Current Rates
These are the rates for the season: Valid until the 30th of June 2009
| Power Cruisers | ||||||
| Vessel | Rating | Length | Berths | Low | Mid | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resort 35 |
 |
10.6m | 4-8 | $550 | $590 | $680 |
| Seaway 33 |
|
10m | 3-6 | $460 | $520 | $560 |
| Power Catamarans | ||||||
| Vessel | Rating | Length | Berths | Low | Mid | Peak |
| Conquest 44 |
|
13.3m | 8-12 | $1200 | $1250 | $1450 |
| Seawind Venturer 38 |
|
11.6m | 6-8 | $750 | $840 | $930 |
| Venturer 36 |
|
11m | 6-8 | $660 | $720 | $810 |
| Voyager 1040 |
|
10.4m | 6-8 | $750 | $840 | $930 |
| Scimitar 1010 |
|
10.1 | 6-8 | $670 | $730 | $840 |
| Scimitar 1010 |
|
10.1m | 6-8 | $650 | $710 | $810 |
| Sailing Catamarans | ||||||
| Vessel | Rating | Length | Berths | Low | Mid | Peak |
| Perry 43 Layout A |
|
13.1m | 8-10 | $1000 | $1100 | $1300 |
| Perry 43 3 |
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13.1 | 6-8 | $980 | $980 | $1150 |
| Lagoon 420 |
|
12.6m | 8-10 | $1250 | $1300 | $1600 |
| Conquest 40 |
|
12.1m | 8-12 | $940 | $1050 | $1200 |
| Seawind 1200 |
|
12 m | 6-9 | $790 | $880 | $990 |
| Seawind 1160 |
|
11.6m | 6-8 | $800 | $900 | $1050 |
| Lightwave 38 |
|
11.6m | 6-8 | $780 | $860 | $970 |
| Athena 38 |
|
11.6m | 6-8 | $720 | $820 | $920 |
| Elite 11 |
|
11m | 4-6 | $510 | $600 | $640 |
| Seawind 1000 |
|
10.4m | 6-8 | $580 | $700 | $790 |
| Sailing Yachts | ||||||
| Vessel | Rating | Length | Berths | Low | Mid | Peak |
| Beneteau 50 |
|
15.1m | 8-10 | $850 | $950 | $1050 |
| Beneteau 43 |
|
13.2m | 8-10 | $650 | $750 | $850 |
| Dufour Atoll 43 |
|
13.1m | 8-10 | $650 | $750 | $850 |
| Bavaria 42 |
|
12.99m | 6-7 | $620 | $700 | $780 |
| Bavaria 41 |
|
12.55m | 6-7 | $580 | $670 | $750 |
| Jeanneau 40 |
|
12.1m | 6-7 | $570 | $660 | $740 |
| Catalina 387 |
|
11.6m | 4-6 | $540 | $630 | $720 |
| Hunter 356 |
|
10.6m | 4-6 | $490 | $550 | $640 |
| Beneteau 353 |
|
10.6m | 4-6 | $470 | $530 | $580 |
| Dufour 35 |
|
10.6m | 4-7 | $460 | $510 | $560 |
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Seasons
Low Season: 5 Jan to 31 March / 1 May to 27 June
Mid Season: 1 April to 31 April / 23 June to 31 Aug / 1 Nov to 4 Jan
High Season: 1 Sep to 31 Oct
All rates include GST.
Rates apply to five night bookings except over New Year and during the September school holidays, during which time seven nights apply.
Season specials!
- Specials and free days apply all year.
- Specials and free days vary from boat to boat and season to season.
- Specials may be up to 36% off the daily rate.
- Specials and free days are given as an incentive book in advance.
- Specials are given to encourage longer visits and go outside school holidays.
Quality Boating Holidays at a competitive price.
For a quote call 1800 075 145 or complete the inquiry form.
To Make a Reservation:
- Call for availability and a quote.
- Place a hold for tentative dates.
- A $600 deposit is required to confirm. If you cancel before 60 days of the charter, a $110 administration fee applies.
- The balance of the charter fee is due 60 days prior to your charter commencement. It is non-refundable at this time.
Travel Insurance
We recommend travel / cancellation insurance. For additional information click Insurance
Security Bond
| Lagoon 420 | $3000 |
| All vessels over 13m | $2,000 |
| All vessels under 13m |
$1,500 |
The security bond is normally taken as a pre-authorization on your credit card on the day of departure. If you wish to pay by any other means, you will need to make arrangements well in advance. Rental vehicle/boat insurance excess (the security bond) is covered under the online Travel Insurance policies.
Comprehensive Pre Charter Briefing
Before you depart, our experienced staff will go over the cruising area, the radio procedures, the weather and resort facilities. We will also cover all the onboard systems and operational aspects of your vessel. Your contract charter starts at midday. (We can often arrange your briefing as early as 8AM). Your charter ends at 11AM on the last day (10AM if dropping the boat at Hamilton Island). Please confirm your briefing time before arrival.
Charter Costs Include:
- Bathroom amenities with linen, towels & blankets.
- Cooking facilities with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
- Staples kit. (cleaning supplies toilet paper etc)
- GPS, Charts & Books.
- Safety and navigation equipment VHF radio.
- Electric anchor winch.
- Cockpit bimini/sun-awning.
- Rigid inflatable dinghy with 6HP outboard motor.
- Snorkelling gear.
- AM/FM/CD Player.
- Refrigeration.
- Gas BBQ.
- 12v outlet for mobile phones.
- 240 volt inverter.
- A comprehensive Pre Charter Briefing.
Charter Costs Do Not Include:
- Any diesel, outboard fuel, or cooking gas used.
- Fishing Equipment.
- Reef Tax of $20. (Environmental management charge of $15 and a $5.00 admin fee)
Other Services Available:
- Skipper / sail guide instruction.
- Pick up and drop off your vessel at island resorts.
- Pre charter information kit (100 Magic Miles Cruising Guide, map of the islands & cruising notes).
- Travel Insurance.
- Scuba Gear Hire.
- Paddleboard hire.
- Undercover security car parking.
- Pre and Post Charter accommodation.
- Food Provisioning: Partial, full, deluxe, gourmet and self select options.
Be careful of Hidden Costs:
- Whitsunday Escape does not demand a non-refundable bond waiver. We take a refundable security bond, which may be covered by your travel insurance or the online travel insurance policy offered.
- You only pay for the fuel used, not the enigne hours.
What to Bring:
- Sun block & wide brimmed sunhat.
- Polaroid sunglasses for improved underwater visibility.
- Soft soled shoes the deck & beach/reef shoes.
- A camera & possibly binoculars.
- Soft bags for easy stowage.
- Favourite CDs.
- DVD movies for those vessels that have a DVD player.
- A sense of adventure.
What Not to Bring :
- Hard suitcases and luggage.
- Mutinous crew.