• Our fully crewed luxury 13 metre French designed Lagoon 440 with 4 private queen ensuite cabins. Cabins are air conditioned and perfect for couples looking for a high quality Whitsundays liveaboard yacht sailing tour.
• Book your luxury private charter yacht in Airlie Beach from 2 to 5 nights to sail and snorkel the coral reefs around the Whitsunday Islands on the iconic Great Barrier Reef in Australia with your family or group of friends.
• The two crew on board your private charter yacht will provide you with the ultimate in personal service and prepare delicious fresh meals as you relax on the foredeck nets or snorkel time amongst the corals in the Whitsunday Islands
• Departing from Airlie Beach we have 74 islands to explore in the Whitsundays over the next few days. We also have stand up paddle boards, a spacious flybridge and forward outdoor lounge and foredeck nets to watch dolphins as they ride our bow 

The ultimate 2 to 5 night private sailing charter sailing for 8 guests in 4 private queen air conditioned cabins. Available from 2 to 5 nights. Join our crew for a private charter sailing tour of the magical Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef.

Private Yacht Charter Great Barrier Reef

There is no need to hurry when you are on a fully crewed private charter yacht (2 to 5 nights available) on the beautiful Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Your competent skipper and hostess will have everything in hand and will have you on your way very shortly after settling into the boats air-conditioned quarters on your first afternoon.

They will set the sails for your first snorkelling destination and then settle the yacht into a safe quite cove just in time for you to witness an amazing setting sun over the Great Barrier Reef.

Catering

It is always so nice to have someone else doing all the meal preparations when you are away on holidays with friends and family, and it is especially nice when they use locally grown fresh seasonal produce that you may not just be familiar with. 

Most diets can be catered for but due to the size of the charter boats galley and storage facilities that is a discussion we have when we charter the yacht (additioanl fee may apply).

Sample 2 Day, 2 Night Private Charter Yacht Sailing Itinerary Whitsunday Islands

Day 1

Our special guests arrive at the yacht around 2.30pm for boarding and a boat briefing with the skipper and hostess. We then motor out of the Port of Airlie and begin our cruise thru the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef to our mooring for the first night under the clear starry skies above the Whitsunday Islands. Guests enjoy pre-dinner drinks as the crew prepares the nights meal.

The first night on the Great Barrier Reef is usually pretty exciting and we find guests like to stay up a little late chatting about the days sailing adventures that lay ahead. Once the guests fall into bed we usually do not hear a peep from them as they are lulled into a deep sleep with the gentle motion of the catamaran on the ocean.

Day 2

It is always recommended you rise early to see the sun rising in the East over the Great Barrier Reef as this is a very peaceful surreal time. The crew will already be in the galley getting the tea and coffee and preparing your continental breakfast. We then head off to Whitehaven Beach to spend some time exploring the beach and swimming in the beautiful ocean.

We have a smorgasboard luncheon all prepared for when you come back to the boat and when everyone is satisfied we up anchor and head off to one of the 74 Islands of the Whitsundays to explore some stunning coral reefs where guests can do some snorkelling with the abundant marine life down below. As the afternoon drifts in we head off to find another safe anchorage for the evening.

Day 3

This is a day when all guests are not quite themselves. They all say how they wish the private yacht charter would just last another week or more. We have breakfast and jump back in the ocean for more snorkelling and swimming. Then after morning tea we set sail for Airlie Beach.

Please note: We are also able to relocate the boat to other ports for embarkation such as Hamilton Island, Daydream and Hayman Island for a small re-location fee 

Boat Toys

• Stand up paddle boards
• Snorkel gear
• Boom nets

Speak to the Great Barrier Reef Tour Specialists about a Private Yacht Charter in the Whitsunday Islands.

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Airlie Beach

Departure Time

• Departs 3:00pm from Airlie Beach - Returns 12.00pm
• Hamilton Island departures (on request, for 3+ night charters only) depart at 6:00 pm and return at 9:00 am on the final day. Please note: there is an extra fee for Hamilton Island Marina access. The vessel’s home port is Airlie Beach, requiring approximately 3 hours of travel to and from Hamilton Island.

Departure Instructions

Port of Airlie Marina - Coral Sea Marina

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• Hayman Island
• Hill Inlet
• Whitehaven Beach
• Whitsunday Island
• Whitsunday Passage
• Hook Island
• Border Island
• Stonehaven

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

Charters are available for 2 to 5 nights
Custom itineraries can be designed around your preferred duration, destinations, and activities

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Additional Information

• Insurances: We highly recommend all guests have Travel Insurance.
• Vessel Permits: Whitsunday Getaway and Whitsunday Pearl hold all required national, state, and local permits for commercial operations, and are members of the Whitsunday Charter Boat Industry Association. Permit restrictions: Fishing is not permitted, as both vessels operate within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Green Zones and do not travel to the outer reef.
• Dietary requirments to be advised at time of booking

Eco Certifications

• Soft-sided carry-on bag only (no hard cases or large suitcases).
• Comfortable clothing, swimwear, light sweater.
• Hat, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen.
• Toiletries.
• One reusable water bottle each, ideally non-metal, as metal bottles can chip or damage the decks if dropped
• Footwear, please bring only open-toed shoes (flip-flops, thongs, or slides). No closed shoes, runners, or boots as they will get wet.
• Luggage Policy: To make your experience smooth and comfortable, we recommend packing light. Storage on board is limited, and travelling light helps everyone keep the vessel tidy and relaxed. There are no excess luggage storage facilities on any vessels or at the marina. Guests are kindly asked to pre-arrange luggage storage for the duration of their trip and to pack lightly in a soft-sided bag. Luggage storage: The Travel Shop, 344 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, anytime between 9 am and 6 pm to drop your bags at our secure luggage store for $10.
• BYO drinks

• Children must be supervised by their guardians at all times. Children under 4 years must bring their own life jackets, which may be required to be worn at all times on deck at the skipper’s discretion.
• The minimum child age is 12 months.
• Snorkelling equipment is not available for children.