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We have just completed our 7 night stay aboard Leopard 42 “Aliara”.
We sailed, well motored, the northern section of the Whitsundays. Taking in Macona Inlet, Tongue Bay, Butterfly Bay (best place), Blue Pearl Bay, Black Island and Happy Bay.
The booking process was easy, the stay on board was ideal and a good early start the next day, we had a excellent time, we all worked well together as one, we would definitely do it again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ All round.
After nearly 30 years of wishing and hoping to experience a bareboating holiday and ticking off a Bucket list item. Myself and wife and wonderful friends took the leap and wow.
From the very beginning of the process with Whitsunday Escape they have been nothing but professional and friendly. The planning process, then check in and briefing as well as the training was seamless.
Myself and my crew took to the challenge of sailing the Seawind 1160-3 “Sea Dragon” with excitement and adventure. With minimal sailing experience but with the great training we received we felt confident that we could do this and yes we did.
Being able to see the beautiful Whitsunday Islands and anchor in some awesome spots is just amazing. Sunsets and sunrises that were inspiring as well as some of the vistas over water or beaches.
No other holiday let’s you experience the outdoors like this. At times we were moored in a bay with other boats then at other times felt like castaways, all alone on a secluded beach in paradise.
Would we do this again? Without a doubt and it’s not going to take another 30 years before we do.
Thank you Whitsundays and a big thank you to Whitsunday Escape for making it so easy to make our dreams come true.
The Lagioia’s and Skelton’s.
This was the holiday of a lifetime. When we returned, we immediately got off the boat and walked straight into the office to book again for the following year.
We had an absolute blast. And really the boat was the centre piece of that. It was everything we could have asked for; spacious, luxurious, comfortable, plenty of water storage and fridge/freezer space, room to spread out, great cooking facilities, plenty of lounging areas and a hot shower and comfy bed at the end of every day.
Perhaps most importantly it allowed us to ‘choose our own adventure’! This holiday had it all…. turquoise waters, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, isolated beaches, white sand, incredible walks, beach combing, whales, dolphins, turtles, tropical fish, and some high sea adventures! It’s one thing to visit the Whitsundays, it’s another altogether to holiday ON the Whitsundays. Being on the water 24/7 is an experience unlike any other… it was pure joy!
We loved being on our own (the perfect covid safe holiday really!), enjoying each others company and everyday being an adventure. Not to mention relaxing and unwinding with the most amazing scenery and sunsets. This is a holiday you and your children will remember forever!
Thank you again to the Whitsunday Escape Crew for another amazing experience in the magnificent Whitsundays. We had a wonderful 10 days onboard the Seawind 1260 Volare, which kicked off with a great brief by Amee who was very thorough and very knowledgeable about operating Volare safely.
Throughout the charter the support from the ops team is first rate. Whether you want to know where the best place to overnight for the conditions, or if you need some advice about the boat, they will always go the extra mile to ensure you have the best holiday possible. Shoutout to Jordans mobile outboard repairs that paid us a quick visit in Stonehaven to help sort us out.
The absolute highlight for this trip was the time we had all of Whitehaven Beach entirely to ourselves for a few hours on a sunny afternoon. A magical moment that is unlikely to be repeated.
We’re already booked in for our next charter with Whitsunday Escape over Christmas and can’t wait to get back up there.
We were first time ‘bare boaters’ and a little nervous about going out to sea in a million-dollar catamaran but Whitsunday Escape couldn’t have been more helpful providing boating information and ensuring we had the prerequisite knowledge.
Big thanks to Lachy for his ‘pep talk’ to my crew before we set off.
Best family holiday ever and we loved every minute.
Dear Team Whitsunday Escape,
A huge thank you again from our family for a magical 7 days on board Serenity!
Your team and vessels never disappoint, we have not done the bareboat holiday for 10yrs whilst our children were very young, we were nervous but our oldest now being 10 and youngest 3 – Serenity was just the perfect boat, it felt extremely well maintained and was faultless the entire 7 days onboard, Amee was 1st class in her briefings and debrief, we never for a second had to revert back to a manual.
Your staff in the office make it a pleasure to visit and the sheds were very well conducted!
Please pass on our thanks to your entire team, Amee and the owner of Serenity!
Again, a faultless experience very much enjoyed by our family
Wishing you all a happy 2022
Zeets_Fam
We chartered Leizar {Jeanneau 43) for 7 nights and had the most amazing time.
All the staff at Whitsunday Escape (especially Beth, Jordan, Lachie, Ashley and Robyn) who were all so knowledgeable, accomodating, friendly, efficient and professional.
They were all such a pleasure to deal with. Leizar was an amazing boat and was perfect for our family of 5.
I would highly recommend Whitsunday Escape (this was our 5th Charter with them) to anyone who is wanting to do a Bareboat Charter in the Whitsundays.
Thanks again to everyone, we will definitely be back.
We recently spent 5 nights aboard “Glenfyne” {Scimitar 1010} and had a fantastic time.
The crew at Whitsunday Escape were brilliant (thanks again Locky and Jordie).
The boat was our home away from home as we cruised the islands and explored the bays.
Excellent service, excellent boat and excellent location………we’ll be back!
Just wanted to say a huge thankyou. We all had an amazing time on Much Karma again and created some very memorable experiences especially for the kids.
Can’t wait to be able to charter with you again.
Extremely happy.
Hey guys
This trip consisted of our immediate family so their were 6 of us including our 4 year old granddaughter.
The boat was luxurious, spacious and most importantly comfortable {Leopard 43 Power Catamaran}.
I can honestly say it was the best family trip we have ever done and we had amazing quality time together exploring the Whitsunday Islands.
We will definitely be back very soon. The staff at Whitsunday Escape were wonderful and so helpful always.
Thanks guys
Thank you so much to the Whitsundays Escape team for a wonderful holiday! We have made so many life long memories.
From our first day to our last aboard Chameleon we felt like we were in paradise!
Highlights of spending sunset @Whitehaven Beach and hiking up to Hill inlet the next day to snorkeling the beautiful Blue Pearl bay and spotting all sorts of wildlife even unexpected like a goat on Hook Island !
This trip was for my 60th birthday and celebrations were shared with my youngest daughter who also got engaged on the trip! So the six of us will remember this forever
We will all return one day and Whitsunday Escape will be our first port of call!
Thanks again
After our fifth charter with Whitsunday Escape, I just wanted to say what an amazing company they are!
We have recently returned from a week on the beautiful Bella Breeza {Beneteau 41.1 Sailing Yacht} and had yet another amazing week of adventure and fun, all thanks to the faultless team at Whitsunday Escape.
Every single boat we have chartered has been immaculate and in full working order every single time.
Sailing monohulls and catamarans were all flawless.
The staff are always friendly and helpful. Ashley has always been such a lovely happy welcome to the Whitsundays and I look forward to hearing her voice and seeing her every trip.
