What Package is Right For You ?
Bare Boat Package
Bare-Boating simply means "BARE"......... 'Bare' of a skipper and 'bare' of provisions
We provide the World Class Boat and you provide the rest
You will charter the boat under a Bare-Boat hire agreement and take our yachts out sailing yourself
An inspiring experience.....
Bare-Boating is our most popular option
Portland Roads offers the industry's BEST Bare-Boats, at the BEST Price for those wanting to 'do it themselves' in paradise
Simply request our monthly Book Now Pay Now promotional offers (BNPN)
Bare-boating is perfect for the experienced sailor or repeat customers to the amazing Whitsundays.
A full briefing is provided (and included in you charter pricing) to ensure you are at a competent level before departure.
Additional training can be given if you are a bit rusty...
The briefing is so thorough that even novices can give this a go.
Your briefing will include Navigation, Safety, Boat Handling, Water Safety, Boat Rules, Sailing, Motoring, Anchoring, Mooring and Emergency Safety Management Systems.
After your briefing, if you are still not 100% confident, we offer additional sail training, which many of our novices pre-book to maximise their holiday enjoyment and safety
You become the skipper;
We provide the boat..
NOTE: Your Bare-boat charter does not include the following
We provide the World Class Boat and you provide the rest
You will charter the boat under a Bare-Boat hire agreement and take our yachts out sailing yourself
An inspiring experience.....
Bare-Boating is our most popular option
Portland Roads offers the industry's BEST Bare-Boats, at the BEST Price for those wanting to 'do it themselves' in paradise
Simply request our monthly Book Now Pay Now promotional offers (BNPN)
Bare-boating is perfect for the experienced sailor or repeat customers to the amazing Whitsundays.
A full briefing is provided (and included in you charter pricing) to ensure you are at a competent level before departure.
Additional training can be given if you are a bit rusty...
The briefing is so thorough that even novices can give this a go.
Your briefing will include Navigation, Safety, Boat Handling, Water Safety, Boat Rules, Sailing, Motoring, Anchoring, Mooring and Emergency Safety Management Systems.
After your briefing, if you are still not 100% confident, we offer additional sail training, which many of our novices pre-book to maximise their holiday enjoyment and safety
You become the skipper;
We provide the boat..
NOTE: Your Bare-boat charter does not include the following
- Airport / Abell Point Marina Transfers (approx. 35 Minutes each way)
- Fuel, Fees (Marina, Mooring Berthing and EMC)
- Food, Provisions.
- Sail Guide / Cook
- Flights
- Marine Park Fees (EMC) etc
Skippered Package
Portland Roads also offers Skippered Packages where you leave the hard stuff to us.
With the world's friendliest Sail Guides you will discover the Whitsunday's and all of her secrets,
Discovering places you never dreamed possible
Our team of experienced, passionate Sail Guides know that it's YOUR HOLIDAY
They will give you all of the information you need
You then plan the best possible experience to suit your specific and personal needs
And we'll take you there
If you do wish to get involved, our team will ensure you take part in as much or as little as you desire.
At the end of your holiday you will have met a new friend and better still,
You will gain the experience to come back again and do it all yourself
A fitting reward!
Many re-book the boat and 'their personal skipper" before even leaving town,
Such are the memories of a holiday in the Whitsunday's with the local experts
With the world's friendliest Sail Guides you will discover the Whitsunday's and all of her secrets,
Discovering places you never dreamed possible
Our team of experienced, passionate Sail Guides know that it's YOUR HOLIDAY
They will give you all of the information you need
You then plan the best possible experience to suit your specific and personal needs
And we'll take you there
If you do wish to get involved, our team will ensure you take part in as much or as little as you desire.
At the end of your holiday you will have met a new friend and better still,
You will gain the experience to come back again and do it all yourself
A fitting reward!
Many re-book the boat and 'their personal skipper" before even leaving town,
Such are the memories of a holiday in the Whitsunday's with the local experts
Platinum Package
We also offer you the ultimate Whitsunday's holiday experience aboard your own private luxury sailing catamarans.
