One of the great pleasures of a Whitsunday bareboat charter is the freedom to drop in at an island resort whenever you feel like it — a cocktail by the pool, a gourmet lunch, a massage or a round of golf.
Of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, most are uninhabited national park — but four offer resort accommodation, each with its own distinct character. Cumberland Charter Yachts vessels are welcome to visit all open resorts.
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The largest of the Whitsunday Island resorts, Hamilton Island offers over 60 activities, a number of bars and restaurants, retail outlets and a variety of watersports and tours. The marina village precinct on the western side has everything from a supermarket and bottle shop to retail outlets, while the eastern side is home to the resorts, accommodation and the beautiful Catseye Beach.
Get active with go-kart racing or a jet ski tour, cuddle a koala at the wildlife park, or tee off on the island's 18-hole championship golf course on neighbouring Dent Island.
Following an extensive redevelopment, Daydream Island now offers 277 modern rooms, an expanded food and beverage offering across the island with three restaurants and three bars, a revitalised pool, poolside bar and the much-loved Living Reef — a unique open-air coral lagoon filled with marine life you can walk around and observe up close.
Long Island is the closest island to the mainland — 9km long but only 400m wide at its broadest point. Mostly national park, it features 13km of walking trails through native flora and fauna, secluded bays and fringing coral reefs ideal for snorkelling and beachcombing.
Palm Bay Resort is a beautiful boutique retreat nestled in the neck of Long Island with its own private cove. The resort offers spacious Balinese-inspired villas and is the only self-catering resort in the Whitsundays, with a fully equipped kitchen in each villa.
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef welcomes guests arriving by bareboat to experience the resort in one of the most exclusive settings in the Whitsundays. Whether you are visiting for the day or staying overnight, a stop at Hayman Island adds a touch of refined luxury to your Whitsunday holiday. With its stunning natural surrounds, exceptional dining, and premium resort experiences, it offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the very best of island elegance and relaxation.
South Molle Island is the largest of the Molle Island Group, located in the heart of the Whitsundays. The island features hilly terrain with grasslands, lush pockets of rainforest, secluded bays and fringing reefs — and is well worth visiting as an anchorage even while the resort is closed.
Use our itinerary planner to build a route that takes in your favourite resort — or check availability and lock in your charter dates.
