We love the Whitsundays & Boats!

Our staff love boating and are passionate about the unique beauty that is the Whitsundays. We spend our holidays on boats and the passion and knowledge becomes evident with every query you ask

Guaranteed Stay Aboard Option

The ‘Stay Aboard’ option is an economical way for you and your crew to settle in, provision your boat and enjoy the local restaurants and nightlife before setting sail the next day

Coolest Fleet

Our whole fleet has shore-powered air conditioning - providing extra comfort on the night of your Stay Aboard

Guaranteed 8am Briefing

We offer our briefing at Coral Sea Marina as early as 8am to all our charterers, giving you more time to enjoy your holiday

Industry Leader

Whitsunday Escape is unashamedly the industry leader in Skipper Yourself Bareboating and the envy of our competitors. Our growth is directly accountable because of the dedication, passion, knowledge and loyalty of the Whitsunday Escape team and owners alike

We Deliver

Not only does Whitsunday Escape deliver on our promises, we can also re-deliver your boat back to our base from any of the resort islands (such as Hamilton Island).

Established 28+ years

Whitsunday Escape has been in operation for over 28 years. Many boat owners reinvest with new boats, which has seen the Whitsunday Escape fleet grow to what is now the largest fleet in the Whitsundays

Award Winning

Whitsunday Escape has won numerous awards including the Australian Tourism Award for the category of ‘Unique Accommodation’

Freedom

Whitsunday Escape has the largest cruising area for bareboats in the Whitsundays. The cruising area covers all the popular sights to see, and many beautiful places you probably haven’t heard of – yet!

Conveniently Located in Airlie Beach

Whitsunday Escape’s charter base is located at Coral Sea Marina close to supermarkets and bottle shops. There are restaurants, a dive shop, parking and kiosk all at the marina.

Inclusions

Snorkelling equipment, inverter (to charge your phones, ipod etc..), kids life jackets, free moorings outside Coral Sea Marina

Safe

Whitsunday Escape promotes safety first. We keep a quick response vessel, a 5.5 m rigid inflatable boat with a 115 hp motor, on standby in case you need assistance

The Ackinclose Family

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!

QLD; who chartered our Leopard 43.3 GENSET for the first time

Billy & Friends

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.

NSW; who chartered our Seawind 1260 for the first time

The Patel Family

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.

VIC; who chartered our Leopard 43 for the first time

Why Whitsunday Escape