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Skippered day sail charter in Airlie Beach
3 operators run skippered day sails out of Coral Sea Marina; Port of Airlie. Charter logistics, provisioning, fleet comparison is what this ground is best at, and may–october for the tropical coast is the broad window.
Operators3Queensland
Vessels listed11catamaran, monohull
SeasonMay–OctoberSouth-east trade winds dominate much of the tropical dry season
Published priceFrom $660lowest published nightly figure here
Checked 11 September 2026
Region guide3 skippered day operators in Airlie Beach
Cumberland Charter YachtsBareboatoptional sail guidemulti-day
Large current fleet: Bavaria, Beneteau, Dufour, Hanse, Jeanneau monohulls; Seawind, Lagoon, Leopard, Fountaine Pajot sailing cats
Typically 2–12 depending vesselLive availability and quote1800 075 101 / 07 4946 7500
4.8787 reviews
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Whitsunday EscapeBareboatsail/power catamaransmulti-day
Fleet of roughly 38 boats, mainly 36–50 ft catamarans
Varies by vessel; enquireQuote based; public specials vary07 4946 5222
4.9650 reviews
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Queensland Yacht ChartersBareboatsail guideskippered/by-cabin international
Catamarans and monohulls including Bali, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon and Seawind
6–10 on many published boatsPublished 2026 guide examples from $660/night; seasonal, 5-night minimum07 4946 7400
4.7116 reviews
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From these operators
All vesselsVessels you could be aboard
CastawayLeopard 43.3 · 43 ft class6–8 guests
RafikiLeopard 48.3 · 48 ft class8–11 guests
Seas The DayLeopard 42.3 · 42 ft class6–8 guests
Cumberland sailing-yacht fleetBavaria C46; Beneteau 46.1/40.1/38.1; Dufour 44; Hanse 388/41; Jeanneau 34 · 34–46 ft classes2–10 typical; confirm boat guests
Cumberland sailing-cat fleetAstrea 42; Elba 45; Leopard 42/45/58; Seawind 1160/1260/1370; Lagoon 42; Saba 50; Saona 47 and others · 36–58 ft classesUp to 12 on selected boats guests
AlekaBali 4.4 · 44 ft class6 guests
NekoFountaine Pajot Mahe 36 · 36 ft6 guests
LunaseaLagoon 380 · 38 ft8 guests
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?
Local conditionsSouth-east trade winds dominate much of the tropical dry season. Summer brings heat, humidity, thunderstorms and cyclone exposure in northern waters.Principal hazards: coral and bommies, strong tidal streams in passes, reef zoning, trade-wind acceleration, summer squalls and tropical cyclones. Ask the operator for its wind limits, alternative route and cancellation decision time.Today’s BOM marine forecast
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No listing is an endorsement. Verify that the named vessel, its commercial approval, the crew and the operating area match the trip you are proposing. Checked 11 September 2026.