• A tailored itinerary designed just for you - choose from 2, 3 or more days/nights The perfect getaway to the Whitsunday Islands for two families of four or an extended family including grandparents and grandchildren
• Capture beautiful Whitsunday sunset memories with your family and friends onboard our luxury private charter yacht.
• Fully crewed luxury yacht to sail, snorkel and explore the 74 islands in the Whitsundays on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. 
• Your luxury liveabaoard yacht is a 41 foot French built Lagoon that is big and beamy offering lots of space for everyone to enjoy.  

Experience the ultimate Whitsundays sailing adventure on our exclusive private charter yacht. Designed with your needs in mind, a flexible itinerary allows you to choose your desired Whitsunday Islands destinations and activities. Spacious, air-conditioned comfort for a total of 8 passengers.

Choose from two, three or even 7 nights to sail and explore the Whitsunday Islands on this ultimate private charter yacht sailing adventure with your friends and family on our fully crewed catamaran to sail the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

We collect our private charter yacht groups from both Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island and other Whitsunday Islands on request.

Our spacious, French-designed 41-foot Lagoon catamaran is built to promote a more stable sailing experience and offers style, comfort and privacy for guests.

She is equipped with:

• 4 private, air-conditioned cabins - 3 with ensuites and one with a shared bathroom 
• A saloon and lounge area in the centre of the vessel
• Spacious foredeck, ideal for sunbathing
• A back deck with shaded area, perfect for relaxing out of the sun and alfresco dining

Flexible itinerary, designed just for you

We design our private charter Whitsundays sailing itinerary around your needs! You’re free to enjoy as much action-packed or relaxing activities as you desire, whether that be:

• snorkelling the fringing coral reefs off Hook Island
• sunbathing on pristine Whitehaven Beach
• exploring the reef in our glass bottom kayak
• or simply spotting turtles and tropical fish from the shaded back deck. 

Our private charter yacht can visit exclusive Whitsunday Island beach locations unable to be reached by larger cruise ships as the shallow draft of our catamaran ensures direct beach access and easy access in and out of the water.

These include:

• Tongue Bay - a popular anchorage which offers protection from the prevailing south-easterly winds 
• Whitehaven Beach - where the brilliant white silica sand is so pure it squeaks!
• Hill Inlet -  the best place to view the famous swirls of Whitehaven’s turquoise, blue and green water

Our professional yacht crew will ensure you have the best Great Barrier Reef private charter tour in the Whitsunday Islands.

3 Day Private Charter Yacht Tour - Whitsunday Islands

Between us we can design the perfect sailing itinerary for you to see the icons of the Whitsundays over the next 2, 3, 4 or more days/nights - the choice is yours!

You’ll  have the opportunity for bush walks, sailing, swimming, snorkelling, sunbaking, beach hopping, and diverse wildlife spotting of native Australian animals in the islands.

Sail the calm, pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy exclusive, protected anchorages and discover world famous Whitehaven Beach with its 7 kilometres of almost pure white silica sand.

The spectacular fringing coral reefs provide world-class snorkelling and are bursting with an abundance of marine and bird life.

Or perhaps you’ll prefer to simply sit back and relax on our luxury private charter boat and let the cloudless sky drift by.

Whitsunday sailing catamaran features

• 4 private double cabins (3 cabins with ensuites; 1 cabin with shared bathroom - at discounted price)
• Opening hatches
• Underwater blue lights
• Amazing cuisine
• Alfresco dining
• Snorkel equipment and wetsuit hire*
• Air-conditioned interior
• Spacious foredeck
• Stand-up paddleboard and clear kayak
• Australian plug sockets and USB charging points

What to bring sailing

As you will be on a sailing boat it’s always best to pack as lightly as possible for storage purposes, so we suggest you will only need the following:

• A day bag for beach visits and bush walks
• Clothing for the duration of the tour
• A long sleeve top and long trousers/pants for cooler evenings 
• Toiletries
• A beach towel, although one will be provided
• Swimmers
• Hat and sunglasses
• A book, music player or tablet (there are power points available onboard)

*Please note: Child-sized equipment such as wetsuits, snorkelling gear or life jackets are not supplied. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure these are obtained prior to charter and brought onboard for departure. 

Example Whitsundays Sailing 3-Day, 3-Night Private Charter Boat Itinerary

Departing : Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 3.00pm

Returning :  12.00pm on day of return

Day 1 - Check in at our Office: Shop 1, 4 The Esplanade Airlie Beach.

Check-in no later than 12.00pm.

After check-in, guests are welcome to leave their luggage in our office. Guests may then explore Airlie Beach, grab a bite to each or enjoy a walk along the beach.  

Meet at Abel Point Marina at 2.40pm.  

