The Best Yachts for Seeing the Whitsundays by Sea

The Whitsunday Islands in North Queensland is a vibrant and popular boating destination, famous the world over for the crystalline blue waters, serene tropical beaches and spectacular biodiversity. The Whitsundays is also considered one of the most important gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s own Wonder of the World and UNESCO heritage site.

While countless reef tours and charter boats roam these waters, departing from the mainland town of Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island, there are a handful of standout vessels that provide luxury and style above all others. Keep scrolling for a roundup of some of the best luxury yachts you can charter for unforgettable day trips as well as live-aboard sojourns on the Coral Sea.

The Best Yacht Charters in the Whitsundays

Infinity Pacific

The Infinity Pacific is an Italian built, 40-metre superyacht. Sporting an 8.2-metre beam, this opulent vessel features generous interior space and broad, open areas across its three decks. Its impressive sky lounge on the sun deck, as well as the open-plan saloon on the main deck, make the Infinity Pacific an ideal day charter for large group tours throughout the Whitsundays, or as a mothership for diving expeditions out on the Great Barrier Reef.

For true marine adventurers looking to charter the vessel overnight, the Infinity Pacific can sleep up to 10 guests between its master suite, two VIP double cabins and two twin cabins. With each cabin featuring an ensuite, these stately accommodations feel much more like 5-star hotel suites than yacht berths.

The vessel also houses an impressive array of motorised and non-motorised watercraft, including an 8 seater floating lounge, seabobs, and stand up paddleboards to keep the whole crew entertained wherever it sails.

M.Y Alani

The M.Y Alani is one of the most coveted charter vessels of its class in the Whitsundays. This 24-metre luxury yacht is well suited to zipping around the idyllic coves and pristine tropical beaches of this tropical paradise with a day-capacity of 35 or take it slow with berth space for 6 overnight guests.

The interior spaces of the vessel are stylishly appointed, with plush white-upholstered couches and lounging areas alongside rich, polished timbers. The M.Y Alani artfully blends adventure with comfort, sporting broad, open decks for enjoying the thrilling scenery in the sun, as well as a spacious saloon for the essential afternoon laze.

With an inflatable waterslide, paddleboards and full complement of snorkelling gear, the M.Y Alani is the perfect companion for lengthy reef expeditions and lively beach-side soirees alike.

Settlement

The settlement is a truly versatile craft. With sturdy performance and high luxury to boot, this sporty 35-metre yacht is the premier vessel for adventure as well as entertainment. A cruising capacity of 12 with opulent cabins to sleep 10 makes chartering this vessel an intimate, effortless affair with premium service and attention from the crew.

Settlement’s stately saloon can be arranged in a conference-style layout, making for a unique and captivating corporate holiday setting, while its broad sun deck bar allows for more laid-back entertaining. Overnight stays are made unforgettable aboard this vessel, with a formal 10 seat dining table where guests can enjoy an array of fine dining meals prepared by the crew chef.

The vessel comes fully equipped with sport fishing gear, as well as an experienced angler crew to help chase and land some of the most thrilling game fish on the east coast. Underwater exploration is also made easy aboard the settlement, with full SCUBA equipment, gas compressor and even seabobs at the disposal of adventurous guests.

There is no shortage of luxury yachts available for charter to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef beyond. While many of these boats and crew spend the Summer months (the wet season in the Whitsundays) in Sydney, they sail to the tropics on private charter almost every year. Be sure to give this handful of luxury yachts a closer look on their websites as well as through your preferred charter broker, and start planning your tropical adventure today!

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