If you’ve always dreamt of waking up on your own luxury yacht, sailing into private coves and swimming in crystal clear Whitsundays waters …. why not make it happen?
Chartering a luxury yacht is a completely private and personalised experience where you can guide your own journey and enjoy a wonderful range of holiday activities, all from the exclusive comfort of your own private yacht. Wake up in a new destination every day without having to negotiate busy transfers and crowds. Pull into hidden coves to enjoy quiet walking trails, private beach lunches and amazing dive spots teeming with colourful marine life, or create your own floating hotel on New Zealand’s spectacular Bay of Island’s maritime park. Our private yacht charter partners offer an incredible range of yachts and itineraries in Queensland, WA, NSW and NZ.
While the roadmap to free international travel remains unclear, our beautiful coastline is dotted with spectacular locations and world-class experiences in unspoilt natural settings, just waiting to be explored.
Read on for a few of our favourite luxury yacht charter experiences, as well as a truly wanderlust-worthy Airlie Beach private holiday home if relaxing on dry land is more your style. Reach out today for 2021 or 2022 bookings on enquiries@jigsawtravel.com.au and make your long-held holiday dream a reality.
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Explore The Whitsundays by superyacht
Our ultimate yacht charter experience would be to spend 10 days cruising around the 74 Whitsunday Islands aboard SPIRIT.
This 35m Luxury charter catamaran comfortably accommodates 12 guests and boasts all new technology features. She is an exceptionally stunning yacht, remarkable for her smooth-riding and lavish interior design. With spacious entertaining areas including alfresco dining on the main deck and a third deck offering a wet bar and two large sun pads for enjoying the 360-degree views. Perfect for water-skiing or fishing. SPIRIT also has available a number of jet-skis, Scuba diving equipment and towable toys.
Wiggle your toes into the white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach, swim in crystal clear waters, take a scenic flight over Heart Reef or enjoy one of the many hiking trails and pristine beaches only accessible by yacht.
Stay aboard the M.Y. Flying Fish at Orpheus Island
The M.Y. Flying Fish – Northern Escape Collection’s opulent 32m private superyacht, has taken up residence at Orpheus Island Lodge this season, offering a rare and indulgent opportunity for guests to experience the world-class lodge and unspoilt island paradise from the privacy of a luxury yacht.
Having recently undergone a $2m refit and refurbishment, the glamourous M.Y. Flying Fish will provide an exclusive, luxury yacht experience for private groups of up to eight guests. Interior living areas feature across three decks, complete with mahogany finishes and indulgent furnishings, ideal for sharing time and making memories. Four spacious and luxurious staterooms are outfitted with their own private ensuite bathrooms, the master with a spa bath. A classically designed exterior features a comfortably shaded alfresco dining area, multiple sun lounging areas, a helipad, and a fly deck saloon lounge where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Coral Sea and take in Orpheus’ spectacular sunsets.
After waking in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and enjoying breakfast on board, guests can be transferred at leisure to Orpheus Island by their dedicated host, where they can take part in a daily signature experience such as local snorkel, guided island hike, cocktail class, low tide walk, sunset cruise or whale watching (when in season), or spend the day enjoying the island – exploring secluded coves by motorised dinghy, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing the catamaran, or simply relaxing by the infinity pool, enjoying a rejuvenating treatment at the resort’s Gwandalan Spa, and dining on chef-hatted meals showcasing locally-grown produce.
Sail the turquoise waters and pristine beaches of NZ’s Bay of Islands
Tailored to suit your personal needs, a luxury yacht charter around New Zealand’s Bay of Islands is the ultimate way to experience the area’s unspoilt natural beauty, hidden locations and rich Maori culture and traditions.
Regarded as one of the most favoured cruising and yacht charter locations in New Zealand, travellers are drawn to the Bay of Islands for its mild sub-tropical climate, multitude of uninhabited islands, superb diving, spectacular marine wildlife and some of the world’s best fishing.
When chartering a yacht in the Bay of Islands, you will spend your days cruising past fertile green hills, rolling down to white beaches bordering emerald clear waters.
The elegant, 84ft luxury motor yacht, Templar is one of our favourite yacht charters for a week-long, leisurely exploration of the Bay of Island’s delights – stopping off to explore the many secluded bays, untouched coastlines and serene natural harbours, enjoying a sunset glass of wine from the private deck.
Templar’s luxury interiors comprise a spacious open salon showcasing large panoramic windows that provide stunning views and welcome in a plethora of natural light. Accommodating up to nine guests in four well-appointed staterooms, Templar provides a soothing and indulgent oasis for guests to lay their heads. The full-beam master stateroom is styled elegantly, complete with a settee, writing desk, entertainment centre and ensuite bath with a shower. The luxury yacht’s guest staterooms include a beautiful VIP, a double-bed stateroom and a bunk stateroom with three bunk beds.
Other fantastic features include outdoor living areas that encourage you to fully relish your time on the water. If dining alfresco is on the menu, meals can be served on the covered deck or on the flybridge. The yacht’s spacious transom is an ideal launching pad for scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, paddle boarding, or just diving into the area’s azure waters.
Stay in luxury on dry land at AQUA, Airlie Beach
If sticking to dry land is more for you, why not rent a luxurious private home in a stunning location exclusively for you and your closest friends. Complete with optional concierge service and sleeping up to eight guests across four bedrooms, AQUA is an architectural masterpiece set within the serene waters of the Whitsundays.
Situated on a secluded and private peninsula surrounded on three sides by the magnificent waters of the Coral Sea and Pioneer Bay, with its own private beach, marina and helipad, AQUA is akin to an exclusive luxury private resort and arguably Australia’s finest seaside residence.
Relax and soak up the sun by the pool on one of the many terrace vantage points; Dine overlooking the shimmering Coral Sea, within the ‘rainforest garden’ or Teppanyaki pavilion; Kayak the crystal-clear waters of the Whitsundays; Take a day trip to Whitehaven Beach, Dent Island’s world-renowned golf course, or dine at Qualia; Work out in the gym whilst looking over the serene waters of Pioneer Bay, enjoy a game of billiards whilst watching the magnificent sunset, or dine by the swim up pool bar. There is plenty of room to find your own space in this sprawling estate, yet it’s cosy and intimate enough to share quality time with family and friends.
Book with Jigsaw Travel and enjoy exclusive amenities on your luxury home rental, including:
- Gourmet Welcome Hamper
- $250 AUD Services Credit – for use towards any in-home or concierge service, including housekeeping, grocery provisioning, in-home dining etc.
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