Sailing with us for 4/5/6 or 7 days through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
And around the magical Whitsunday Islands
What better way to discover Australia's natural wonder of the world; the Great Barrier Reef !
Come with us and shake city life out of your system.
We'll help you recharge your batteries and restore the life/work balance.
With our Platinum Package, all you have to do is pick your dates, book your flights and pack your bag
(a sun hat and bathers will probably suffice)
EVERYTHING else is done for you!
A private transfer awaits your arrival at the Whitsunday Coast Airport for the 35-minute scenic drive to our beautiful home base at Abell Point Marina in Airlie Beach
On arrival you will be met by your personal Sail Guide and escorted down to one of our magnificent Lagoon 420's;
Your personal luxury sailing catamaran and home for the duration of your stay!
It will be our pleasure to be your host.
Now it's time to kick off your shoes and relax with a welcome drink (or two)
Decision time….. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do?
We will give you plenty of local knowledge - but the choices are all yours.
You can choose to sail to one or as many of our 74 awe-inspiring islands as time and weather permit
We offer Sailing on the world's best charter boats; the rest is up to you.
You can take on any other activities at your discretion.
Popular activities are Sailing Lessons, Sun-baking, Resort Swimming, Resort Shopping,
Resort Dining, Island Golf, Snorkelling, Diving, Swimming, Relaxing, Fishing, Conservation
The list goes on......
Whilst these activities are not provided by us during your charter we can and will ensure they happen on your request
If you want to raise your heart rate (just a little) by taking part in sailing any of our luxury catamarans -
You are more than welcome - In fact we encourage it -
And you'll be an expert in no time!
Of course you can also just sit back and not lift a finger
Once again the choice is yours........
During your holiday you will enjoy hearty, healthy and happy meals prepared for you
For anyone with a healthy appetite, don't worry, our pantry never runs bare
When aboard you can connect to our on-board Wi-Fi network and stream your favourite tracks through our indoor and outdoor Bose sound systems, setting the soundtrack to your holiday in paradise - You will want for nothing except to re-book next year
For the ultimate holiday in the Whitsundays' with absolutely NO HIDDEN EXTRAS,
Why not take up our Platinum holiday package?
Sailing with us for 4/5/6 or 7 days through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
And around the magical Whitsunday Islands
What better way to discover Australia's natural wonder of the world; the Great Barrier Reef !
Come with us and shake city life out of your system.
We'll help you recharge your batteries and restore the life/work balance.
With our Platinum Package, all you have to do is pick your dates, book your flights and pack your bag
(a sun hat and bathers will probably suffice)
EVERYTHING else is done for you!
A private transfer awaits your arrival at the Whitsunday Coast Airport for the 35-minute scenic drive to our beautiful home base at Abell Point Marina in Airlie Beach
On arrival you will be met by your personal Sail Guide and escorted down to one of our magnificent Lagoon 420's;
Your personal luxury sailing catamaran and home for the duration of your stay!
It will be our pleasure to be your host.
Now it's time to kick off your shoes and relax with a welcome drink (or two)
Decision time….. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do?
We will give you plenty of local knowledge - but the choices are all yours.
You can choose to sail to one or as many of our 74 awe-inspiring islands as time and weather permit
We offer Sailing on the world's best charter boats; the rest is up to you.
You can take on any other activities at your discretion.
Popular activities are Sailing Lessons, Sun-baking, Resort Swimming, Resort Shopping,
Resort Dining, Island Golf, Snorkelling, Diving, Swimming, Relaxing, Fishing, Conservation
The list goes on......
Whilst these activities are not provided by us during your charter we can and will ensure they happen on your request
If you want to raise your heart rate (just a little) by taking part in sailing any of our luxury catamarans -
You are more than welcome - In fact we encourage it -
And you'll be an expert in no time!
Of course you can also just sit back and not lift a finger
Once again the choice is yours........
During your holiday you will enjoy hearty, healthy and happy meals prepared for you
For anyone with a healthy appetite, don't worry, our pantry never runs bare
When aboard you can connect to our on-board Wi-Fi network and stream your favourite tracks through our indoor and outdoor Bose sound systems, setting the soundtrack to your holiday in paradise - You will want for nothing except to re-book next year
For the ultimate holiday in the Whitsundays' with absolutely NO HIDDEN EXTRAS,
Why not take up our Platinum holiday package?
