The Great Barrier Reef, a
UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders on the planet. However, maintaining its beauty and ecological health is no small task. One of the essential tools in this effort is the Environmental Management Charge (EMC), a fee associated with most commercial activities within the
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
What is the Environmental Management Charge?
The EMC is a fee mandated by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authorit...
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PRESS RELEASE 30 March, 2026
Cumberland Charter Yachts (CCY) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable tourism and guest comfort in the Whitsundays, with catamarans now operating with lithium battery systems that support onboard air conditioning without the need for a generator giving guests a quieter, more comfortable and lower-impact way to explore one of Australia’s most iconic marine destinations. This initiative reflects CCY’s pioneering approach to reducing reliance on generators while improving the onboard experience for charter guests.
The announcement comes ...
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If you’re planning a family holiday and want something memorable, relaxed, and genuinely different, a
bareboat charter in the Whitsundays is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have with kids. And unlike what many people assume, you don’t need a boating licence to do it successfully, just a little experience and some common scense.
At
Cumberland Charter Yachts, we specialise in
first-time and family charters. Families make up a large portion of our guests, and most of them arrive having never handled a boat before. We pr...
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