It’s Wintertime here in the Whitsundays, but does that mean these islands slow down? Certainly not! June is a beautiful time of year to spend in this region, where the waters are always bright blue, the sun never stops shining, and the scenery is nothing short of...
Airlie Aqua Park
Beginning this month, Queensland Yacht Charters is proud to offer an exciting promotion. To celebrate the opening of the brand new Airlie Aqua Park in Airlie Beach, we’ll be offering free tickets to the park to anyone who books a yacht charter for travel during the...
What are the Top Diving Sites in the Whitsundays?
There are so many things that the Whitsundays are known for: vast, indescribable beaches, pristine turquoise waters, spectacular scenery, exceptional snorkelling opportunities, and outstanding relaxation. Amidst all this splendour, we can’t forget one of the top...
Why Choose the Whitsundays vs Bali?
So you’re considering taking a holiday. There are places all over the world you could visit, but if you’re looking to stay a bit closer to home for your next trip, you might be deciding between the Whitsunday Islands and nearby Bali. Both destinations are quite...
Getting to the Whitsunday Islands
One of the many great things about the Whitsundays (among natural beauty, amazing recreation opportunities, and more) is that the islands are tremendously accessible. Instead of hopping on board a lengthy, expensive overseas flight, you could cut your travel time by...
Top 5 Places to See in the Whitsundays on Your Yacht Charter
The Whitsundays are a tropical paradise and one of Australia’s finest gems. On your visit to these beautiful islands, you may feel overwhelmed as to what to see. With 74 stunning islands to check out, there is an endless variety of destinations and experiences to be...
Sleeping At Sea
Many first time seagoers have an important concern: how will I get to sleep at night? The truth is, you can sleep at night on the sea, and you can even get a good night’s rest on the waves. Here we've come up with some of the best tips for helping ease that transition...
Top Tips for Preventing Seasickness While Chartering a Yacht
Being at sea is a wonderful feeling. The salty sea air, the crisp breezes, the warm sun, the gentle bob of the ship on the water. Unfortunately, the movement of a boat upon the water can often cause unpleasant seasickness for its passengers. If you never experience...
Latest News – Six of the Best Promotion
Bareboat chartering in the Whitsundays is a dream for any cruising boatie. And it will shortly come true for one lucky Club Marine subscriber … By Chris Beattie
“I am so sorry, I cry because eet ees all so bootifool. There ees nothing else like eet. I weel mees eet so much.”
These words still echo in my mind as I recall our time in the Whitsundays sampling our fantastic Six of the Best! prize package supplied by promotion partners, Queensland Yacht Charters.
At the time we were exploring Hill Inlet at the northern end of iconic Whitsundays destination, Whitehaven Beach. The sand glared a brilliant, eye-straining white and we were strolling in the crystal clear, lukewarm shallows, lapping up the pristine surrounds. A young lady with a deep ebony tan covered sparingly by a minute bikini was in quiet contemplation nearby. As we approached, I asked her if I could take her photo for the magazine – an evocative shot of beauty in a scene of natural splendour. But as I raised the camera, I noticed the tears running down her cheeks. I thought I might have intruded on a personal moment, but she gently dismissed my concerns, wiped away the tears then uttered the words that came to mind as I revisited my notes of our four-day adventure.
Wonderful Whitsundays
DARYL HITCHEN and friends cruise the spectacular Whitsunday Islands off Queensland in what proved to be the sort of fishing trip the whole family can enjoy. Combine creek, estuary and blue water fishing with warm weather, snorkelling, beach cricket, bushwalking and...








