Tucked between Australia's tropical Queensland peninsula and the protective coral fringe of the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands are the Coral Sea's gift to sailors.

Bareboat Yacht Charters:
If you fancy spending your holiday at the helm, sailing wherever the wind takes you, then a bareboat charter is the way to go. You choose what boat you want and crew it yourself. First timers are fully briefed before leaving, but if you are a little unsure, a skipper will stay on board for the duration of your trip or until you're at ease. The channels between the islands are safe, calm and deep and the majority of the islands are within line of sight from one another. There are plenty of safe protected anchorages throughout the islands.
Fully Crewed Yacht Charters:
If you'd prefer to be looked after by a skipper & crew, then select your dream boat and leave it to the professionals. Fully crewed vessels cruise the islands by day and tuck into secluded coves at night. Some even sail to the outer reef. How much you participate is entirely up to you. The skipper & crew are more than happy to show the ropes and will even hand over the helm. Start your day with a short swim before breakfast, a sail to a deserted island beach for a spot of snorkelling, fishing, island exploring and sunbaking, or just laze on the deck with a good book. All food and equipment (snorkelling gear, fishing gear, linen, etc) is provided. There's no work, so just relax and watch the world float by.
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Picture yourself relaxing in one of the many peaceful anchorages sipping your favourite beverage and chatting with your partner or friends. With the sun setting over the islands and the tranquillity of these amazing islands, a sailing holiday is the perfect way to unwind and rejuvenate yourself!!

The Whitsunday Islands were originally formed by volcanic action, but after the last glacial period about 30-50,000 years ago, the sea level rose, leaving the higher coastal peaks as islands.

    Today, these islands are considered to be among the safest, most beautiful cruising grounds in the world. The 74 islands offer year round sailing in typical trade wind conditions. The Great Barrier Reef to the east of the islands protects them from ocean swells and the close proximity of the islands to each other and to the mainland, make for safe, easy passage making.

    Right in the middle of the group is Hamilton Island, with its own airport, 4 star resort hotel and yacht harbour. Flight duration to Hamilton Island is from Sydney - 2:10 hrs, Melbourne - 2:40 hrs, Brisbane - 1:20 hrs and Cairns- 1:00 hr. You will step almost literally from your plane onto your yacht.

   
Then set off on your cruise among the islands. The islands, mostly unspoilt National Parks, have 10 resorts which vary from 5 star luxury to old style cabins. The peace and isolation of the uninhabited anchorages can be contrasted with dinner and frivolity ashore.

Snorkel the fringing reefs, loaf about on a beaches of dazzling white silica sand or take a walk ashore to visit aboriginal rock paintings. There is plenty to keep you as active as you want to be. Choose from 128 principal anchorages throughout the island chain to set your anchor, drop a line over the side and maybe take a fish for the barbecue.

    The warm tropical waters are home to manta rays and dolphins which are common sights. From July to September, the annual humpback whale migration passes between the islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Green-backed turtles lay their eggs in the sand of isolated beaches in the region. Delicate coastal communities of flora and fauna are protected in rugged national parks; the remnants of the world's oldest continuously surviving rainforest thrive deep in restricted areas of State Forest.

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For more details regarding provisioning in the Whitsundays- click here (Includes examples of daily menus)

100 magic miles of the Great Barrier Reef :
the Whitsunday Islands by David Colfelt
This is a book about sailing around one of Australia's jewels, the Whitsunday Islands. Over 100 pages are devoted to anchorages. We recommend it if you are interested in the Whitsundays. A must have, if you plan to sail there!

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