Whitsunday
Rent A Yacht Bareboat Charters have an great range of motor cruises, catamarans
and sailing yachts for boating holidays in the Whitsunday Islands. Perfect
for romantic getaways, family holidays and group sailing adventures. All
the boats are fully equipped, the only items missing are the skipper,
(that's you) and a crew (replaced by family or friends). You don't need
to be an expert; a little experience and some help from the friendly qualified
staff will have you confidently cruising among the Whitsundays in a matter
of hours. how
much is enough experience?
If you can
drive a car, you'll certainly be able to drive a motor boat. No licence
is required to take a Skipper Yourself Boating Holiday. To sail a yacht
or catamaran, you will need some experience at the helm of a yacht, big
or small. A little general boating experience is usually enough for Whitsunday
Rent-A-Yacht to teach you to operate a motor cruiser during your briefing.
For those who are unsure of their skills or a little rusty they offer
the services of a qualified sail guide to help you get started. how
do you prepare us for our trip?
On arrival
at the charter base you will be introduced to your sail briefer. He or
she will give you a thorough overview of all aspects of the operation
of the vessel both below and above decks. Next comes a very comprehensive
Familiarisation on all aspects of navigating through the islands, weather
conditions and suitable anchorages. This is also a good time to enquire
about any specific interests you may have (diving/fishing locations, walking
tracks, island resorts to visit, etc.). Finally you will be taken for
a sail to see that you are fully conversant and confident with the operation
of your vessel. The briefer are all qualified and are happy to provide
your crew with plenty of sailing and boat handling tips and training.
Your vessel briefing normally takes around 3 hours. how
do we provision our vessel?
You may choose
to supply your own provisions, although a provisioning company can do
this for you, catering from gourmet delights to children's meals. Whitsunday
Rent A Yacht chooses the award-winning Whitsunday Provisioning to look
after provisioning. Basic essentials in the galley are supplied (sponges,
matches, detergent, paper towels, insect repellent, garbage bags, toilet
paper, guest soap, air freshener). The nearest supermarket is at Cannonvale,
which is 15 kilometres from the charter base.
times
Departures:
from Shute Harbour, 12.00 noon on day of departure. For a small cost,
your boat can be delivered to Hamilton Island Marina for your briefing
or may be returned to Hamilton Island at the completion of your charter
by prior arrangement. Duration: 5 night minimum requirement
additional
information
Instant Quote:
rates are provided per boat per night in Australian Dollars including GST
Excludes:
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park fee, damage levy fee, meals and drinks,
sail guide and host/cook, fuel
Optional
Extras: sail guide and provisioning for meals and drinks
What
to bring: Apart from food and clothing all vessels come completely
equipped right down to snorkelling gear. We recommend light personal
clothing, a book, camera and possibly a tracksuit for the cooler months
of the year (June-September). A good hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are
a must. Evening wear on all resorts is neat casual, children's life
jackets.
Marine Park Fee: A Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Fee plus associated charges is applicable to all charterers and is payable in full prior to departure. Cost is $20 per person.
Deposit
- A $750 deposit is required within 14 days of making your booking to
secure your charter.
Balance
of Fees - These are due to reach us no later than 60 days prior
to departure.
Security
bond -
Whitsunday Rent A Yacht reserves the right (without showing cause) to apply a $2000 Security Bond to any charter.
Damage Levy Fee – Non refundable Damage Levy Fee provides the charterer with a No Blame Policy that protects the charterer against any cost incurred to rectify damage to the vessel and its fittings or loss of inventory from the vessel, providing at all times the charter vessel is operated in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with the charter agreement. The fee is calculated at a rate according to vessel size by the number of nights (to a maximum of 7 nights) the vessel is on charter. Cost 28ft to 34ft - $35 per boat per night, 35ft to 38ft - $40 per boat per night, 39ft to 50ft - $45 per boat per night.
Cancellations
- cancellation fees and conditions apply once a booking is confirmed,
charters cancelled 60 days inside will only be considered for a refund
only if we find a substitute booking.
Fuel is
charged on all vessels on a user pay system paid at end of charter.
Travel
Insurance - full cover for fares, accommodation and charter fees
is available for a little extra cost. We strongly recommend that you
insure against having to cancel for reasons beyond your control. Overseas
clients should arrange cover before leaving their home country.
Regulations
require us to be in contact with each vessel twice daily, at 8:00am
and 4:00pm. During the schedule we will keep you informed of weather
forecasts, special events and provide information or advice about your
proposed anchorages.
For
extended charters (9 or more nights) you will need to return
to port approximately half way through your charter for a mid charter
turnaround. During your turnaround you will be supplied with fresh linen,
refuelled, water tanks refilled and if you have ordered provisioning
your vessel will be reprovisioned.
Hamilton Island Pick Up: All charges such as Damage Levy Fee, Reef Tax, Extras such as Snorkelling equipment sanitising fee and provisioning (recommended that this is done online) must be prepaid 2 weeks prior to pick up.
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