Escape with confidence
Skipper yourself bareboat charter company
Escape with confidence
Whitsunday Escape is a multi award winning bareboat company specialising in unique skipper yourself boating holidays.
We offer guests an exceptional way to explore the iconic Whitsunday Islands within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. With many protected anchorages to visit, this style of accommodation blends adventure tourism with world class natural surroundings.
Our fleet includes more than 35 modern power and sail vessels that sleep 2 to 12 guests. It is the largest fleet of self contained, sleep aboard boats in the Southern Hemisphere. With more than 30 years of operation, Whitsunday Escape is a proud Australian Tourism Award medalist and a trusted leader in bareboating.
Whitsunday Escape has a long history of success across local, state and national tourism awards. For more than twenty years we have earned multiple Gold, Silver and Bronze wins that reflect our commitment to quality and consistency.
Our focus is to deliver an exceptional bareboating experience for every guest. We showcase the best of the Whitsundays through a modern fleet, reliable service and a holiday style built on freedom and adventure.
These awards recognise our role as a leader in the Whitsundays, Queensland tourism and the wider Australian industry. They highlight the strength of our team, the calibre of our product and the world class region we are proud to operate in.
Meet the team at Whitsunday Escape. We are passionate about sailing holidays in the Whitsundays and ready to help you choose the right boat for your trip. Our team is experienced, friendly and focused on giving you clear guidance before you leave the marina. We show you how your boat works and share practical advice so you can enjoy a safe and memorable bareboating holiday in the Whitsundays.
Trevor Rees has been sailing since he was 17 and has travelled widely, giving him deep knowledge of boating, the Whitsundays and the reef. His experience on the water and understanding of local conditions make him a trusted expert for our guests and team. In 2015 his contribution to the tourism industry was recognised with the Bob Porter Award for Contribution by an Individual at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards.
Whitsunday Escape is committed to sustainable operational practices & reducing our environmental footprint.
Whitsunday Escape is very proud to have ECO Certification. Offered by Ecotourism Australia, the ECO Certification program is designed to show travellers which businesses are offering high-quality nature-based tourism experiences, backed by well managed commitment to sustainable, environmental practices.
Whitsunday Escape has operated for more than 30 years and has been under the current ownership and management for over 25 years. Our stable and experienced team maintains every vessel to a high standard and works to deliver strong returns for owners.
As an owner you can enjoy your own Whitsunday sailing holidays while your boat continues to earn income. It is a secure and reliable ownership model supported by a long standing business and a professional fleet management team.
