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Queensland Yacht Charters

Building 5, Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach 4802, Australia
Ranked #7 of 33 tours in Airlie Beach
5.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: Queensland Yacht Charters are a reputable bareboat charter company established in 1980. Since this time we have consistently proven to our clients... more » Owner description: Queensland Yacht Charters are a reputable bareboat charter company established in 1980. Since this time we have consistently proven to our clients that we are the leaders in our field, delivering a quality product second to none. This is one of the reasons why we have our clients return year after year. You can choose from a bareboat charter which is a skipper yourself holiday (which means hiring a boat without crew) or we can also arrange a skippered charter or fully crewed with a cook as well.Choose your preferred vessel from our fully maintained, modern fleet of 28 yachts to suit all budgets. Designs include Catalina Yachts, Seawind Catamarans, Fountaine Pajot Catamarans, Tasman Catamarans and the Montebello Catamaran. No formal qualification is needed but a full briefing is given to ensure you can safely cruise the beautiful Whitsunday islands.QYC are now also part of the global charter company Dream Yacht Charter. With over 31 locations around the world, this is a great opportunity for our clients to experience not only the great wonders of the Whitsundays in Australia but to look further afield at chartering in other stunning destinations such as New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Caribbean, Mediterranean and exotic places such as Madagascar, Seychelles, Bahamas and Mauritius. « less
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Doonan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This was our 6th Charter with Qld Yacht Charters and each time we experience the fantastic, friendly and professional service provided by all the staff. Our group this time was a party of 5 and Three C's (Bavaria 45 yacht) provided pleanty of room & comfort and facilities. Great sailing even with the strong winds that occured during our time... More

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QYC, Sales/Marketing at Queensland Yacht Charters, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It sounds like you had a wonderful time aboard "Three C's" and I'm sure the owner will be pleased to hear you had such a great time on their boat! All the team at QYC look forward to welcoming you back a 7th time! :) More

Seattle
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Everything was ready when we arrived. The whole team was helpful and knowledgeable. We sailed and dove in the Whitsundays and had 20 to 30 kts SE for the whole time. We have sailed all over the world and I must say this area ranks up there with the best. The diving was good with 25 to 35 ft visibility.... More

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QYC, Sales/Marketing at Queensland Yacht Charters, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We are pleased you enjoyed your charter with QYC and certainly agree that the Whitsunday Islands are up there with best! More

Sydney, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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we hired a french catamaran fountaine pageot in excelent conditions and confort level. The skipper was probably the most important aspect of of this organisation. Peter provided the best services expected from this fabulous cruise. Whitesundays are defintly an amazing place to visit despite the (somehow irrational) fear of sharks and jelly fish boxes.

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QYC, Sales/Marketing at Queensland Yacht Charters, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Thanks for your review and pleased to hear you also enjoyed your charter on L'Avant. Will certainly pass on your regards to Peter and look forward to seeing you again some other time :) More

Cairns
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

Wonderful time aboard L'Avant; immaculate, luxurious and sensational trip! Teen boys referred to it as a "floating house". The weather, company and vessel were all totally perfect! The team at QYC were more than accommodating, great tips as to where to anchor each night along with plenty of local information.... it made us all feel like we were rich and... More

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QYC, Sales/Marketing at Queensland Yacht Charters, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Thanks for the review and pleased to hear you had such a sensational trip! L'Avant is a beautiful boat and we are pleased to hear you enjoyed her so much. We often refer to our boats as "floating hotel rooms", but a "floating house" sounds much better! : ) More

Albury, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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This is my second charter with QYC ( 8 nights ) and won't be my last. These are people who listen to your needs, make sure you are suitable to charter and provide you with equipment that is second to none. Their boats are in tip top condition, (we had a Seawind 1160 Catamaran ) spotlessly clean and well maintained,... More

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QYC, Sales/Marketing at Queensland Yacht Charters, responded to this review
16 April 2012

Many thanks for your review and so pleased to hear that we were able to provide you with such a fantastic holiday. It is our passion to help deliver exceptional holidays to our clients and ensure that you can enjoy our beautiful islands just as much as we do. Look forward to seeing you again next time! ;) More

Gold coast
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

48 ft sailing cat "wild honey " , comfortable for 8 people ( adults) Kirsten was great with customer srevice & damien gave a fantastic thorough presail briefing to give s great confidnce for the seven days aboard,. A great company to deal with, & easy to provision the boat from able point marina. We had fantastic weather the boat... More

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QYC, Sales/Marketing at Queensland Yacht Charters, responded to this review
15 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Will certainly pass on your regards to Kristin and Damien and pleased to hear you enjoyed "Wild Honey" - our flagship vessel of the fleet. It sounds like you had a fantastic week with fantastic weather and even ventured that little bit further southto the Shaw group that not a... More

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

My wife and I along with another couple rented a motor cruiser for 5 days in Mid March 2012. Our timing wasn't good, arrived in a downpour and it stayed that way the next 4 days. The final day was glorious. Regardless of the weather, QYC deliverd on everything. Our boat, the Sea Assta was seaworthy, very well equipped and... More

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QYC, Sales/Marketing at Queensland Yacht Charters, responded to this review
11 April 2012

Thanks for choosing QYC for your charter and for your review. It sounds like you made the most of your trip despite the downpour and we are so pleased you did get to experience the beautiful weather the Whitsundays are known for on the last day. Will certainly pass on your comments to our staff. These sort of comments just... More

Sydney, Australia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

We chartered the boat for 7 nights with family and friends and had some great sailing,fishing swimming adventures. We found Queensland Yacht Charters a very good company to deal with from the booking stage right through. We went with them as they were the only company with the Montebello catamaran for charter and it was a fantastic boat. The main... More

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QYC, Sales/Marketing at Queensland Yacht Charters, responded to this review
10 April 2012

Thanks for the review and apologies again for the air conditioning not working. Unfortunately, this was one of those things where we had to wait for a part and could not get it fixed in time for your charter. We will certainly endeavour to make sure everything is in perfect working order for your next charter and will also pass... More

Hobart, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Third Whitsunday Trip with Queensland Yacht Charters (QYC) and another already booked. Why - it is a fantastic part of the world and QYC staff make it real easy. Last trip was with the family in Sept 2011. The Seawind XL 1000 Catamaran was perfect with ample space for my teenage girls and wife to sunbake and give dad a... More

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QYC, Sales/Marketing at Queensland Yacht Charters, responded to this review
4 April 2012

Thanks for the review Glenn. We're so pleased to hear you are still enjoying our boats and the Whitsundays as much as the first time you chartered. We are sure others will find your review most helpful when organising their own bareboat charter and look forward to seeing you again in August! :) More

Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

A very pleasant experience as a customer of QYC - by far the most attentive and professional charter company I've had the pleasure of working with.

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QYC, Sales/Marketing at Queensland Yacht Charters, responded to this review
29 March 2012

Thank you very much for your review and feedback. We are delighted that you rated QYC so highly and that you found our staff attentive and professional. This is the aspect of QYC of which we are the most proud. We all look forward to welcoming you back. More

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