Whitsunday Rent a Yacht - Sailing Catamarans
Whitsunday Rent A Yachts sailing catamarans include some of most exciting and innovative multihulls. These boats are incredibly stable and with loads of room they are ideal for almost any form of boating. They make the perfect way to enjoy sailing holidays in the Whitsundays. Most of the catamarans come with extra large cabins, plenty of double berths and stacks of informal relaxing areas.
As with all the vessels the sailing catamarans are comprehensively fitted out with all those necessary comforts. This includes large refrigerators, ample water capacity and big shower areas. All catamarans come complete with twin engines.
The catamaran charters are split into Standard and Luxury boats, the luxury catamarans are new or as new catamarans and provide the latest in quality, presentation and onboard facilities. The Standard boats are well maintained older catamarans, still with all the necessary luxuries and extras you would expect from a bareboat of superior quality.
So if you prefer to cruise the Whitsundays "upright and fast" why not embark on a catamaran bareboat charter today!
Vessel Details
Seawind 1160: (Elite) Hot & cold water; Toilet/shower 2/2; Deck shower hot/cold; Gas stove with oven; Microwave - tba; Cockpit fridge; 130L Fridge; 60L Freezer; Gas BBQ; AM/FM Stereo; CD player; TV - tba; Shore power; Invertor; VHF Radio; Solar panels; Rigid inflatable dinghy with outboard motor; Basic cleaning materials; Basic toiletries; Linen; Electric anchor winch; Self furling headsail; Slab reefing mainsail; Speed log; Depth sounder; Wind instruments; Bimini; Spray dodger; Swim ladder; Boarding platform.
Length 11.6m, Width 6.5m, Draft 1.15m, Engine 2 x 30hp, Water 750L, Fuel 360L, Berths maximum 8, Recommended for 6 persons.
Lagoon 420: (Elite) Air conditioning; Hot & cold water; Toilet/shower x 4 ; Deck shower hot & cold; Gas stove with oven/grill; Microwave; 130L Galley Fridge; 80L Cockpit Fridge; 56L Freezer; AM/FM Stereo; CD player; TV/DVD player; VHF Radio; Solar panels; Rigid inflatable dinghy with outboard motor; 3D Charter plotter; Basic cleaning materials; Basic toiletries; Linen; Electric anchor winch; Self furling headsail; Slab reefing mainsail; Speed log; Depth sounder; Rigid Bimini; Swim ladder; Boarding platform; Binoculars.
Length 12.61m, Width 7.5m, Draft 1.26m, Engine 2 x 75hp, Water 850L, Fuel 600L, Berths maximum 10, Recommended for 8 persons.
Seawind 1200: (Standard)Hot & cold water; Toilet/shower 2/2; Deck shower hot/cold; Gas stove with oven/grill; Microwave; Cockpit icebox or fridge; 75L Fridge; 40L Freezer; Gas BBQ; AM/FM Stereo; CD player; TV; Video or DVD; Shore power; Invertor; VHF Radio; Solar panels; Rigid inflatable dinghy with outboard motor; Basic cleaning materials; Basic toiletries; Linen; Electric anchor winch; Self furling headsail; Slab reefing mainsail; Speed log; Depth sounder; Wind instruments; Bimini; Spray dodger; Swim ladder; Boarding platform.
Length 12m, Width 6.5m, Draft .95m, Engine 2 x 27hp, Water 900L, Berths Maximum 8, Recommended for 8 persons.
Perry 43: (Standard) Hot & cold water; Toilet/shower 3/3; Deck shower hot/cold; Gas stove with oven/grill; Microwave; Cockpit icebox; 120L Fridge; 90L Freezer; Gas BBQ; AM/FM Stereo; CD player; TV; Video; DVD; Shore power; Invertor; VHF Radio; Solar panels; Rigid inflatable dinghy with outboard motor; Basic cleaning materials; Basic toiletries; Linen; Electric anchor winch; Self furling headsail; Slab reefing mainsail; Speed log; Depth sounder; Wind instruments; Bimini; Dodger; Swim ladder; Boarding platform.
Length 13.1m, Width 6.6m, Draft 1.12m, Engine 2 x 60hp, Water 800L, Fuel 800L, Berths maximum 10, Recommended for 8 persons.
Additional Information
How Much Experience: 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. 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.
Trip Preparation: 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.
Provisioning the 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.
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, Snorkel equipment.
What to bring: Apart from food and clothing all vessels come completely equipped. 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 $25 per person/ $26.50 per person from 01 April 2012.
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 $2500 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 $100 per boat subject to change.
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: Contact to be made with each vessel twice daily, at 08.00 & 16.00. During the schedule we will keep you informed of weather forecasts, special events and provide information or advice about your proposed anchorages.
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.
