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WATERMARK SAILING

WATERMARK SAILING CHARTERS

Choose your adventure aboard Watermark, a 17.5m sailing catamaran.

Watermark is based in Hervey Bay, presenting an amazing range of options to experience local waters and beyond. Charter options range from enjoying spectacular sunsets over the waters of Hervey Bay, day sailing experiences in the pristine protected waters of World Heritage listed K'gari (Fraser Island), or multi-day expeditions to the Southern Great Barrier Reef islands.   Discover the marvel of Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Islands, and the thrill and satisfaction of arriving under sail. 

Contact Ian to discuss availability, what to expect, and to develop your own unique experience of a lifetime. 

First impressions are always important, and Watermark delivers the wow factor when you approach her from the dock. At 17.5m long and 9m wide, this high performance vessel stems from the drawing board of the esteemed Australian yacht designer Tony Grainger. Her design brief was exhaustive, and yielded a minimalistic yet superbly comfortable adventure machine. Watermark's design and construction provides for an efficient sailing vessel capable of achieving windspeed sailing. As the wind builds, she will comfortably maintain her speed under reefed sails, and guests will enjoy the inherent stability of her 9m beam.

Watermark has 4 double guest cabins with private amenities, a full size chef's galley, tender, and plenty of space on board to relax and enjoy your time away.  She has been lovingly maintained, and presents as an impressive juxtaposition of engineering and art. 

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CHARTER IDEAS

The benefit of chartering your own private skippered yacht means you decide what your experience will be. We will use our extensive knowledge to assist you in planning a day on the water, or a bespoke multi-day expedition.

SUNSET SAILS, MEMORIALS AND PRIVATE MEETINGS

Enjoy the privacy and uniqueness of an afternoon on the water. Completely turn off your land-based burdens and be in the moment.

DAY SAILS, TEAM BUILDING AND MICRO-EXPEDITIONS

Experience the thrill of sailing on a performance catamaran, or just enjoy viewing the natural beauty of Fraser Island (K'gari) and the Great Sandy Marine Park

MULTI-DAY EXPEDITIONS

Prepare for true adventure and develop an itinerary that will leave you with memories for a lifetime. Have an adventure honeymoon, reconnect with family and friends, or experience nature. Enjoy the protected waters of Hervey Bay, or take on an expedition to the amazing islands of the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

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Because we are a private charter, every charter is different. That's what makes it special. Let us know the type of experience you are looking for, and we can discuss options.

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SOME TYPICAL QUESTIONS

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HOW MANY BEDS ARE ON BOARD?

Watermark has 4 guest cabins. All cabins are spacious and private, with a fan, reading lights, a large overhead hatch for stargazing and fresh air, and quality linen. 3 cabins have double berths, and the 4th cabin has 2 bunks. There are also 2 crew cabins on board. Long range expeditions will limit guests to 3 of the 4 cabins. Local overnight trips will see the crew use the crew cabins when required. There are 3 toilets and 4 showers on board including the popular deck shower.

IS A SKIPPER AND CREW INCLUDED?

Yes. A Watermark charter includes a Master and crew to take all the stress of sailing and navigation. Feel free to ask questions if you would like to learn more about sailing.

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A Sweet Escape: K'gari (Fraser Island) Bareboat Yacht Charter Holidays

Self drive yacht holidays from $83 per person per night.

Sweet Escape Yacht Charters offers luxury, affordable boating holiday experiences, cruising the spectacular world heritage renowned K’gari (Fraser Island) waters, Queensland, Australia.

You’re the skipper, you plan the experience, at your own leisure and pace. Infinite opportunities for adventure and discovery await, limited only by your imagination. Fraser Island, the Great Sandy Strait and north to the Great Barrier Reef offer a magnitude of safe waterways and quiet, picturesque anchorages which can be yours alone to enjoy.

Share the experience and adventure of a lifetime with a family, a large group of friends, or business colleagues and charter world class area that is Fraser Island. No licence is required, just some prior boating experience, as you will receive a comprehensive briefing before you set sail on your Sweet Escape yacht Charter.

Whether you have limited experience, wanting to learn to sail, or you are a seasoned sailor wanting to cruise the Queensland coast, we offer a variety of services to make sure your boating holiday with us is enjoyable and memorable. Please enquire about our sail training, option of hiring a skipper, guide or instructor for local and extended cruises.

