Current Rates January 20 2010 to March 31 2011
| Power Cruisers | ||||||
| Vessel | Rating | Length | Berths | Low | High | |
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| Integrity 350 boat under construction |
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10 .8m | 4-6 | $650 | $750 | |
| Resort 35 |
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10.6m | 4-8 | $600 | $690 | |
| Power Catamarans | ||||||
| Vessel | Rating | Length | Berths | Low | High | |
| Fountaine 44 Power |
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13.2 | 8-10 | $1450 | $1600 | |
| Conquest 44 |
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13.3m | 8-12 | $1190 | $1350 | |
| Seawind Venturer 38 |
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11.6m | 6-8 | $690 | $790 | |
| Voyager 1040 |
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10.4m | 6-8 | $790 | $890 | |
| Scimitar 1010 |
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10.1 | 6-8 | $740 | $850 | |
| Scimitar 1010 |
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10.1m | 6-8 | $690 | $790 | |
| Sailing Catamarans | ||||||
| Vessel | Rating | Length | Berths | Low | High | |
| Perry 43 4 |
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13.1m | 8-10 | $1090 | $1250 | |
| Perry 43 3 |
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13.1 | 6-8 | $940 | $1090 | |
| Fusion 40 |
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12.2 m | 8- 10 | $1090 | $1250 | |
| Lagoon 420 |
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12.6m | 8-10 | $1250 | $1500 | |
| Seawind 1200 |
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12 m | 6-9 | $850 | $950 | |
| Seawind 1160 4 |
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11.6 | 8 -10 | $940 | $1090 | |
| Seawind 1160 |
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11.6m | 6-8 | $890 | $990 | |
| Lightwave 38 |
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11.6m | 6-8 | $840 | $940 | |
| Athena 38 |
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11.6m | 6-8 | $790 | $890 | |
| Seawind 1000 XL |
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10.6 m | 6 -8 | $690 | $790 | |
| Seawind 1000 |
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10.4m | 6-8 | $640 | $740 | |
| Sailing Yachts | ||||||
| Vessel | Rating | Length | Berths | Low | High | |
| Jeanneau DS 50 |
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15 M | 8-10 | $1050 | $1280 | |
| Beneteau 43 |
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13.2m | 8-10 | $720 | $820 | |
| Bavaria 42 |
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12.99m | 6-7 | $680 | $770 | |
| Bavaria 41 |
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12.55m | 6-7 | $640 | $720 | |
| Jeanneau 40 |
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12.1m | 6-7 | $630 | $710 | |
| Hunter 39 |
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11.9 m | 6 | $630 | $700 | |
| Catalina 387 |
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11.6m | 4-6 | $620 | $690 | |
| Hunter 356 |
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10.6m | 4-6 | $550 | $650 | |
| Catalina 35 mk11 under construction |
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11.1 m | 5 | $580 | $670 | |
| Vessel | Rating | Length | Berths | Low | High | |
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Seasons
Low season: 1 November to 30 AugustHigh Season: 1 September to 31 October
All rates include GST.
Rates are per night. A five-night minimum applies except over New Year and during the September school holidays, during which time a seven-night minimum applies. Contact Whitsunday Escape for a quote if you cannot go for five nights as gaps between existing bookings may be available.
Season Specials
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Special A: |
7 nights for the price of 4 and 14 nights for the price of 7 ** |
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5 January to 6 April |
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| Special B: | 7 nights for the price of 5 and 10 nights for the price of 7 ** |
| 4 May to 24 June | |
| 11 October to 24 December | |
| Special C: | 7 nights for the price of 6 and 10 nights for the price of 8 |
| 7 April to 3 May | |
| 25 June to 18 September | |
| 26 Dececember to 4 January | |
| Special D: | During the cooler months; stay onboard or load your boat, the night |
| before your charter starts, for the cost of the marina berth only. | |
| Applies to any charter 6 nights or longer. |
** Special does not apply to the Fountaine 44.
Early Bird Special: Secure your booking 5 months in advance with only a $600 deposit and we will give an extra 5% discount off your charter fee (except Special A).
Specials and free days apply all year.
Specials and free days apply to direct bookings only.
Specials and free days are given as an incentive to book in advance.
Specials are given to encourage longer visits.
Conditions apply and the specials may change without notice.
Quality boating holidays at an affordable price.
For a quote call 1800 075 145 or complete the short inquiry form.
To Make a Reservation:
- Call for availability and a quote.
- Place a hold for tentative dates.
- A $600 deposit is required to confirm. If you cancel before 60 days of the charter, a $110 administration fee applies.
- 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
| Lagoon 420, Fountaine 44 & Jeanneau 50 | $3,000 |
| All vessels over 13m | $2,000 |
| All vessels under 13m | $1,500 |
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:
- Bathroom amenities with linen, towels & blankets.
- Cooking facilities with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
- Staples kit. (cleaning supplies toilet paper etc)
- GPS plotter, Charts & Books.
- Safety and navigation equipment VHF radio.
- Electric anchor winch.
- Cockpit bimini/sun-awning.
- Rigid inflatable dinghy with 6HP outboard motor.
- Snorkelling gear.
- AM/FM/CD Player (ipod compatible)
- Refrigeration.
- Gas BBQ.
- 12v outlet for mobile phones.
- 240 volt inverter for charging small appliances,
- A comprehensive Pre Charter Briefing.
Charter Costs Do Not Include:
- Any diesel, outboard fuel, or cooking gas used.
- Fishing Equipment.
- Reef Tax of $20 per person over 4 years of age. Environmental management charge of $15 and a $5 admin fee (valid untill March 30 2010). From April 2010 reef tax is $24 per person; $16.50 EMC and $7.50 admin fee.
Other Services Available:
- Skipper / sail guide instruction.
- Pick up and drop off your vessel at island resorts.
- Pre charter information kit (100 Magic Miles Cruising Guide, map of the islands & cruising notes).
- Travel Insurance.
- Scuba Gear Hire.
- Paddleboard hire.
- Undercover security car parking.
- Pre and Post Charter accommodation.
- Provisioning packages: Partial, full, deluxe, gourmet and self select options.
Be careful 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:
- Sun block & wide brimmed sunhat.
- Polaroid sunglasses for improved underwater visibility.
- Soft soled shoes the deck & beach/reef shoes.
- A camera & possibly binoculars.
- Soft bags for easy stowage.
- Favourite CDs or ipod.
- DVD movies for those vessels that have a DVD player.
- A sense of adventure.
What Not to Bring :
- Hard suitcases and luggage.
- Mutinous crew.
