• Charter your own skippered power boat from Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour or from another island in the Whitsundays for 8 guests.
• Our 8.5m Protector RIB power boat is driven by twin Honda 225hp V6 outboard engines to enable us to get our guests to exclusive destinations around the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday islands faster.
• Seating 8 passengers it’s a great option for families, corporate groups, cruise ship passengers or just a bunch of friends wanting to go snorkelling in the Whitsundays for a few hours.
• Private charter the boat for 4 – 6 – 7 – 8 hours each day and we will show you the secret uncrowded locations from each departure point on the Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsundays.

Hamilton Island Charter Boats and Airlie Beach Charter Boats. We have power boats available to cater for up to 8 guests for exclusive 1 day private charter touring in the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

No matter where you are staying whilst on holiday in the Whitsundays we can arrange to have the perfect charter boat available for your small group of 8 guests to explore the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on a skippered power boat that enables you to reach your desired destination faster so you can spend more time relaxing, exploring the reef, visiting local islands and the remote beaches.

You may embark the charter boat at Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour or other Great Barrier Reef island locations on request.   

For cruise ship passengers we can arrange to meet your ship in Airlie Beach and plan an itinerary to suit the cruise ship shore time schedule

During the winter months of June to September our private charter boats are in high demand for Humpback Whale watching tours.

Upgrade your Great Barrier Reef tour and add on some catering and a snorkel guide and all the snorkel gear

BYO your own alcoholic beverages

Private Charter Boat Features

Our boat is an 8.5m Protector RIB powered by twin Honda 225hp V6 Outboard Engines. Built by Ray-glass in New Zealand it is one of the most capable and safe vessels ever built.

Cruising speed: 21 knots

Top speed: 48 knots

Fuel capacity: 500L

Capable of accommodating 8 guests on 1 day Great Barrier Reef tours from Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays 

Designed as an offshore patrol and rescue vessel she is equipped to handle a variety of conditions with ease.

Maximise space with her removable seating or remove the rear canopy to transform into a sun deck.

The charter boat is decked out with an iPad Media Centre that has Bluetooth connectivity, so you can play all your favourite tunes while exploring.

With a rear snorkel access ladder you can enter the water with ease.

See more skippered private charter power boat tour options from Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach.

If staying on another island we recommend you catch the local ferry to Hamilton Island to save on re-location fees.

The Itinerary

Express 4 Hour Charter Tour

Visit up to 2 island destinations within our 30 minute zone on our map from departure point

Half Day 6 Hour Charter Tour

Visit up to 3 island destinations, 1 beach and 2 snorkels

Full Day 8 Hours Charter Tour

Visit up to 4 island locations, 2 beaches and 2 snorkels

 

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Hamilton Island

Departure Time

• 8.00am
• 8.30am
• 12.30pm

Departure Instructions

As per private charter boat booking agreement

Pickup Locations

• Airlie Beach
• Hamilton Island
• Shute Harbour

• Meet charter boat crew as per booking agreement
• Boats may also be chartered in other Whitsundays locations

Destinations

• Whitehaven Beach
• Hill Inlet
• Daydream Island
• Tongue Bay
• Nara Inlet
• Cid Harbour
• Butterfly Bay
• Mantaray Bay
• Maureens Cove
• Luncheon Bay

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Closed Christmas Day

Duration

Choose from 4 – 6 – 7 – 8 hours

Available for Purchase / Hire

• All snorkel equipment and snorkel guide/supervisor
• Standard catering: Chocolate brownie, Fruit pieces, Mini quiche & Wraps
• Fresh seafood platter

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Restrictions

• Any person who may be pregnant, suffer from back, neck or heart conditions, or have conditions that may cause a risk to their health, must notify us at the time of booking.
• Passengers agree to disclose any pre-existing medical condition or any other condition that may cause the passenger to suffer injury or aggravate a pre-existing medical condition during the transfer or charter.

Additional Information

We recommend passengers take out travel insurance at all times.

• Hat, sunscreen, beach towels, light jacket for the winter and fast boat ride
• All other beverages are BYO, we just ask to limit glass on board (with wine/champagne bottles acceptable, and plastic wine glasses provided)

• Children are to be supervised by parents at all times
• Children should be able to swim

No refunds within 48 hours of departure unless the Operator cancels the activity due to waterway, or weather conditions, or any other unforeseen event or circumstances.