Pricing
Day charters for up to 60 guests
Overnight stays for up to 10 guests overnight across 5 cabins (1 Master, 2 Doubles, 2 Twins).
Term Charter Rates
Overnight: AUD $25,000 +GST+APA
Weekly: AUD $150,000 +GST+APA
APA 30%
Day Charter Rates
2 hour Sunset Cruise $395 includes bar snacks
Charter Rate $110 per person, per hour with a minimum charge of $2,200 per hour
Relocation Fees Hamilton Island (hime berth) - No Charge
Airlie Beach $4,000 (2 hour cruise from Hamilton Island)
Hayman Island $4,000 (2 hour cruise from Hamilton Island)
Additional deck crew required for any catered charters over 20 guests where guests will be swimming. Not applicable for BYO food.
5% booking fee on total charter amount to every quote
Public Holiday Surcharges:
25% on yacht hire, catering, and beverages
100% surcharge on crew
Inclusions
Water Toys: Equipped with a 28ft Boston Whaler jet tender, 4m RIB tender, 2x jet skis, 2x sea scooters, 2 x fliteboards, 4 x scuba diving sets, 2 x SUP, Inflatable air deck and inflatable tubes, water skis, wake board, yoga mats, snorkelling gear, wetsuits and fins.
Sample itinerary
4 hour day charter, 11.00am - 3.00pm
Whitehaven's southern tip, lunch on board.
11.00am — Arrive at Hamilton Island Marina. Boarding, welcome drink, quick tour with the captain. Crew stow your bags, talk through the plan, get you settled on whichever deck suits the day.
11.30am — Cast off toward southern Whitehaven Beach. Rascal cuts cleanly through the Whitsunday Passage at cruising speed. Morning snacks and a cold drink, water on three sides, islands sliding past.
12.30pm — Tender to the beach. The Boston Whaler drops you on the sand at Whitehaven's southern end. Swim, paddleboard, pull on a mask for the fringing reef. Crew on hand with towels and cold drinks.
1.30pm — Lunch on board cruising back. Chef-prepared set menu on the aft deck or flybridge, fresh local seafood, seasonal salads, a chilled glass of wine.
3.00pm — Return via Dent Passage. Alongside at Hamilton Island Marina on the dot, afternoon still yours.
Best for families, half-day escapes, travel agents selling flexible add-ons.
6 hour day charter, 10.00am - 4.00pm
The full Whitsundays postcard.
10.00am — Arrive at Hamilton Island Marina. Champagne welcome, full tour of Rascal, a relaxed safety briefing. Dietary notes to the chef, music requests loaded.
10.30am — Cruise to Hill Inlet anchorage. 90 minutes of Whitsunday water ahead. Morning tea on the flybridge with pastries, espresso and fresh fruit. Captain will narrate the islands if you want.
12.00pm — Tender to Hill Inlet lookout and Whitehaven Beach. Boston Whaler drops you at the sand. Walk the bush track to the lookout for the iconic swirl view, cool off in the shallows, wander barefoot. Allow 90 minutes.
1.30pm — Lunch on board, swim at anchor. Chef plates lunch on the aft deck. Swim platform drops, water toys come out, jacuzzi open.
3.00pm — Cruise back with drinks on the flybridge. Slow return leg, cocktail service, afternoon sun on the water.
4.00pm — Return via Dent Passage. Alongside at Hamilton Island Marina, crew handle lines and luggage.
Best for premium half-day, small groups after the hero shots.
8 hour flagship full day, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Hayman, Whitehaven, and everything in between. From $25,000 (up to 35 guests).
9.00am — Arrive at Hamilton Island Marina. Boarding, welcome drinks, full tour. For groups up to 35 this is the flagship experience, with two chefs and full crew on station.
9.30am — Cruise north to Blue Pearl Bay at Hayman Island. 90 minutes at cruising speed. Coffee, pastries and fresh fruit on the flybridge while the water shifts from blue to turquoise.
11.00am — Snorkel the fringing reef. Blue Pearl is one of the most vivid snorkel spots in the Whitsundays. Coral gardens, clouds of fish, visibility that goes forever.
12.30pm — Lunch on board cruising toward Whitehaven. Full seated lunch service on the aft deck, Rascal moving south through the islands while you eat.
2.00pm — Tender to Hill Inlet lookout and Whitehaven Beach. Walk, swim, take the postcard shots, come back whenever you're ready.
3.30pm — Swim at anchor, water toys out. Jet skis, SeaBobs, paddleboards, towables, jacuzzi. The whole yacht is yours.
4.30pm — Sunset drinks on the flybridge. Crew set up cocktails and canapés for the return leg, golden hour on the water.
5.00pm — Return via Dent Passage. Alongside at Hamilton Island Marina by 5. Full 8 hours end to end.
Best for flagship full-day bookings, up to 35 guests, 8-hour special package.