Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef on the Queensland Coast, lies 74 islands of the Whitsundays. The majority of them are uninhabited national park islands with four of the islands offering resort accommodation. Your bareboating holiday is just the beginning.
After you arrive at your first overnight anchorage you now have to decide what you’d like to see and do!! Resort hopping is a popular past time in the Whitsundays and Cumberland Charter Yachts’ vessels are welcome to visit them. Why not drop in for a while and experience the gourmet delights or a tropical cocktail by the pool or have a relaxing massage. Each resort has its own little piece of magic for you to discover.
Dive Equipment Hire
For bareboaters, you can hire dive equipment from Aqua Dive and can even offer you the option to take a professional dive guide.
With 32 years of local diving experience, they know one or two hidden dive paradises in the Whitsundays and can make your dive adventure unforgettable.

Palm Bay Resort – Long Isand
Palm Bay Resort is a beautiful boutique resort nestled in the neck of Long Island with their very secluded private cove, the resort offers spacious Balinese inspired villas. It is the only self-catering resort in the Whitsundays offering guests a fully equipped kitchen to prepare meals.
Moorings are available on application should you wish to access the resort facilities.
Guests are requested to respect the resort philosophy of privacy and intimacy. Smart casual attire must be worn.
Daydream Island Resort
A tranquil tropical escape nestled in the heart of the Whitsundays known for its relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty. The island offers a unique blend of adventure and serenity where guests can explore the Living Reef, an open-air aquarium teeming with marine life, or unwind on the island’s pristine beaches. With a variety of dining options, family-friendly activities, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Daydream Island is an ideal destination for a day visit during your charter.


Hayman Island
Welcome to a secluded paradise of serenity and breathtaking beauty. Surrounded by verdant cliffs, crescent-shaped white beach and celestial-blue sea, the reimagined InterContinental Hayman Island Resort will immerse you in the island wonders of five-star luxury. You will discover an idyllic destination of privacy and pampering, where you can experience diving the Great Barrier Reef, swimming in your private pool, sailing the Coral Sea, the culinary artistry and personalised spa treatments.