Lochie on our most recent charter was thorough with our briefing and super helpful with those special anchorages we had not visited.
Thankyou to all of you and I look forward to our sixth charter in 6 months time. The Prescott’s
We had a great holiday on Glenfyne {Scimitar 1010} for our 7 night adventure.
The staff at Whitsunday Escape were great from booking to the moment we stepped off the boat at the end.
The local experience and knowledge that they shared helped us tick all the boxes we wanted to on this awesome holiday.
From snorkeling with turtles, seeing whales and swimming with all the big fish at Manta Ray Bay.
It was everything and more that we expected.
Thanks to all the team at Whitsunday
60th Birthday Celebration!
Thankyou Whitsunday Escapes for the hire of Leopard 43 Omega we had a fantastic time exploring the Whitsunday’s and will definitely be doing it again.
We visited several perfect locations swam with manta ray, turtles, fish and coral, saw some whales breaching and explored some walks.
I told my boss how great it was and he booked for next year.
Will see you again soon.
Regards, Karen
Thanks Whitsunday Escape team for providing our family with such an amazing family holiday.
The entire process from our booking through to the detailed briefing with Tim and the daily scheds’ was seamless and professional.
Our boat ‘Volare’ was immaculately maintained and a pleasure to sail.
Even a minor issue with the motor on our tender was quickly and efficiently managed out on the water by the Whitsunday Escape team.
We would also recommend Whitsunday Provisioning to anyone planning a similar trip as the food was plentiful and of great quality.
We look forward to our next trip and have already booked dates for next year on ‘Volare’.
Regards, the Morrison family
We had a wonderful 10 days on board Great Escape {Lagoon 450 Flybridge} as a family of 8 adults and two infants in June 2021.
The boat was immaculate, obviously very well loved by Julie.
We hiked the Whitsunday peak, caught mackerel, had deserted coves to ourselves, snorkelled in amazing reefs, swam with turtles, wondered and wandered among at the million crabs on Hill inlet at low tide, sunbathed on the magnificent (even for us WA sandgropers) Whitehaven beach, paddle boarded over the local 9 foot groper at Whitehaven, and enjoyed many nights of feasting in serene anchorages. Enclosed are a few snaps of our time.
Thankyou to WE for making this possible. A great support team. See you again soon.
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
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.
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!
Dear Whitsunday Escape team
It is an absolute pleasure to be able to give a review of our bareboat experience on your Catalina 35 monohull ZigZag, the “baby” of the fleet. Actually after 7 nights she felt like “our” boat!
I have just read almost all the testimonials and I can tell any reader that I fully agree with every sentence in every one. There really isn’t any more to say !! It’s all true.
The W/E team are so professional, friendly and helpful. ZigZag did not fault at all. For those of you thinking of doing this, it was our (my Wife and I) first time stepping on a sailing yacht. You need an understanding of the wind, tides and currents, basic boat handling etc. and everything else is explained in as much detail as you need during the briefing.
The team are there on VHF radio or phone to assist as and when required. This really is a very affordable (especially if you share the boat with friends), enjoyable, unforgettable, special and relaxing holiday. We are now considering buying a similar boat and leaving the stresses of real life to discover the world. Really!! Thanks Jordan and all at Whitsunday Escape.
Glen and Ally
I sailed with a group of friends, eight in total in February 2021. We chose Whitsunday Escape because we had already chartered from them four years ago and had a great experience.
This time was even better. We had a beautiful boat, Great Escape (Lagoon 450). She is absolutely luxurious and meticulously maintained. Everything worked perfectly. She’s so big, eight people did not feel crowded at all. Dining and lounge seating inside, dining and lounge seating out the back, lounge seating, daybed and trampolines out the front and seating for six in the flybridge.
She is kitted out with absolutely everything you could need: oven, stove, microwave and BBQ with plenty of fridge and freezer space. The cabins were the best part: four queen beds with air-conditioning and their own ensuites – pure luxury not having to share a bathroom on a boat.
We spent eight nights on Great Escape and we were all sorry to leave her.
The weather was mostly fine, just a few showers. We stayed and snorkeled in a different spot every day as well as going to Whitehaven Beach to sit on the sand. The guide books on the boat were excellent in helping to find sheltered anchorages according to the conditions, as well as the best snorkeling. (We learned on our last trip, you don’t ignore the guide book if it tells you an anchorage is not suitable for overnight stops – lol).
Some of our highlights were seeing turtles, white-tipped sharks, squid, tuna, a cuttlefish that hung around our boat one night to eat the baitfish that were attracted by our lights. We got to handfeed batfish from the back of the boat in one anchorage!
And we spent one day on Hamilton Island for cocktails, dinner and a spot of shopping. It’s pretty special coming into Hamilton Island on your own boat!
The staff at Whitsunday Escape are so professional and hiring from them is so uncomplicated. The marina is also a one-stop-shop for all the diving and snorkelling gear and we also hired paddle boards which was fantastic for one lady in our group who was not confident swimming in the ocean – she just paddled alongside us as we snorkeled.
Thanks so much Whitsunday Escape! We’ll definitely be back again!
My family and I chartered a catamaran with your company from the 24th January for 7 nights.
Just wanted to say thank you very much for the best holiday! It was our first family holiday since we had our youngest…8 and a half years ago and it did not disappoint.
My children have never been on a sailing boat before and never any longer than an hour or so, so we didn’t know how they would go and I myself am not the biggest water or boat person and honestly didn’t know how I would go either but we ALL loved it and can not wait to get back next July for another holiday!
Thank you again and I have attached a couple of photos that have the Sea Dragon (Seawind 1160 3) in them.
Have a great evening and be in contact soon.
Huge thanks to the team at Whitsunday Escape for another amazing holiday experience, this time on their Seawind 1160 3-cabin “Sea Dragon”.
2020 was tough year for everyone, but after 10 nights out cruising the incredible Whitsundays we were able to leave those troubles far behind.
Sea Dragon was an absolute pleasure to sail, and when we had to motor she was very frugal when it came to fuel usage.
The other great feature of the Seawind was the amount of fridge and freezer space, we had more than enough room for all our food and drinks which were kept icy cold.
Can’t till 2021 when we look to charter again with Whitsunday Escape.
Our experience with Whitsunday Escape has been absolutely faultless in every way.
We decided to get married on board the boat, and then take off on our honeymoon for 7 days. The boat we hired (Voyager 1040) was the perfect setting for our wedding, pure luxury and decadence, whilst Coral Sea Marina provided a stunningly picturesque backdrop.
Cruising away afterwards on our own private escape was like a dream come true. The boat was easy to handle and never let us down, and the staff back at base were always encouraging, laid back, and full of excellent advice. The liberty of being able to moor or anchor wherever we wanted for each overnight stop allowed us to wake up to a different view and experience every single day in the beautiful Whitsundays.
To say it was amazing is an understatement. Thank you so much Whitsunday Escape, we will be back!
