Cool Change Sailing Catamaran
About Cool Change
Built in 2005 by Kelsall, the 54ft (17m) sailing catamaran Cool Change offers day charters for up to 40 guests alongside multi-day sailing for 10 in 5 cabins. A crew of 2 manages all sailing and hospitality, so guests can sit back and enjoy from the first moment.
Day Sails & Week Charters
A day aboard Cool Change follows a natural rhythm: set sail, cruise at 7 knots to a nearby anchorage, swim and snorkel, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on board, and return by late afternoon. The sound of water against the hull and the feel of the breeze create a sensory experience quite different from a motor yacht outing. For those who want more, week-long charters unlock the wider South Pacific and Australia with daily passages to new anchorages. Features include large spacious saloon, large sheltered cockpit area, large foredeck setup with loungers and bean bags, indoor and outdoor dining tables, four burner gas hob and oven, microwave, large fridge & freezer, watermaker, swim platform.
Gear & Activities
5 water toys including a jet ski and four SUP boards are available to both day and week charter guests. The catamaran’s stable platform and low freeboard make water access exceptionally easy – an important detail for families and groups of varying ages. The crew manages all equipment.
Where to Sail
Cool Change charters across Australia and New Zealand in the South Pacific and Australia, repositioning seasonally to take advantage of the best wind and weather. The ideal months are Jan, Feb, Dec. A day sail on a catamaran is one of the most accessible and affordable ways to experience the South Pacific and Australia – relaxed, social, and genuinely memorable.
What a week aboard really costs
Indicative, from her listed weekly rates. Where you board sets the VAT, and your broker confirms every figure before you book.
- Charter fee, one week The yacht, her full crew, their wages and meals, and insurance.
- $20,600
- APA, 15% Fuel, food, drinks and port fees. The unspent balance is returned.
- $3,090
- GST in Australia, 10% On the charter fee. Rules vary with the itinerary, and your broker confirms the rate.
- $2,060
- Crew gratuity, customarily about 10% At the guests' discretion.
- $2,060
- Indicative total
- $27,810
- For 7 nights
- $27,810
- Per person, per night
- $397
Indicative figures from her listed weekly rates, the APA and the VAT rate for the boarding country. The total includes the full APA, and whatever is not spent is returned at the end of the charter. The owner confirms the final terms.
Charter cost guides: Australia
Full Specifications
- Beam
- 8 m
- Draft
- 1.3 m
- Build Yard
- Kelsall
- Engines
- 2x 68hp Isuzu Diesel Engines with retractable hydraulic drives
Some details come from the yacht's photos and brochure and are confirmed with the owner at booking.
Layout
Crew
- Captain
- Chef
Video Tour
Features & Amenities
- On deck
- Swim Platform
- Connectivity & entertainment
- WiFi A/C Bluetooth Enabled Stereo System with speakers in the saloon and cockpit
- Also aboard
- Large spacious Saloon Large Sheltered Cockpit Area Large Foredeck setup with loungers and bean bags Indoor and Outdoor Dining Tables Four Burner Gas Hob and Oven Microwave Large Fridge & Freezer Watermaker
Water Toys & Tenders
- 4× SUP
Jet Ski (Upon Request/Chargeable) Fishing Snorkeling
Destinations & Best Time to Charter
Cruises the South Pacific and Australia. Year-round
Cool Change, week by week
November 9, 2026 to November 7, 2027
- High Season
- Shoulder
- Low Season
- Selected
- Season
- Week rate
- Based
Listed weekly rates by season. Shoulder weeks are quoted on request. Showing a rate does not mean the week is free.
VAT by embarkation country, 10% to 15%
Where you board sets the tax. Rates are indicative and your broker confirms them at booking.