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What is a Bareboat?

Bareboat is the term used to describe a charter vessel (a boat you can hire) that is supplied without a crew. Another way to think of this is a comparison between a taxi (crewed boat) and a rental car (bareboat). A bareboat allows you to sail your own itinerary at your own pace, on your own private yacht or catamaran.

At Charter Yachts Australia we offer a range of bareboat yachts and catamarans to sail the Whitsunday Islands. Our boats cater for groups of between 2 and 10 guests.

IT’S EASY TO SAIL YOURSELF

The sheltered waters of the Whitsundays make for easy sailing. Sailing a bareboat does require at least some experience on the water. You can take the easier option of motoring any vessel in our fleet around the islands or taking out one of our Power Catamarans. We’ll send you a checklist at the start of the booking enquiry to ensure that you have the required sailing experience for a “skipper yourself” holiday.

All charters receive a 4 hour brief on the vessel including time out on the water where we make sure you are confident at anchoring and picking up a mooring for the night. As an option you can take on a sail guide to help get you on your way.

Which Type of Bareboat is Best for Me?
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Enjoying the Sunset: Our Lightwave 45 Catamaran “Reflections” moored at Stonehaven Anchorage, Hook Island

LIKE A HOLIDAY HOME OR HOUSEBOAT

All the comforts of home: The saloon aboard “Mandala” includes a well equipped kitchen and ample room to enjoy a meal around the table while taking in a view of the islands.

All of our boats come supplied with linen, safety equipment, a fully equipped kitchen, snorkelling gear, navigation charts and guides plus a 4 hour introductory brief.

You’ll need to arrange your own food. This makes bareboating a bit like renting a holiday unit that you can move to another beautiful location each day. You might also be familiar with houseboats, which can be found on the flat waters of rivers and lakes around Australia: bareboats offer a similar opportunity designed for sailing in the coastal waters that surround Whitsunday islands where you won’t find ‘houseboats’.

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WHY CHARTER WITH CYA?

Our goal is to ensure you have the holiday of a lifetime.
Our team is dedicated to making your dream holiday the blissful experience it should be – from start to finish.
• Established in 1992 with over 27 years experience
• Dealing with our company direct ensures your satisfaction

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