Base Manager
Christophe Vanek
Ph: +61 7 49 467 400
Fax: +61 7 49 467 698
Email: reservations@yachtcharters.com.au
Getting There
International flights arrive to all capital cities in Australia. Fly to the Whitsundays (Whitsunday Coast/Proserpine airport) from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Brisbane flights are direct and take 1.5hrs. Airlines that service both airports are Jetstar, Tiger Airways, Qantas & Virgin Blue. If flying into Hamilton Island, the same airlines apply (except Tiger) and flights are usually direct from those capital cities mentioned above, including Cairns (only with Qantas). Transfers: Transfers may be organized to and from the Whitsunday Coast Airport with “Whitsunday 2 Everywhere” or “Airlie Limos”. Transfer time is approximately 45 minutes.
Weather Forecasts
We broadcast the latest weather at 9.00am and 3.45pm daily. Contact with our vessels is made twice daily, which is a local regulation. Severe weather/cyclone broadcasts are carried out to guests as needed.
Facilities
6 showers, 8 toilets and laundry facilities are available every day from 24/24. Collect key from our office.
Services
Restaurants, Small bottle shop & small takeaway shop, and Dive gear hire. Airlie Beach CBD is a 10 minute scenic walk along the waterfront (many activities, restaurants, shops).
Provisions
Whitsunday Provisioning can take care of all your provisioning. Complete the provisioning list available on www.whitprov.com.au and everything will be on board upon your arrival. This is highly recommended for any charters commencing from Hamilton Island as shopping for groceries is expensive and limited on the island. Alternatively there are a couple of supermarkets close to the marina. Opening hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday 8.00am – 5.30pm and Sunday 8:00am – 6pm.
Currency
Mastercard, Visa and American Express are all accepted at base. (Australian dollar currency.)
Telephone
When calling our Australian base you will need to dial + 61 (country code) and then the area code (7) 49467400 e.g 0061 7 4946 7400.
Internet: Many internet Café’s are available in Airlie Beach and on some islands.
Wi-Fi: Abel Point Marina is equipped with Wi-Fi network. Contact www.myport.com.au
Other Information
All clients are briefed starting at 9am on the day of their charter. Arrival after 11am will result in the client having to stay the first night in the marina at their own cost. Clients should be anchored for the evening by 4pm. Clients need to check in twice daily with base at the allocated times of 9.00am & 3.45pm. No formal licenses are required, although experience is necessary. The only vessel that requires an official license is the Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 Power Cat. Soft bags are essential as storage facilities for excess luggage is limited in the vessel and at the base. There are a couple of Island Resorts to visit in the Whitsundays. Each has a charge for mooring/berthing overnight or during the day. All have restaurants, pools and activities. Airlie Beach & Hamilton Island, are the only places to stock up on fresh water, fuel, provisions, ice and to off load rubbish.
