Bare-Boating simply means “BARE” – Bare of a skipper and bare of provisions.
You become the skipper – We provide the boat..
We provide a world class boat, you choose to become the skipper, you select your crew (family / friends), and you provision the vessel for the charter holiday and experience of a lifetime – In doing so you charter the boat under a Bare-Boat hire agreement and take our yachts out sailing yourself. An inspiring experience. Our Skipper Yourself Bare-Boating option, is our most popular.
Portland Roads – Sailing the Whitsundays offers the industry’s leading boats at the best price for those wanting to ‘do it themselves’ in paradise – Simply request our monthly Book Now Pay Now promotional offers.
Bare-boating is perfect for the experienced sailor or repeat customers to the amazing Whitsundays.
A full briefing is provided (and included in you charter pricing) to ensure you are at a competent level before departure.
Additional training can be given if you are a bit rusty…
The briefing is so thorough that even novices can give this a go – Your briefing includes Navigation, Safety, Boat Handling, Water Safety, Boat Rules, Sailing, Motoring, Anchoring, Mooring and Emergency Safety Management Systems. After your briefing, if you are still not 100% confident, we offer additional sail training, which many of our novices pre-book to maximise their holiday enjoyment and safety
You become the skipper – We provide the boat..
NOTE: Your Bare-boat charter does not include the following
With our Skippered Packages you leave the hard stuff to us.
With the world’s friendliest Sail Guides you will discover the Whitsunday’s and all of her secrets,
Discovering places you never dreamed possible
Our team of experienced, passionate Sail Guides know that it’s YOUR HOLIDAY
They will give you all of the information you need
You then plan the best possible experience to suit your specific and personal needs – And we’ll take you there
Your Sail Guide will give you the opportunity to take part in as much or as little as you desire.
At the end of your holiday you will have met a new friend and better still, you will gain the experience to come back again and do it all yourself – A truly fitting reward!
Many re-book the boat and ‘their personal skipper” before even leaving town, such are the memories of a holiday in the Whitsunday’s with the local expert
In a world first!
If you are looking for the ultimate immersive Whitsundays’ experience; Then go no further than our Master Reef Guide and Ngaro Experience. While many talk about saving the reef, we are actually doing something about it.
Meet Josh; our Master Reef Guide.
Josh is one of the custodians of our planet that is making a difference EVERY DAY – He is a Great Barrier Reef Master Reef Guide, he is a Marine Biologist, a qualified Master 5 Skipper, a Certified SCUBA Rescue Diver and one of the nicest chaps you could wish to meet.
All Aboard and Anchors Aweigh – 6 Guests (crew) will sign on to join Josh on a Ngaro adventure like no other – Set sail across the Whitsunday Passage on the Ngaro Sea Trail and be inspired by his knowledge and his works to help re-balance our planet
This is a 6 Day / 6 Night holiday experience under our southern skies as you return to nature and our indigenous past in a fully immersive experience – On day one of your experience you will be hosted by Josh and his honoured guest, Auntie Sue. Auntie Sue is a local elder and descendant of Gia, Juru and Ngaro. You will start with the emotional ‘Welcome To Country, before setting sail for significant cultural sites. Josh and Auntie Sue like to mix up the story telling, with Auntie Sue talking about Josh and his First Fleet displacement and heritage, while Josh taks about Auntie Sue’s Gia and Ngrao displacement and heritage. There is no better way to experience and immerse yourself into our World Heritage Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Our MASTER REEF GUIDE Experience departs every Wednesday on Portland Roads or if choosing to sail on LUCY, your charter will depart every TUESDAY.
Upgrade with a catering package.
Upgrade to 6 Days / 7 Nights and Ocean Club access.
It is our aim (and part of our Sustainability Plan) that we will make a difference to this industry and to this planet. In doing so, we hope to also inspire you, our guests; If you leave inspired we have multiplied our efforts to make this difference
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SAMPLE MASTER REEF GUIDE & NGARO ITINERARY
Day One 5:00 pm
Day Two
Day Three:
Day Four:
Day Five:
Day Six:
Day Seven:
We also offer you the ultimate Whitsunday’s holiday experience aboard your own private luxury sailing catamarans.
Sailing with us for 6 / 6 Nights through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and around the magical Whitsunday Islands
What better way to discover Australia’s natural wonder of the world; the Great Barrier Reef !
