Yacht Charter in Brisbane

Brisbane is home to countless marinas where yacht charters offer tours and private charters to nearby beaches, destinations, and islands off the coast. With many sights and locations to visit, charterers can either enjoy a half-day or full-day cruise on the Brisbane River or out in the open sea across Moreton Bay and its beautiful islands, which consist of more than 300 smaller islands and islets. A cosmopolitan with laid-back charm, Brisbane offers the best of both worlds.

With a wide array of yachts, you can take your pick from speedboats to monohulls, power vessels, motor yachts, sailboat catamarans, and superyachts. Cruising along the River provides excellent cruising opportunities with accessibility to the city, while charters on the Bay offer endless days of cruising to different islands. Whatever yachting itinerary you wish to enjoy, or whatever occasion you wish to celebrate onboard, Brisbane is a beautiful place for a luxurious yacht charter.

With so many things to do and sights to see, you'll never run out of recreational activities onboard a private yacht charter in Brisbane. Prices vary depending on a number of factors, such as on rental duration, activities on board, the destinations, as well as the number of people on board. Full day yachting itineraries are popular in Brisbane, with yachts that you can charter from 8 am to 4 pm. A full-day catamaran charter can cost around USD 3,000. For a 44.5-foot yacht that can accommodate 12 people, a full day charter can cost around $2,200, and for a 128-foot power yacht for a group of 12, it can cost between $90,000 to $100,000 for a week's charter.

Brisbane has a subtropical climate and enjoys 283 days of sunshine and year-round warm climate. The Brisbane River enjoys calm cruising grounds all year long, but sunny weather is needed for ideal yacht charters to enjoy the plethora of water activities. The months of June to August consist of the winter season in Brisbane, which means it will be a little chilly. However, whale watching season starts in June, so yacht charters are also popular during the months of June to November for humpback whale sightings on Moreton Bay.

The months of September to November are the spring season, while December to January consists of the summer season. Both seasons are ideal times of the year for yacht charters in Brisbane. The months of April to May are regarded as the best time to enjoy the great outdoors in Brisbane since it is not too hot and not too cold, and just perfect for enjoying outdoor activities with warm and pleasant days.

A day yacht charter in Brisbane can take two forms: a full-day on the Brisbane River, or a day out in Moreton Island, which can be reached within 75 minutes. A day charter in the Brisbane River provides you with sightseeing of the capital city, where you can admire the scenic riverfront, from the Kangaroo Point Cliffs to the city Botanical Gardens. A full-day out on Moreton Island presents you with a myriad of activities: enjoying the sandhills, snorkeling, scuba diving, and plenty of outdoor adventures.

One of the most popular overnight anchorages in Brisbane is Horseshoe Bay in Peel Island, located south from Brisbane. Peel Island is a small, heritage-listed island and a National Park near Moreton Bay. It is popular among sailors and yacht enthusiasts as the bay is sheltered from the northerly winds. Kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, and hiking throughout the island are popular activities. And of course, an overnight yacht charter trip to Moreton Island is also popular. You can visit Peel Island on your first day, anchor on the bay for the night, then head to Moreton Island in the morning to spend a half-day enjoying the island, before making your way back to Brisbane.

With hundreds of islands around Moreton Bay and plenty of nearby destinations that are equally as stunning as Brisbane itself, a full week onboard your private yacht is sure to create a once in a lifetime Brisbane holiday. Here is a sample one-week itinerary for your Brisbane yacht charter:

Day 1 and 2: Moreton Island

The 3rd largest sand island in the world, the iconic sandhills are a definite spot to visit, which you can explore on a 4WD. Moreton Island is also an iconic spot to watch the sunrise, as well as humpback whale sightings from June to November. There's also a freshwater Blue Lagoon in the island's interiors, Champagne Pools, and the Tangalooma Wrecks, which is a cluster of 17 deliberately sunken ships. Other activities to be explored here are snorkeling, kayaking, and scuba diving.

Day 3: North and South Stradbroke Island

The Straddies, as locals like to call the islands, are the North and South Stradbroke Islands. North Island is the more popular destination, where wildlife can be seen, such as kangaroos, koalas, and wombats. It's also a popular place for its beaches, where you can snorkel and scuba dive, enjoy a game of beach volleyball, watersport activities, and just lazing around the sand. South Island is much less developed, which means it has more unspoiled scenery and tranquil activities to offer. You can bush walk through the island and discover a rainforest, freshwater marshlands, and wetlands.

Day 4: Peel Island

Visit Horseshoe Bay, Peel Island's most famous beach, and enjoy a day of swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. You can also kayak, and explore the National Park on foot.

Day 5: Brisbane River

Make your way back to Brisbane and enjoy what the Brisbane River has to offer, with sights and a charter to the different attractions in the city. If you wish for more remote destinations, the Gold Coast to the south of Brisbane is a great day or two of excursions, while the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Heads to the north of Brisbane are also great options.

An intimate wedding yacht charter in Brisbane is perfect for cruising along the River and the Bay. Exchange vows at sunset and watch the city skyline light up in the night as you and your guests enjoy dinner on board. And if you're lucky, depending on the time of the year, you'll witness fireworks along the riverfront.

Whether you want to impress a client who's new in town, reward your staff with a cruise, or you want to launch a product in a unique setting, corporate yacht charters in Brisbane are a great way to escape the formalities of a corporate event. Get a crowd-free view of the city as you discuss business and witness Brisbane's beauty with unparalleled views from the River.

Brisbane is a riverfront town with Moreton Bay as its playground. With so much to see, so many places to visit, and a unique laid back charm, yacht charters in Brisbane will truly create a holiday you will never forget.