Bareboat Charter Whitsundays Information - Sailing Whitsundays
Sail yourself, join a crew,
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| Romance |
| 5 night island |
$722 |
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| Family |
| 7 day mainland |
$2189 |
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How
to get there?
If you are arriving by car we are
only 20 minutes from the Bruce Highway.
Just take the well-marked turn off
at Proserpine, and follow the signs.
Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) is the
closest airport to Airlie Beach. There
are shuttle transfers available from
here into Airlie Beach. Let us know
if you need to organise these. For
those arriving at Hamilton Island,
there are frequent ferry departures
to the mainland or you can charter
a vessel from Hamilton Island.
Our office is 259 Shute Harbour Road,
the first Information Centre as you
enter town. You will be able to collect
your vouchers from our office if you
arrive the day before. For those arriving
on the day of charter you will go
directly to the Abel Point Marina
to meet with your briefer.
What
to bring
To relax in the tropical climate clothes
need to be cool and comfortable. Casual
is the way to go. Add something a
little smarter if you are planning
to visit one of the resorts. In the
winter evenings you may need something
a little warmer. Space is limited
onboard, so please do not bring too
much and ideally pack in a soft bag.
Your vessel is fully equipped for
cooking and sleeping, with snorkelling
gear and spray jackets also provided.
Commencement
of Charter
You will be able to collect your vouchers
from our office if you arrive the
day before, also receive directions
to the marina. For those arriving
on the day of charter commencement,
you will need to go directly to meet
with your briefer. As a service to
our charterers, we do endeavour to
start the briefings at 9.30am on day
of departure. Please return the charter
documents and notify us of your arrival
details as soon as possible to ensure
an early start.
Inclusions
& Exclusions
Your charter vessel, whether motor
or sail, is equipped with everything
you will need except food.
Included - dinghy with outboard motor,
all bedding and linen, towels etc,
all crockery, cutlery and cooking
utensils, gas cookers, refrigeration
systems, rail mounted gas BBQ's, snorkelling
equipment (fins, mask and snorkel
only), all safety and navigation gear
and a comprehensive briefing.
Excluded - Port charges at resort
islands and marinas, reef tax, fuel
for the vessel, security bond, damage
waiver, fuel bond (motor only), food
and beverages, relocation fees, any
hire equipment you may require (children's
lifejackets, windsurfers, sailboards
etc), fishing equipment and travel
insurance.
Parking
your car Abel Point Marina provides a free
open-air car park at the marina, however
space is limited. Alternately we offer
undercover secure parking facility
from $12.50 per day. They will collect
your car once unloaded at the marina
and upon your return, they will have
your car waiting for you. Bookings
are essential.
Sleeping
Aboard your vessel
As a service to our clients, we can
by prior arrangement offer you your
vessel the night before charter -
subject to availability. This vessel
will be made available to you at about
4.00pm that afternoon. A staff member
will 'run through' the vessel with
you and a time will be organised the
next morning for the remainder of
the briefing. Payment for this is
due with the balance of the charter
fee 60 days prior.
Radio
Contact and Mobile Phone Coverage
All the vessels come equipped with
a VHF marine radio. This is manned
daily from 8.00am to 5.00pm. If you
require assistance outside these times,
a locally manned station will assist.
Mobile phones work in the Whitsunday
area quite well if you have 'line
of sight' to the mainland or Hamilton
Island.
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Inquiry
When making a bareboat enquiry please
indicate your preferred dates and number
of guests in your party, together with
your vessel preference... i.e. monohull
or catamaran... power or sail... etc.
We will then access the entire Whitsundays
Fleet and locate the most suitable package
at today's latest discount rate. We
will then send you photos, layout, prices
and availability that is best suited
to your request.
Reservation
Details
Once you have chosen your preferred
vessel and there is availability a
deposit is required within 14 days
to confirm. This can either be completed
by forwarding you a reservation form
for credit card details or you can
do a direct deposit into our account.
Payment in full is then required 60
days prior to arrival.
NB a 1.5% handling fee is applicable
for any credit card payments.
On receipt of your deposit we will
forward you a pre charter kit with
charter details, agreement forms and
further information. These forms need
to be completed and return to us within
21 days.
Cancellation
When cancelling a charter we need
to be notified, in writing, with more
than 60 days notice before the commencement
of your charter. This will incur the
loss of your deposit.
Within the 60days of charter the
full charter fee will remain payable
and due unless we are able to obtain
an alternative reservation.
