Islands, open water and a slower pace. Compare published boats and local planning details.
A Whitsundays charter can be an island-hopping holiday or a day on the water. The published fleet spans different sailing styles, cabin layouts and group sizes. Start by deciding how long you want aboard, then check each operator's departure point, skipper rules and inclusions.
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Planning illustration only. Confirm the actual route, access and current conditions with the operator and official sources.
Ask for the exact boarding point, trip duration and current terms before comparing boats.
The Whitsundays can make a quick sail feel like an escape, but a multi-day plan asks more of the boat. Compare berths and cabins before scenery: where will everyone sleep, where will provisions go, and how much shared space does the group want?
If a particular island or stop matters to you, name it in the enquiry. Ask the operator what is practical for your dates, who decides when conditions change, and what a satisfying alternative route would look like.
Start with boats from different operators, then open the full area shortlist. Operators confirm current route, availability and quote.
A 13.96-metre Lagoon Lagoon 45 catamaran sailed by Charter Yachts Australia, taking up to 10 guests by day and sleeping 10 in 4 cabins.
Bareboat option published
A 14.02-metre Aquila 46 catamaran sailed by Cumberland Charter Yachts, taking up to 10 guests by day.
Bareboat option published
A 11.58-metre Lagoon 380 catamaran sailed by Portland Roads Whitsundays, taking up to 6 guests by day and sleeping 6 in 3 cabins.
Bareboat option published
A 13.1-metre Bali 4.3 catamaran from 2015 sailed by Queensland Yacht Charters, taking up to 10 guests by day.
Bareboat option published
A 12-metre Nautitech Open 40.4 catamaran sailed by Whitsunday Escape, taking up to 10 guests by day.
Bareboat option published
A 18.3-metre Custom sailing catamaran catamaran sailed by Wings, taking up to 29 guests by day and sleeping 14 in 3 cabins.
Good for larger day groups
A 12.45-metre Seawind 1250 catamaran sailed by Charter Yachts Australia, taking up to 8 guests by day and sleeping 8 in 3 cabins.
Bareboat option published
A 11.28-metre Excess 11 catamaran from 2024 sailed by Cumberland Charter Yachts, taking up to 8 guests by day.
Bareboat option published
A 12.8-metre Lagoon catamaran sailed by Portland Roads Whitsundays, taking up to 8 guests by day and sleeping 8 in 4 cabins.
Bareboat option published
A 11.98-metre Nautitech Open 40 catamaran from 2022 sailed by Queensland Yacht Charters, taking up to 8 guests by day.
Bareboat option published
A 11.6-metre Seawind 1160.3 catamaran sailed by Whitsunday Escape, taking up to 8 guests by day.
Bareboat option published
A 11.6-metre Seawind 1160 catamaran sailed by Charter Yachts Australia, taking up to 8 guests by day and sleeping 8 in 3 cabins.
Bareboat option published