Whitsunday Islands skipper yourself bareboat holidays.

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Current Rates January 20 2010 to March 31 2011
Power Cruisers
Vessel Rating Length Berths Low High
Integrity 350 boat under construction 10 .8m 4-6 $650 $750
Resort 35 10.6m 4-8 $600 $690

Power Catamarans
Vessel Rating Length Berths Low High
Fountaine 44 Power 13.2 8-10 $1450 $1600
Conquest 44 13.3m 8-12 $1190 $1350
Seawind Venturer 38 11.6m 6-8 $690 $790
Voyager 1040 10.4m 6-8 $790 $890
Scimitar 1010 10.1 6-8 $740 $850
Scimitar 1010 10.1m 6-8 $690 $790

Sailing Catamarans
Vessel Rating Length Berths Low High
Perry 43 4 13.1m 8-10 $1090 $1250
Perry 43 3 13.1 6-8 $940 $1090
Fusion 40 12.2 m 8- 10 $1090 $1250
Lagoon 420 12.6m 8-10 $1250 $1500
Seawind 1200 12 m 6-9 $850 $950
Seawind 1160 4 11.6 8 -10 $940 $1090
Seawind 1160 11.6m 6-8 $890 $990
Lightwave 38 11.6m 6-8 $840 $940
Athena 38 11.6m 6-8 $790 $890
Seawind 1000 XL 10.6 m 6 -8 $690 $790
Seawind 1000 10.4m 6-8 $640 $740

Sailing Yachts
Vessel Rating Length Berths Low High
Jeanneau DS 50 15 M 8-10 $1050 $1280
Beneteau 43 13.2m 8-10 $720 $820
Bavaria 42 12.99m 6-7 $680 $770
Bavaria 41 12.55m 6-7 $640 $720
Jeanneau 40 12.1m 6-7 $630 $710
Hunter 39 11.9 m 6 $630 $700
Catalina 387 11.6m 4-6 $620 $690
Hunter 356 10.6m 4-6 $550 $650
Catalina 35 mk11 under construction 11.1 m 5 $580 $670

Vessel Rating Length Berths Low High

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Seasons

Low season: 1 November to 30 August
High 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

 Special A:

7 nights for the price of 4 and 14 nights for the price of 7 **
 

5 January  to  6 April
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:

  1. Call for availability and a quote.
  2. Place a hold for tentative dates.
  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

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:

  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. 240 volt 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 $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:

  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. Paddleboard hire.
  7. Undercover security car parking.
  8. Pre and Post Charter accommodation.
  9. Provisioning packages: Partial, full, deluxe, gourmet and self select options.

Be careful of Hidden Costs:

What to Bring:

  1. Sun block & wide brimmed sunhat.
  2. Polaroid sunglasses for improved underwater visibility.
  3. Soft soled shoes 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.
Contact Whitsunday Escape for a quote