Standard Inclusions
Every Whitsunday Escape boat comes fully equipped and self-contained, so you can step aboard and start exploring. Linen, towels, a well-stocked galley, snorkelling gear, a dinghy and all the safety and navigation equipment you need are included in your charter.
All you need to bring is your food, drinks and holiday clothes. Exact features vary by boat, so check your boat’s page for any extras on board.
| Cabins & Comfort | The Galley | Power & Entertainment | |||
| Bedding | Linen, blankets & pillows |
Appliances |
Stove, 12V fridges with automatic thermostats, marine freezer, kettle |
240V power |
Inverter (minimum 300W) for charging phones, laptops and cameras |
| Towels | Two bath towels per person, bath mats and tea towels |
Cookware |
2 Steel frying pans, 3 assorted pots, 5 disposable baking trays, mixing bowl, colander |
12V outlets |
Phone charging outlets |
| Bathrooms |
Toilets, showers, and hot and cold water |
Prep tools |
3 sharp knives, chopping board, grater, peeler, tongs, can opener, corkscrew, BBQ lighter |
Music |
Bluetooth marine stereo |
| Cooling |
Cabin fans, plus air-conditioning on shore power at Coral Sea Marina or Hamilton Island Marina |
Tableware |
Dinner plates, side plates, cereal bowls, 2 salad bowls, 2 serving plates, cutlery |
TV |
Flat-screen digital TV with USB access |
| Wet Weather | Spray jackets |
Drinkware |
Mugs, tumblers, wine glasses, coffee plunger |
Consumables Kit | |
| Lighting | Two torches |
Storage & cleaning |
3 assorted containers, dust pan and brush |
Kitchen | Paper towels, aluminium foil, dish detergent, sponges, scrub pads |
| Laundry | Clothes pegs | Bathroom | Toilet paper, sanitary bags, tissues | ||
| Waste | Garbage bags | ||||
| On Deck & Water Fun | Navigation | Safety & Support | |||
| Dinghy | Rigid inflatable dinghy with a 6 hp outboard | Charts | Aus 252 (Hayman Island to Smith Island group), Aus 825 (Whitsunday Island to Bowen), Aus 254 (anchorage plans) | Personal safety | Life jackets and life rings (kids lifejackets are fitted and collected from our office) |
| Snorkelling | Snorkelling gear for your crew | Cruising guides | 100 Magic Miles, plus our Cruising Notes and Safety Management Plan | Emergency | EPIRB, flares, first aid kit with vinegar |
| Outdoor cooking | BBQ | Electronics | GPS colour plotter and depth sounder | Communications | VHF radio, with daily radio schedules at 8:00am and 2:00pm |
| Shade | Cockpit or flybridge shade | Plotting tools | Parallel rule, dividers and tide tables | Monitoring | Our base monitors the radio from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with Channel 16 monitored after hours |
| Swimming | Boarding ladder and deck shower | Manuals | Boat Operations Manual | Equipment | Binoculars, lead line, tools and spares |
| Fishing | Rod holders | ||||
| Deck gear | Electric anchor winch, 2 winch handles, 2 boat hooks, fenders, dock lines, buckets, water hose | ||||
Not Included
| Fuel | Main engines, dinghy and generator. Our staff help you refuel at the end of your charter |
| Food, drinks and ice | Stock up in Airlie Beach before you go, or at Hamilton Island during your charter |
| Air-conditioning on the water | Available on boats with a generator, at $10 per hour plus fuel |
| 240V extension lead (sleep apnoea machines) | Bringing a sleep apnoea (CPAP) machine. Please bring a 6 m 240V extension lead |
| Phone cables | Bring your own charging cables |
| High-power appliances | The inverter can’t run hair dryers, straighteners, coffee machines or blenders |
| Marina berthing | Resort and marina berths are charged separately |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are linen and towels included? Yes. Every boat comes with linen, blankets, pillows and two bath towels per person.
Is snorkelling gear included? Yes, snorkelling gear is included for your crew.
Do the boats have air-conditioning? Yes. Air-conditioning is free on shore power at Coral Sea Marina and Hamilton Island Marina. Boats with a generator can run it on the water for $10 per hour plus fuel.
Can I charge my phone and laptop on board? Yes. Every boat has 12V outlets and a inverter (minimum 300w) for 240V devices. Bring your own charging cables.
Is fuel included? No. Fuel is charged separately, and our staff help you refuel at the end of your charter.
Do I need to bring food? Yes. Stock up in Airlie Beach before you depart. The galley is fully equipped for cooking on board.
Everything’s on board. Just bring your crew.
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Talk to our team on 07 4946 5222, available 7 days a week.