After paying a deposit we recommend
purchasing travel insurance to cover
any cancellation fees. Let your consultant
know and they will be able to forward
you a policy with your information
pack.
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| Provisioning
is one of the most important essentials
for a delightful bareboat charter. As
you are cruising the Whitsunday Islands
you need to ensure your experience is
complemented with a good selection of
food and drinks.
There are two alternatives for provisioning,
either a pre provisioning pack or
doing the shopping yourself. There
is a local Bi-Lo Supermarket, which
is open 7 days a week and only a short
distance from the marina. Beverages
can also be purchased from the local
bottle shop either at the marina or
at the local shopping centre. As for
provisioning packages we offer a range
of partial standard to full gourmet
and even a self-select list to make
sure everything you need is onboard.
The full standard provisioning gives
you three full meals a day, as well
as snacks and morning and afternoon
tea. Where a charter exceeds eight
days we will automatically re-provision
your vessel on the sixth day. This
ensures a fresh supply of fruit, vegetables,
dairy products and meat. Special dietary
requirements or special requests are
also taken into consideration. Please
give advance notice so we can order
in the items you require, as some
items are not readily available in
North Queensland.
Partial provisioning is also available.
This is great if you wish to dine
at some of the island resort restaurants
or cook up the 'catch of the day'.
Partial provisioning will supply you
with all your breakfasts, lunches,
snacks and morning and afternoon teas,
however a portion of your evening
meals will not be supplied.
Beverages can also be ordered. There
is a comprehensive stock of beers,
wines, spirits and soft drinks.
All provisioning is packed onboard
the vessel on the morning of your
departure.
Provisioning
Package Prices
| Package
Type |
2
pax |
3
pax |
4
pax |
5
pax |
6
pax |
7
pax |
8-10
pax |
| Partial
Standard |
$31 |
$30 |
$29 |
$28 |
$27 |
$26 |
$26 |
| Full
Standard |
$35 |
$34 |
$33 |
$32 |
$31 |
$30 |
$29 |
| Partial
Gourmet |
$44 |
$43 |
$42 |
$41 |
$40 |
$39 |
$38 |
| Full
Gourmet |
$47 |
$46 |
$45 |
$44 |
$43 |
$42 |
$41 |
| Kids
Package |
$20
per child, per day - (only supplied
with a minimum of 2 adult packages) |
**Minimum order of 2 passengers
for 5 days per package**
Standard Suggestions
| Breakfast |
Pure
fruit juice, fresh tropical
fruit, fruit yoghurt, omelettes,
bacon and eggs, cereals, grilled
sausage and tomato, toast with
vegemite or marmalade, rolls,
tea and coffee. |
| Lunch |
Cold
meat platters with barbecued
chicken, leg ham, salami and
pastrami, avocado salad, ham
and asparagus rolls, continental
salad, salmon or tuna salad,
banana prawn and salad, hamburgers,
hotdogs, crusty bread and fresh
fruit |
| Dinner |
Rib
filet with baked potatoes and
salad.Pork loin chops with applesauce,
fried rice and garden salad.Chicken
kebab with satay sauce on a
bed of rice with vegetablesT-Bone
steaks with jacket potatoes,
asparagus spears, salad and
crusty rolls.Spaghetti bolognaise
topped with grated cheese.Lamb
loin chops with mint sauce,
garden vegetables and creamed
potato.Reef fish fillets baked
in foil or grilled on the BBQ
with baked potatoes, peas and
fresh salad.Chicken drumsticks
marinated in teriyaki, with
vegetables or salad and rice.Lamb
kebabs marinated in red wine
and garlic, with baked potatoes
and salad. |
| Children |
As
well as received some of the
meals included with the adults
several of the following items
could be included in the children's
package. Chicken nuggets with
sweet and sour sauce, hamburgers,
fish fingers with tartare sauce,
spaghetti bolognaise, two-minute
noodles, party pies, hotdogs,
tuna, cheese sticks, popper
drinks, yogo's and fruit tubs. |
| Teas |
A
selection of sweet biscuits
and cake, together with your
choice of Lipton's tea or Nescafe
coffee |
| Daytime
Snacks |
An
assortment of fresh fruit and
pure fruit juices |
| Pre
Dinner Snacks |
Biscuits
and assorted cheese, salami,
pepperoni, pickled onions, salsa,
pate, potato chips, stuffed
olives, corn chips, dips and
a variety of selected nuts |
| Sweet
Snacks |
After
dinner mints, mini chocolate
bars. |
| Desserts |
Cheesecake,
chocolate Bavarian, fruit pies,
pancake mix, fresh fruit for
salad or canned fruit with cream
or custard topping. |
| Please
Note |
Quantities
and varieties are dependent
on number of passengers and
number of days cruising. Seasonal
variations may apply. |
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Environmental
Management Charge (Reef Tax)
The Environmental Charge is given
to the management agency (Great Barrier
Reef Marine Park Authority) and assists
with the management of the World Heritage
Listed Marine Park. This fee is payable
on arrival and is applicable to passengers
onboard over the age of 4. This charge
is $20 per person.