- All meals (prepared and served)
- All drinks (limited alcohol range)
- Private double berth cabin with private en-suite
- Private Transfers to and from the Whitsunday Coast Airport
- All fuels and fees (incl. moorings, marinas, anchorages, Marine Park, etc.)
- Private Sail Guide / Cook (You can call her / him "Skipper")
- Full control of your itinerary
- The boat is all yours
Sample Platinum Package MENU
BREAKFAST MENU
LUNCH MENU
DINNER MENU
- Eggs Benedict served on warm Turkish Bread with Fresh Boat Made Sauce (that everyone wants the recipe for)
- Egg and Bacon Breakfast Wraps
- Scrambled Eggs with additions of your choice (goats cheese, tomato, etc)
- Crunchy Toasted Muesli with Gippsland Slow Made Yogurt (Mango, Berry, Blood Orange, Ruhbarb and Vanilla)
- Seasonal Local Fruit Salad
- Fruit Toast, Toast, Crumpets and Spreads
- Cereals - Orange / Appple / Breakfast Juice
LUNCH MENU
- Prawns and Mango Salad Platter.
- BBQ Cook-up
- Cheese, Fruit and Meat Platters
- Cold Roast Chicken Platter with Seasonal Salad
- Gourmet Open Sandwiches
- Warm Crusty rolls with Turkey, Chicken or Ham off the Bone
- Fresh platters including cheese, deli meats and fruit
- Wraps with seasonal fillings
- Lasagne
- Quiche
DINNER MENU
- Skinless Tasmanian Salmon Fillet cooked en papilloteto with a mixture of fresh local ingredients relevant to seasonal choice with lemon / lime white wine sauce on a bed of spinach leaves, cracked pepper and lime zest.
- Tender Scotch Fillet Steak cooked to your liking with a Beetroot and Feta salad.
- Fresh Butter Fried Coral Trout with Chunky Chips.
- Traditional Sunday Roast Lamb on any day you choose with Seasonal Local Roasted Vegetables.
- Homemade Beef-burgers, Gourmet Sausages and BBQ Steak with Pumpkin Salad.
- Homemade vegetable or beef lasagne with a Fresh Mixed Leaf Salad
- Thai Chicken Curry (mild) with Rice
- Lamb Back Strap on a nectarine (seasonal) Salad Stack - Hopefully served in Palm Bay's open air restuarant.
Palm & Portland Package
Our Ultimate holiday package is back by overwhelming popular demand;
And we could not be happier
Our Palm & Portland Package filled so quickly in early 2017 that we had a melt-down of our server;
And now it's back……………………………
We sold 22 weeks of bookings within 8 days of the promotions launch -
Therefore, to snap up your preferred dates - Get in quickly......
And here is what all of the fuss is about
On day one of your holiday you will be met by your private Sail Guide for the start of your Whitsundays' magical experience,
Being escorted down to your private 4 Cabin Sailing Catamaran Ruby Sunday, Portland Roads, Southern Man or LUCY
After welcome drinks, each couple will be shown to their private cabin before we set sail on four remarkable days around the pristine and turquoise waters of the Whitsundays' 74 islands. From the unspoiled natural wonder of Whitehaven's silica sand beaches, to the striking beauty of Bali Hai, this charter has it all. No-where else can you get a premium sailing catamaran exclusively for you and your closest friends with your own private skipper and your own private cabin to take you out and leave you at Palm Bay - Pure Bliss
Sailing the open waters of this part of the Great Barrier Reef with the industry's best local skippers adds a new dimension to Whitsundays' sailing..............And as our past guests know, the magic does not stop there - On the fourth day of our Whitsunday cruising adventure, we will drop anchor and take you to the sublime natural beauty of our favourite palm fringed eco resort PALM BAY on Long Island.
This three day (two night) tropical island resort helps conclude your holiday in ULTIMATE RELAXATION
Each of our 3 couples now move into their own private Absolute Beach Front Bure - Yep, each couple take up digs in one villa each -
And when we say ABSOLUTE beach front - We mean nothing between you and the ocean but a few steps of sand.......
