Whitsundays Yacht Charter

Your Guide to Yacht Charter in the Whitsundays

Whitsundays yacht charter holidays are famous in Australia for their fantastic sailing, beautiful scenery and ideal climate.  This incredible charter location is now also begining to be discovered by charterers from outside Australia.  If stunning beaches and great diving get you excited, come and experience a yacht charter in the Whitsunday Islands.  The islands are set inside acres of stunning coral reefs that protect the numerous islands and bays from ocean swells. The tropical waters are warm and teeming with sea life. In fact, they've been acclaimed to be one of the best cruising and yacht charter grounds in the world. There can be little doubt that the Whitsundays are in fact one of the best snorkeling and diving grounds around. Even though most of the attractions are quite close together, it would take several weeks or more to explore all that the Whitsundays have to offer.

For those on a Whitsunday yacht charter, who enjoy the destination more than the journey, the islands are only 1-3 hours sailing time from the main yacht charter bases in Airlie Beach, Shute Harbor, Pioneer Bay, Able Point or Hamilton Island. Within a couple of hours, you could find yourself in a delightful bay, enjoying a cold drink and a spectacular sunset. Most of the protected anchorages and islands are within a short an easy sail of one another. If you're looking for a Wilderness Retreat, you can find it here. If you require a five star resort or a health and spa resort - the Whitsundays have it all. You'll find unparalleled choice and variety when on a yacht charter in the Whitsunday Islands. Some of the most well known islands include Hayman, Hamilton, Daydream and Brampton, to name a few. Although many islands in the Whitsunday's hide lovely resorts, there are also many that are still uninhabited, untouched paradises. Many of the islands are acclaimed National Parks that are covered with protected wildlife and flora. Take a stroll through a natural rainforest to discover a waterfall to cool off. Most islands have great anchorages and many of the islands have moorings and marina facilities for yacht charters.

A must see yacht charter stopover is Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, the largest Island in the Whitsundays. Whitehaven beach is over 3 miles of perfect fine, whiter than white, sand (bring your sunglasses) fringed by native tropical woods. Whitehaven beach is known to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire world, and believe me this is not without good cause.

Yachting Destinations Near the Whitsundays

In close proximity to the Whitsundays are a number of exciting sailing destination.

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Yachts for Charter in the Whitsundays

Luxury Motor Yachts Available for Charter in Whitsundays

Explore Luxury Motor Yachts available for charter in the Whitsundays, including PRINCESS ILUKA, PLATINUM and SPIRIT OF SOVEREIGN. PRINCESS ILUKA is a 34.50m (113' 2") good sized yacht launched in 1979. Motor yacht PRINCESS ILUKA, developed by Ray Kemp, Woodridge, Tasmania and John Pattie and Bernie Cohen, accommodates ten passengers in five cabins. At 38.80m (127' 3"), PLATINUM is larger than PRINCESS ILUKA and was launched in 2008. Motor Yacht PLATINUM, developed by Traditional Timbers Design and Mackeddie Marine and Alan Muir Design, accommodates ten passengers in five cabins. SPIRIT OF SOVEREIGN is a 31.00m (101' 8") good sized luxury yacht launched in 1989. SPIRIT OF SOVEREIGN, developed by Warren Yachts and Peter Lowe, sleeps eight charter guests in four cabins. There is a whole host of great luxury motor yachts available for charter in the Whitsundays. The above presentation is simply a selection, so please click on the link below for more.

Luxury Sailing Yachts Available for Charter in Whitsundays

Browse Luxury Sailing Yachts available in the Whitsundays, including S/Y SOUTHERN CLOUD and Baiurdo VI. S/Y SOUTHERN CLOUD is a 39.62m (130' ) good sized luxury yacht launched in 1990. S/Y SOUTHERN CLOUD, crafted by Fanoe Yacht Vaerft, sleeps twelve charter guests in seven cabins. Launched more recently than S/Y SOUTHERN CLOUD, Baiurdo VI is a 34.00m (111' 6") well proportioned luxury yacht launched in 1992. Sailing yacht Baiurdo VI, crafted by Giles Vaton and Abeking & Rasmussen, sleeps eight charter guests in four cabins. Please view the link below for an additional selection of luxury sailing yachts available for charter in locations_sentence_title.

Luxury Catamarans Available for Charter in Whitsundays

PIAMANZI Lagoon 500 are Luxury Catamarans available in the Whitsundays. PIAMANZI Lagoon 500 is a 51ft well sized yacht launched in 2007. PIAMANZI Lagoon 500 sleeps six charter passengers in three cabins. To see other luxury catamarans that are now available for yacht charter in the Whitsundays use the following link.

Browse More Yachts Available for Charter in Whitsundays

Browse Yachts available in Whitsundays, including Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45, Seawind 1000 and Beneteau Oceanis 473. Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 is a 14.2m / 46.4ft good sized yacht launched in 2003. Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 accommodates eight charter guests in 3-4 dble cabins. Seawind 1000 is a 33ft well proportioned yacht launched in 2001-04. Seawind 1000 sleeps 6-8 charter passengers in 4 dble cabins. At 46 ft 9", Beneteau Oceanis 473 is larger than Seawind 1000 and was launched in 2003. Beneteau Oceanis 473 sleeps 6-8 passengers in 3 dble cabins. By clicking the link below you can see a full list of the yachts available in Whitsundays.

Latest Whitsundays Yachting News

Interested in news about the Whitsundays? Follow the links below for Luxury Yacht Charter and Superyacht News related to Whitsundays and other locations.

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