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Hire A Bareboat In The Whitsundays – Sailing Yachts, Sailing Catamarans Or Power Catamarans

Cumberland Charter Yachts has a fleet of 35 boats based in Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Choose from Sailing Yachts, Sailing Catamarans or Power Catamarans, ranging in size from 32 to 58 feet and sleeping up to 12 people.


Unique Bareboat Experience

The gentle lapping of water against your bedroom wall lulls you to sleep as you dream of the scenic views you took in for the day from your floating hotel room. Experience star-filled nights in tranquil anchorages, visit secluded bays, explore rainforest covered islands or sun yourself on world famous Whitehaven Beach. Snorkel the fringing coral of the Great Barrier Reef and come face to face with abundant marine life. Sunsets compete with each other trying to outdo the day before, and your only worry is which direction the wind is coming from.

Set your own pace and plan your own itinerary, confident of the backup and support only a radio call away from Cumberland Charter Yachts and our team of qualified professional mariners. Experience it all and create a lifetime of memories that will exceed your expectations on a bareboat charter in the Whitsundays with Cumberland Charter Yachts.

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Another flawless trip with Cumberland I have just completed my 4th Charter with Cumberland (CCY). We feel like we have really nailed the itinerary over the years and this time we took Whitsunday Dreaming (40ft Lagoon powercat) out of Hamo for 9 nights. We had the last two nights on the Marina at Hamo so that we could enjoy the Island for a couple of days and celebrate ANZAC day at the dawn service followed by 2-up at the pub in the afternoon. We had 3 adults and 3 kids aboard which was perfect for the layout and amenities onboard. The whole team from reservations to operations and for us we had two skippers deliver and pick up the boat from Hamo were all awesome. The boat was beautifully presented and is fully equipped with the latest chart plotter, paper charts and of course the bible "100 magic miles" which makes navigation and operation a breeze for even the most inexperienced of masters/crew. I highly recommend CCY and would especially like to thank Mercedes, Indy, Jemma and Sharon as well as the friendly operations team. Special mention to Paul who was able to help us recover the Hamo Buggy key we left onboard (life saver). The region changes regularly so we can't wait to get back with a group of friends and explore some of the area's we didn't get to this time.
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Unforgettable trip for my family of 6! This was the first time my family of six had stayed on a charter for multiple days. We had such a good time on this trip that I am planning to move to Queensland with my family next year!
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Brilliant holiday Absolutely brilliant, one of the best holidays ever. Cumberland Charter Yachts were incredible, 10/10 for service, reliability, value & personality. Honestly wholeheartedly recommend them. Doubt if you could get better with any other yacht company. Nothing was too difficult for them. thanks for an awesome holiday!!!
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Thanks to CCY for a fantastic experience! Many thanks to all CCY staff for another amazing experience sailing the Whitsundays with the company with all the support that you provide. A particular thanks to David pre our time on 'Destiny' and Fenna and Priscilla post our time sailing and for accommodating our request to check out the new Seawind in your fleet. A truly fantastic holiday and experience!
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Amazing! The views were beautiful! The boat Mango Tango was amazing and had everything we needed. The cumberland crew was very helpful and Priscilla debrief at the end was great. Will definitely do this again and thanks to the Cumberland Crew.
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Trip of a lifetime Trip of a lifetime aboard Joy. 8 friends/brothers for a full week of sailing on this comfortable and modern catamaran. Our skipper - Cam - was a legend. Can’t recommend him enough. Got us the best moorings in the best spots, and avoided wind/weather when required. We were incredibly lucky to have had Cam guide us and I can’t imagine trying to navigate such a trip alone. Cumberland was great with communication and made the whole process really easy. Can’t wait to do it again.
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Sailing The Whitsundays I just finished my fifteenth charter with Cumberland Charter yachts and once again it was amazing. I must start with a big thank you to Gemma, she was my first point of contact so helpful and informative always helpful and keeping me up to date with my charter. Also thank you to Sonya and Jordan for all their help during the briefing, a very thorough three hours which takes you through the safety aspects of your charter and covers all the important details of your yacht. And also again to Jordan for the debriefing a very talented young man. We charted BETTY an Excess 11 sailing catamaran (maiden voyage) and what a great boat it was. 4 double berths with 2 showers and toilets and a great setup in the interior, we had a crew of 7. I particularly loved the 2 helm stations set down by the cockpit which makes for a great socialising area and keeps the helmsman in touch with the rest of the crew. The self tackling head sail was fantastic and makes for easy sailing. The Whitsundays are a great place to sail and I would recommend Cumberland to start your journey. I’m in the process of organising my sixteenth charter (getting a crew together won’t be hard ) for 2025. Again thank you Cumberland for all your help and support over the past 18 years and I’m looking forward to coming back in 2025. Hugh Hatton. 0412145588.
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Captain Cam, "Joy" the Saba 50, and an incredible experience with Cumberland We recently completed a week-long charter on the 50-foot cat, "Joy", with Cameron as our skipper, plus eight of us on board. With a little luck from the weather, we had an unforgettable experience thanks also to the expertise of Cam and the excellent service provided by Cumberland. The yacht was in pristine condition, comfortable, spacious, and a pleasure to be on board, especially with the sails up and the engines off. To say Cam was a great captain would be an understatement and an injustice. Without Cam's local knowledge, skill, patience and planning, our trip would have been nowhere near as enjoyable or relaxing. He expertly planned our progress based on what we wanted to do and kept us constantly entertained with his honest but civil opinion of our music choices! Cam, we can't thank you enough mate. Everybody at Cumberland is friendly, positive and efficient. The booking process was easy and the information was both accurate & thorough. We cannot recommend them enough and their glowing reviews and accolades are well-deserved. Thanks Cam and Cumberland for a week we'll never forget.
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The Whitsundays Up Close They say that the best days you experience when owning a boat is the day you buy it and the day you sell it. Well, there is another way to extend this enjoyment and that is to hire one from Cumberland Charters at Airlie Beach. My six friends and I did just that recently and spent 6 glorious days exploring the Whitsunday Islands. For our skipper Hugh, this was his fourteenth trip with the company. That type of loyalty says it all. Our boat was the brand-new catamaran "Betsy" on its maiden charter. It had all we needed for an adventurous yet comfortable experience. Though our skipper was an experienced sailor, Cumberland's main concern is safety, and our package included a three-hour comprehensive briefing that focused on ensuring our trip would not only be memorable but would ensure we got back safely to our loved ones. Indeed, it also ensured that we could manage and enjoy the myriad facilities provided on board. Cumberland choose their Yachts well, and even though they come with the latest technology, they can easily be mastered by capable skippers of moderate experience. We were provided with daily weather briefings and again, to ensure our wellbeing, advice on the safest and best overnight moorings. We had few issues, if any, but we learned from monitoring the radio calls that when these problems did occur (mostly self-inflicted), Cumberland were quick to respond with a friendly demeanour and a satisfactory solution. This was my third trip, with some of my fellow sailors enjoying their fourth or fifth and we all definitely recommend Cumberland to anybody who seeks a wonderful adventure in this iconic location. We have nothing but praise for their excellent customer service, safety focus, competitive pricing and great yachts. Nick Brennan 0417545035
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Sailing the Whitsundays with Cumberland Yachts on Serenity Cumberland Charter Yachts have the most amazing staff. From the bookings with Rebecca who was patient and professional through to the operations , Simon, Les and Paul. Nothing was ever a bother and they were friendly and helpful. Priscilla met with us when we came back and was really interested in the experience and how the boat performed on the whole. Cumberland had a well stocked boat that was clean and everything oh working order. We could not get parts for the curtain rod so they kindly made a plan to get the curtain on. These amazing thoughtful things made our experience amazing. Our friends hired with another charter company and their experience was below average. Boat was not stocked well which again made us appreciate what the team at CCY do Thank you for an amazing experience Cumberland team we look forward to our next trip!
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No Licence Required

