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Cool Change Sailing Catamaran

54' / 17m · Kelsall · Built 2005 · Refit 2022
Cabins
5
Guests
10 sleep
Day Guests
40
Crew
2
Cruise
7 kn
Max Speed
12 kn
3 Double 1 Single Covertible Saloon
Weekly Charter Rate
Low Season
$20,574
High Season
$26,174

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
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.

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

Tenders 3.7m Tender with 15hp Outboard
  • 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

Listed weekly rates by season. Shoulder weeks are quoted on request. Showing a rate does not mean the week is free.

Pacific & Oceania
VAT by embarkation country, 10% to 15%

Where you board sets the tax. Rates are indicative and your broker confirms them at booking.

New Zealand 15% GST on domestic charters
Australia 10% GST Goods & Services Tax on domestic charters
$2,057/day From $20,574/week
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