For the ultimate Whitsundays yacht charter and crewed sailing adventures

OVERVIEW

We have set new standards in luxury cruising. Providing a worldwide clientele with the ultimate cruising experience in the world heritage listed Queensland Coast, in the magnificent Whitsunday Islands.

This cruiser is best described as a small luxury cruising ship, accommodating a maximum of eight guests in four private cabins. We offer memorable and luxurious charters in prestige facilities, complete with enjoyable activities and culinary moments. The exclusive service is well fitted to individual needs to guarantee a more personal cruising atmosphere.

Come aboard for a dream escape through the 74 islands of the majestic Whitsundays. Your stay onboard comes with extensive inclusions and a realm of ways to relish your holiday experience. We can cater for your every boating indulgence.

 

• Professional crew of three
• Accommodation as selected Only 4 cabins
• All meals (breakfast - morning tea - lunch - afternoon platter - dinner)
• Non alcoholic beverages
• Marine Park and Island fees
• Transfers from and to local area accommodation
• Use of yacht’s watersports toys - two kayaks and two 1500cc Kawasaki 3 seater jet skis
• GST

What to bring

• Swimsuit and beach towel
• Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
• Non-marking flat sole shoes
• All packed in small bags
• Camera

Your luxury 3 day 3 night cruises depart Airlie Beach at 10am on Tuesdays and return at 10am on Fridays.

On the morning of departure the friendly crew organises your transfer from local area accommodation directly to the 70 foot luxury cruising ship. Upon arrival, you settle into your private cabin and take in the atmosphere of relaxation, getting ready for the start of your dream island escape. As the ship embarks, the Whitsundays experience of a lifetime becomes reality.

Whilst cruising aboard the luxury ship, you visit some of the most beautiful and naturalistically interesting areas of the Whitsundays, such as Nara Inlet with its extraordinary rock faces and bushwalks to the aboriginal caves, South Molle Island’s famous forest tracks, the breathtaking snorkelling and dive spots of Cateran Bay on Border Island and the pure white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach. Your experience is filled with enjoyable activities, smiley moments and the feeling of never wanting to leave the wonders of Whitsunday Islands behind.

The destinations and activities mentioned in the itinerary are the main focus for each tour and the priority is in having them included. Please note that overnight tour itinerary is strongly affected by weather conditions, as tides, winds and general sea weather can change rapidly. Depending on the general course of the tour and commonly agreed wishes from the guest; snorkelling, kayaking or jet skiing in certain bays or scenic walks can be added to the itinerary. In case changes in the itinerary are necessary, the captain will decide upon the very best destinations for each day and give a general briefing to the guests at breakfast time.

3 Day 3 Night Cruise

Tuesday – Departure at 10am from Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach. Pick up from local area accommodation 9am – 9.30am when informed beforehand by the guest. We then head for Australia’s landmark beach Whitehaven. Morning tea is served enroute as you sit back and enjoy this mountainous and ancient area. Cruising through Hook Passage located between the Whitsunday and Hook islands, you get your first real impression of these magnificent sceneries. At anchor off Whitehaven Beach you can explore Hill Inlet and its surroundings in the high speed
tender or even take a walk to the nature. Relaxing on this amazing white silica sand beach with a glass of champagne is to the liking of some – or maybe playing on the kayaks and jet skis. Lunch will be served on the vessel or picnic style depending on the activities of the afternoon. Seaplane or helicopter tours can be arranged for those wishing to view the islands and Great Barrier Reef by air. Prior notice and an extra charge is required – the scenic flight is highly recommended. Afternoon tea and your first delicious three course dinner are served amongst the program before you settle into the comfort of your private cabin for a good night sleep.

Wednesday – Breakfast and that mandatory fresh coffee are ready upon rising from your room in the morning. From Whitehaven Beach the vessel heads to Manta Ray Bay on the northeast side of Hook Island. This small bay has some of the most spectacular snorkelling and diving in the area. It is named for the beautiful mantarays often spotted flying slowly through the water, wings outstretched, with the wingtips just gracing the surface. The coral here is visually stunning and easily accessed by divers and snorkelers of any age and experience. Lunch and afternoon tea are served as the day advances. In the afternoon we head to Blue Pearl Bay on the north western tip of Hayman Island where you can just lay back and relax or go explore the sea by kayak and swimming. After the day’s water activities it is time to enjoy a marvellous dinner as the sun sets over the Australian mainland.

Thursday – After breakfast you are able to explore the beautiful Blue Pearl Bay underwater with amazing coral and other sea life. You can commonly see all kinds of parrot fish, butterfly fish, fox face rabbit fish, coral trout and many others. Departing the area, you will pass Hayman Island Resort and have a quick stop at Langford Island, known for its long sand spit that exposes as the tide drops. The coral sand beach and vegetation gives this island the feeling of both a continental island and a true coral cay. After lunch, you motor south down the western side of Hook Island, pass Stonehaven and toward a night stop at Nara Inlet. You can take a little walk to explore ancient aboriginal caves, kayak along the inlet or just admire the stunning views. At the end of the day, it is lovely getting together for one more great dinner. The night is spent in the
tranquil sounds of the surrounding nature.

