The best way to explore Australia is on board a superyacht
Cruising around Australia on a superyacht, with every meal, stop and activity customised to your desires, is possibly the most indulgent way to discover our pristine island nation.
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Island hopping on a private yacht was once reserved for the elite, but boat charters have gone mainstream. Sailing with a small group of family and friends, diving off the bow into cobalt waters, enjoying spirited onshore excursions, sunset cocktails on the deck – the enticements are endless and every detail is taken care of.
Where to cast off? Operating in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas, The Whitsundays and beyond, Ocean Alliance has a fleet of superyachts offering impeccable service and world-class food and wine. A typical excursion includes skipping from islands to lagoons, snorkelling, glass-bottom kayak adventures, and private tours of wildlife research facilities. Its sleek vessels can find perfect anchorages to spot manta rays, migrating whales and a plethora of flamboyant reef fish.
Angling enthusiasts with a taste for luxury are also in luck. On the Great Barrier Reef, Kekoa partners with a number of local vessels, including Spirit (its 10-metre tender was designed for fishing and diving), Beluga (equipped with a stabilisation system for smoother sailing), and Atlantic Princess (ready to catch marlin in Cairns).
With 18 cabins, marri furniture and an on-board helicopter, True North is a megayacht that offers several trips. Choose from a five-night Coral Atoll cruise, a seven-night Kimberley Snapshot, both departing Broome.
Meanwhile, in Sydney, Ghost II is also available for super-luxe voyages around the harbour. The custom-built 37-metre Majesty superyacht lodges 12 guests in five staterooms decked out in jet black and metallic silver. Its garage is stocked with several water-sports toys, including a Yamaha jetski, 16-foot Castoldi jet tender as well as an optional 36-foot high-speed chase and support boat. The world is your Sydney rock oyster.