Whitsunday Rent a Yacht - Sailing Yachts

Whitsunday Rent A Yacht bareboat charters not only allow you to choose from the largest fleet in the Whitsundays but also to select high quality luxury yachts for your Whitsunday sailing holidays. There is a select range of luxury yachts from world-renowned manufacturers like Beneteau and Bavaria. The fleet is divided into Standard and Luxury yachts, the Luxury yachts are new or as new yachts and provide the latest in quality, presentation and onboard facilities. The standard yachts are well maintained older yachts still with all the necessary luxuries and extras you would expect from a quality bareboat. All the yachts are specially designed with large refrigerators, ample water capacity and big shower areas. Perfect for sailing holidays.

Sailing holidays are a fantastic way to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a bareboat charter you can sail at your own leisure through the tranquil waters of the Whitsundays, away from the action or anchored off one of the many resorts.

Bareboat charters put you at the helm, free to explore as much or as little as you like on your sailing holidays.

Vessel Details

Catalina 320 - Standard/Classic: Hot & cold water; Toilet/shower; Deck shower hot/cold; Gas stove with oven/grill; 156L Fridge; Gas BBQ; AM/FM Stereo; CD player; Shore power; VHF Radio; Inflatable dinghy; 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; Snorkel gear; Boarding platform.
Length 9.9m, Width 3.6m, Draft 1.68m, Berths maximum 6, Recommended for 4 persons. [floorplan]

Bavaria 36 - Standard/Classic: Hot & cold water; Toilet/shower; Deck shower hot/cold; Gas stove with oven; 134L Fridge; Gas BBQ; AM/FM Stereo; CD player; VHF Radio; 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; Bimini; Spray dodger; Swim ladder; Snorkel gear; Boarding platform.
Length 10.9m, Width 3.7m, Draft 1.85m, Berths maximum 6, Recommended for 6 persons. [floorplan]

Bavaria 39: Hot & cold water; Toilet/shower 2; Deck shower hot/cold; Gas stove with oven/grill; 180L Fridge; Gas BBQ; AM/FM Stereo; CD player; Flat screen TV/DVD; Shore power; VHF Radio; 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; Snorkel gear; Boarding platform.
Length 12.3m, Width 3.9m, Draft 1.8m, Berths maximum 6, Recommended for 6 persons. [floorplan]

Jeaneau 35: Hot & cold water; Toilet/shower; Deck shower cold; Gas stove with oven; 140L Fridge; Gas BBQ; AM/FM Stereo; CD player; DVD; TV; VHF Radio; 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; Snorkel gear; Boarding platform.
Length 10.75m, Width 4.49m, Draft 1.85m, Engine 29hp, Water 310L; Berths maximum 6, Recommended for 4 persons. [floorplan]

Jeaneau 37: Hot & cold water; Toilet/shower; Deck shower cold; Gas stove with oven/grill; 150L Fridge; Gas BBQ; AM/FM Stereo; CD player; DVD; TV; Shore power; VHF Radio; 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; Snorkel gear; Boarding platform.
Length 11.4m, Width 3.7m, Draft 19.95m, Engine 55hp, Water 320L, Berths maximum 6, Recommended for 6 persons. [floorplan]

Beneteau 50.5: Hot & cold water; Toilet/shower 4/3; Deck shower hot/cold; Gas stove with oven; Microwave; 170L Fridge; Freezer 130L; Gas BBQ; AM/FM Stereo; CD player; TV/DVD; Shore power; Invertor; VHF Radio; HF Radio; GPS Plotter; Auto Pilot; 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; Snorkel gear; Boarding platform.
Length 15.65m, Width 4.9m, Draft 2.10m, Berths maximum 11, Recommended for 10 persons.

Beneteau 43.4: Hot/Cold Water; Toilet/Shower; Deck Shower; Gas Stove with Oven; Gas BBQ; Freezer; Cockpit Icebox; Boarding Platform; Snorkel Gear; Wind Instruments; AM/FM Stereo; CD Player; TV / DVD; 12V Lighter Outlet; Shore Power; VHF Radio; Bimini Spray Dodger; Swim Ladder; Depth Sounder; Anchor Winch; Electric Self Furling Headsail; Slab Reefing Mainsail; Rigid Inflatable Dingy; Wheel Steering - Twin Helm; Speed Log; Basic Cleaning Materials; Basic Toiletries; Linen.
Length 13m, Width 4m, Draft 2m, Berths 8, Recommended for 8 persons.

Additional Information

How Much 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.

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.

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: 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.