This recognition is something our whole team is incredibly proud of. It reflects the care, knowledge and support we put into every bareboat charter experience, from the first enquiry through to the final wave goodbye at the end of a Whitsundays adventure.
What is the Best of Queensland Experiences Program?
The Best of Queensland Experiences Program is an innovative tourism program designed to help Queensland operators deliver exceptional customer experiences, create positive word of mouth, attract more visitors, grow visitor expenditure and increase market share.
The program has been developed in partnership with Queensland’s Regional Tourism Organisations, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
It identifies and recognises tourism experiences that bring the Queensland story to life and consistently deliver a high-quality visitor experience.
For travellers, the program helps shine a light on operators who are committed to delivering memorable, reliable and genuinely Queensland experiences.
What Gold Recognition Means to Us
Being recognised as a Gold Best of Queensland Experience for 2026 means a great deal to our team.
At Cumberland Charter Yachts, we believe a bareboating holiday should feel exciting, achievable and supported. Whether our guests are experienced sailors or stepping into their first skipper-yourself holiday, our goal is to help them feel confident from the moment they arrive.
That experience includes personalised charter briefings, local Whitsundays knowledge, practical support, daily radio schedules, and a friendly team ready to help throughout the journey.
The Whitsundays is one of the most spectacular cruising grounds in the world, and we’re proud to play a part in helping visitors experience it in such a unique and personal way.
Helping Guests Experience the Whitsundays Their Way
A bareboat charter is unlike any other holiday.
There’s no fixed resort schedule. No crowded day tour itinerary. No rushing from place to place.
Instead, guests can wake up in a sheltered bay, swim off the back of the boat, explore walking trails, visit iconic places like Whitehaven Beach, enjoy sunset drinks on deck, and move at their own pace.
For many of our guests, it’s the freedom that makes the experience so special. For our team, it’s knowing we’ve helped make that freedom feel safe, simple and memorable.
This Gold recognition is a wonderful acknowledgement of the experience we work so hard to deliver every day.
A Thank You to Our Guests and Team
We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our guests, both past and present.
Your feedback, reviews, recommendations and return visits are a huge part of what helps Cumberland Charter Yachts continue to grow and improve. Every family holiday, group adventure, anniversary trip, first-time charter and return charterer means so much to us.
We’d also like to thank our incredible team. From reservations and guest support to briefers, maintenance, marina crew and everyone behind the scenes, this recognition belongs to all of you.
Delivering a great charter experience takes teamwork, care and attention to detail — and we’re lucky to have a team that genuinely loves what they do.
Look for the Best of Queensland Stamp of Recognition
A Stamp of Recognition has been developed for operators identified as a Best of Queensland Experience. This allows recognised tourism operators to showcase their achievement and helps guide visitors towards some of the state’s best experiences.
Operators will be able to use the stamp across their own marketing channels, and Tourism and Events Queensland will soon display the stamp through ATDW listings on Queensland.com.
We’re proud to carry this recognition and to continue helping visitors discover the magic of the Whitsundays by bareboat.
Experience One of Queensland’s Best
Whether you’re dreaming of your first bareboat charter or planning your next Whitsundays escape, we’d love to welcome you aboard.
Explore secluded bays, snorkel fringing reefs, visit world-famous beaches, and experience the freedom of having your own floating holiday home in the heart of the Whitsundays.
