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    Whitsunday Escape offer a most unique holiday experience in paradise with “Skipper Yourself Bareboat 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 boats 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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    • Scimitar 1010
    Whitsunday Escape power catamaran Scimitar 1010 Skipper yourself Charter

    The Scimitar 1010 is a popular power cat with 2 doubles, 2 singles, and a spacious flybridge. Perfect for families or friends to share
    6-8 Guests
    4 Сabins
    1 Showers
    1 Toilets
    Lagoon 40

    The BRAND NEW luxury Lagoon 40 is the first of it’s kind to the Whitsundays.
    8-10 Guests
    4 Сabins
    3 Showers
    2 Toilets
    Summerland 40
    Whitsunday Escape Skipper Yourself Bareboat Holidays

    The Summerland 40 oozes French flair with an owner’s suite and an enormous flybridge. Designed for those who want luxury and style
    6 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!

    See what more you can do
    or create your own itinerary

    A few words from some of our happy customers

    Unforgettable Holiday!

    We reviewed a number of operators in the Whitsundays and from start to finish, the team’s help from Whitsunday Escape was exceptional. They navigated us through the different options of boats, were flexible to our needs on starting the journey, provided a comprehensive briefing and also gave us some great tips on where to go – we will use them for our next trip.

    Adrian Bower, who chartered our: Seawind 1200 for the 1st time

    Susie & Cameron

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Whitsunday Escape.

    The time we spent with family and friends was unforgettable. It was wonderful to explore a stunning part of the world with amazing people, away from modern distractions. It couldn’t have been a better holiday!

    Qld - who chartered our: Leopard 43 for the 1st time

    The Whitsunday Escape News

    Feb 16

    Plan your holidays for 2019

    By now, you’re probably all back into the swing of work and school, staving off the post-holiday blues. Are you contemplating when and where your next holiday will be? A bareboat holiday in the Whitsundays, is your next perfect holiday! If you need to travel in school holidays, now is the time to plan ahead, to […]
    Sailing yacht Whitsunday Escape couple holiday Whitsunday Islands
    Feb 14

    The Ultimate Queensland Road Trip and a week on the water

    Are you travelling through Queensland this year? Queensland has some of the most beautiful sights to see along the coastal and inland roads. You’ll be amazed at the diversity. From beaches, to rum, to waterfalls, to whales… Queensland has it all. You can see dinosaur fossils in the outback, find an abandoned Spanish castle in […]
    Jan 25

    Whitsunday Island Update

    2019 is an exciting time for the Whitsundays. With revamped resorts opening throughout the year, and an extensive government works program, the islands are going to offer a raft of new activities, accommodation and experiences for visitors to enjoy. If you haven’t been to the Whitsundays in a while, or ever, make 2019 your year! […]

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