Destinations

Sailing the Whitsundays

Imagine sailing around a stunning seascape of clear blue waters, past pure white beaches, tropical islands with the vivid colour of the Great Barrier Reef at your bow. Whether you’d prefer to laze on the deck of a yacht and watch as the sun sets over the islands, or wish to escape it all and experience several days onboard, falling asleep to the sound of waves lapping against your vessel, there’s an island sailing experience just waiting for you.

Overnight Sailing
The Whitsundays offers the whole spectrum of sailing adventures for visitors to experience, whether it be charting your own course on a bareboat (skipper yourself) yacht or being part of the action on a crewed charter, ocean racer or a tallship. Alternatively, lie back and relax onboard a luxurious yacht.

Bareboating
'Bareboating' is the term used for ‘skipper yourself’ charters and a variety of operators in the region offer a choice of yachts, catamarans and motor launches of varying sizes. While you don't require a licence to get the most out of your bareboat experience, it is recommended that at least one of your party has sailing experience. With everything you will need onboard (bedroom, bathroom, fishing & snorkelling gear) your perfect sailing experience awaits you.

Crewed Charters
Spend a few days of sailing adventure onboard a tallship or climb aboard an America's Cup legend, classic yacht, hi-tech catamaran or a performance racing yacht. Mouth watering food, great company, comfortable accommodation and a stunning seascape of islands and reef fuse with the experience of actively participating in hoisting sails or being at the helm of a graceful sailing classic.