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Whether you’re researching where to go in the Whitsundays, brushing up on your sailing knowledge, or perhaps you would like to know more about ecotourism and Australian travel… there’s bound to be something that will interest you here.
Wi-Fi and Phone Reception When Sailing the Whitsundays (Updated 2025)
While it can be nice to unplug from devices and phones when sailing the Whitsundays, it is handy to know your coverage should you need it.
Luxury Meets Family Time: Introducing The Sundays on Hamilton Island
Introducing The Sundays on Hamilton Island. Combine a luxury family friendly resort holiday with hiring a bareboat to explore the islands.
Why a Bareboat is the Ultimate Whitsundays Island Accommodation
While the resorts are lovely, staying on a bareboat gives you something they can’t: complete freedom. Your yacht is your accommodation, your transport, your front-row seat to world-class seascapes.
Discovering the Untouched Beauty of Shaw Island
Nestled in the southern reaches of the Whitsunday Islands, Shaw Island offers a tranquil escape for those seeking solitude and natural beauty. Unlike its more frequented neighbors, this island remains a serene haven, perfect for adventurers and nature enthusiasts...
Multi-Generation Yacht Holiday: How to Keep Everyone Happy
Planning a yacht holiday for the whole family—grandparents, parents, and kids—can be a rewarding but sometimes challenging experience. With different age groups, activity levels, and interests to consider, it’s important to strike a balance that ensures everyone...
The Most Scenic Anchorages for Sunsets in the Whitsundays
Sitting back and taking in a sunset after a day of exploring is a highlight if any bareboat trip. Here are our favourite anchorages to make the most of sundown.
Top 12 Airlie Beach Restaurants in 2025
Each year, we check in with our crew to get their input on the best restaurants in Airlie Beach. Enjoy these local tips on your next visit!
Start Your Whitsundays Adventure Early with a Pre-Charter Sleep Aboard!
Spend the night before your Whitsunday bareboat charter holiday aboard your yacht and enjoy the benefits of a sleep-aboard
A Cost Comparison: Bareboat Charter vs. Bali Villa vs. Airbnb vs. Motor home
Planning a group getaway? We compared four incredible holiday options for an 8-person trip in July: a Leopard 40 bareboat charter in the Whitsundays, a luxury villa stay in Bali, a high-end Airbnb in Airlie Beach, and a motorhome road trip. While prices vary, the results might surprise you!
Do I need sailing experience to bareboat charter?
The best way to see the Whitsundays is by boat and thankfully, it’s not hard to take a bareboat charter out to experience them.
How to Plan a Whitsundays Sailing Honeymoon
Whitsunday honeymoon ideas, unique accommodation & romantic touches to add to your once in a lifetime holiday together.
Sailing menu and meal planning inspiration
Sailing holiday meal inspiration with a mix of simple and gourmet dishes for cooking onboard.
Bareboating in Summer: The Whitsundays best kept secret
Discover the advantages of opting for a bareboat charter during summer in the Whitsundays.
A Sailing Holiday for Christmas: Perks, Tips & Magic for the kids
Going away on holiday for Christmas isn’t for everyone, but it does have some perks.
13 Tips: Get the most out of your bareboat rental in the Whitsundays
You’ve gathered your crew, chosen your perfect bareboat rental and decided on the dates for your trip. Everything is booked and you’ve checked these important things off the list: Booked your sleep-aboard the night before your charter Arranged your travel and any...
Nara Inlet: The Best Anchorage in the Whitsundays
If you’re chartering a yacht in the Whitsundays, make sure you stop in at the stunning Nara Inlet to enjoy protection from winds, incredible scenery and a fascinating cultural site.
7 Great Walking Tracks in the Whitsunday Islands
Check out these great Whitsunday Island walking tracks and add a bushwalk to your bareboat sailing holiday.
Why Whitsunday Island Sailing is a World-Class Experience
When it comes to a tropical holiday on the water, you can't go past the Whitsunday Islands for sailing. A unique combination of natural beauty, favorable sailing conditions, rich marine life, and well-developed infrastructure makes the Whitsundays a premier sailing...