• Luxury Whitsundays charter yacht holidays on the Great Barrier Reef have you sailing thru the Whitsundays for 2 days 2 nights, or 3 days 3 nights, the choice is all yours. 
• 6 guests can enjoy visiting Whitehaven Beach and taking the hike up to Hill Inlet to view the vista of swirling sands and then swimming in the aqua blue waters below. 
• This luxury yacht is elegance personified with her clean lines she sails the waters of the Whitsundays effortlessly. Get a group of friends, family or other like minded couples to enjoy a high quality shared sailing holiday in the Whitsunday Islands.
• See a lot of the 74 beautiful islands and beaches of the Whitsundays on your 2 day 2 night or 3 day 3 night sailing holiday on the Great Barrier Reef. 

One of only a few boutique fully crewed luxury sailing yachts departing from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island to sail and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, caters exclusively to only six guests with two crew. She is a 54 foot air conditioned elegant yacht.

Our Airlie Beach private charter yacht is a dark blue-hulled French built yacht fitted with the classic European attention to elegance that sails the blue waters of the Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

She is a Jeanneau 54DS, well known in Europe as one of the most comfortable cruising yachts.

Each of our 6 guests are accommodated in private, air conditioned roomy cabins.

• 3 x Double cabins
• All private ensuites
• Wardrobes and drawers
• Fans and air conditioning

She has lots of natural light below deck - you can even see the ocean from the fully fitted galley and spacious saloon.

At 54 foot she has a large cockpit all with awnings and a fully licenced bar below as well as formal dining area.

Our lounge is fitted with the latest Bluetooth friendly stereo, indoor and outdoor speakers, flatscreen TV and air-conditioning.

Our Airlie Beach based private charter yacht may be chartered for just 1 day of snorkelling and sailing, for 2 days & 2 nights to sleep under the stars and island hop or 3 days and 3 nights to really live the dream of sailing the Whitsunday Islands.

Should you wish to charter the yacht for a longer period please ask our Whitsundays private charter yacht experts for a quotation and availability.

Whitsundays private charter yacht

A fully crewed French built elegant 54 foot yacht is yours for private charter tours on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsunday Islands.

Accommodating only 6 guests on board you can begin your luxury sailing tour from Airlie Beach or for an extra re-location charge, guests can begin their liveaboard private charter sailing tour from Hamilton Island. 

Each one of our Whitsundays private charter yacht itineraries vary according to the time of year, the weather conditions and the requests from our guests.

1 Day Sample Private Charter Yacht Itinerary

Slip into the Whitsundays in style in your own private fully air-conditioned 54 ft European yacht, a Jeanneau 54DS to sail and snorkel the World Heritage listed waters of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Set sail from Abell Point Marina North in Airlie Beach for a day to remember. We head to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet where you can see one of the most famous beaches in the world.

As this is your private charter yacht tour you may choose to spend longer on Whitehaven Beach, or we could set sail for one of the best snorkelling spots in the Whitsundays to mingle with the marine life and see the corals.

Morning tea/picnic lunch with seafood and afternoon snacks provided and a complimentary glass of bubbles.

Then we sail back across Whitsunday Passage back to Abell Point Marina in Airlie Beach.

Slip into the Great Barrier Reef off the back deck. Enjoy our free day sports activities (stand up paddle boards).

Plug in your own music to our up to date digital stereo. Sunbake on deck and watch the world go by.

2 Day 2 Night Private Charter Whitsundays Crewed Sailing Tour 

Slip into the Whitsundays in style in your own private fully air-conditioned 54 ft European yacht, a Jeanneau 54DS.

Be pampered with all meals prepared. Three spacious cabins (perfect for three couples or families) or two super deluxe cabins (perfect for two couples) depending on how many guests. 

Welcome glass of bubbles on arrival. Courtesy pickups from your Airlie Beach hotel. Our private yacht charter crew will take care of you, the moment you begin your Great Barrier Reef sail and snorkel tour with us.

Each one of our sailing itineraries is tailored to suit weather and tides to ensure you have the most memorable experience while exploring the best the Whitsunday Islands has to offer - away from the crowds and with quiet anchorages.

See Whitehaven Beach like it's never been seen before. All itineraries include Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet as well as several spectacular snorkeling spots.

Plenty of room to chill on this French yacht with a bar area below deck; dining area and a spacious cockpit with awnings.

Dive off the back deck on to the fringing reef around the islands and have a holiday you will never forget.

3 Day 3 Night Private Charter Whitsundays Crewed Sailing Tour

Slip into the Whitsundays in style in your own private fully air-conditioned 54 ft European yacht, a Jeanneau 54DS. Be pampered with all meals prepared.

Three spacious cabins (perfect for six eg families) or two super deluxe cabins (perfect for two couples) depending on how many guests. 

Welcome glass of bubbles on arrival. Courtesy pickups from your Airlie Beach hotel. We take care of you, the moment you arrive.

Each one of our private yacht charter itineraries is tailored to suit weather and tides to ensure you have the most memorable experience while exploring the best the Whitsundays has to offer - away from the crowds and with quiet anchorages.

See Whitehaven like it's never been seen before. All itineraries include Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet as well as several snorkelling spots.

Relax and unwind and we will take care of you. Plenty of room to chill on this French yacht with a bar area below deck; dining area and a spacious cockpit with awnings.

Dive off the back deck on to the fringing reef around the islands and have a holiday you will never forget.

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Airlie Beach

Departure Time

• Extended charters depart at 3.30pm and return at midday
• Day charter 8.00am to 5.00pm

Departure Instructions

Coral Sea Marina Resort ( Formerly Abell Point North Marina), Airlie Beach

Pickup Locations

• Airlie Beach
• Hamilton Island

• We offer courtesy pickups from Airlie Beach accommodation or you can meet us at Coral Sea Marina (Formerly Abell Point North Marina) under the umbrellas at the roundabout 15 mins before the sail.
• Pick ups can be arranged from Hamilton Island on a request basis
• Home Port is Airlie Beach - other locations by negotiation

Destinations

• Daydream Island
• Hamilton Island
• Hook Island
• Shute Harbour
• Whitehaven Beach
• Whitsunday Island
• Hill Inlet

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Closed Christmas Day

Duration

1 Day Charter
1 Night Charter
2 Night Charter
3 Night Charter

Available for Purchase / Hire

We have a fully licensed bar - card only. We offer white wine/champagne; some spirits and beer. We also offer our classic Espresso Martini cocktail.

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Additional Information

• Itinerary can change due to weather/tides.
• The Master must be obeyed at all times.

• We will only allow duffle bags - approx 15 kgs of luggage on board.
• Please bring water bottles and you can help yourself to chilled water on deck. Please note, we do not sell bottles of water because of the pollution they cause to the environment.
• Please bring extra warm clothes especially in water from June to September when it can get cool on the water.

Children are to be supervised by adults at all times

• Private charter bookings will be confirmed on payment of non refundable 50% deposit. Final payment due 60 days prior.
• Cancellations 60 days before departure will result in 100% of the payment.
• Travel insurance is strongly advised to protect against unexpected circumstances which might result in cancellation of the booking.
• We permit cancellations for COVID reasons within a month of the travel date (ie border closures/lockdowns). There will be a 10% admin fee applied to all cancellations. Alternatively, we can offer you the option of a credit for the full amount paid for your travel at a later date.