Relax in Palm Bay's tropical salt water pool, spoil yourself at the Day Spa, partake in a few of the water sport activities, hike trails that have wilderness and beauty at every turn or sit back and do nothing
Each night sidle up to the bar for the best cocktails possible.
After preparing your own meals, Palm Bay takes self-catering to the next level where you can dine in their amazing open air restaurant style dining room, cook up your own storm before your hosts at Palm Bay step in and clean up after you.
A private water taxi will escort you back to the mainland at the end of your holiday (Shute Harbour drop off)
Our Palm & Portland Package all but guarantees the most stress free holiday of all time.
This is one of those rare holidays that restore the glow and the balance -
It's one of those holidays where picking your best day is impossible
One guest summed it up perfectly when she said; "It is one of those very rare holidays where the brochures just can't do it justice"
Upgrading to more nights on PALM BAY or more nights on our boats can be done at the time of booking and Book Now Pay Now (BNPN) discounts will apply.
INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS
NOTES
And we could not be happier
Our Palm & Portland Package filled so quickly in early 2017 that we had a melt-down of our server;
And now it's back……………………………
We sold 22 weeks of bookings within 8 days of the promotions launch -
Therefore, to snap up your preferred dates - Get in quickly......
And here is what all of the fuss is about
On day one of your holiday you will be met by your private Sail Guide for the start of your Whitsundays' magical experience,
Being escorted down to your private 4 Cabin Sailing Catamaran Ruby Sunday, Portland Roads, Southern Man or LUCY
After welcome drinks, each couple will be shown to their private cabin before we set sail on four remarkable days around the pristine and turquoise waters of the Whitsundays' 74 islands. From the unspoiled natural wonder of Whitehaven's silica sand beaches, to the striking beauty of Bali Hai, this charter has it all. No-where else can you get a premium sailing catamaran exclusively for you and your closest friends with your own private skipper and your own private cabin to take you out and leave you at Palm Bay - Pure Bliss
Sailing the open waters of this part of the Great Barrier Reef with the industry's best local skippers adds a new dimension to Whitsundays' sailing..............And as our past guests know, the magic does not stop there - On the fourth day of our Whitsunday cruising adventure, we will drop anchor and take you to the sublime natural beauty of our favourite palm fringed eco resort PALM BAY on Long Island.
This three day (two night) tropical island resort helps conclude your holiday in ULTIMATE RELAXATION
Each of our 3 couples now move into their own private Absolute Beach Front Bure - Yep, each couple take up digs in one villa each -
And when we say ABSOLUTE beach front - We mean nothing between you and the ocean but a few steps of sand.......
Relax in Palm Bay's tropical salt water pool, spoil yourself at the Day Spa, partake in a few of the water sport activities, hike trails that have wilderness and beauty at every turn or sit back and do nothing
Each night sidle up to the bar for the best cocktails possible.
After preparing your own meals, Palm Bay takes self-catering to the next level where you can dine in their amazing open air restaurant style dining room, cook up your own storm before your hosts at Palm Bay step in and clean up after you.
A private water taxi will escort you back to the mainland at the end of your holiday (Shute Harbour drop off)
Our Palm & Portland Package all but guarantees the most stress free holiday of all time.
This is one of those rare holidays that restore the glow and the balance -
It's one of those holidays where picking your best day is impossible
One guest summed it up perfectly when she said; "It is one of those very rare holidays where the brochures just can't do it justice"
Upgrading to more nights on PALM BAY or more nights on our boats can be done at the time of booking and Book Now Pay Now (BNPN) discounts will apply.
