Sail Whitsunday Islands, Australia

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Off Australia’s Northeast coast in the state of Queensland, contained by the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea, are found the 74 islands of the Whitsundays. These picturesque and mostly uninhabited land masses dot clear aquamarine waters relatively close to the equator at the same latitude as Fiji and Vanuatu providing predictable, pleasant weather. The Whitsundays are one of the most popular sailing destinations in the Southern Hemisphere, a place where yachtsmen can visit the islands of the archipelago to fish, snorkel and scuba dive in the coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef, explore pristine secluded beaches, examine Aboriginal artifacts and cave paintings, bushwalk in National Parks and partake in the offerings of upscale resorts at various locations in the Whitsundays. The most popular islands visited by sailors include Hook, Langford, Hayman, Whitsunday, Hamilton, Daydream, Long and South Mole. Operators provide yacht charters ranging from a few hours to weeks of adventure. Fully crewed boats, skippered or bareboat rentals accommodating virtually any size party are available. Benetau, Catalina and Bavaria yachts as well as catamarans ranging from 9 to 15 meters are typical among the craft offered for charter. Participation in racing events is also possible for those seeking that type of experience. Many of the charters operate out of Airlie Beach, considered the optimum departure point for cruising in the Whitsundays. The airports at Prosperine (Whitsunday Coast Airport) and Hamilton Island service the region. The train station at Prosperine also offers an alternative method of transportation into the area connecting to the rest of the country. Your dream adventure that includes sailing in the waters around the Great Barrier Reef may be realized by adding a trip to charter a sailboat in Australia’s Whitsunday Islands. Add this Dream to your list and start working on the details today.

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