We would like to thank you all for the awesome holiday onboard the beautiful Nautitech Open 40, A Little Bit Nauti.
We had 5 perfect days exploring the Whitsundays Islands with our group of 6; most were from Taiwan and it’s not the usual holiday any of us had been on before so was extra special!
I’ve been sailing all my life but never on a luxury catamaran. To say I loved it would still be an understatement!
All of us fell in love with the catamaran and the Whitsundays – simply perfect. We will be back again next year for a longer trip, 5 days wasn’t enough haha
Thank you Whitsunday Escape for all the help, and to Jordan for showing us how to operate the cat. He was very helpful and certainly knows his boats.
He made the briefing enjoyable and fun – what a top guy! Jordan was very easy going, a fun guy to get your trip started.
We can’t wait to come back next year, I think we might take the 421 Lagoon next time as lagoons are my favourite cats.
Thank you Whitsunday Escape team, we loved it and will be back.
The best holiday experience to date – We chartered the Leopard 43.3 “Chill Out” for 7 nights.
The boat was awesome, had everything you needed and very easy to navigate.
The most amazing beaches/islands to explore. The active marine life, snorkelling the crystal clear waters and the relaxation of being on the water was like no other holiday we had been on.
No photo or video could do it justice.
I think there was a great balance of freedom to move around and explore where you wished; with the confidence of great support from the mainland via VHF if required.
Big thanks to everyone at Whitsunday Escapes, all the ladies we dealt with in the office were friendly and very prompt.
The guys who assisted us on the water – Wes, Tim and Jordan had great knowledge and are truly passionate about what they do.
We all agreed that without a doubt we will be back again and on the same boat – “Chill Out”. Talk soon – Guy, Sarah, Alex, Michelle.
We were very fortunate to have a second bareboating holiday with Whitsunday Escape in one year – this time on board the beautiful Aquila 44. We had a wonderful time and loved this boat with all its comfort, spaciousness and storage.
Armed with a bit more knowledge and experience than the first time, we loved this holiday even more. The sense of achievement you get once you are anchored or moored for the day, the freedom you feel when exploring the beautiful beaches and bush walks, the great snorkelling and the relaxing family bonding time at night are some of the highlights of the experience for us. The Whitsundays are truly a piece of paradise.
Whitsunday Escape staff were great during the booking process, at the briefing, answering our questions during our trip, and helping us refuel, etc on our arrival back at the marina. We can’t wait to do it all again and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thank you Whitsunday Escape for your friendly and professional service!
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a life changing experience!
Cruising yourself around the Whitsundays on an amazing vessel is the ultimate holiday!
The team at head office were so professional and a pleasure to deal with.
Best experience for young children! What we saw blew our minds the only problem was we didn’t want to give our boat back.
Thanks guys we will see you again soon!!!
Incredible weekend spent sailing the Whitsundays on Tara (the Lagoon 440).
We had it all; the most incredible sunsets, endless fishing, whale watching, kayaking, snorkeling in Mantaray Bay, and hours of entertainment by a pod of dolphins.
A truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
Just spent the past 7 days on Aurora/Leopard 43! From the start to the end this company was amazing to deal with!
Check-in and briefing was detailed and understanding! The boat was AMAZING!
There was 8 of us and it was so comfortable! Had everything you needed and more! So much fridge space and storage!
Highly recommend this company for your bareboat needs!! You won’t be disappointed!! I will be back!! Thank you!
My husband and I and our 7 year old, 10 year old and two 19-year old’s spent 7 days aboard the Summerland 40 “Tiger Lily”.
We were anxious how we’d go as we were both complete novices but with the patient and very detailed briefing by Steve we were left confident that we could do it.
We visited Nara Inlet, Langford Island, Stonehaven, Butterfly Bay, Hamilton Island, Tongue Inlet, Chalkies Beach and Palm Bay (Long Island) and we loved every minute of our adventure.
We had a daily challenge of carefully planning our trip based on the weather forecast, watching for potential hazards on the way, then mooring or anchoring, but once we were done, we could enjoy an afternoon of pure bliss snorkelling and swimming in the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, watching the sunset and enjoying full moon on two of the nights.
This was by far the best and most memorable holiday we have ever had and we are looking forward to doing it again next year. Thank you Whitsunday Escape for your professional and friendly manner of running your business and communicating with us, you have been wonderful!
What a great Holiday on board of the Lagoon 40 from Whitsunday Escape.
After very useful instructions from the Staff, we set sail with our friends (4 couples) for a great trip around the Islands.
All went very smooth thanks to the backup and care from Whitsunday Escape.
Would definitely recommend Whitsunday Escape and I am confident we will return for another wonderful Holiday.
A week on ‘Sweet Escape’ was indeed a great escape into the wonders of the Whitsunday Islands.
Choosing to charter in early October gave us the advantage of gentler Northerly winds, so that we could anchor overnight in new (for us) south facing bays, like Chance Bay with its beautiful sandy beach for swimming.
A full moon at night gave us magical evenings while dinning and sipping.
Sweet Escape, a Leopard 43 catamaran provided comfortable accommodation for the crew couples each with their own cabin and toilet / shower. No problems with performance through the water, either sailing or motoring.
Being keen snorkelers we were happy to find good coral in Saba Bay and Mackerel Bay, new bays we had not visited before. Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet are always favourite day visits for crystal clear water for swimming.
The Whitsunday Escape staff were helpful in making sure we ordered food and drinks from nearby Airlie Marina providers for easy delivery. The food quality and variety from Whitsunday Provisioning was excellent.
A most pleasant “escape” efficiently managed by the staff at Whitsunday Escape.
Just finished a truly wonderful 7 day (not enough time) Bareboat Charter trip around the Whitsundays with Whitsunday Escape with 21 people to celebrate a 60th birthday on 3 Sailing Catamarans, Tara (Lagoon 440), A Little Bit Nauti (Open 40) and Happy Cat (Seawind 1160).
Whitsunday Escape are now my new benchmark in customer service. What remarkable people that work there.
Seldom do you come across a company where everybody goes so far above and beyond in making the experience such a memorable one.
Don’t even think about speaking with anyone else in planning a Bareboat Charter in Whitsundays.
Hi Team
Finally got around to writing a review from our trip last month. Trust this is suitable. Photo attached.
Our week on Tickety Boo was our third charter in four years with Whitsunday Escape. This new Lagoon 40 was a delight to sail and the sights of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands never disappoint. The friendly staff are always a pleasure to deal with and help to make our holiday a memorable one.
Thanks again for a great week.
– Ian, Jenny and Friends
Hi team,
Just a quick note to say thank you for an amazing experience aboard Tickety Boo, the Lagoon 40.
Communication and information was first class and we will be sure to book again through Whitsunday Escape.
Cheers
Ed & Friends
Let’s not talk about the weather – that was outside their control but does mean that we must come back again some day – we missed the best that the Whitsundays had to offer. With that being said , everything else about this charter was overwhelmingly positive.