Depart the marina at 3.00pm and sail to our first night’s overnight anchorage on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.

Enjoy sunset nibbles and a drink before dinner is served around 7.00pm.

Day 2 - After a delicious breakfast, we make our way to Tongue Bay for a guided bush walk to the Hill Inlet Lookout - a spectacular lookout overlooking Whitehaven Beach. 

Back on board, enjoy a sumptuous lunch before heading to Whitehaven Beach. Take a swim or snorkel the magnificent fringing reef before we set sail and head north along the eastern side of Hook Island. Overnight we anchor in one of the many bays on Hook Island.

Day 3  - After a yummy breakfast, enjoy a swim or snorkel amongst the teeming marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.

Time for a gourmet lunch, before we set sail to another anchorage for a second snorkel, swim or simply relax at the beach.

Enjoy an incredible sunset as we sail to this evening’s anchorage in Blue Pearl Bay off Hayman Island or in the Langford Reef Area.

Day 4 - After a delicious breakfast, snorkel or take a refreshing swim before we reluctantly set sail and make our way back to Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach, arriving at around 12.00 pm.  

What’s on the menu?

Our Whitsundays private charter boat tour includes all meals. The gourmet fare is made from locally sourced ingredients and freshly prepared onboard by your host. Kids and grand/parents alike will love the mouth-watering desserts and range of exotic salads and gourmet meats cooked to your liking, to name just a few.

Please advise with advance notice special diets at time of booking.

We don’t serve alcohol onboard so please bring your own alcoholic beverages - preferably no glass, with the exception of wine and champagne.

Sample 3-day menu

Day One

On Arrival: Tropical/seasonal fruit selection pineapple, rock melon, mango and kiwi fruit

Sunset snacks: Fine dips accompanied by crispy strip vegetables and savoury crudités

Dinner: Flamed Tuscan chicken served with a fresh Greek salad, lashings of Feta, sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Accompanied with oven baked crisp dinner rolls

Dessert: Cheesecake with berries and cream

Day Two

Breakfast: Fresh fruit platter, Swiss muesli, cereals, warm croissants and banana bread

Morning Tea: Individual French pastries

Lunch: A superb smorgasbord of champagne leg ham, Waldorf salad, spinach and pine nut salad, traditional Greek salad with wholegrain and scotch rolls

Afternoon Tea: Delicious fudge cookies with tea/coffee and hot chocolate

Sunset Snack: Antipasto platter

Dinner: Rib fillet topped with a delicious red wine mushroom gravy, served with potato gratin and steamed seasonal vegetables, accompanied by cheese and herb ciabatta bread

Dessert: Chocolate cake or warm apple pie

Day Three

Breakfast: Fresh fruit platter, Swiss muesli, cereals, and fresh pancakes

Morning Tea: Teacakes and pastries

Lunch: Tuna salad, fresh mango and macadamia salad, roasted pumpkin, pine nuts and feta salad, ham/chicken and wraps

Afternoon Tea: Delicious fudge cookies with tea/coffee and hot chocolate

Sunset Snack: Antipasto platter

Dinner: Steak cooked to your liking with sweet potato mash, broccoli, cauliflower with creamy mushroom sauce

Dessert: Chocolate cake, other offerings

Day Four

Breakfast: Fresh fruit platter, Swiss muesli, cereals & pancakes with all the yummy toppings to with it. Served with tea, coffee and orange juice.

Farewell meal: Antipasto platter with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, a variety of soft and hard cheeses and more...

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Airlie Beach

Departure Time

• Meeting Time 2.30pm - Departs 3.00pm - Returns 12.00pm
• Meeting point: Coral Sea Marina South End (Meeting Point C)

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• Hamilton Island
• Hayman Island
• Shute Harbour
• Whitehaven Beach
• Whitsunday Island

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

2,3, 4 or 7 Nights

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Soft Drinks
• Bottled Water
• Guests can be collected from Hamilton Island or Other resorts on request - Relocation and Marina Fees apply

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Additional Information

• We recommend all guests take travel insurance
• Itineraries are flexible and are dependent on the weather and tidal conditions
• We do not guarantee the tour will visit every location as described
• Advanced Ecotourism Certified

Eco Certifications

• Clothes for the duration of the tour
• Swimwear and beach towel (one also provided)
• Warm top or jacket
• Hat and sunglasses
• 30+ sunscreen
• Walking shoes for island walks
• Toiletries
• Camera
• Book, music player or tablet (power points available onboard)
• Any prescribed medicines
• BYO alcoholic beverages (no glass preferred, except for wine and champagne)

• Child-sized equipment such as wetsuits, snorkelling gear or life jackets are not supplied.
• It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure these are obtained prior to charter and brought on board for departure
• All children must be confident swimmers

As per charter agreement