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Skippered day sail charter in Australia
A professional skipper runs the boat for a few hours. Confirm the planned activities, guest participation and boarding times.
Operators16of 54 in the directory
States and territories3Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania
Regions with real supply3two or more operators each
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Skippered day sail by state
11QueenslandMay–October for the tropical coast; spring and autumn are especially comfortable in south-east Queensland.4New South WalesSeptember–May for the broadest day-charter choice; sheltered harbours operate year-round when conditions permit.1TasmaniaDecember–March for longer expeditions; Hobart day sailing has a longer shoulder season.
Every operator offering it
Open in directory16 skippered day operators
Cumberland Charter Yachts
Whitsunday Islands · 37 published vessels · monohull, catamaran
4.8787Whitsunday Islands · 37 published vessels · monohull, catamaran
Hobart Yachts
River Derwent; D'Entrecasteaux Channel; Bruny Island; Tasmania East Coast; Port Davey · 2 published vessels · monohull
5.0375River Derwent; D'Entrecasteaux Channel; Bruny Island; Tasmania East Coast; Port Davey · 2 published vessels · monohull
Wings
Whitsunday Islands · 2 published vessels · other, catamaran
4.8233Whitsunday Islands · 2 published vessels · other, catamaran
Brisbane Yacht Charters
Moreton Bay; Peel Island; North Stradbroke Island · 1 published vessel · catamaran
5.0227Moreton Bay; Peel Island; North Stradbroke Island · 1 published vessel · catamaran
Sydney By Sail
Sydney Harbour · 8 published vessels · monohull, catamaran
4.9205Sydney Harbour · 8 published vessels · monohull, catamaran
Sailing in Paradise
Gold Coast Broadwater · 3 published vessels · catamaran
5.0187Gold Coast Broadwater · 3 published vessels · catamaran
Blue Water Sailing Port Stephens
Port Stephens · 1 published vessel · monohull
No matchPort Stephens · 1 published vessel · monohull
Eastsail
Sydney Harbour · 1 published vessel · other
No matchSydney Harbour · 1 published vessel · other
Fraser Island Boat Charters
Hervey Bay; Great Sandy Strait; K'gari · 5 published vessels · catamaran
No matchHervey Bay; Great Sandy Strait; K'gari · 5 published vessels · catamaran
GC Sailing Charters
Gold Coast Broadwater · 2 published vessels · catamaran
No matchGold Coast Broadwater · 2 published vessels · catamaran
Liquid Desire Charters
Port Douglas; Great Barrier Reef · 1 published vessel · catamaran
No matchPort Douglas; Great Barrier Reef · 1 published vessel · catamaran
Moreton Bay Sailing
Moreton Bay · 1 published vessel · catamaran
No matchMoreton Bay · 1 published vessel · catamaran
SailCorp
Sydney Harbour · 5 published vessels · monohull
No matchSydney Harbour · 5 published vessels · monohull
Sunrise Sailing Charters
Gold Coast Broadwater; Jumpinpin · 1 published vessel · catamaran
No matchGold Coast Broadwater; Jumpinpin · 1 published vessel · catamaran
Sunsail
Whitsunday Islands (partner base); Mediterranean; Caribbean; Indian Ocean; South Pacific; Southeast Asia; United Kingdom · 4 published vessels · monohull
No matchWhitsunday Islands (partner base); Mediterranean; Caribbean; Indian Ocean; South Pacific; Southeast Asia; United Kingdom · 4 published vessels · monohull
Whitsunday Sailing
Whitsunday Islands · 2 published vessels · monohull
No matchWhitsunday Islands · 2 published vessels · monohull
Ask these before you pay
- Is the quoted figure per person or for the whole vessel?
- How much hands-on sailing is actually on offer?
- What is the passenger limit for this route and forecast?
- Is food and drink included, provided, or bring-your-own?
What the fleet looks like
76 vessels in the directory are run by these operators: monohull, catamaran, other, carrying between 4 and 42 guests on published figures.
Vessel directoryListings are not endorsements and this directory takes no booking and no commission. Operator facts were checked on 11 September 2026; confirm anything safety-critical in writing with the operator.