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Whitsundays, Australia Yacht Charter

Overview

The Whitsundays – rated as one of the world’s most beautiful sailing grounds – is made up of 74 islands and islets in the shelter of the Great Barrier Reef, surrounded by sparkling seas.

Sunsail’s base on Hamilton Island is the ideal place from which to commence an Australian sailing holiday, giving sailors the opportunity to explore this wonderful island before they depart on their yacht charter.

Along with the golden sandy beaches that you would expect, the Whitsundays boast unparalleled fringing reefs, making them a delight for snorkelers and diving enthusiasts. Tropical fish and turtles in abundance, and frequent sightings of dolphins and humpback whales, are only a few of the marvels you are likely to experience here.

  • Award winning beaches
  • Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
  • Abundant marine life
  • Luxurious island resorts
 
Sailing in the Whitsundays

A yacht charter in the Whitsundays allows for easy, relaxed exploration of these islands at your own pace. With line-of-sight navigation, calm seas and plentiful secluded anchorages, an Australian bareboat sailing holiday requires only limited previous sailing experience.

These are tidal waters with a range of up to four metres and currents of up to three knots. There are occasional tropical showers between January and March. Wind speeds range between 10 and 25 knots (11 – 28 Mph) and temperatures between 23 and 30 C (73 – 86 F).

What's included?

To make sure that you get the most out of your Yacht Charter in Australia, we have equipped all of our yachts with the highest specification kit to help provide comfort, performance and fun onboard; so all that’s left for you to do is relax and enjoy your sailing holiday with family and friends.

Whitsundays Highlights

A sailing holiday in the Whitsundays combines gentle sailing with a terrific selection of on-shore activities and allows sailors to experience the legendary laid-back lifestyle and vibrant modern cuisine of Australia.

  • Airlie Beach

    The gateway the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, stunning Airlie Beach is positioned on a picturesque peninsula stretching out from the Queensland coast to the Whitsunday passage. A vibrant, colourful and cosmopolitan town, Airlie offers the ideal port of call for a charter stop.

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  • Hamilton Island

    Perfectly located on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is the launch pad for a Whitsundays yacht charter adventure. Boasting glorious weather, azure waters, fantastic white-sand beaches a spectacular fringing coral reef and plenty of onshore activities to choose from, your exhilarating voyage through paradise really starts here.
     

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  • Thomas Island

    Find yourself adjusting to a slower pace of life on the idyllic Thomas Island. Picturesque rocky peaks, cloaked in lush green hillsides gently fall into the colourful reef teaming with tropical fish and marine life – perfect for a spot of snorkelling. This little jewel in the Whitsundays crown is not to be missed.

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  • Whitehaven Beach

    Whitehaven beach is a dazzling, unspoilt six-kilometre stretch of sandy delight, nestled between the deep green tropical bush and the crystal clear turquoise waters of Whitsunday Island. One of the most naturally beautiful places in the world, this awe-inspiring beach with its peaceful ambience and picture perfect scenery is the ultimate way to spend a castaway day escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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