Standout Boat Features

Every Whitsunday Escape boat comes fully equipped, and many go further. Across our fleet of modern power and sailing catamarans, you’ll find features that add comfort, convenience and freedom to your escape, from making your own fresh water to lowering a swim platform straight into the reef.

Each boat has its own combination of features, so check the feature list on each boat’s page when choosing your boat. Not sure which boat suits your crew? Our team can match you with the features that matter most to you.

Comfort and Self Sufficiency

Feature	What it does	Why you’ll love it	Availability and Cost
Water maker	Turns seawater into fresh drinking water	Longer showers and no need to return to a marina to refill. Ideal for larger groups and longer trips	Selected boats. No extra cost
Solar power	Solar panels top up the boat’s batteries	Fridges stay cold and devices stay charged at anchor	Selected boats. No extra cost
Marina air-conditioning	Air-conditioning on 240V shore power at the marina	Cool, comfortable nights in the marina, where airflow is limited	All boats. Free
On-water air-conditioning	Runs the air-conditioning from the generator at anchor	Comfortable sleep on warm, still tropical nights	Boats with a generator. 2 hours a day free, then $10 per hour
Starlink	Portable satellite internet unit	Stay connected for work, weather or streaming	Optional extra on many boats, depending on inverter size. Fees apply. Limited units, so book with your charter.

Testimonial:

“The solar panels are a bonus as it meant we didn’t have to run the engine to charge the batteries all the time.”

T GMCD, Google, July 2026

Easier Sailing and Handling

Feature	What it does	Why you’ll love it	Availability and Cost
Auto-pilot	Holds the boat on a set course	Frees up hands when raising sails or sailing with a small crew	All sailing catamarans. No extra cost
Electric Winches	Powered winches raise and lower the sails	Less physical effort when handling sails	Selected boats. No extra cost
Tender Davits	Lift the dinghy clear of the water	No towing, less drag and a smoother passage	Selected boats. No extra cost
Hydraulic swim platform	Lowers into the water at the push of a button	Easy swimming, sunbathing and boarding, and it carries the dinghy while underway	Selected boats. No extra cost

After Dark

Feature	What it does	Why you’ll love it	Availability and Cost
Underwater Blue Lights	Light up the water around the boat at night	Attract fish, squid and sometimes larger marine life for a night-time show	Selected boats. No extra cost

Our Fleet

Stay out longer

With a water maker and solar power, your boat is more self-sufficient, so you can spend more nights at anchor and fewer returning to a marina to refill.

Stay cool and comfortable

Air-conditioning is free on every boat when plugged into shore power at the marina. Boats with a generator can also run the air-conditioning at anchor, for warm nights in the tropics.

Make life on the water easier

Auto-pilot, electric winches, tender davits and swim platforms take the effort out of sailing, anchoring and getting in and out of the water. They’re especially helpful for smaller or less experienced crews.

Add a little magic

Underwater blue lights draw fish and squid to your boat after dark, and an optional Starlink unit keeps you connected when you want it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all Whitsunday Escape boats have air-conditioning? Yes. Every boat has air-conditioning, free when plugged into shore power at the marina. Boats with a generator can also run it at anchor.

Which boats have a water maker? Water makers are fitted to selected boats. Check the feature list on each boat’s page, or ask our team.

Can I get internet on board? Yes. A portable Starlink unit can be hired on many boats. Units are limited, so book it with your charter.

What is a swim platform? A hydraulic platform at the stern that lowers into the water at the push of a button, making swimming and boarding easy.

Do the sailing catamarans have auto-pilot? Yes, all our sailing catamarans are fitted with auto-pilot.

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