Starting with the yacht selection, there is enough to cater from couples to larger groups. The Seawind 1160 Lite was the perfect choice for a family with two young children. The price point is what it is, and competitive, the booking process is smooth and professionally supported. The pre- departure checks and range of add ons available gave us enough choice on what to bring, and what to have provided.
Once aboard we fell in love with the Wight Dog. Australian designed for the conditions and comfortable underneath especially on the rainy days. Tim gave us the benefit of his experience and knowledge, as well as the standard checklist and we felt well prepared for departure. The galley was well stocked, extra linen provided, the solar/batteries kept the two freezers and fridge cold the whole ten days. Our friends travelling in another boat were in the comfortable saloon every other night . She sailed nicely. We loved the “Wight Dog”. Plenty of extras like the esky , the snorkeling gear and sound system were much appreciated.
Whitsunday Escapes are a very professionally managed and run Company, from top to bottom, from the phone and email support, front office to the very patient and friendly Ops folks. I’m not sure about the quality of the competition and I’m unlikely to find out as I’ll be coming back to Whitsunday Escapes as soon as the bank account and the work roster will allow.
So… back to that weather, Whitsunday escapes were very accommodating and understanding as we had to modify our itinerary, arranged berths at short notice and helped us out with some unexpected gear breakages so that our charter will , despite the rain, be remembered with fond regard.
Just wanted to say that Whitsunday Escape exceeded my expectations. The briefing went well, the boat was as described, and well equipped, and our week went extremely well.
We would not hesitate to use Whitsunday Escape again, should we return to the Whitsunday’s.
Thank you,
Johnny & Family
We had a great time on the Leopard 43 power cat and had great weather for our holiday! The family loved spending time on the beaches and relaxing on the boat. The daybed is an added luxury!
Chalkies beach was our number one spot and we even got to see dolphins at Whitehaven Beach.
Whitsunday Escape is the best charter company we’ve used and we’ve used many! We will definitely hire a boat with Whitsunday Escape again!
Wow – I’m trying to find the right words to describe our holiday in the Whitsundays on board the sailing catamaran Tara.
Our family of 6 have never experienced a holiday like this and a week on, we are still trying to settle back into our normal city life.
Our floating hotel, Tara, was well equipped with everything we may need for the week. The cabins were much roomier than we expected, the beds comfortable and even with 4 wild kids on board she never felt cramped.
The best part of our holiday was that us adults actually got to relax – we didn’t have to find activities to keep the kids busy! They explored the bays and beaches in the dinghy, spent hours jumping off the boat into the water and enjoyed playing games and generally being kids. There was so much room that the kids could be doing what they wanted at the front of the boat while we relaxed with a glass of champagne and nibbles in the cockpit.
From the moment we enquired all the way through to checking out, the Whitsunday Escape staff were friendly, helpful and able to answer every one of my questions (and trust me, there were lots of questions!)
The memories will live with us for a lifetime and we can’t wait to start planning another trip to the Whitsundays. Don’t worry Whitsunday Escape, you haven’t seen the last of the Crosbie family.
We had a fantastic week cruising the Whitsunday Islands on a Leopard 43 Power Catamaran.
The boat was amazing and the location just perfect.
The Staff at Whitsunday Escape could not be faulted from our initial reservation until the post cruise debrief.
Jordan in particular was fantastic and really added to our holiday.
Hi Julie and co.,
Back to earth in cold Melbourne for us.
I am so pleased we made the break to spend 7 days sailing – multiple reasons. All ‘win-win’! The immersion into totally different environment with one flight – tropical warm. Sunshine. Tick; very ready for it in our dull winter.
Plonked into something unfamiliar – and ‘handheld’ by skipper (and ground staff). Having a skipper made such a difference – able to optimize where we went, what to do and see. And such a lively bloke – like throwing a grenade into a trio of disengaged young ones. Good to think on our feet- to ‘be in the moment’ with a bold bloke. He helped give us a refreshing look at daily life; ‘choice A or B’, etc. Simplified things very much for us. A plethora of choices and options.
I was delighted about all the ‘black spots’ for TV and phone reception. That is an absolute bonus for a parent from the city. Let’s call it ‘enforced interaction’. Guess what – we had to interact in the ‘confine’ of a day on a boat! And we had plenty of space; luxurious and comfortable beyond what we expected. But we had to work as team/interact for procedures, food, choice of activities,etc. (I tell you, much more effective than ponsy sessions with psychologists etc. to solve communication issues and disconnection that city folk often experience/develop. Being ‘singular’ is not possible.)
And joy. Pure joy – at the glow of sun waking in a new environment each day, distant hills (maybe), distant seas. So very calming. Nature at its best (and let’s hope it stays pristine as can be). The night stars. The balmy nights. Very invigorating.
Definitely hoping to be back some time. And will recommend ‘time out ’ like we experienced, as well worth any money. Even compared to overseas travel; no thoughts for foreign currency, passports, extensive airport time,etc.
I am sure I have forgotten some important things that resonated with me/us, but that is a ‘core’ of the pleasure we experienced and embraced. It was much more than I ever expected. Special thanks to Julie, and also ‘Rasputin’ (effervescent Luis)
Sue
74 magical islands that make up the Whitsundays, what better way than to charter your own 38 ft Seawind 1160 3 Lite catamaran named ‘Wight Dog” just the 2 of us and sailing away into the sunset!
We head off blue sky with slight breeze, the kind of day you only dream of!
Basking in the sunshine enjoying each other’s company while we sip on champagne and eat some of the best seafood, while listening to the water lapping on the side of the catamaran such a soothing sound. We both look at each other and without talking – “We are living the dream”.
As we pull into Nara Inlet we see a glorious rainbow that seemingly spans the entire bay, with a couple of boats looking as if they’re sailing right beneath it.
The fresh smell of coffee beans in the morning made us rise and really appreciate the beauty and spectacular sunrises and sunsets that shine between the hill tops of our majestic islands.
Swimming and spotting turtles and zipping around on our dinghy catching fish around Double Bay and Whitsunday Island.
The team at Whitsunday Escape one person who stands out and deserves so much praise for her dedication and hard work is Ashley who helped us with our booking. Ashley really is a shining star and goes above and beyond in her role. Tom was great too went through the briefing of the catamaran and also spent a few hours teaching us how to sail. We thank the entire team at Whitsunday Escape!
Dear all at Whitsunday Escape,
A note of thanks for making our wonderful week aboard Zig Zag possible.
We have sailed extensively across the Med and Caribbean and ZigZag rates as one of the best 35 footers we have chartered… she was the perfect size for a couple and well founded in every respect – a real pleasure to sail!
Aside from a great little boat, the service and support from the Whitsunday Escape team made for a stress-free holiday from the moment we stepped on board to the unfortunate time of reluctantly giving her back!