Come with us and shake city life out of your system – We’ll help you recharge your batteries and restore the life/work balance.
With our Platinum Package, all you have to do is pick your dates, book your flights and pack your bag (a sun hat and bathers will probably suffice) – EVERYTHING else is done for you!
A private transfer awaits your arrival at the Whitsunday Coast Airport for the 35-minute scenic drive to our beautiful home base at Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach – On arrival you will be met by your personal Sail Guide and escorted down to one of our magnificent Lagoon 420’s; – Your personal luxury sailing catamaran and home for the duration of your stay! – It will be our pleasure to be your host.
Now it’s time to kick off your shoes and relax with a welcome drink (or two)
Decision time….. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do?
We will give you plenty of local knowledge – but the choices are all yours.
You can choose to sail to one or as many of our 74 awe-inspiring islands as time and weather permit
We offer Sailing on the world’s best charter boats; the rest is up to you.
You can take on any other activities at your discretion.
Popular activities are Sailing Lessons, Sun-baking, Resort Swimming, Resort Shopping,
Resort Dining, Island Golf, Snorkelling, Diving, Swimming, Relaxing, Fishing, Conservation
The list goes on……
Whilst these activities are not provided by us during your charter we can and will ensure they happen on your request
If you want to raise your heart rate (just a little) by taking part in sailing any of our luxury catamarans –
You are more than welcome – In fact we encourage it – And you’ll be an expert in no time!
Of course you can also just sit back and not lift a finger
Once again the choice is yours……..
During your holiday you will enjoy hearty, healthy and happy meals prepared for you
For anyone with a healthy appetite, don’t worry, our pantry never runs bare
When aboard you can connect to our on-board Wi-Fi network and stream your favourite tracks through our indoor and outdoor Bose sound systems, setting the soundtrack to your holiday in paradise – You will want for nothing except to re-book next year
For the ultimate holiday in the Whitsundays’ with absolutely NO HIDDEN EXTRAS,
Why not take up our Platinum holiday package?
Isn’t it time you pampered yourself ?
BREAKFAST MENU
LUNCH MENU
DINNER MENU
NOTE: Deserts are not supplied but sometimes pop up on a night or two just to make a guest appearance.
Bare-Boating simply means “BARE” – Bare of a skipper and bare of provisions – We provide the World Class Boat and you provide the rest
You will charter the boat under a Bare-Boat hire agreement and take our yachts out sailing yourself. An inspiring experience. Bare-Boating is our most popular option.
Portland Roads – Sailing the Whitsundays offers the industry’s BEST Bare-Boats, at the BEST Price for those wanting to ‘do it themselves’ in paradise – Simply request our monthly Book Now Pay Now promotional offers (BNPN)
Bare-boating is perfect for the experienced sailor or repeat customers to the amazing Whitsundays.
A full briefing is provided (and included in you charter pricing) to ensure you are at a competent level before departure.
Additional training can be given if you are a bit rusty…
The briefing is so thorough that even novices can give this a go – Your briefing includes Navigation, Safety, Boat Handling, Water Safety, Boat Rules, Sailing, Motoring, Anchoring, Mooring and Emergency Safety Management Systems. After your briefing, if you are still not 100% confident, we offer additional sail training, which many of our novices pre-book to maximise their holiday enjoyment and safety
You become the skipper – We provide the boat..
NOTE: Your Bare-boat charter does not include the following
Portland Roads also offers Skippered Packages where you leave the hard stuff to us.
With the world’s friendliest Sail Guides you will discover the Whitsunday’s and all of her secrets,
Discovering places you never dreamed possible
Our team of experienced, passionate Sail Guides know that it’s YOUR HOLIDAY
They will give you all of the information you need
You then plan the best possible experience to suit your specific and personal needs
And we’ll take you there
If you do wish to get involved, our team will ensure you take part in as much or as little as you desire.
At the end of your holiday you will have met a new friend and better still,
You will gain the experience to come back again and do it all yourself
A fitting reward!
Many re-book the boat and ‘their personal skipper” before even leaving town,
Such are the memories of a holiday in the Whitsunday’s with the local experts
In a world first!
If you are looking for the ultimate immersive Whitsundays’ experience; Then go no further than our Master Reef Guide and Ngaro Experience. While many talk about saving the reef, we are actually doing something about it.
