Escape with confidence
Skipper yourself bareboat charter company
Escape with confidence
You can hire a fully-equipped sailing or power boat to skipper yourself, your family and friends on an adventure around the 74 islands of the Whitsundays.
Whitsunday Escape offers a diverse fleet of boats that all have between two and four cabins, most with ensuites. Whether it’s just two of you, or a group of eight or more, Whitsunday Escape’s friendly reservations team can help you choose the right boat.
Boats are luxurious and come fully equipped with linen, utensils, safety equipment and all creature comforts. All you need to do is organise your food and drinks.
Wake up in a secluded bay of an uninhabited island. Take your snorkelling gear (provided free of charge) and explore the underwater world before breakfast. Fire up the boat’s BBQ and enjoy bacon and eggs on the back deck. Take a kayak and explore the shoreline. Pore over the maps and decide where to go for the day. Should it be fishing, a visit to famous Whitehaven Beach, a short bushwalk with amazing views? Perhaps a day at Hamilton or Daydream Island with a day spa treatment, a cocktail at the pool bar, followed by a restaurant dinner? The choice is yours.
You do not need formal boating qualifications or a licence, basic boating experience is sufficient, and extra tuition is available for those wanting to learn. A comprehensive briefing is part of the process with daily on-water support by Whitsunday Escape’s experienced staff.
Award winnersWhitsunday Escape have been in operation for over 28 years and have won numerous Tourism Awards over that time, most recently winning the GOLD at the Queensland Tourism Awards for Unique Accommodation in 2018 and the SILVER at the Australian Tourism Awards for Unique Accommodation also in 2018.
There’s no better way to explore the Whitsunday Islands than by bareboat. It’s an adventure like no other!
In support of Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia, we are offering friends of ‘Visit Gay Australia’ a Free of Charge Stay Aboard.
Enquire with our friendly reservations staff for the seasonal specials and applicable VGA discount*.
*Make sure you mention you found us through ‘Visit Gay Australia’!
You only need an initial $600 deposit to secure your booking and your discount and the balance isn’t due until 60 days before you travel.
All bookings subject to availability. Valid for new bookings only, no other discounts apply.
With 74 islands to explore, most of them completely deserted, you'll be able to find a slice of paradise all your own
Recharge the batteries and relax. The peace and tranquility on a boat is second to none
There are so many amazing wildlife experiences you can have in the Whitsunday Islands. On a bareboat, the experience is up close and personal
The Whitsundays are home to some famous places, like the extraordinary Whitehaven Beach
When the real world seems a million miles away, and the most important thing to do is simply to enjoy the view and each other's company
An adventure like no other - bareboating will excite all your senses in one of the most serene locations in the world
All you need is a little boating and navigation experience and we’ll teach you the rest.
We give every customer a comprehensive boat briefing before we send you out on your own.
Hire a power boat, or hire a sailing catamaran and just use the built-in engines. All sailing boats have very powerful engines built-in. If you don’t know how to sail, you don’t have to. You’ll get to drive around, enjoying a bareboating holiday exploring the Whitsunday islands under motor.
If you don’t have enough (or any!) experience there are several options:
The Seawind 1250 integrates the triflold door system optimising ventilation. The cushioned foredeck is a notable feature.
The Summerland 40 features a spacious master suite and a generous flybridge with a daybed.
The Beneteau 41.1 boasts two ensuite cabins, a contemporary interior and a large swim platform.
The Nautitech Open 46 offers a spacious open-plan saloon/cockpit layout and was designed for performance sailing.
The Aquila 44.3 MKII offers a generous master suite along with open entertaining areas and a spacious flybridge.
The Jeanneau 43 is a beautiful classic, featuring a warm wooden interior and three cabins.
You can fly direct to the Whitsunday Coast Airport from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Very often, the airline specials align with our best season specials, so you can get here and charter at a great rate. Sign up for each airline’s specials emails and you’ll be in the right position to grab the cheapest flights as soon as they are released.
For your convenience, we’ve collected links to each airline’s specials on our ‘How to Get Here’ page.