The trip was outstanding 🙂
So many adventures to be had amongst the Whitsunday Islands but still afford time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views.
I cannot say enough positive things about Whitsunday Escape. I took my family (wife and 2 kids – 6 and 4 years old) on a 7 night adventure that created memories that will last a life time.
We traveled from New York to visit the Whitsundays and all while choosing the correct boat (Tiger Lilly – 40ft power cat), the staff at WE were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs. Everything was arranged and now all we had to do was get there. We traveled for 32 hours but finally made it and the welcome was overwhelming. They understood we were tired, the boat was moored close by in the Marina, the boat was in A1 condition and everything was perfect, even the weather was perfect. The next day at 7.30am our provisions arrived, all to the exact match of what we had ordered.
Our trainer or expert, also known as Shano, came on board at 8am to give us our overview – he was patient, understanding of the kids and filled us with confidence that we could drive the boat, navigate the islands and have an amazing experience. Each day was filled with new adventures that you just don’t see by going to any resort on earth and believe me, we have been to a fair few around the world.
At the end, all was perfect, we had a great time, experienced the boating life and will never look back. We can’t wait to go again. So much so that we are recommending this to all our friends, some of which have already booked their 2018 trip – which i am sure will be perfect. Keep up the great work Whitsunday Escape.
Guys – our holiday has come and gone. We had a wonderful time on Saba. I just want to say thank you to the whole team there for making it so easy. The reservations team were wonderful. The operations team while we were out at sea were great – and we always felt you were close.
I want to say a special thanks to Jordan – who conducted our briefing. He really knew his stuff – and was patient and answered all of our questions. He is a real asset to your team.
Our crew of eight had been planning this adventure for 10 months – and in September this year, we finally set sail. We enjoyed 6 wonderful days aboard “Saba”. The boat was fantastic, the weather was great and the staff at Whitsunday Escape could not have been more helpful.
We have memories to share with wonderful friends. We can highly recommend the whole experience.
We had a fantastic time, blessed with calm winds, flat seas, endless Kodak moments, whales breaching near and far and some life changing, great decisions.
Very comfortable stable vessel giving peace of mind, so you can appreciate beautiful place like the Whitsunday islands.
If your wondering …. Yes we will be back!!!! Oh and #shesaidyes
Hi Whitsunday Escape, we just returned from our trip on Katana and loved it.
These photos probably best sum up our trip, it was fantastic and we will be recommending Whitsunday Escape to our family & friends.
Hopefully we will see you again one day.
This was our second Whitsunday Escape holiday and again super relaxing and equally amazing. Just the two of us this time on Zig Zag a Catalina 35 which may not be the quickest boat in the fleet but super comfortable and well kept. We spent seven days sailing between anchorages hanging out at great spots – Butterfly bay, Stonehaven, Cid and Nara to name a few.
This was our second Whitsunday Escape holiday and again super relaxing and equally amazing. Just the two of us this time on Zig Zag a Catalina 35 which may not be the quickest boat in the fleet but super comfortable and well kept. We spent seven days sailing between anchorages hanging out at great spots – Butterfly bay, Stonehaven, Cid and Nara to name a few. It was amazing to see the regeneration after the cyclone a few months earlier. The wild life was abundant with daily whale sightings. Watching these wonderful animals playing and breeching only a few hundred metres off the boat was awesome.
The sailing was great with 10 to 15 knot winds most days and even across the passage in 20 knot winds Zig Zag was comfortable with a couple of reefs in. Sunrise to ourselves at Hill inlet was amazing and well worth the rolly night in Tongue Bay. Finished our last day hanging out around the pool at Palm Bay and sailing back to base the next day we were farewelled by a pod of whales popping up 50 metres off our starboard. Be prepared to be forced to relax as you will at times lose reception. Whitsunday Escape were again super professional, helpful and friendly and ensured our holiday was relaxing and stress free. Highly recommend this holiday and Whitsunday Escape to facilitate it. Thanks again to all the gang at WE special mention to Ryan and Jason for briefings and Jordan for a big red button and turning us into MacGyver.
ew. It was amazing to see the regeneration after the cyclone a few months earlier. The wild life was abundant with daily whale sightings. Watching these wonderful animals playing and breeching only a few hundred metres off the boat was awesome.
The sailing was great with 10 to 15 knot winds most days and even across the passage in 20 knot winds Zig Zag was comfortable with a couple of reefs in. Sunrise to ourselves at Hill inlet was amazing and well worth the rolly night in Tongue Bay. Finished our last day hanging out around the pool at Palm Bay and sailing back to base the next day we were farewelled by a pod of whales popping up 50 metres off our starboard. Be prepared to be forced to relax as you will at times lose reception. Whitsunday Escape were again super professional, helpful and friendly and ensured our holiday was relaxing and stress free. Highly recommend this holiday and Whitsunday Escape to facilitate it. Thanks again to all the gang at WE special mention to Ryan and Jason for briefings and Jordan for a big red button and turning us into MacGyver.
Thanks for allowing us to charter Sunrush recently for 7 nights. It was our first charter in the Whitsundays and your professionalism made it easy and ultra enjoyable.
I was amazed how easy it was to explore the islands and your staff were highly supportive of our daily itinerary during our daily scheds.
I would have absolutely no hesitation in utilising your services again or indeed recommending them to potential guests.
Once again many thanks.
I just got back from a week on A Little Bit Naughty and wanted to pass on some feedback. I almost never do this and only do this because the experience was so exceptionally good, and had a couple of small elements which could be improved.
Firstly and most importantly, the induction by Jordan was EXCELLENT. This guy is a legend. He imparted information exceptionally well, while making the experience fun. He is perfect for this!
The boat was amazing, the organisation and communication was excellent and the food was brilliant. We were a mix of semi-experienced sailors and novices, and the experience was FANTASTIC!
What an Awesome Holiday we had and a fantastic team looking after us.
A couple of novices arriving for their maiden voyage and your team gave us the confidence to endure all elements of our sea adventure.
After that it was 10 days of pure bliss and relaxation. Thank you to all the team
Hi team Whitsunday Escape,
I wanted to thank you for what was one of THE best holidays I have ever had.
It’s an understatement to say that we’ve enjoyed our bareboat charter with you. It was perfect and the only complaint we’ve had was that it was too short (we now understand the minimum 5-night charter!!). We would do it all over again in an instant and are already planning to return next year.
Your team was amazing to deal with and made our experience so enjoyable. We were a little nervous about the whole bareboating concept at first but Christina assured us that we would gain the necessary skills after our 1-day prep course and the sail guide. And upon departure, Ryan was a brilliant guide who made us feel very comfortable and relaxed and again assured us that we had all the necessary skills and that help was not far, should we run into trouble after all. At the end of our trip with Ryan, we knew we were ok and felt comfortable to sail Nordic Dream.
