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 deliver your boat to any of the resort islands (such as Hamilton, Hayman and Daydream)

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

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

Why Whitsunday Escape