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GOLD – Best Bareboat Charter Operator
GOLD – Best of Queensland Experience
Advanced Eco Certified / Climate Positive

Tourism Whitsunday Best Bareboat Operator Winner - Gold
Tourism Whitsundays Best of QLD experience 2026

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Find us at Coral Sea Marina

Suite Q1/1-3, Ocean Club, South Marina Village, Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802

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7am to 7pm

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0427 814 553

Email:

sailing@portlandroadswhitsundays.com.au

Getting Here:

45 minutes from Whitsunday Coast airport

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Do I need experience or a licence?

Our award-winning Maritime briefing and our satellite communications throughout your holiday will give you the confidence to cruise the Whitsundays without experience or a licence.

How much will a charter cost?

Our 6-day charters start at $124 per person per day for a self-skippered charter, based on 8 guests in 4 double cabins.

When is the best time to cruise the Whitsundays?

Each season has its pros & cons. Our tropical summer is perfect for the adventurous; our tropical winter is our peak season, and the humpback whale migration is in full swing between July and September.

How far can I go?

We offer the largest cruising ground thanks to our class-leading Zoleo satellite communications, which includes weather reporting, 24/7 medical support, secure & private tracking, emergency response, and 24/7 out-of-range communication.

We're Portland Roads Sailing the Whitsundays, a business that holds genuine knowledge of the 74 islands and helps you explore the wonders of Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. As part of our commitment to custodianship of this sanctuary, we are Carbon Positive and Climate Positive certified, have a fleet-wide NO FISHING policy and run initiatives like TOMORROW'S REEF TODAY.

Couples, friends and families can choose from six Lagoon sailing catamarans in our fleet, ranging from entry-level through to ultra-premium, with each one matched to a different budget and style of trip. Whether you're looking up 'luxury yacht hire Australia', 'Whitsunday islands sailing tour', or 'big yacht rentals', there's a catamaran to suit first-timers and returning guests looking to upgrade.

Our booking process is simple from the start: check availability, pick your vessel and finish up with a straightforward and secure online payment process. Whether you were looking up 'Hire a Boat Whitsundays', 'Whitsunday Bareboat Hire' or 'Bareboat Charter Whitsundays Australia', book now and cruise confidently after our pre-departure Maritime Briefing.