Vessel
Security Bond, Fuel Bond and Damage
Waiver
Before departure you will need to
pay either a security bond of $1000
or a non-refundable damage waiver.
The bond is not processed but held
on authorisation from you for the
duration of the charter. This authorisation
is then destroyed on return, providing
the vessel is returned clean and without
loss or damage. The damage waiver
is non-refundable and covers minor
loss and damaged items on the vessel
as per insurable items from the charter
agreement.
Hamilton
Island and Hayman Island Relocation
Fees
We can deliver your vessel to Hamilton
Island or Hayman Island marinas upon
request - this is subject to berthing
availability and must be pre booked.
Please phone or email us to discuss
the charges involved. If you are having
your charter vessel relocated, all
monies must be pre paid (reef tax,
provisioning etc)
Mid
- Charter Re-provisioning, Fuelling
etc
For extended charters of 8 nights
or more you will need to return to
port approximately half way through
your charter for more fuel, fresh
linen, water and more food. If you
have pre ordered your food you will
receive the remainder at this time.
This is to be done at the Abel Point
Marina. Should you decide to do your
mid charter other than Abel Point
Marina (Hamilton Island) you can obtain
water, fuel and use laundry facilities
on the island. Provisioning can also
be arranged for collection from Hamilton
Island, charges will apply for this
service.
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Hayman
Island
The exclusive resort of Hayman
is one of the Leading Hotels in the
World and the ultimate in island living.
Australian bushland flows into tropical
palm fringed beaches. Shady ponds and
gentle waterfalls thread their way among
beautiful gardens and spacious walkways.
The feeling of modern tropical elegance
prevails. If you wish to visit this
resort be sure to book in advance, as
the number of boating visitors per day
are extremely limited. They are also
particular about the conduct and dress
of their guests. Day berths only (10am
- 3pm) available to visit this breathtaking
resort, but if you want to stay for
the evening, accommodation must be booked
on the island.
Facilities
- Marina, Fuel, Water, Rubbish Disposal,
Dive Shop, Nurse, Restaurants.
Cost
- $95.00 per day (10am - 3pm) for the
vessel and up to 4 persons $25.00 per
person extra charge thereafter
NB - day
guests are required to dine in one of
the islands restaurants for lunch
South
Molle Island
Consisting of 405 hectares of unspoilt
National Park, South Molle Island
is just eight kilometres from the
mainland. Explore the 16 kilometres
of walking track which takes you through
lush forests to hilltop lookouts offering
panoramic water vies of the Whitsundays.
A visit to this resort is by anchorage
only, on the eastern side of the jetty,
leaving enough room for the large
water taxis to manoeuvre.
Facilities
- Golf Course, Tennis, Squash Court,
Pool, Dive Shop, Nurse, Showers, Toilets,
Bar and Restaurant
Cost
- $22.00 per night - payable at reception
This
charge is for access to the resort
for all the crew No need for a booking
Long Island
- Club Crocodile - Happy Bay
Club Crocodile Long Island Resort
is set amidst frangipanis, coconut
palms and tropical flame tree, surrounded
by rainforest and Queenslands spectacular
Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy two pools,
a great beach and daily activities.
Long Island has its own coral reef
in Happy Bay, which is great for snorkelling
and scuba diving or just relax in
a hammock under the coconut palms.
Facilities
- Laundry, Nurse, Restaurant, Dive
Shop, Bar, Toilets and Showers
Cost
- $44.40 per night for a mooring
Long Island
- Palm Bay Hideaway Resort
Palm Bay Hideaway welcomes bare-boating
guests and offers a personalised mooring
service on well maintained moorings.
The skipper will come out to your
vessel and guide you through the passage
to your mooring. Do not enter the
lagoon without the pilot. If you haven't
had any luck fishing yet, you may
want to purchase some local fresh
fish, available at the islands shop.