With over 10 years experience in yacht and catamaran sailing charter operations in the Fraser Coast region, we have extensive local knowledge and can offer assistance and advice on all aspects of your boating or sailing holiday to the Fraser Island Coast and Hervey Bay in Queensland’s most beautiful waters. We offer a personalised, professional service and our aim is to ensure that your Sweet Escape charter is memorable and enjoyable.

A Unique Boating Holiday

Sail in paradise with no licence required.

BAREBOAT CHARTERS

A bareboat is a boat hired without a skipper or crew. You are the captain, with no licence required. A little knowledge and common sense is all you need. The Fraser Coast is home to some of the finest cruising grounds in the world and the sheltered waters on the western side of Fraser Island are calm making it perfect for first timers and seasoned sailors alike.

GUIDED CHARTERS

If you are new to bareboating and want a little more confidence before embarking on your self-drive experience, or whether you want to learn sailing, or gain that extra bit of local knowledge, then having an experienced Guide is a great option.  If you are interested in our extended cruising zone to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, having a Guide is mandatory.

SKIPPERED CHARTERS

Whether you are looking for day, or overnight private charters to celebrate a birthday, a honeymoon or a way to host a unique corporate function, Sweet Escape Charter can help you create a skippered charter that will be fun, safe and memorable cruising in Queensland’s best kept secret paradise (Fraser Island waters).

The Premier Choice

For your fraser island yacht charter experience.

The Great Sandy Strait and Fraser Island’s West Coast is Paradisiacal, nothing less than a wonderous marvel. From pristine Wathumba Creek to Kingfisher Bay Resort, the cruising area offers breathtaking beauty and exclusive experiences yours only to enjoy.

Whether you seeking a relaxation holiday on the water, an immersive natural experience, or something more of an adventure, the area offers soft, white sandy beaches, secluded bays, serene creeks and indescribable sunsets, with no lack of activities or places to discover. Swimming, fishing, snorkeling, bushwalking, kayaking, whale watching… there are so many ways to enjoy the wonders on your Queensland Yacht Charter holiday to the Fraser Coast.

Our Favourite Anchorages

Wathumba Creek

Known as the Hill Inlet of the Fraser Coast, Wathumba Creek is a magical, picturesque place with all your favourite activities on offer. Snorkel in the creek with turtles, swim in the crystal clear waters, navigate up the creek in the tender, or walk along the white sandy beaches. It is no wonder this is one of the favourite anchorages.

Triangle Cliffs

The coloured sand hills of Triangle Cliffs make for a perfect spot to watch the sunset across the ocean. The stretches of white beach make for a great spot to enjoy a picnic or game of beach cricket.

Moon Point is the closest anchorage to the harbour and provides protection in a variety of winds. The area is full of adventure with close access to Moon Point creek for fishing and crabbing, or Pelican Bank for swimming and relaxing.

Discover the Difference

Our cruising area encompasses the safe and sheltered waters of the Great Sandy Strait and north into Platypus Bay on the remote western side of Fraser Island. Our home port of Hervey Bay and Fraser Island is a short 3 hour drive north of Brisbane, while the local Fraser Coast Airport offers direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne.

The Fraser Coast is Butchulla country and the locals call Fraser Island, K’Gari, which translates to ‘paradise’. 

Whether it is a bareboat charter (self drive), half or full day fishing charter, or a guided sailing charter, we offer you a unique boating experience in one of the most idyllic places on earth.

This aquatic playground offers first timers, and experienced yachtsman alike, a variety of experiences from snorkelling, hiking, fishing, sailing, animal watching to sunset watching, sand hill climbing and lots of relaxing.

It is one thing to explore this paradise by car, but hiring one of our luxury catamaran vessels will give you an unique and exclusive opportunity to explore the area in style and at your own pace.

Although having qualifications is great, this holiday experience is no-licence required. We brief you completely before you set sail and are there to help you throughout your charter.

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Explore and Experience

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© sweet escape yacht charters 2024. all rights reserved., acknowledgement of country: by visiting the fraser coast, you are staying on land traditionally owned and inhabited by the butchulla people. “we acknowledge the butchulla people, the traditional custodians of this land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. we extend that respect to all aboriginal and torres strait islander people. “.

CHARTER YOUR OWN PATH TO PARADISE

Bareboat + skippered yacht charters | k'gari [fraser island].

Welcome to Fraser Island Boat Charters, your ultimate destination for bareboat charters and yacht hire in Queensland. Explore the wonders of the Great Sandy Strait and K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) with a unique water based adventure.

