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Inaugural Whitsunday Reef and Island Symposium

Taking place in Airlie Beach on the 29th May will be the inaugural symposium hosted by an award-winning bareboat company in partnership with government agencies and marine experts. Cumberland Charter Yachts’ Master Reef Guide, Terry Kemp,…

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What is an Environmental Management Charge?

The Environmental Management Charge, or EMC is a charge associated with most commercial activities that take place within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Issued by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), tourism operators…

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The essentials of Charter Boat Ownership

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Seawind 1260 calls the Whitsundays home

Fresh from the factory in Vietnam is a brand new Seawind 1260 that will be coming to Australia and calling the Whitsundays home, joining an award-winning bareboat charter operator in Airlie Beach. Cumberland Charter Yachts have been success…

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Turning a dream in to reality - buying a bareboat

'Pirate Pete' is the proud new owner of the brand new Seawind 1260, that Cumberland Charter Yachts will be welcoming in to the fleet in August this year. We asked him what his background story was in buying the Seawind 1260 and why he chose…

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Whitsunday Master Reef Guide

Industry legend, Terry Kemp is in a powerful position with a wealth of newly acquired knowledge about the Great Barrier Reef. Nominated by Cumberland Charter Yachts General Manager Sharon McNally, he is now one of two Master Reef Guides in …

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Chartering a bareboat with kids

Taking your kids on board a luxury bareboat or crewed charter can certainly be a rewarding and memorable experience. They learn new skills, discover another beautiful part of the country, jump off the back of the boat into azure waters, cli…

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Ultimate guide to bareboating in the wet season

Typically, between the months of December and March, the Whitsundays welcomes the wet season, giving everything a healthy boost after the dry season. The grass is greener, rainforests are lush and waterfalls are flowing. Don't let a little …

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Cumberland Charter Yachts Loyalty Program

Cumberland Charter Yachts have been operating over 30 years with many of our charterers returning time and again with friends and family. As a way to say thank you to our customers, we automatically offer: Preferential rates on future chart…

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