In the Whitsunday yacht charter region there are two main places to charter from. Hamilton Island yacht charters are really convenient. You can fly in direct to the Hamilton Island airport and the marina is within walking distance so this makes everything really easy. Sunsail operates its bare boat yacht charters from the Hamilton Island marina and several other companies that operate from the mainland can organize a Hamilton Island pickup. Airlie Beach is the center of the Yacht charter industry in the Whitsundays. Companies like Whitsunday rent a yacht, Queensland Yacht Charters and Whitsunday Private yacht charters all operate from either Able Point marina or from Shute Harbour. Bare Boat chartering from Airlie beach is extremely popular. There are also many crewed charter yachts available and you can enjoy a great day trip on a fast maxi yacht like Ragamuffin or join an extended trip into the islands with companies like Barefoot cruises, Prosail, Oz Adventure sailing and many others.

Most bare boat charter companies company’s will provide tuition if you are not an experienced sailor or they can also provide a paid skipper to show you the ropes for part or all of your Whitsunday sailing stay, so don’t choose not to go if you are a little tentative about handling the boat your self. A Queensland sailing charter will convert you to the ranks of the happiest and most relaxed saining or diving holiday makers in the country.