Food and drinks aren’t included in your charter, which means you can eat exactly the way you like. Your boat’s galley comes fully equipped with a gas stove, BBQ, fridges, freezer and all the cookware you need. Stock up in Airlie Beach before you depart, or let a local provider do the work for you.

Choose how you provision

There are three easy ways to stock your boat:

1. Pre-made meals: chef-prepared meals and groceries delivered to the marina, so you can spend less time cooking and more time exploring
2. Click & Collect or Direct to Boot: order online from Coles or Woolworths and collect on your way to the marina
3. Shop locally: browse the supermarkets, butchers and markets of Airlie Beach and Cannonvale

We recommend arriving the day before and staying aboard. Your boat is ready from about 4:30pm, giving you time to shop and pack everything away before your 8:00am briefing.

Plan your menu

Plan for three meals plus snacks per person, per day, for your whole charter. Keep meals simple, as galley space is compact.

• Breakfast: cereal, fruit and yoghurt
• Lunch: wraps, cold meats and salads
• Dinner: easy one-pot meals such as pasta and curries, or BBQ meats
• Packaging: choose lightweight packaging and avoid bulk packs, as fridge and freezer space is limited

Option	Best For	How it Works
Whitsunday Provisioning	Minimal cooking	Chef-prepared meals (single or 6-serve, fresh or frozen), plus groceries and drinks delivered. For an 8:00am briefing, request delivery for 7:30am
The Prickly Pineapple	Fresh salads and platters	Fresh salads and antipasto delivered to the marina. 0478 701 116
Coles or Woolworths Click & Collect / Direct to Boot	Self-provisioning	Order online, collect on your way to the marina and chill cold goods straight away
Shop in person	Choosing your own	Supermarkets, butchers and markets in Airlie Beach and Cannonvale

We don’t recommend supermarket home delivery. Drivers meet you at the Coral Sea Marina roundabout within a 2 to 4 hour window, and your boat may not be ready. If you do use it, book a window after 4:30pm on Stay Aboard night and have someone there for the whole time. We’re unable to store groceries at our office.

Supermarkets

Store	Location	Distance from Marina	Opening Hours
Coles	Whitsunday Shopping Centre, Cannonvale	2 min drive	Mon to Fri 8am to 9pm, Sat 8am to 6pm, Sun 9am to 6pm
Woolworths	Airlie Beach Central	5 min drive	Mon to Fri 8am to 9pm, Sat 8am to 6pm, Sun 9am to 6pm
Woolworths	Whitsunday Plaza, Cannonvale	10 min drive	Mon to Fri 8am to 9pm, Sat 8am to 6pm, Sun 9am to 6pm
IGA	Hamilton Island	By boat (mid-charter)	8am to 7:30pm daily

Meat, Seafood and Specialty

Supplier	Contact	What they Offer
Master Butchers & MBW On the Barbie, Cannonvale	07 4946 7461	Meat and BBQ Packs
FISHI	0409 411 294	Seafood in Airlie Beach and at the Hamilton Island IGA
Airlie Beach Markets	Saturday mornings from 7am	Fresh Produce and local goods
The Sweet Spot Whitsundays	At Coral Sea Marina	Custom cakes (order ahead)

Drinks

Supplier	Contact	What they Offer
Harry Brown, Reef Gateway Hotel	07 4946 2633	Delivers drinks to our office. Drinks aren’t kept cold at the office, so chill them on board.
Airlie Beach Hotel	Bottle shop in the main street	In store
Supermarket Bottle shops	Next to Coles and Woolworths	In store
Hamilton Island bottle shop	Restock mis-charter	In store

Restocking during your charter

Need more supplies mid-trip? Hamilton Island has an IGA supermarket and a bottle shop. Marina berthing fees apply to visit Hamilton Island.

Getting the most from your fridge and freezer

• Pack fridges full. Use water bottles or bread to fill empty space, as full fridges stay colder
• Keep doors closed as much as possible
• As food runs down, consolidate into one unit and switch off the empty one
• Boat freezers aren’t as cold as home freezers, so ice cream may not stay firm
• Ask your butcher to freeze or vacuum-pack (cryovac) your meat for a longer shelf life

Water and waste

• Your boat’s fresh water tanks are filled before you depart, and a spare 20 L water container is on board
• Tanks can only be refilled at Coral Sea Marina or Hamilton Island Marina, so use fresh water carefully
• Rubbish is stored on board and taken ashore at Coral Sea Marina or Hamilton Island. Never put food scraps or rubbish over the side