An excellent restaurant offer some
of the best cuisine in the area. A
'must see' for anyone visiting the
Whitsundays.
Facilities
- Restaurant, Toilets, Showers, Pool,
Spa and Laundry
Cost
- $120.00 per night for a mooring
Hamilton Island
Resort
Hamilton Island
is the largest resort in the South
pacific with its own harbour and fauna
park. Around the marina you will find
a unique village atmosphere where
you can pick up any supplies you need.
There are over 85 activities to choice
from on the island including windsurfing,
go-carts, rifle range, golf driving
ect
Facilities
- General Store,
Butcher, Chemist, Bakery, Nightclub,
Boutique, Laundry, Pub, Post Office,
Dive Shop, several Restaurants, Toilets,
Showers, Doctors, Fuel and Rubbish
Disposal
Cost
- $66.00
per night or $5.50 per hour (through
the day)
Daydream
Island
There is a small marina on the North-Eastern
side of the island with five moorings.
You cannot anchor anywhere around
the island as it is foul ground and
retrieving your anchor may quickly
dampen your holiday mood. The island
offers a large range of activities
and facilities, many are free of charge
Facilities
- Out Door Movie Cinema, Tennis, Gym,
Pools, Table Tennis, Water Sports,
Photo Lab, hair Salon, Mini Golf,
Tavern, Pool Bar, Bakery, small General
Store, Restaurant and Rejuvenation
Centre
Cost
- $60.00 per vessel in the marina
overnight $45.00 for a mooring (bookings
cannot be made ahead) Radio Daydream
Island Resort on Channel 16
Lindeman
Island - Club Med
Lindeman Island is run by Club Mediterranean
and is situated approx 5 miles south
east of Hamilton Island. This is a
such tropical island abound in natural
beauty - both flora and fauna. Most
of the island is national park, and
there are some marvellous graded walking
tracks through vine forests and valleys
where butterflies sometimes swarm.
The bird life is abundant. The resort
is situated on the Southern end with
3 moorings available to the west.
Faculties
- Restaurant, Bar, Golf Course, Nurse,
Showers and Toilets
Cost
- 11am - 3pm - $20 for a mooring (cannot
book ahead) 11am - 11am - $40 for
a mooring (cannot book ahead)
Club Med is an all inclusive resort,
therefore the prices include meals,
beer wine with lunch and dinner, golf
and live theatre.
Restaurant
Cost - 11am - 3pm $60 per adult,
$30 per child 3pm - 8am $60 per adult,
$30 per child, 11am - 11am $130 per
adult, $65 per child which includes
lunch, dinner and breakfast
Please Note Prices quoted are to be
used as a guide only due to seasonal
changes
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A bareboat charter offers you the
ultimate sailing and cruising experience.
A unique way to spend time with family
and friends while plotting your own
course around the Whitsunday Islands
and fringing reefs. Your itinerary
is open and answers to none (except
the weather) with options of resorts,
beaches, national parks and snorkelling
destinations.
Below is a sample itinerary for you…
Day
One
After completing your briefing set
sail across the Whitsunday passage
to Nara Inlet on Hook Island. There
you can go ashore and visit the Aboriginal
rock paintings and waterfalls.
Day
Two
Head south down the Passage to Cid
Harbour on Whitsunday Island. Clean
unpolluted water with picturesque
anchorage. Take a bush walk or sit
back and enjoy this peaceful setting.
Day
Three
Cruise on to Hamilton Island to enjoy
all the resort facilities available
including a number of restaurants,
bars, pools and watersports. There
is also a strip of boutique shops
for those wanting to pick up some
souvenirs. Hamilton Island is not
just a resort it is a small village
with plenty to do for the whole day.
Day
Four
Take off for the world-renowned Whitehaven
Beach. Explore 5km of pure white silica
sand and the panoramic views from
Hill Inlet Lookout. Anchor there for
the night or just opposite at Chalkies
Beach on Hazelwood Island.
Day
Five
Take a leisurely cruise over to one
of the smaller island resorts like
South Molle, Daydream or Club Crocodile
Long Island for cocktails on the beach,
hit of tennis, mini golf and water
sports. Celebrate the last night of
your charter sitting on deck watching
the sunset.
Day
Eight
After breakfast set sial for the marina
and enjoy the views of the surrounding
islands. We shall then meet you upon
your return and bring the yacht into
the marina for you.
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