Experience the freedom of a bareboat [self drive] yacht charter as you set sail on your own private adventure. With our wide range of yacht hire options, you can navigate the pristine waters of the Fraser Coast (Queensland) at your own pace, immersing yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a leisurely traveller seeking a tranquil escape, our fleet of sailing and power catamarans awaits you. From intimate couples retreats to spacious vessels for family and friends, we have the ideal yacht to meet your needs.

Opt for a bareboat charter and take the helm yourself, feeling the exhilaration of controlling your own destiny on the waves. Or perhaps you prefer a more relaxed approach? Our private skippered charters allow you to sit back, unwind, and let our experienced crew take care of everything while you soak up the beauty that surrounds you.

Contact our team or make a booking today and you could be sailing away in no time!

The GREAT SANDY STRAIT - Queensland's Hidden Boating Paradise

What makes the Fraser Coast so special for boaties? It's home to the Great Sandy Strait, a UNESCO biosphere that is teeming with marine life. On board a yacht charter you'll have the chance to be right in the heart of it all. Prepare to be captivated by an incredible array of marine creatures that call these waters home.

From majestic humpback whales and playful dolphins to an array of fish species and turtles, the underwater world here is nothing short of awe-inspiring. And let's not forget about the world's first Whale Heritage Site in Hervey Bay ! This pristine sanctuary is where majestic humpback whales gather to rest and play during their annual migration, providing an unforgettable spectacle for lucky onlookers.

When you combine the world's largest sand island (K'gari Fraser Island), the world's first Whale Heritage Site and ideal boating conditions, it's not hard to see why the Fraser Coast is a top tier chartering destination.

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PLAN YOUR FRASER COAST SAILING GETAWAY

The team at Fraser Island Boat Charters would like to acknowledge the land and oceans which we are so fortunate to operate in, Butchulla country. We also extend our respects to Butchulla elders: past, present and emerging.

what our guests had to say

Our family of 3 enjoyed the best holiday experience during our 6 nights aboard Indigo last week. Even right from the start of our booking process last year, our enquiries were always answered promptly and with helpful info. The boat is well maintained- everything worked as it should and we enjoyed a fabulous time on the waters inside of Fraser Is. We are already planning 2 further trips for next year!

Kathy - Google

Wow....how amazing was that experience? We sailed out of Hervey Bay Mariner Saturday 23 September and just had the best 3 days out on the boat. The scenery was amazing and the ever-changing conditions just meant there was something new on each turn of the wheel. Oh and the whales ...how spectacular! We hired Aquila Sunrise - a very luxurious vessel and just so simple to operate - within the first half hour all my fears of having to drive a big boat were allayed. Scott and Mal made everything so simple and easy. Will definitely be coming back!

Robert - Google

My husband and I chartered “Alida” for 5 nights. From my initial enquiry through to the finalisation of our charter Steph, Scott and Michael were professional, courteous and helpful throughout. The catamaran was well maintained, prepared and so clean and tidy which we appreciated. If we could give more stars we would. We had a blast - the weather was perfect, we had wind every day and the sunsets were sublime. We loved it so much we are looking to return in the Christmas holidays and will stay longer (yes, it was THAT good!).

Carol - Google

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For All Your Boating Needs In Hervey Bay

Available in a number of layout configurations – contact us for more information.

Our 7.3m Catamarans are built upon a fibreglass hull which comprises solid fibreglass with a layer of basalt fibre, E/glass and CSM in a polyester ISO system. Basalt fibre has similar strengths as carbon fibre and kevlar fibre. It is used in the construction of spaceships, missiles and now in boats, mainly for its strength and reduced weight. The top side and frames of our 7.3m catamarans are built using only non rot material including the transom.

Our Demo Boat

The 7.3 metre catamaran is a hull designed for the serious fisherman. Or for people that like to get away for a week at a time or even a couple of days. Our demo boat has been fitted with a toilet and shower. A full size double bed, or two singles, with an area to accommodate a fridge and a gas cooker with table.

Our demo boat is powered by twin 140hp Suzuki four stroke outboards. With enough fuel to do some four hundred nautical miles. The boat also features a 100 litre fresh water tank and a 65 litre black water tank.

The designer of the 7.3m catamaran is Noah Thompson, a well known boat designer. The design provides an easy to push through the water hull shape which is extremely light weight. It also fits on a trailer so you can park it in your shed at home.

Specifications

• Weight = Dry Hull Weight 1,850kg / Trailer Weight 840 kg
• Max Hp = 150hp per side / 300hp total
• Fuel Capacity = Twin 270 Litre Tanks
• Max People = 6

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Our 4.5m tri hull – centre or side console or tiller options, some of our recent work in progress.

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