Boating licenses and qualifications are not a requirement for charter hire however, your experience and boating know how is important to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment on board. A comprehensive half day briefing is included, but if you are low on experience we will suggest spending the first day with our Sail Guide. Or if you would prefer to have someone else do the navigating for you, hire a Sail Guide for the duration of your charter.

  • Fun for all skill levels
  • No licence required
  • Half day briefing included
  • Live-aboard sail guide and crew available
  • Safety gear included

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Explore the Beauty of the Whitsundays

Boating licences and qualifications are not a requirement for charter hire however, your experience and boating know how is important to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment on board. A comprehensive half day briefing is included, but if you are low on experience we will suggest spending the first day with our Sail Guide. Or if you would prefer to have someone else do the navigating for you, hire a Sail Guide for the duration of your charter.

Experience a Multi-Award Winning Holiday

Cumberland Charter Yachts are a multi-award winning company providing unique bareboat charters in the Whitsundays. Each of our vessels are fully equipped with all the necessities to grant you comfort during your bareboat charter. Included on board is a fully equipped galley, gas stove, oven and BBQ, navigation instruments, VHF radio, linen, towels, snorkeling gear and a tender with outboard. For an additional fee, you can hire fishing gear, stand up paddle boards or kayaks perfect for meandering the shoreline of secluded bays and beaches. Meet a seaplane or helicopter at a rendezvous point and take a scenic flight from above. All you need to bring is your sense of adventure.