How to Private Charter a Whitsundays Vessel
Private charters are becoming a popular choice for groups of friends or families who want to have a personalised and private experience in the beautiful Whitsundays. You can book overnight private charters and day private charters depending on how long you want to explore and have fun in the Whitsundays!
Private charters offer an exclusive trip with the added service of a skipper and crew so your group can relax without any hassles of self-driving or preparing of meals, such as you would have to do on a bareboat. You get to choose which family and friends you'd like to come with you, ensuring you can enjoy the Whitsundays alongside the perfect group of your closest loved ones.
How to book a private charter?
You must inquire about a private charter on a crewed overnight boat months ahead, if not longer. The best way is to contact our travel consultants as soon as you can so begin the process of finding a vessel that is suitable. To assist, it is important to let us know your departure dates, how many people there are in the group and the type of trip you would like to have.
Since privately chartered boats would normally be filled with individual passengers who have booked on their own, booking as early as possible is the key to ensure you find a boat while it is still empty, which is the only way you are able to book it as a private charter.
After confirming what vessels are available, it is best to let us know as soon as you can whether you would like to book the charter as the vessel may become unavailable.
What you can expect
A deposit will be taken and we will need the names of the passengers travelling and any medical or dietary requirements which you may have to ensure each and every passenger has the best trip possible.
After making your deposit, the final payment is due around 6 weeks' prior to departure.
For everything you need to know about private charters and a breakdown of vessel types by age and demographic, read more here.
Finally, it is time to set sail and have the time of your life!
If you are interested in booking a private charter, reach out to our friendly travel consultants and we will help your Whitsundays dreams come true! Don't forget to book early, as private charters go fast!