Friday – Departing directly after breakfast you can relax as you return to Abel Point Marina in AirlieBeach by 10am.

DescaradA is Best Described as a Small Ship. Built in Hervey Bay Queensland Australia, DescaradA is in Queensland survey 2B for 9 passengers and 3 crew and in survey 1D for 38 passengers and 4 crew. The construction of the ship is steel hull with aluminium superstructure. DescaradA is powered by twin Gardner 150HP engines and cruises @ 9 knots. Built for long range charters, she is capable of cruising from Queensland Australia to Vancouver in Canada nonstop. She boasts full walk around capability on the mid deck level with a huge 6mt x 3mt rear deck level.

DescaradA comes complete with two kayaks, two 1500cc Kawasaki 3 seater jet skis, dive tank fill station, 3.4mt rigid inflatable tender with 6hp outboard and 6.5mt rigid inflatable boat with 150hp outboard.

Crew
DescaradA crew consists of Captain, Coxswain and Chef.

Accommodation and Other Amenities
The motor yacht has recently undergone a major external and internal refit and has accommodation for eight passengers in three luxury double suites and one twin share bunk room, as well as crew quarters for four.

Fly Bridge Level
Consisting of one double and two single day beds, the area has a full bimini cover and its height allows a fantastic view over the ocean, thereby offering a great place for late afternoon champagne.

Mid Deck Level
Level includes a full kitchen, complete with coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave / convection oven, fridges and all items you would expect to find in a household kitchen. It also features an outdoor and indoor lounge area with flat screen TV/DVD, Apple iPod sound dock, AM/FM radio and CD player.

Accomodation Deck Level
Comprises of two ensuite double cabins, one double cabin and one twin berth bunk cabin, all with their own hot/cold wash basin. The level also has one separate bathroom with shower, wash basin and toilet, crew quarters, cool room and dive tank fill station.

Water Entry
DescaradA has easy entry to the ocean with a 6mt x 1.5mt boarding platform at water level, complete with an easy access ladder. There is also a hot/cold deck shower. Crew

Profile
The Operator is a family owned and operated company that forms part of five companies with offices in Sydney, Perth and Airlie Beach, employing about 50 staff.

The Operator sets new standards in luxury cruising. The Operator provides the worldwide clientele with the ultimate cruising experience in the world heritage listed Queensland Coast. More permanently, the Operator cruises in the magnificent Whitsunday Islands, and is available for both prescheduled tours and private charters. The home port is Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach.

The vessel is best described as a small luxury cruising ship, accommodating a maximum of eight guests in four private cabins. The Operator offers memorable and luxurious charters in prestige facilities, complete with enjoyable activities and culinary moments. The exclusive service is well fitted to individual needs to guarantee a more personal cruising atmosphere.

Come aboard for a dream escape through the 74 islands of the majestic Whitsundays. Your stay onboard comes with extensive inclusions and a realm of ways to relish your holiday experience. The Operator can cater for your every boating indulgence.

Your Destination
Proserpine Airport is located only 25km from Airlie Beach and has direct flights daily from Sydney and Brisbane. Hamilton Island Airport has daily direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Ferries operate from Hamilton Island to Airlie Beach regularly.

Payment
The Operator accepts Visa and Mastercard with no surcharges, AMEX with 3% surcharge.

A deposit is required at the time of confirmation to reserve your place.
The balance is payable 30 days prior to departure.

Cancellation
The initial deposit is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
50% of the balance amount is reimbursed when cancellation is informed more than 33 days prior to departure. Cancellation after this period or failure to arrive for the cruise / charter will see all monies forfeited.

Liability and Insurance
Clients should be aware that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst the Operator makes every effort to safeguard guests, the Operator cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers or due to other reasons that are beyond control. Dangerous jellyfish inhabit these waters and passengers should take care for their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk and the owners and operators of the vessel will not be liable for any consequences whatsoever of the passenger been stung by jellyfish. To minimise the risk the Operator recommends that you wear a full length protective stinger suit while swimming, snorkelling and diving during the cruise. Onboard, passengers can choose either to use the provided stinger suits for free or to buy their own with a $30 charge. The Operator recommends that all passengers purchase relevant travel and cancellation insurance.

Terms of booking on this website

Information disclaimer
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Booking information
To make a booking, you must complete our no-obligations reservations enquiry form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your enquiry, we will contact you via phone or email, to advise of availability and confirm the final price is correct - and discuss payment options. A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation notice and at this stage the deposit is processed on your credit card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.

Please note we accept Visa and Mastercard and the credit card fees are: 
1) 1.75% for the deposit amount.
2) 1.75% for the balance of payment.

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Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vessel you charter is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of passengers allowed is indicated next to each vessel on this website. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A boat or trip supplier can refuse to hire a vessel to any person who is in their opinion unfit to skipper or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.