sunset with boats anchored in inlets

Your Ultimate Guide To Sailing The Whitsundays

We’ve created a bunch of useful and informative posts to help anybody sailing in the Whitsunday islands or staying in Airlie Beach.

A Portland Roads Sailing the Whitsundays catamaran moored at the stunning Mantaray Bay, Hook Island

Top 5 Whitsundays Moorings

Most sailors are anxious in their search for moorings, often heading in early to ‘grab the best spot’. If you’ve spent hours circling bays, waiting for a free mooring, worrying

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Soph and Liv, sitting on SV Whitsunday Freedom, a lagoon sailing catamaran, safely at anchor in the Whitsundays

Top 5 Whitsundays Anchorages

Choosing where to drop your anchor in the Whitsundays can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With so many tropical anchorages, it’s easy to get overwhelmed before

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An aerial shot of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet

Origins of the Whitsunday Islands

Whitsunday Islands’ Historical Tapestry: From Gondwanaland to First Nations and Beyond Australia’s Whitsunday Islands? Islands that have a story stretching back some 550 million years to Gondwanaland, a period that

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Bareboating Explained

Discover Bareboating: Become the Captain of your Own Adventure in the Whitsundays What is Bareboating? Bareboating in the Whitsundays means taking the helm and steering your own course through some

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Whether you're a seasoned skipper or you've never stepped aboard a yacht, Portland Roads Sailing the Whitsundays was created with your adventurous holiday in mind. Drawing on over two decades of local knowledge, we're here to ensure you're ready to enjoy your getaway across the 74 Whitsunday Islands.

Our Bareboat fleet includes 6 Lagoon sailing catamarans, ranging from entry-level to ultra-premium options, so couples, families and friends can choose a vessel that suits their budget and ideal holiday. If you were searching for 'yacht week dates', 'great barrier reef experience' or 'Long Island', our range gives you an easy way to compare boats, and our Anchor Club pricing gives everyone the opportunity to afford this unique experience.

Booking with us is easy from the first click: check availability, select your vessel of choice and complete your payment through a secure online process. Whether you were looking up 'Sail Whitsundays Catamaran', 'Sail Whitsundays Charter' or 'Sail Your Own Boat Whitsundays', book now and cruise confidently after our pre-departure Maritime Briefing.