Hire a Yacht Whitsundays
Advice On How To Hire A Yacht In The Whitsundays.
Virtually anyone can hire a yacht Whitsundays and enjoy this beautiful group of islands off the coast of central Queensland. Sailing is a major pastime in this part of the world and there are all sorts of charters available, from dinghies and small powerboats to sleek catamarans and full-blown cruisers. You will also find the prices here most favorable, and certainly less than anywhere else in the Western world with such a beautiful disposition. The reason being the competition is high, plus holidaying in Australia is also good value.
So-called bareboat charters are popular in the Whitsundays, where you get to skipper your own vessel and provide all provisions. There is no need to worry about sailing licenses, and the like, as you don’t need one here and nor do you need to have expert sea legs. As long as you know a bit about sailing and think you are capable of the adventure; that is good enough. Refresher and beginner talks are also provided by charter operations in the Whitsundays for those who don’t have what they’re doing.
The main bases from which to hire a yacht Whitsundays are Airlie Beach and neighboring Shute Harbor, both on the mainland. There are offices and launches at both places; the former of which is the main center with hotels, shops and restaurants. Airlie Beach is accessed via nearby Proserpine Airport (Whitsunday Coast Airport), and trains and buses also stop off at this small town from cities north and south of the region. Shuttle buses and taxis can then take you to Airlie Beach or Shute Harbor. Oz Adventure Sailing rents out yachts in Airlie Beach and is one of the more established firms in the region. It also does sailing trips for the masses. More charters are available in Shute Harbor, one of the largest ports in Queensland.
You can also hire a yacht Whitsundays from within the islands themselves, namely on Hamilton Island. This is a privately owned island to the south of Whitsunday Island (the main island) and is well known for also providing lodgings and tourists facilities. It has a well equipped marina where Whitsunday Rent a Yacht and Sunsail can set you up with a vessel. From here you can easily explore Hamilton Island and its five large fringe reefs, as well as nearby Whitsunday Island, the largest island known for its sparkling Whitehaven Beach. This island is included on most commercial charters so is best visited early or later to avoid tourist groups.
Islands farther afield to check out for those who hire a yacht Whitsundays include Haslewood Island to the east, Hook Island to the north, and the South Molle Islands nearer to the shore. If you have a family, you might like to also consider mooring up at Long Island, which has family-friendly resorts and is not far from Shute Harbor. Whatever you decide to charter, you can be sure of a fantastic time, taking in secluded coves and beaches, snorkeling at pristine spots and getting away from it all.
