Whitsunday Islands skipper yourself bareboat holidays.

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

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:

• Whitsunday Escape does not demand a non-refundable bond waiver.
• You only pay for the fuels used, not the engine hours.
• Snorkelling gear is included in the cost of your bareboat charter.

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.