Q&A

How much is it to hire a boat for a day?

How much is it to hire a boat for a day?

Average Rental Rates on 15 Boat Types

Boat Type Hourly Daily
Bow-Rider Boats $40-$300 $200-$900
Cabin Cruisers $200-$400 $1,000-$1,500
Canal Boats Typically not possible $1,800 (3 days) – $3,500 (7 days)
Catamarans Typically not possible $500 (1 day) – $16,000 (7 days)

Can you hire a boat on Hamilton Island?

For a truly memorable and indulgent experience, Hamilton Island has a range of luxury vessels available for hire – either for the day, or overnight. Sail on your own, or hire your own skipper and crew, and explore the Whitsundays at your own pace.

Can you hire a boat to go to Whitehaven Beach?

If you want to take a self-drive boat out to the islands and Whitehaven Beach with Airlie Beach Boat Hire, you need one person to hold a valid boat license – National or International. Unlicensed boats can be hired through Airlie Beach Boat Hire to fish and sightsee in designated areas.

Can you fish at Hamilton Island?

Hamilton Island is home to the Predator Fishing & Renegade Fishing Charters. The Predator Fishing Charter is fully customised on a daily basis to maximise your chances of landing that big fish!

Why is boat rental so expensive?

Everything is more expensive for a boat because they are generally out in the elements all of the time. The materials used to build a boat must be resistant to salt water and constant exposure, which means they are more expensive.

Do you need a boat license to rent a boat?

The short answer to this question is, No, you don’t need a licence to rent a boat. As long as you’re not the one doing the actual sailing, that is.

Can you hire fishing rods on Hamilton Island?

Can you fish off the beach? You can rent rods and stock up on bait and tackle at the dinghy hire.

Who owns the boat called the Legion?

On the ranking of the largest yachts in the world, The Legion superyacht is listed as number 3787th. She is the 19th-largest yacht built by Horizon. The owner of Horizon RP110 yacht The Legion is shown in SYT iQ and is exclusively available to subscribers.

Is there a toilet on Whitehaven Beach?

There are public toilets and a campsite at the southern end of the beach. There is a patch of fringing reef at the very southern end of Whitehaven Beach near the rocks, worth snorkelling over. The South Whitehaven Lookout is another gem of a walk.

Can you snorkel at Whitehaven Beach?

Snorkelling. Off the white shores of Whitehaven beach, there are no fringing coral reefs, so snorkelling isn’t an activity that is generally offered here. That being said, there’s no stopping you from bringing your own snorkel to the beach to have a look around under the water!

What fish can you catch at Hamilton Island?

On your half day charter you will fish around the scenic Whitsunday Islands and reefs targeting Coral Trout, Nannygai, local Snapper, Sweetlip and Cod.

Can you buy fresh seafood on Hamilton Island?

FISHI (Fresh Island Seafood Hamilton Island) are now providing our Hamilton Island guests with quality local Australian wild caught seafood, fresh to your door! …

Is there a boat hire from Hamilton Island?

Mars Charters Whitsundays provides a boat hire service departing from Hamilton Island. Our fully skippered private charters allow you to spend your day just as you like. Choose from our Express, Half Day or Full Day boat hire onboard our variety of small, medium or luxury boats.

Where can I hire a boat in Whitsundays?

Get out and explore the the 74 island wonders in the Whitsundays at your own pace. Mars Charters Whitsundays provides a boat hire service departing from Hamilton Island. Our fully skippered private charters allow you to spend your day just as you like.

Where can I charter a dinghy on Hamilton Island?

Whether you want to fish, snorkel, or simply soak up the views, you can charter a dinghy out of the Hamilton Island Marina. Spend the day at a secluded sandy cove, or explore some of the lesser-visited spots around Hamilton Island. Explore the Whitsundays at your own pace.

Is there a private yacht on Hamilton Island?

For the first time on Hamilton Island a unique state-of-the-art ultra fast catamaran is available for Private yacht and Corporate Charter as well as Day trips and sunset cruises around the beautiful Whitsunday Islands.