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White sand and turquoise tidal channels on Whitsunday Island

The Whitsundays. Stay a little longer.

Island mornings, lunch on deck and nowhere else to be. Explore the Whitsundays by private crewed yacht.

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A little further
from the everyday.

White sand, clear water and green islands that draw you a little further out.

Here, a beach walk at Whitehaven can give way to lunch on deck and an afternoon at anchor.

Spend a day among the islands or stay aboard for several nights. Leave room for the places you like enough to linger.

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Make a day of it.
Or a week.

Days on the water, long lunches and a little more time between islands.

Phoenix One at anchor beside a long sand spit in the Whitsundays.

A day in the islands

Head out for a day of open water, white sand and time together. Whitehaven can be part of the plan, with the route shaped around your yacht and the conditions.

Keep the afternoon open for a swim or another hour at anchor.

Lunch, without the hurry

Find a seat in the shade and let lunch become the afternoon. Talk through food, drinks and the way you like to dine when choosing your yacht.

A few nights away

Wake with the islands outside your cabin. Several nights aboard leave more time for quiet bays, beach walks and mornings with little on the agenda.

Find your time aboard
An alfresco dining setting on Impulsive with open water beyond.

Swimming and water activities depend on conditions and crew advice. Routes and dining arrangements are agreed for your charter.

Your place
in the islands.

A few yachts to begin with. Choose the spaces and cabin plan that suit the people coming.

Availability in the Whitsundays is checked for your dates.

Impulsive at anchor beside the white sand and turquoise water of Whitsunday Island.

Impulsive

40.2m10 overnight guests5 cabins

Five cabins for a week with family or friends.

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Sunset viewed from port side at anchor in blue water

Sunset

35mUp to 12 overnight guests5 cabins

Space for a larger group, with five cabins to share.

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Lumir underway along a rocky coastline.

Lumir

37m4 cabins

Four cabins for a smaller group travelling together.

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A few practical details.

Start with your people and dates. The finer details can take shape from there.

Getting aboard
Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island are possible starting points. Your boarding location depends on the yacht and your travel plans.
When to come
The islands welcome visitors year-round. April to September generally brings milder weather; summer is hotter and wetter. Dates, sea conditions and the yacht shape each trip.
Time on the water
Island stops and water activities follow the weather, tides and marine park rules. Your crew will advise on swimming and protective clothing, including during stinger season.

How long would you stay?

A shorter escape keeps the route close. A week gives you time to settle in and explore more slowly. Each yacht has its own minimum stay.

  • 2–3 nights
  • 4–6 nights
  • 7 nights
  • 8 nights or more

The whole charter cost

Charter pricing depends on the yacht, dates and length of stay. Ask for the full cost for your trip, including tax and any additional expenses.

Understand charter costs
Charter fee
The whole-yacht rate, minimum stay and seasonal terms for your dates.
Food, drinks, fuel and berths
Inclusions vary. Some charters use an advance provisioning allowance, a prepaid fund for agreed running costs.
Getting there and other extras
Confirm transfers, delivery fees and any gratuity separately. Your quote sets out what is included before you decide.

Picture yourself here?

Tell us who is coming and the time you would like aboard. A few questions will help shape your Whitsundays charter.

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Before you go.

How many nights should we plan for?

A week gives your group time to settle aboard, explore different islands and build in weather flexibility. Shorter and longer trips work too. We'll help you balance your time, budget and the yacht's minimum stay.

Should we start from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island?

It depends on your flights, transfers and where the yacht can meet you. Each creates a different first day. We'll recommend the best starting point once we know your group and yacht.

What happens after I enquire?

We review your trip and come back with yacht options, availability and pricing for your dates. The route, inclusions and any extra costs are all confirmed before anything is booked.

A little more on the Whitsundays.

  • Three, five or seven nights in the Whitsundays?
  • When to plan your Whitsundays charter
  • Hamilton Island or Airlie Beach departures?
  • Eight overnight guests in the Whitsundays
  • Planning a private charter around Daydream Island
  • Whitsundays holidays for your group
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