Catering for your bareboat charter
Planning meals for your bareboat charter doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re cooking up a storm onboard or keeping it simple, thoughtful catering can enhance your sailing experience. Picture starting your day with a leisurely breakfast on deck, enjoying lunch anchored by a secluded bay, and sharing sunset dinners with your crew—all while surrounded by the stunning Whitsundays.
There aren’t many places to get more supplies once you’re on the water so with the right planning and a few essentials, you’ll have everything you need for stress-free dining onboard. From fresh produce and pantry staples to easy-prep meals, organizing your catering ensures you spend more time enjoying your holiday and less time worrying about what’s for dinner.
Friendly Provisioning offers a seamless and stress-free start to your bareboat adventure in the Whitsundays. Skip the hassle of meal planning and grocery shopping—we take care of everything so you can step aboard and start relaxing. Our daily meal packages and custom orders provide fresh produce, quality meats, and pantry essentials, all delivered directly to your bareboat before you set sail.
Operating in the Whitsundays for over 40 years in the tourism/catering/provisioning and logistic space, Whitsunday Provisioning (incorporating Fish D’vine Catering & Events) brings their famous restaurant food direct to your galley.
Supplying restaurant quality, packaged and easy-to-cook meals and also now act as a freight hub, and coordinator for both Coles On-line and the largest local Bottle Shop, Harry Brown.
Proudly Australian-owned, family-run business based in Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, the gateway to the pristine waters of the Whitsundays. Since 2013, FISHI has been delivering the freshest seafood to the islands and surrounding regions, with a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical fishing practices. Their local catch is branded Whitsunday Wild—a guarantee of quality and sustainability—while additional premium seafood is sourced from trusted Australian suppliers. With a passion for the ocean and a focus on freshness, FISHI invites everyone to enjoy the true taste of North Queensland seafood.
The Prickly Pineapple is a family-owned gourmet grocer in the Whitsundays, dedicated to providing fresh, premium produce for your bareboat adventure. They source the finest fruits and vegetables from local farms and trusted producers across Australia, along with high-quality artisan products and ready-to-eat meals prepared daily by their in-house chefs.
With their expert knowledge, exceptional service, and a passion for fresh food, they make provisioning easy—so you can enjoy delicious, top-quality ingredients while exploring the open water.
You can order your produce and supplies online through Woolworths (Airlie Beach & Cannonvale) or Coles (Cannonvale). We recommend doing a ‘Click & Collect’ option only as they don’t deliver to your bareboat, and their delivery window times are quite broad so you never know exactly when it’s going to be delivered!
If you commence your bareboat charter at Hamilton Island and prefer to do your own catering, there is an IGA Supermarket at the marina, or purchase provisioning packages and have them delivered to the vessel at Coral Sea Marina before it departs for Hamilton Island.
Located at the southern end Front Street in the Marina Village, the store offers a range of products including fresh fruit and vegetables, meats and deli produce, kitchen supplies and pantry items.
The Hamilton Island Bottle Shop is located alongside the IGA Supermarket. Choose from a range of local and imported beers, fine wines and spirits, plus non-alcoholic beverages.
For ultimate convenience, beverages can be ordered through the Airlie Beach Hotel and delivered directly to your yacht.
Stock your yacht with premium beverages hassle-free with Harry Brown Liquor. Offering a wide selection of wines, spirits, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks, they provide convenient delivery to the roundabout at Coral Sea Marina.