And a dream it was! Nordic Dream was incredibly comfortable and we had everything we needed (and more!). The cabins and bathrooms were extremely spacious and the entertaining area was huge! It’s a beautiful yacht! (Another understatement).
Thank you so, so much for introducing us to the bareboating concept. To be completely honest, I was always a bit doubtful about the ‘no experience, no license’ required but we were extremely comfortable with our skills after your team’s preparation and had no issues whatsoever. It was the best holiday and I can highly recommend it to everyone who likes being out on the water. I haven’t stopped talking about it (I think my colleagues and friends are sick of me by now but I might have already convinced some of them to give it a go!). It’s the most relaxing holiday and a great way to see the Whitsundays. We will be back, that’s for sure.
Ahoy there Tim, Ash, Jordie and all the crew at Whitsunday Escape; a hearty Thank You for making our first bareboat charter so easy and enjoyable.
Everyone was so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. We’ve set a bearing for Abell Point Marina and can’t wait to castaway on our next Whitsunday Escape.
Our trip to the Whitsundays was really terrific – thanks to all the assistance we had at Whitsunday Escape. Everything was smooth despite the rough weather during our first two days. Our briefer Peter was enormously helpful, funny and witty. The food plan from Whitsunday Provisioning was very well organized, fresh and more than enough. Tim met us on our return and he also very laid back, professional and personable.
All in all we had a very memorable vacation and look forward to our next trip to the Whitsundays. We will certainly use your organization again. Thanks again for everything
Seven of us (dad, mum & five 20-somethings) had a fabulous seven days cruising the islands. Perfect weather (late Nov – early Dec). Thorough (and patient!) induction from the WE ops team. Reliable and useful scheds each day. We even enjoyed the 3-hour $1200 pre-embarkation provisioning shop.
The boat itself was just what we wanted: great to sail and no problem if your crew is a bit on the idle side – like mine 🙂 Lots of room to gather for fun – but also easy to find a spot to escape on your own for a while. Would recommend spending the first night on board in port to check on things. Looking forward to doing it all again. Thanks!
Thank you for a tremendous sailing holiday you have provided us with.
Dealing with you was an exceptional experience right from the beginning, the friendly phone calls, the warm welcome at the marina and the detailed and fun briefing was the perfect start to a wonderful week of sailing on a very well equipped and maintained “R&R” in a truly blissful environment.
It was the second time chartering with you and most certainly not the last.
We had an awesome time cruising around the Whitsundays on the new Open 40 “A Little Bit Nauti” for 7 nights.
Although we had 4 teenagers with us, the boat didn’t feel crowded at all with plenty of areas inside and out to spread out and relax. The boat was well equipped with everything we needed and Jordan made the handover fun and interactive involving the kids.
This was our first time chartering with Whitsunday Escape and we will definitely be back again soon.
This is the second time in a few years that we’ve booked a sailing holiday with Whitsunday Escape and we’ve had an amazing trip both times!
The boats are clean and well equipped and the excellent service before, during and after is why we keep booking with Whitsunday Escape!
We chartered Karma for 15 nights August 2016. Karma is a large comfortable boat, easy to handle and good fuel economy.
As usual Whitsunday Escape staff are very helpful and make the experience hassle free. The owners of Karma provided a large selection of movies on a hard drive as a bonus.
This was our seventh charter in the Whitsundays and we can highly recommend this boat and Whitsunday Escape.
We had a wonderful trip and had the best time ever, I can’t wait for the next holiday with Whitsunday Escape.
The vessel was very spacious, comfortable, it was very easy to sail and it is very stable.
From our first inquiry to the last of the administration, the Whitsunday Escape crew were absolutely fantastic. They are very customer focused, helping us with a couple of tricky invoicing and timing things with no trouble at all. Every time we called to check on something, they were helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable about all aspects of the operation.
When came the time to take “Lady L III” out, she was ready for us and we enjoyed the first night in the marina to get used to her. Tim’s briefing was outstanding – perfectly targeted to our knowledge and delivered in a great relaxed and friendly style (as was the debrief when we returned).
Our holiday was sensational and whenever we had a question, Whitsunday Escape was there on the radio with a helpful answer. The boat was superb – she handled like a dream, she was well equipped with everything we needed, and she offered loads of space to spread out.
We have already recommended Whitsunday Escape to some of our friends, and will certainly return to them in the future. Totally recommended from every perspective.
Thanks for your help too, you guys run a great service.
I’m not going to Whitsundays this year as I don’t have the time, but next time I do, and if any of my friends want to go I will definitely recommend you guys first. Your hold policy is really fair, and your service is great. Your overnight in the harbour option is also a great service.
You also do what you say you’re going to do which is very important. Thanks again for having us. Please pass my comments onto you entire team and esp. the management.
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.
We thoroughly enjoyed our week on Alchemist. We had a lot of rain the week we were there, but it still felt special to be in and experience such a beautiful part of the world. We enjoyed some wonderful sailing, snorkelling and paddling, and would definitely recommend Whitsunday Escape to our family and friends. Your team were friendly and professional at all times. The attached photo was a special morning paddle for me . . . ahhh, the tranquility! I hope you enjoyed the “Favourites” chocolates we left in the fridge!
Dear Whitsunday Escape crew, our crew Chris Merryfull, Melissa Miller, Mark and Giz Wilkinson and my wife Bronwen and I had the most amazing holiday aboard Aliara. I must admit we were slightly nervous, being in charge of such a large and beautiful vessel but your comprehensive training, back up support and easy to handle yacht made all of our worries dissolve away immediately. The beautiful waters of the Whitsundays gave us memories to treasure forever. We will definitely see you again, good luck with your wonderful business, happy sailing to all.
We chartered Lulu in October 2013. The experience was a real treat, with magical scenery, great weather and the whole thing really well managed by the staff at Whitsunday Escape. We unhesitatingly recommend the experience and this particular charter organisation.
Best time ever at the Whitsundays. Well prepared boat with crystal clear head! Saw great coral and were visited by Dolphins one night when they were swimming in the blue lights at the stern! We’ll be back!
In terms of testimonials can tell you this trip was officially rated as “Best holiday ever” by youngest daughter – and we’ve had some good ones! One happy dad and mum. Thanks to you all for the professional organisation, clear communication and advise along the way. Have recommended you to friends and hope to be back on Orca II some day.
