refundable bond waiver. We take a refundable security bond, which may be covered by your travel insurance or the online travel insurance policy offered.
• The Reef Tax (EMC) is presently only $18.00, including the admin fee.
• You only pay for the fuel used, not the enigne hours.

What to Bring :

1. Sun block & wide brimmed sunhat
2. Polaroid sunglasses for improved underwater visibility
3. Soft soled shoes the deck & beach/reef shoes
4. A camera & possibly binoculars
5. Soft bags for easy stowage
6. Favourite CDs
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