The ultimate holiday experience - "skipper yourself" charter holidays in the Whitsunday Islands

Experience the fun, freedom and adventure on a "sail or drive yourself" boat charter holiday, with you as the skipper and your friends and family as crew.

The Whitsunday Islands are one of the safest and most popular boating playgrounds in the world. Located in the hear of the Great Barrier Reef off the central coast of Queensland, it consist of 74 tropical islands fringed with reef and coral sandy beaches surrounded by crystal clear waters, most are uninhabited and natural paradise, the remaining 6 offer world class islands resorts.

Drop anchor in one of the hundreds of protected bays and inlets, swim or dive the reefs, fish for dinner or just kick back and take it easy, the choice is yours on a "sail or drive yourself" boating holiday in the Whitsunday Islands.

First time visitors are astounded by the untouched beauty of the area. Draped in lush tropical growth its islands, mysterious yet beckoning, are scattered over glistening turquoise seas. Bobbing curious dolphin and huge seas turtles break the surface and below, coral reefs seethe with marine life in every colour, every shape ...seeing is believing.

From July to September the calm and protected waters of the Whitsundays plays nursery to humpback whales that arrive to give birth and fatten their brood in preparation for the long journey south.

There is no better way to soak up this unique atmosphere at your own pace than to charter a "sail or drive" yourself yacht or motor cruiser. Whitsunday Rent A Yacht have coordinated romantic getaways, fun family holidays and group sailing adventures for over 25 years. Choose from a fleet of 35 sailing yachts, catamarans and motor cruisers ranging from 28' to 50ft in length.

Bareboating is safe, simple and easy. No boating license is necessary. All vessels are fully equipped for your safety and pleasure. However if you are still unsure of your sailing or boating skills extra tuition with a cruise guide is available. And an excellent backup service is provided whilst you're on charter. Radio contact is made at least twice per day so you're never far from care. Fully crewed charters are also available.