Dear Whitsunday Escape Team We chartered Aliara for 8 nights in August 2013 with some of our family from NZ. We had a superb holiday and would definitely recommend Whitsunday Escape to anyone considering a Whitsunday holiday. The team was extremely helpful right from the planning stage. We booked the holiday whilst in NZ and we really appreciated Jess & Tegan contacting us in NZ to answer any questions we had. The communication (mostly via email as this was most convenient for us) was extremely informative yet easy to follow and most of all very helpful. It made the planning and lead up to our holiday very easy and took the stress out of the planning. We highly recommend the night aboard at the Marina beforehand as it is a great chance to familiarise ourselves with the yacht and most of all it allowed the children to familiarise too. The orientation was fantastic and we feel it covered all the necessary topics, we personally felt there was nothing we would change about this given the choice. Ben was very easy to get along with, his experience was obvious but he had a wonderful ability to explain things to our less experienced sailors. Thank you very much Ben. Our actual holiday was marvellous and something we would like to do again when the kids are older. We thoroughly enjoyed the catamaran but next time we would probably opt for a monohull having already experienced the Whitsundays in a cat. Having sailing tourism experience in the Bay of Islands in NZ we weren’t sure what to expect of the Whitsundays but we had a wonderful time and were very lucky to have beautiful weather and see whales, turtles and beautiful coral & tropical fish. We would like to personally thank those we met: Wes, Ben, Alita, Jess, Rose and also thank those who assisted us with our behind the scenes holiday planning. The Whitsunday Escape Team are highly professional, extremely knowledgeable and very friendly, thanks guys!
Thank you very much for a great Experience and many thanks to Ben what a great bloke any time he’s near Grafton call In at the Jacaranda Hotel and we will look after him. We will defiantly Be back Great time Great people, Great Escape!
A most wonderful, relaxing family holiday on board “Lady L 2” in the stunningly beautiful Whitsundays. The view of the pristine sands of Hill Inlet will be remembered for a long time. Thank you to all the Whitsunday Escape team for their extremely helpful advice and support from the moment I made the initial enquiry, right through to the debrief. A very professional and friendly service – I would not hesitate to recommend you to my friends.
Dear Whitsunday Escape Team, This photo is one of many we have from our week of cruising the delightful Whitsundays, but it best sums up the cruising, relaxing lifestyle that is the Whitsundays. Thanks Whitsunday Escape, we will definitely be back!
Thank you for your email, I was daunted at first trying to organise my extended family to hire two of your sea wind 1160 catamarans, with all up 16 people aboard including my 80 yr old mum. However your team were great and ensured that everything ran very smoothly. The highlight of the trip for me was when we were sailing north from Whitehaven beach, watching a mother and calf about 500 metres away. As we were only doing two knots they decided to visit us 🙂 I have attached a couple of photos, thanks again for a memorable holiday! Cheers
Our 10 day late June/early July charter with 4 good friends on Alchemist was fantastic. The boat was clean, comfortable, easy to handle and comprehensively equipped and the option to overnight on board on arrival day an excellent choice. The team at Whitsunday Escape was helpful all the way without being intrusive from initial enquiries, through to pre-trip briefing, easy and useful radio scheds and good service when we returned. Although you did not organise the weather it was spectacular and made the anchorages and dive sites a delight and what you suggested doing was spot on in a lovely part of Australia. It said something special when the girls were enjoying the laid back cruising that much that they chose not to go ashore at Hamilton Is. as originally planned, they were more keen to anchor up at yet another spectacular bay and enjoy the aquatic delights. The provisioning was also spot on, good variety, good quality and no hassle to prepare. Each of us onboard enjoyed it immensely and have no hesitation recommending Whitsunday Escape as a company that delivers what it promises (and satisfied a crew who definitely did not mutiny).
We had a wonderful time sailing on our honeymoon in the beautiful Whitsundays. The boat is well equipped and easy to single hand for the experienced sailor. That’s enough from me, I’m going to hand over to my lovely wife for her comments, as she has only been sailing a handful of times comparatively. Yes, I agree – a fantastic experience and one that I would love to repeat as soon as we can spare the time again. The boat was great, loved the experience of being out among the islands , in fact we had one of the outer Islands to ourselves from mid afternoon until the next morning Sunrises and sunsets were magic, all the inlets were beautiful and the sailing itself was so much fun.
A totally relaxing experience form start to finish. The reservation process worked well and we were contacted regularly to update us. On arrival the vessel and provisioning were ready to go and after our induction we set of into a tropical paradise. Whilst the S Easters were quite brisk we found fantastic sheltered anchorages as suggested by WE staff and checked if better alternatives were available on our daily calls. Serenity was in good order and made a delightful escape very pleasurable. We hope to retun soon.
Just wanted to thank Tim and all the rest of the crew for a fabulous “escape” on board the “Waterman” recently. We had a fantastic time and everyone we dealt with at Whitsunday Escapes was very professional. Everything was so professionally prepared and your website was also invaluable in helping us prepare of our trip. All the best!
Amazing Thank You! Very well organised – Terry gave a fantastic briefing and we enjoyed every single moment from sailing the turquoise waters to snorkelling with turtles and watching the awesome sunsets. Will definitely be back!
We had the time of your lives, it outdid all of our expectations! We could not have imagined seeing all the wildlife and beautiful scenery that we did. We would do it all over again anyday.
We had a great time on board of R&R and did have a lot of rest and relaxation! Spending a week on a yacht is a great team building experience for your family and any guests you choose to have. It allows you to unwind and slow down, which is invaluable in our hectic times
Best place on Earth to sail! Not crowded, beautiful nature and helpful, friendly staff. We will definitely be coming back a 5th time!
Thank you so much for such a wonderful holiday!!! That was our second time with Christine, and she is great little ship. In particular – thanks for the personal service too. It was our third rental with W/E and we feel a little like family! Until next time.
We had a fantastic holiday, and booking through your company was an absolute pleasure, everything was so easy and the staff were great and answered any questions we had with professionalism and courtesy. We will definitely book through you again. Thank you.
Weather was absolutely perfect! The water was perfect! The Lady L2 was perfect! What a perfect Christmas vacation for our family that travelled half way around the world from Chicago, USA.
Thank you so much Whitsunday Escape, we have many wonderful memories to look back on thanks to you and your fantastic boat “Waterman”. We will definitely be back one day! Cheers
Dear Trevor, Wes and crew, Just a brief note to thank you all for the best time we have had to date sailing the magnificent Whitsunday Islands. Sunrush’s performance in all seas and wind conditions exceeded my expectations compared to other vessels of equivalent displacement I have chartered. She was presented in A1 condition and hence had no issues over our 21 nights enjoying to the max what the Whitsunday’s have to offer. We had a number of friends and family who joined us from time to time and all had a great experience and again commented on the professional and friendly manner of the Whitsunday Escape team. Looking forward to seeing you (and Sunrush) November 2013 Best regards
We enjoyed our sailing . Your service was impeccable . The weather not so good but we had fun playing a lot of cards and taught our grandchildren how to play cards and how to sail. I arrived back to find out my sister had sent a photo to the Gympie times and I made the front page . A bit different to the sea world 🙂
The Captain and his crew now understand why so many people take a deep breath and sigh at any mention of sailing the Whitsundays. We all do the same now and reflect back on the great adventure and beauty we encountered. Our boat the sexy Alchemist was so comfortable and easy to manage, providing plenty of room to move for the 8 of us. We also felt very comfortable knowing that Whitsunday Escape were always available should we need them. The Whitsundays Islands are truly fabulous and sailing provided the perfect way to get a taste. We will be back.Thank you for the professional service provide by you team.
