Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most.
Costs & inclusions
What does it cost to berth at island marinas like Hamilton Island?
The use of public moorings is free throughout the Whitsundays cruising area, and most nights on a charter are spent in a bay.
Berthing at an island marina is optional. Hamilton Island Marina sets its own rates, which vary by boat length, and are charged directly by the marina rather than through your charter fee.
Rates are higher for New Years Eve and not available during the August Hamilton Island Race Week, so booking a berth well ahead is worthwhile if a marina night is part of your plan.
Hamilton Island is also the one place on a Whitsunday Escape charter where you berth the boat yourself, so you will be asked to demonstrate that confidently at your pre-charter briefing.