Exquisite anchorages

Exquisite anchorages
World's best snorkelling

world's best snorkelling
Flotilla Sailing Adventures

Flotilla Sailing Adventures
Learn to sail, then come bareboating

learn to sail, then go bareboating
Heavenly honeymoon packages

heavenly honeymoon packages
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Cruising the Whitsundays

Skipper yourself boating experience
The freedom to explore paradise on your own terms

Bareboat Charter Whitsundays

Skipper yourself bareboat charters with Whitsunday Rent A Yacht and explore the beautiful Whitsunday Islands at your own pace

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Great Barrier Reef Flotillas

Designed for those who are a novice sailor, not familiar with the Whitsunday islands, or who simply would like to charter with other-like minded people.

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Whitsundays School of Sailing

We can help you obtain sailing qualifications by offering a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) sailing course in the Whitsundays.

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Come bareboating with us

Our Vessels Our Rates

We are passionate about protecting and preserving the marine paradise with live and bareboating in. Discover more of the ways in which ensure our practices are sustainable for the future...

Take only photos and leave only footprints

What to look for in an ecotourism provider in Australia and how we align our business with eco-certification standards.
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We share the best way to enjoy a romantic holiday sailing the Whitsundays and the best vessels for couples.
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The best thing you can do for The Great Barrier Reef in 2020

While threatened and despite the press; the Great Barrier Reef is still there, still amazing, and not beyond the point of saving.
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“Island Drifter was a fantastic boat, we had a great week around the beautiful Whitsunday Islands”

Max & Amy - , sailing a Venturer 38 - September 17 - September 24, 2019
“This is the best charter company I have used in over 30 years of sailing. From the comprehensive initial briefing to the end of charter sign off, all the staff were friendly and professional. ”

Colin Whitham - , sailing a Beneteau Oceanis 41 - September 6th - September 13th, 2019
“Exceeded our expectations. All on board are seasoned overseas travellers and we all agreed that this was our best holiday we have ever been on.”

Tulsi Blacka - , sailing a Leopard 38 - Aug 21st - Aug 27th 2019
“Our highlights were, Hayman Island, Crayfish Beach on Hook Island and Tongue Point lookout overlooking Hill Inlet (Whitehaven Beach). Certainly one of the best charter holidays I did...”

Andre - , sailing a Venturer 38 - July 18th - July 23rd 2019
“Our highlights were Nara Inlet and Whitehaven Beach. Sailing was a delight, both the anchorages and weather was perfect. ”

Andrew Pyke - , sailing a Seawind 1000 XL - July 24th - July 27th 2019