We had a fantastic time on our boat with Whitsunday Escape for our Honeymoon. It was so great to have free rein of going where we wanted too, swimming, snorkelling whenever we wanted and enjoying the Whitsundays at our own pace. We highly recommend Whitsunday Escape!!!
Hello everyone at Whitsunday Escape I just wanted to thank everyone for such a trouble free and fantastic holiday. Our week on Zig Zag was unbelievable and the memories are sustaining me through being back at work! The yacht was spotlessly clean and everything worked perfectly. I made a pretty mean Saffron Porcini Risotto in the galley and dining outside every night listing to the whales breaching was a magical experience. Our sail from Stonehaven to Abell Point Marina in fresh SSE winds was a highlight – Zig Zag was balanced perfectly and cut through the passage with ease. Can’t wait to come back one day. All the best.
We had a great time on board her and will definitely use you guys again.
Excellent holiday, weather was great & we were able to do most of the activities we planned. We had a diverse group of 9 people to keep happy.
Catching a 6ft reef shark, teaching crew how to sail. Excellent, Awesome!! Fully turbo sick…
We definitely enjoyed the trip. We were referred to your company via personal recommendation of one of your customers, and we were not disappointed at all. We also were very pleased with the advice and assistance given to us by Frank, our assigned briefer and subsequent sail-guide on the first Monday. The importance of the level of professional standards maintained within your company became evident when we compared how easy our holiday experience was to that of some other bareboat hirers who had gone through different chartering firms. We shall definitely be strongly recommending your company to others who have already started quizzing us about our experiences. Please also pass on our appreciation and thanks to all your staff, including office staff and Frank.
Thanks for the awesome adventure. We loved doing business with you. Whitsunday Escape was a big part of the experience.
We enjoyed snorkelling, shore activities & walks and loved the anchorages at Cataran Bay & Butterfly Bay. Fantastic even with unsettled weather.
Thank you so much Whitsunday Escape for giving us such a great yacht to sail. Things were lovely & clean, what a beautiful part of Australia to explore. Thank you for your hospitality & your kindness. We will be back.
Love the triple opening doors that open up the space between inside & outdoors. A wonderful relaxing time with family & friends enjoying the beautiful offerings of the Whitsundays.
Thank you, we had the most wonderful holiday and the 5 star luxury of the “Queen Marie” was second to none. We will definitely be back in the future. Our family has traveled extensively overseas and we all agree that sailing the Whitsunday’s is the best holiday we have had. We are recommending to all our friends that they put this trip on their ‘bucket list’ as a must do in their lifetime and of course we are recommending Whitsunday Escape. Thank you again for a magical holiday!
Thanks for your help too, you guys run a great service. I’m not going to Whitsundays this year as I don’t have the time, but next time I do, and if any of my friends want to go I will definitely recommend you guys first. Your hold policy is really fair, and your service is great. Your overnight in the harbour option is also a great service. You also do what you say you’re going to do which is very important. Thanks again for having us. Please pass my comments onto you entire team and esp. the management.
We would love to thank all the staff for their support in ensuring our honeymoon aboard ‘Fizzle Gig’ was a wonderful time, free of any stress or problems due to the lovely yacht you provided us with & the knowledge & supportive staff that assisted us with our yacht charter. We had an amazing adventure aboard F.G.
Crystal clear aquamarine waters at Stonehaven. Huge manta-ray’s at Butterfly Bay, the romance of just us two sailing around the beautiful Whitsundays. Simply breathtaking. Thank you for my Whitsunday Escape.
Thank you for another lovely holiday we spent cruising the Whitsunday Islands aboard Sunrush. This completes our fifth yacht charter with Whitsunday Escape sailing the following yachts Jacana, Chirping Bird (2) and Sunrush (2). All the boats have been exceptionally well equipped in every detail. The beautiful colour of the turquoise water, the peaceful anchorages and the overall beauty of the Whitsundays keeps us coming back. The boats we have charted sail particularly well in all conditions. Snorkelling together with the beautiful fish is always an extra highlight. Thank you for providing an adventure holiday with the comforts of a luxury yacht.
We hired two catamarans, SABA and R&R in late April 2015. This is the second time with Whitsunday Escape and we can not fault the customer service and support. April/May is a great time of year to sail in the Whitsundays as the water temperature is around 26 degrees and the days around 28 with beautiful balmy nights. But the best thing is that there are not many other boats around. We never had a problem getting moorings in any of the popular spots and sailing with another boat adds to the fun. We will be definitely coming again with Whitsunday Escape.
Thank you again for another great holiday. As always, your help to organise this was great. This time it was a full crew of 9 on board “Sweet Escape” & she was perfect! We loaded her up with food & treats, fishing gear, snorkels & kayaks. We then headed to Hamilton to collect our ‘fly-in Crew’ & roam the beautiful islands & waters of the Whitsundays for a week. We had rainbows in Cid Harbour, glorious sunsets at Stonehaven & Butterfly Bay; swamped by yellow-tailed fusiliers & friendly Moari Wrasse in Mantra Bay, checked a new anchorage on Border, chilled on Whitehaven & sailed for the first time to Lindeman! The Crew loved & appreciated the roomy cabins with their own ensuites. The saloon was very open & luxurious while the cockpit/deck area provided plenty of seating for cards games long into the lazy nights! And extra fridge space, which is a luxury on boats, was a bonus! Our only regret was that the winds didn’t allow us to put the sails up more often, as she was surprisingly easy to handle, & the fact that we all had to come home! Look forward to casting off with you again.
From first enquiry to final debrief, Whitsunday Escape have been a pleasure to deal with – friendly, helpful and professional. Our brand new Seawind 1250 was a fantastic boat in every respect- extremely comfortable for 6 of us, sails well and fabulous, visibility above and below decks. Truly a great family holiday.
We reviewed a number of operators in the Whitsundays and from start to finish the teams help from Whitsunday Escape was exceptional.
They navigated us through the different options of boats, we’re 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.
Hello Whitsundays Escape: a quick call in to thank you all for a fantastic week of sailing on Waterman, we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience and commendation to esp. Tim for his expert tutelage and advice at the send off and welcome back. Hope to visit soon again.
We had a fantastic time on Waterman, not only enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Whitsundays, but also having sailed for many years previously, the ease at which Waterman handles is awesome. She handles really well in 15-25 knot winds, is so simple to reef on the hoof due to the in mast furling particularly, as well as the furling job of course, thus ensuring that even those with lesser sea legs had a decent ride. Lots of room down below, and the very comfy to live in. Will be back in 2 years and will certainly be looking to book Waterman again.
A special THANKS to all the team!!! We can’t stop thinking of this gorgeous experience which is the BEST we had so far! We promise that we’ll be back soon 🙂 Looking forward for the next trip!
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!