Meet Josh; our Master Reef Guide.
Josh is one of the custodians of our planet that is making a difference EVERY DAY – He is a Great Barrier Reef Master Reef Guide, he is a Marine Biologist, a qualified Master 5 Skipper, a Certified SCUBA Rescue Diver and one of the nicest chaps you could wish to meet.
All Aboard and Anchors Aweigh – 6 Guests (crew) will sign on to join Josh on a Ngaro adventure like no other – Set sail across the Whitsunday Passage on the Ngaro Sea Trail and be inspired by his knowledge and his works to help re-balance our planet
This is a 6 Day / 6 Night holiday experience under our southern skies as you return to nature and our indigenous past in a fully immersive experience – On day one of your experience you will be hosted by Josh and his honoured guest, Auntie Sue. Auntie Sue is a local elder and descendant of Gia, Juru and Ngaro. You will start with the emotional ‘Welcome To Country, before setting sail for significant cultural sites. Josh and Auntie Sue like to mix up the story telling, with Auntie Sue talking about Josh and his First Fleet displacement and heritage, while Josh taks about Auntie Sue’s Gia and Ngrao displacement and heritage. There is no better way to experience and immerse yourself into our World Heritage Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Our MASTER REEF GUIDE Experience departs every Wednesday on Portland Roads or if choosing to sail on LUCY, your charter will depart every TUESDAY.
Upgrade with a catering package.
Upgrade to 6 Days / 7 Nights and Ocean Club access.
It is our aim (and part of our Sustainability Plan) that we will make a difference to this industry and to this planet. In doing so, we hope to also inspire you, our guests; If you leave inspired we have multiplied our efforts to make this difference
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SAMPLE MASTER REEF GUIDE & NGARO ITINERARY
Day One 5:00 pm
Day Two
Day Three:
Day Four:
Day Five:
Day Six:
Day Seven:
We also offer you the ultimate Whitsunday’s holiday experience aboard your own private luxury sailing catamarans.
Sailing with us for 6 / 5 Nights through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and around the magical Whitsunday Islands
What better way to discover Australia’s natural wonder of the world; the Great Barrier Reef !
Come with us and shake city life out of your system – We’ll help you recharge your batteries and restore the life/work balance.
With our Platinum Package, all you have to do is pick your dates, book your flights and pack your bag (a sun hat and bathers will probably suffice) – EVERYTHING else is done for you!
A private transfer awaits your arrival at the Whitsunday Coast Airport for the 35-minute scenic drive to our beautiful home base at Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach – On arrival you will be met by your personal Sail Guide and escorted down to one of our magnificent Lagoon 420’s; – Your personal luxury sailing catamaran and home for the duration of your stay! – It will be our pleasure to be your host.
Now it’s time to kick off your shoes and relax with a welcome drink (or two)
Decision time….. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do?
We will give you plenty of local knowledge – but the choices are all yours.
You can choose to sail to one or as many of our 74 awe-inspiring islands as time and weather permit
We offer Sailing on the world’s best charter boats; the rest is up to you.
You can take on any other activities at your discretion.
Popular activities are Sailing Lessons, Sun-baking, Resort Swimming, Resort Shopping,
Resort Dining, Island Golf, Snorkelling, Diving, Swimming, Relaxing, Fishing, Conservation
The list goes on……
Whilst these activities are not provided by us during your charter we can and will ensure they happen on your request
If you want to raise your heart rate (just a little) by taking part in sailing any of our luxury catamarans –
You are more than welcome – In fact we encourage it – And you’ll be an expert in no time!
Of course you can also just sit back and not lift a finger
Once again the choice is yours……..
During your holiday you will enjoy hearty, healthy and happy meals prepared for you
For anyone with a healthy appetite, don’t worry, our pantry never runs bare
When aboard you can connect to our on-board Wi-Fi network and stream your favourite tracks through our indoor and outdoor Bose sound systems, setting the soundtrack to your holiday in paradise – You will want for nothing except to re-book next year
For the ultimate holiday in the Whitsundays’ with absolutely NO HIDDEN EXTRAS,
Why not take up our Platinum holiday package?
Isn’t it time you pampered yourself ?
BREAKFAST MENU
LUNCH MENU
DINNER MENU
NOTE: Deserts are not supplied but sometimes pop up on a night or two just to make a guest appearance.