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- Boats
- 27
- From / night
- €183
- Typical week
- €2,723
- Cabins
- 2–4
- Guest rating
- ★ 8.5/10
Fleet snapshot of September 28, 2026. Prices and availability change daily — the live list below is current.
Australia's charter fleet here is based in the Whitsundays, a group of forested continental islands off the Queensland coast, inside the shelter of the Great Barrier Reef. The islands sit close together, most anchorages are a few hours apart, and the protected water makes it one of the more approachable tropical cruising grounds.
Boats start from Coral Sea Marina at Airlie Beach. A week usually takes in Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, the bays of Hook Island for snorkelling, and quieter anchorages around the smaller islands. Catamarans make up most of the fleet, which suits the beach anchorages and gives space for a group or family.
The south-east trade winds dominate from about April to September and can blow fresh for days; August to October brings lighter winds and dry, settled weather, often the most pleasant time to sail. The summer months are hot and humid, with the cyclone season running from about November to April and marine stingers present in the water, when a stinger suit is advisable for swimming. Tidal currents between the islands are strong, so plan passages with the tide.
Boats based in Australia
A selection from the current fleet. Prices are per night for the next available week.
CatamaranBali 4.3 | Nautilus
13.2 m · 4 cabins · sleeps 10 · 2017
Coral Sea Marina · Dream Yacht Charter
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€436 / night≈ €3,050 / week
CatamaranFountaine Pajot Mahe 36 | Neko
11 m · 3 cabins · sleeps 6 · 2009
★ 9 (2 reviews)
Coral Sea Marina · Dream Yacht Charter
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€249 / night≈ €1,743 / week
CatamaranBali 4.4 | Aleka
13.5 m · 3 cabins · sleeps 8 · 2022
Coral Sea Marina · Dream Yacht Charter
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€662 / night≈ €4,631 / week
Sailing yachtCatalina 350 | Wazabi
11.1 m · 2 cabins · sleeps 4 · 2007
Coral Sea Marina · Dream Yacht Charter
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€183 / night≈ €1,282 / week
CatamaranBali 4.1 | Namaste
12.4 m · 4 cabins · sleeps 8 · 2019
★ 8 (1 review)
Coral Sea Marina · Dream Yacht Charter
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€440 / night≈ €3,082 / week
Sailing yachtJeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i | Miss Devereux
13.8 m · 4 cabins · sleeps 8 · 2009
Coral Sea Marina · Dream Yacht Charter
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€259 / night≈ €1,814 / week
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Questions about chartering here
When is the best time to sail the Whitsundays?
August to October usually brings lighter winds and dry, settled weather. The south-east trades are stronger from about April to September; November to April is hot, humid and the cyclone season.
Where do Whitsunday charters start?
From Coral Sea Marina at Airlie Beach on the Queensland mainland, a short sail from Whitsunday and Hook islands.
Is the Whitsundays suitable for a first charter?
Yes, the water is sheltered and the islands are close together, although tidal currents are strong. Charter operators give a detailed briefing on anchorages and conditions before departure.
How many charter boats are available in Australia?
27 boats are based in Australia in our latest fleet snapshot, from operators including Dream Yacht Charter, Havana Luxury Yacht Charters, XTsea.
How much does a yacht charter in Australia cost?
Nightly prices start at €183 for a boat with cabins; a typical boat here costs about €389 a night, roughly €2,723 for a Saturday-to-Saturday week. July and August cost more, and skipper, fuel and extras are usually on top.
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