INCLUSIONS
- Private Sail Guide on our Sailing Catamarans (24 hours per day for 4 days / 3 nights of charter)
- Private Double Cabin per couple on Sailing Catamaran (3 couples maximum)
- Access all areas to Abell Point Marina at Airlie Beach (start of your holiday adventure)
- All Fuels, Gas etc on Sailing Catamaran
- All Moorings, anchorages during sailing adventure (Does not include Hamilton Island cost is $125)
- A Private Villa for each couple on Palm Bay Long Island
- All linen, bedding, bath towels etc on Sailing Catamaran and at Palm Bay Long Island
- All cooking facilities on Sailing Catamaran and at Palm Bay Long Island
- Water Taxi Transfers back to the mainland (Shute Harbour) from Palm Bay on your last day
EXCLUSIONS
- Flights to our region (Proserpine or Hamilton Island)
- Airport or Ferry Transfers from Proserpine or Hamilton Island to Airlie Beach for start of charter and from Shute Harbour after return to mainland via Water Taxi. NOTE Shute Harbour and Airlie Beach are neighbouring towns 5 minutes a part.
- Provisions - This is a self-catered holiday
NOTES
- Boat to be booked by a maximum group of 6 people, sharing double cabins at both Palm Bay Long Island and on board our Sailing Catamarans Ruby Sunday, Portland Roads, LUCY and Southern Man
- No individual cabin bookings for this package please - grab some friends and come to paradise….
Palm Bay (A must visit)
The Whitsunday's Ultimate hide-away destination: Palm Bay - Has long shunned charter companies and almost all charter boats;
All but a select few! And thankfully Portland Roads, LUCY, Southern Man, Due West & Ruby Sunday are some of the very select few.
We continue to be welcomed with open arms to share the ambience, the tranquillity and the perfect blend of nature in this bay of beauty.
We encourage everyone who sails with us to make PALM BAY a must see on their itinerary.
You will not go away disappointed.
Palm Bay ticks all of the right boxes of a secluded, palm fringed tropical island paradise
Once you have taken up your mooring, head ashore to our favourite Whitsunday's location.
The bure style beach side huts for the resort guests line the palm fringe beach.
A sunset viewing 'open air' hut looks the ideal spot to farewell the day.
Take a few more steps to open up more hidden treasures.
Why not make a booking to indulge at the Day Spa (must be booked in advance)
Swim in the tropical resort pool; or even dine in their beautiful pool side self-catered open air undercover resort dining room.
As a Bare-Boat visitor you can access all of her beauty from approx $160.00 per night.
You get the keys to the resort with full use of the islands facilities on the day of your arrival
And before dropping your mooring the next day
(excludes land based accommodation and Day Spa - all available at advertised prices)
An overnight mooring at Palm Bay is more often than not, rated as the best night of any Whitsunday's sailing experience.
We take all of our Platinum and Skippered charters there;
Why not take yourself there too.
Make sure you place this experience on your itinerary.
To find out more about this beautiful overnight stop-over, contact our office or see the Palm Bay website www.palmbayresort.com.au
All but a select few! And thankfully Portland Roads, LUCY, Southern Man, Due West & Ruby Sunday are some of the very select few.
We continue to be welcomed with open arms to share the ambience, the tranquillity and the perfect blend of nature in this bay of beauty.
We encourage everyone who sails with us to make PALM BAY a must see on their itinerary.
You will not go away disappointed.
Palm Bay ticks all of the right boxes of a secluded, palm fringed tropical island paradise
Once you have taken up your mooring, head ashore to our favourite Whitsunday's location.
The bure style beach side huts for the resort guests line the palm fringe beach.
A sunset viewing 'open air' hut looks the ideal spot to farewell the day.
Take a few more steps to open up more hidden treasures.
Why not make a booking to indulge at the Day Spa (must be booked in advance)
Swim in the tropical resort pool; or even dine in their beautiful pool side self-catered open air undercover resort dining room.
As a Bare-Boat visitor you can access all of her beauty from approx $160.00 per night.
You get the keys to the resort with full use of the islands facilities on the day of your arrival
And before dropping your mooring the next day
(excludes land based accommodation and Day Spa - all available at advertised prices)
An overnight mooring at Palm Bay is more often than not, rated as the best night of any Whitsunday's sailing experience.
We take all of our Platinum and Skippered charters there;
Why not take yourself there too.
Make sure you place this experience on your itinerary.
To find out more about this beautiful overnight stop-over, contact our office or see the Palm Bay website www.palmbayresort.com.au
