Sleep Aboard Offer

We provide a sleep aboard service which offers you the option of sleeping on board your vessel the night prior to charter departure. Check-in is 4:00pm. This gives you time to provision your vessel, unpack and relax the night prior. Your briefing will commence the next morning on board your vessel at 8:30. You will receive a 10-15 minute sleep aboard brief, which involves a quick orientation of the basics on board such as lighting, electrics and toilets etc. We look forward to greeting you in our office prior to boarding whereby we will quickly complete paperwork. Contact our reservations team to book your Sleep Aboard.

Charter Specials:

Current Charter Rates

Price list valid to 30 September 2024 inclusive of GST and based on a 5 night minimum hire per boat per night. Prices per night in AU$.

The Pricing for each vessel starts at the Base Rate $ per night. Once you have chosen your dates, seasonal rates and discounts will be applied.

Contact our team directly for the best prices and your personalised quote.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE:

We strongly advise you are covered by Travel Insurance in case of unforeseen events such as cancellation due to illness, injury or adverse weather (cyclones). 

BAREBOAT HIRER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE

This policy is optional and is designed to protect you from claims made against you for Loss or Damage to Third Party Property, or the Accidental Death, Bodily Injury or Illness of a Third Party.  We recommend Oceanic Marine Risk: Bareboat Hirer’s Liability Insurance.

DAMAGE WAIVER INSURANCE:

The Damage Waiver is a compulsory, non-refundable payment which will cover against any minor loss or damage to/on the vessel.)

The cost of this is between $250 – $550 depending on the vessel type.

SECURITY BOND ON ARRIVAL:

We require a security bond on your arrival of between $1,000 to maximum $3,000 depending on the vessel type. (This amount must be available on your credit card, as we obtain preauthorization on this).
The security bond will cover against any loss or damage to the vessel including groundings, rigging, loss of dinghy or outboard, stuck anchors, blocked heads, prop wraps caused by sheets, moorings, anchor ropes, dock lines, dinghy painters, halyards, floating rope and the removal thereof, chase calls due to charterer (i.e. blocked heads).
The bond will be released after completion of your charter if there is no damage to the vessel after the Dive inspection. If there are no deductions from the Security Bond, it will be refunded to the Charterer within 14 days of Redelivery Date.

In the event of any deductions from the Security Bond for insurance excess or consequential credit card or banking charges, demurrage, repair of any damage or loss of equipment, or any accident, breakdown, recall or repossession of the Boat, the balance will be refunded to the Charterer as soon as is reasonably practicable once the repairs are completed or the deduction is calculated, whichever is the latter.

Regardless of clause 13.3, even if the fault is caused or contributed through no fault of the Operator or Charterer (for example, such as striking a marine animal or submerged object) the risk is that of the Charterer’s and the Charterer is not entitled to any refund of Charter Fees and is liable for all damage assessed against the Boat. It is recommended the Charterer takes out appropriate insurance cover for such events.

Please refer to clauses 3.1, 3.6, and 13.5 to 14.4 of the Charter Agreement for further information.

SAIL GUIDE

Have you ever seen people relaxing on a yacht and wished it could be you? Good news, it can be, with a Sail Guide on your Charter. You don’t need to be able to sail to hire a yacht and it can also be affordable. If you can’t sail, confidently, we can find you a professional Sail Guide to assist you to sail your vessel. A Sail Guide will assist in polishing up your skills to give you the confidence to Sail your vessel.

Our Sail Guides have the expertise and local knowledge to take you to all of the best locations including stunning beaches, fishing, snorkelling and diving spots, secluded bays and scenic walks to name a few, making the most out of the Whitsundays on your Queensland Yacht Charter.

Your Sail Guide is hired by you, you are the Skipper in Charge of the vessel. As the Skipper, the Charter Guest is the legally responsible party on board, for the vessel and the Crew.

Your sail guide will require a private cabin, and all meals and beverages provided daily throughout the duration of your holiday. The same is applicable if you wish the services of a hostess/cook.

If we can provide a husband-and-wife team, only one cabin is required for your crew. Alternatively, two cabins are required. Sail Guide Options: Sail Guide, half day Sail Guide (Sail Assistance Session), Full day Hostess/Cook per day.

For more information Contact our Reservations Team

See below excerpt from our Charter Agreement

Charterer’s Authority

8.1 – On the Delivery Date, the Operator will relinquish its possession and command of the Boat to the Charterer and full authority regarding the management of the Boat and its crew or members of the charter party will be transferred to the Charterer for the Charter Period.

8.2 – Should a sailing guide be put on board either at the Charterer's or Operator’s request the sailing guide will be the sole responsibility of the Charterer, and the Charterer will pay the Operator for the sailing guide at the current daily rate listed at the Operator's offices and feed and accommodate the sailing guide.

8.3 – If a sailing guide is put on the Boat, then although the Charterer will have possession, command, navigation and full control over the Boat, the sailing guide is to be sole judge as to whether it is reasonable or prudent to sail at any time and as to whether any specified anchorage is reasonably safe.

SAIL ASSISTANCE SESSION

If your skills are a little limited or rusty, let us know. As you are the Skipper and you are responsible for the safety and well-being of your crew/family and friends, brushing up on your skills with our Sail Assistance Session is the perfect way to achieve peace of mind, with the confidence and competence that you gain. Your briefer will take you out after the morning briefing for your sail assistance session and provide instruction for around 2-3 hours after your initial boat briefing. (Basically, it’s a valuable extension you can add to your Boat Briefing).

• Sail Guide – Half day $220.00, Sail Guide $550.00 per day – Food/Beverages to be supplied by Charter Client, must have own cabin.
• Hostess/Cook – $500 per day – Food/Beverages to be supplied by Charter Client, must have own cabin.
• Stand up paddleboard ($25 p/day per board)
• Sit on top kayak ($15 p/day each)
• Sit on top junior kayak ($10 p/day each)
• Sit on top tandem kayak ($25 p/day each)
• Stinger suits – from the dive shop at the Marina.
• Fishing Gear (Hand lines, Rods, Tackle and Bait) and Beach Gear

Don’t hesitate to ask us about:

Chart Plotters (on most vessels), Vessel Freezers (on most vessels) Extra Eskies (are also available).

Snorkelling Gear and Stinger Suits can be collected from the Dive Shop on the Marina prior to Charter to ensure correct sizing.

Please note it is the responsibility of the Charter Guest to return the Snorkelling gear to the DIVE SHOP on the MARINA – there will be a Charge from the Dive Shop if the Snorkelling Gear/Stinger suits are not returned in the same condition they were provided.

Contact us to book your extra’s with our friendly reservations team.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (07) 4946 7400