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Skipper Yourself Yacht Charters in the Whitsundays
Whitsunday Rent a Yacht specialises in bareboat yacht charters in the Whitsundays. Choose your crew and sail around the Whitsundays at your own pace.
guided or skippered charters
For those looking to build confidence or to receive additional sail training, consider adding a qualified Sail Guide to your charter. We offer a fully skippered service on our Leopard 50.
The Original Whitsundays’ Yacht Charter Company
Whitsunday Rent a Yacht is the longest-established, Australian-owned yacht charter company.
We’ve been helping people explore Queensland’s tropical Whitsundays since 1978! Furthermore, in conjunction with Trinity Marine, we are the preferred charter partner for Sunsail in Australia
Shute harbour, a tranquil haven
Sail the Whitsundays. Explore Paradise
WHEN TO SAIL
Each season in the Whitsundays offers unique attractions, so there is never a bad time to visit the Whitsundays. When planning your sailing holiday, look at the pros and cons of the seasons.
Where TO EXPLORE
There is a set charter limit around the Islands for bareboat visitors. To see where you can sail, discover anchorages & attractions and learn some local tips head to our interactive map.
Itineraries
The team at Whitsunday Rent a Yacht are local experts and can assist in planning the perfect Whitsunday sailing itinerary. Be inspired by these suggested Whitsunday sailing itineraries.
What our customers have to say about sailing the Whitsundays
Own the adventure, invest in a bareboat
Boat owners can have the best of both worlds; An income, plus private access to a professionally maintained boat in a world-class sailing destination.
How a Whitsundays bareboat charter works
A bareboating charter in the Whitsundays does not include a professional crew. You and your family or friends hire a fully equipped yacht or catamaran and operate the vessels yourselves. While on a bareboat charter, you decide your itinerary and the pace of your holiday – where you anchor each night and what activities you do around the Islands.
Some people have incredibly adventurous bareboat charters focused on sailing, resort hopping, hiking and snorkelling. Others prefer to make their Whitsundays sailing holiday a relaxing escape, enjoying lazing on pristine beaches, curling up with a book, unplugging and living onboard at a slower pace.
No qualifications are required to hire a bareboat in Queensland. Everyone receives a comprehensive briefing on how to operate their vessel safely and if needed, help is never far away. Our team are there to support all of our guests on their Whitsundays sailing adventure. If you’re feeling unsure about your ability to handle a boat, you can hire a sail guide for an hourly or daily rate to make sure you’re confident with skippering the boat yourself.
What does it cost to hire a yacht in the Whitsundays?
The cost of hiring a yacht and sailing the Whitsundays depends on the time of year, the type of boat and the number of people you want to sail with. We’ve made it simple to get a quick quote; Put the dates you want to charter a yacht into our simple online booking system.
Bareaboat Yacht Hire in the Whitsundays is a Certified Ecotourism Holiday
Whitsunday Rent A Yacht is recognised as a Green Travel Leader by Ecotourism Australia, having held ECO Certification for over 10 years. When you embark on a bareboat charter with us through the Whitsundays, you can rest assured that your holiday is not having a negative impact on the incredible location you’re in.
Whitsunday Rent a Yacht acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and in particular the Traditional Owners of the Whitsunday’s Region, the Gia, Juru and Ngaro People; We recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.
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Freecall
1800 075 000
International
+61 7 4946 9232
Location
6 Bay Terrace
Shute Harbour QLD 4802
Australia
Office Hours
8am - 5pm Weekdays
8am - 4pm Weekends
8am - 4pm Public holidays
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Whitsunday Rent a Yacht acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and in particular the Traditional Owners of the Whitsunday's Region, the Gia, Juru and Ngaro People; We recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.