Customer Testimonials

Real guest feedback from bareboat charters and crewed trips across the Whitsundays. Below you'll find recent testimonials, featured stories, an at-a-glance rating summary, and quick links to related resources.


Featured Testimonial - Whitsunday Elopement

"Beyond grateful and appreciative!"

Sophie P ~ Tripadvisor, Leopard 40 - 'Saltar' •

We hired the power catamaran, Saltar, for 5 nights cruising around the Whitsundays with friends and our girls (group of 6). Last minute, decided to elope!

Rachel was absolutely amazing and so helpful!! From me initially reaching out not knowing the area or even anything about boats, she was so helpful and made brilliant recommendations to ensure it was stress-free and not a logistical nightmare.Rachel’s assistance was so appreciated and out of her job description, which we’ll always be grateful for.

Thank you team! Not only was Rachel amazing, everyone we dealt with from the team was fantastic. A great team makes all the difference. We definitely recommend booking through you for unforgettable and personal holidays.

couple married on bow
family on beach taking selfie

"Majical Week in the Whitsundays"

Matt G ~ Tripadvisor, Mahe 36 - 'Skeddadle' •

Our third time chartering with CCY, and it won't be our last. We had a magical 6 days on board Skedaddle. We were welcomed by Rebecca, who'd helped with some last minute changes that really made for a a seamless trip.

Taken on board by Robbie who's helped us before, it's really nice to have a familiar face, and got us settled in nicely. We made the clever decision to use Whitsundays Provisioning and all up we barely lifted a finger. With two young boys (10 and 6) we wanted to focus on our adventure and Jo our briefer the following morning walked us through some of the basics, and helped us plan an idyllic week in what is now our favourite Aussie destination. Jo suggested some new spots and helped us plot a really cruisy week.

The family just had the perfect time, diving with massive Maori Wrass in Mata Ray Bay, we had Border Island and Cataran Bay all to ourselves, then had a massive resident turtle visit us at Chalkies Beach two days in a row, let us dive with it and was a truly memory making experience for the kids. We then hooked up to a big Golden Trev and wound down with some of the most idyllic anchorages and crystal blue beaches. Dropping back at Hamilton island for a flight home was absolutely seamless. Jo offboarded us again and left us to head home with some truly memorable moments we'll treasure for ever. Can't wait to get back.

"Sailing with Cumberland is the best!"

Leanne R ~ Tripadvisor, Leopard 45 - 'Girasol' •

Best holiday ever 14 nights on Girasol, 3rd trip with Cumberland and always 100% given from the office staff to the boat staff, special mention to Cam for a great briefing and to Matt and Uli for our debrief, everyone so friendly and make us feel special and no questions too silly to ask!

Hope you enjoy our left over fish, we had the best fishing ever even catching a 160cm kingfish, sorry no beer leftover!

sailing catamaran in sunset
sailing yacht ad islands in background

"Dreaming on Whitsunday Dreaming"

Jenny ~ Tripadvisor, Lagoon 40 - 'Whitsunday Dreaming' •

We have been coming back to Cumberland Charter Yachts for annual holidays for 14 years. The staff are fantastic, very knowledgeable and helpful in every way, even Robbie helping us with our gear onto the boat!

The boats are beautifully maintained. Each time we come we learn and see different aspects of the magnificent Whitsundays. Snorkelling to hiking the wonderful trails. Such a good family, recharge holiday! I think it is an experience that anyone who enjoys the water and beauty can enjoy. You don’t even need to know how to sail, the fantastic staff can teach you. Or you can motor.