Whitsunday Escape™ Yacht Charters, Catamaran & Bareboat Sailing Holidays
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    Whitsunday Escape™ offer a most unique holiday experience in paradise with “Skipper Yourself Bareboat Yacht Charters”. You choose the itinerary, pace and adventures to explore Queensland’s tropical Whitsunday Islands from the comfort of your own floating accommodation.

    With the largest, modern fleet of self-contained sleep aboard boats, Whitsunday Escape will have you sailing or cruising the Whitsundays in style. Based in Airlie Beach, you can hire one of our many power boats or sailing yachts and catamarans to explore the islands at your own pace.

    No licence is required, just some prior boating experience, as you will receive a comprehensive briefing before you set sail on the holiday of a lifetime.

    A boat for every holiday

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    • Seawind 1160 4 LITE
    Seawind 1160 Lite tile

    The Seawind 1160 4 LITE is fast, light and modern with a new sleek interior design and fit out.
    8-10 Guests
    4 Сabins
    3 Showers
    2 Toilets
    Leopard 43.3 Power
    Whitsunday Escape Leopard 43 Power Catamaran

    There were no details left unattended in the creation of the brand new Leopard 43.3 power catamaran, including the hull design, the updated interior, and much more
    6-9 Guests
    3 Сabins
    3 Showers
    2 Toilets
    Jeanneau 43
    Jeanneau 43 Tile

    The Jeanneau 43 Sun Odyssey features three double cabins, a modern interior and a comfortable cockpit
    6-8 Guests
    3 Сabins
    3 Showers
    2 Toilets
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    • Things to do and places to go

    Great Barrier Reef

    Cruise the islands of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and experience nature at its finest.

    Whitehaven Beach

    Possibly Australia's most famous beach, the white sands of Whitehaven are a must see on your holiday.

    Island Resorts

    Stop off at islands resorts and enjoy restaurants, cocktails, swim-up pool bars, and activities galore.

    Water Activities

    With an abundance of reef fish, pelagics and other species available, fishing is very popular in the Whitsundays.

    Whales

    The cooler months are whale season in the Whitsundays. Nearly every day offers great whale watching experiences.

    Snorkelling

    Some of the best reef snorkelling in Australia is right here in the Whitsundays. Snorkelling gear is provided free!

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    A few words from some of our happy customers

    Ralph & Family

    Hello,

    We’d like to thank the team at Whitsundays Escape for there professionalism and attention to detail.

    The 10 charter on Lady L was a wonderful experience. She was a great boat and we highly recommend her to anyone thinking of taking a trip around the Whitsundays.

    We will definitely be back and take advantage of one of Whitsundays Escape large fleet.

    Thanks from Ralph and my first mate Kerry

    VIC; who chartered our Seawind 1250 for the first time

    The Stuckeys

    We loved our time on Avanti, the Jeanneau 49i (Sailing Yacht).

    Everything on the boat worked,  she is well fitted out and the Whitsundays Escape team were polite and helpful every step of the way.

    As boat owners, in between yachts, it enabled us to fall in love with sailing again.

    QLD; who chartered our Jeanneau 49i for the first time

    Leigh & Friends

    Whitsunday Escape, Whitsunday Escape, This is Neptune!

    With a year of uncertainty, several lockdowns and travel restrictions – being able to spend a week sailing around the Whitsundays Islands was an AMAZING way to spend my 30th birthday celebration with close friends. It was the perfect way to leave behind the troubles of a crazy year we have experienced in the world.

    Whilst there was many uncertainties around travel plans especially with a group of friends located in several states around the country, the Whitsunday Escape team went out of there way to ensure we were well informed and up to date with the latest information. A shout out to Jordan (our boat instructor) who has a wealth of knowledge of the boat fleet and made the briefing enjoyable and fun. Our boat, Neptune was fairly new, well equipped to accommodate 9 of us for the week and very easy to operate.

    We enjoyed the freedom of traveling around the islands at our own pace and spent time snorkeling, fishing, paddle boarding and kayaking as well as just soaking up the North Queensland Rays on Whitehaven beach.

    We would definitely recommend Whitsunday Escape and would definitely return for another wonderful Holiday.

    Over and Out from the Neptune Cluster!

    QLD; who chartered our Leopard 43 for the first time

    The Whitsunday Escape™ News

    Jun 13

    Supercharge your Bareboat Adventure!

    A bareboat is the equivalent to a fully self-contained floating apartment where you get to choose the location of each day! With numerous beautiful locations throughout the 74 Whitsunday Islands, your options are endless. With nothing to bring but yourself, clothes (somewhat optional), food and drink however, sometimes you might just want to add that […]
    May 18

    Whitsunday Escape in Support of Variety

    Your chance to WIN a 5-night bareboating holiday in paradise with Whitsunday Escape valued at $10,000! Only 800 tickets available. Available to QLD & NSW residents only. Support Variety Australia the Children’s Charity and get your tickets today! For only $50, you could win a 5-night bareboating holiday in paradise worth $10 000 and support Variety, The […]
    May 13

    Best cocktail recipes for bareboats

    The beautiful tropical sunshine of the Whitsundays calls for some cool cocktails that are easy to make. Tizzy up that gin & tonic, add some va-voom to your vodka… what ever your poison, we’ve got some inspiration that you can definitely manage on a bareboat holiday in the Whitsundays. We’ll have you prepared with simple […]

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