The Operator is a family owned and operated company that forms part of five companies with offices in Sydney, Perth and Airlie Beach, employing about 50 staff. 

DescaradA is a 70ft luxury motor yacht spread across three levels of spacious living. This beautifully appointed motor vessel has recently undergone a major external and internal refit and has accommodation for eight passengers in three luxury double suites and one twin share bunk room, as well as crew quarters for four. The yacht is fully equipped and comes complete with a high speed boat, inflatable rigid tender, two jet skis, two kayaks, dive tank fill station and a minimum crew of three to see to the guests’ every need.

DescaradA is in Queensland Survey 2B (200 nautical miles off shore) for 9 passengers and 3 crew and Survey 1D (partially smooth waters) for 38 passengers and 4 crew. Built to travel to all points of the world DescaradA is capable of motoring nonstop from Queensland to Canada.

About DescaradA Charter
DescaradA Charters sets new standards in luxury cruising. We provide our worldwide clientele with the ultimate cruising experience throughout the magnificent world heritage listed Queensland Coast. More permanently, DescaradA cruises in the amazing locations of the Whitsunday Islands and is available for both ready planned tours and private charters. DescaradA’s home port is Able Point Marina in Airlie Beach.

DescaradA is best described as a small luxury cruising ship, accommodating a maximum of eight guests for overnight tours. We offer memorable and luxurious charters in prestige facilities, complete with enjoyable activities and culinary moments. Our exclusive service is well fitted to individual needs to guarantee a more personal cruising atmosphere.

Join us aboard for an unforgettable journey through the 74 islands of the majestic Whitsundays or your own tailor-made adventure on a private charter – DescaradA can cater for your every boating indulgence.

Your Journey on DescaradA
DescaradA offers an exclusive private charter service to suit the individual needs of our guests. Whether it is travelling through the magical 74 Islands of the Whitsundays, organising a scuba dive adventure, holding a unique business seminar or rewarding your staff with a leisurely cruise, DescaradA can tailor a package to your every requirement.

Once we have discussed the DescaradA Luxury Cruise you are looking for, our staff and crew will prepare a suggested itinerary for your approval.

Our experienced Captain will guide you through Queensland's famous world heritage listed areas. Once onboard our friendly crew will see to your every need and prepare and serve quality fresh Australian and International produce throughout your sun drenched days and star filled nights.

DescaradA operates out of Airlie Beach but can also depart from a number of other ports in Queensland, from Gold Coast in the south to Cairns in the north.

Our friendly and efficient ground staff and crew will ensure your luxury cruise experience is truly unforgettable!

Adventure Dive Cruises (private charter only)
As the owners are very keen scuba divers, the latest re-fit of DescaradA saw the addition of scuba diving equipment and a dive tank fill compressor.

Both Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach Marina offer you easy access to the Whitsundays Island group which comprises some 74 Islands and the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef.

All dive expeditions are tailored to the individual needs of our clients with our friendly staff happy to arrange your dream dive adventure.

DescaradA can also provide scuba diver training on request for private charters.

• Professional crew of three
• Accommodation as selected
• All meals (breakfast - morning tea - lunch - afternoon platter - dinner)
• Non alcoholic beverages
• Marine Park & Island fees
• Transfers from and to local area accommodation
• Use of yacht’s watersports toys

DescaradA’s Culinary Experience
On DescaradA we pride ourselves on the supply and preparation of high quality fresh Australian produce. Queensland is known for its abundance of seafood and is also one of Australia’s premium beef growing areas. With our tasty, generous meals throughout the day you are guaranteed to enjoy culinary moments that satisfy your appetite.

Your Destination
Proserpine Airport is located only 25km from Airlie Beach and has direct flights daily from Sydney and Brisbane. Hamilton Island Airport has daily direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Ferries operate from Hamilton Island to Airlie Beach regularly.

Descarada Charters Rental Terms

Terms of booking on this website

Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.

Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.

On departure day, before you commence your trip, you may be required to sign a rental agreement (in the case of boat charters) with the supplier of the vessel. Your rental and use of the vessel will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vessel. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.

While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vessel. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.

Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

Booking information
To make a booking, you must complete our no-obligations reservations enquiry form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your enquiry, we will contact you via phone or email, to advise of availability and confirm the final price is correct - and discuss payment options. A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation notice and at this stage the deposit is processed on your credit card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.

Please note we accept Visa and Mastercard and the credit card fees are: 
1) 1.75% for the deposit amount.
2) 1.75% for the balance of payment.

If you are booking via phone, please first make sure you have read the terms and conditions of your selected sailing adventure. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.

Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental, trip or charter services.

Amendments
Please check the terms of each vessel to see whether amendment fees apply. Please also note that for some vessels an amendment is treated as a new booking and the rate current at the time the amendment is made to recalculate the entire booking amount (not just the days changed). In the case of boat rental/yacht charter, if the hire or number of days is increased, an additional deposit may be required, while reduction in rental periods or price may reduce the total, but the deposit amount will remain unchanged.

Vessel Capacity and fitness to charter (for Bareboats only)
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vessel you charter is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of passengers allowed is indicated next to each vessel on this website. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A boat or trip supplier can refuse to hire a vessel to any person who is in their opinion unfit to skipper or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.

Descarada Charters Rental Terms for travel between 01-Jan-2008 and 31-Mar-2010

Payment
We accept Visa and Mastercard with no surcharges, AMEX with 3% surcharge.

A deposit is required at the time of confirmation to reserve your place.
The balance is payable 30 days prior to departure.

Cancellation
The initial deposit is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
50% of the balance amount is reimbursed when cancellation is informed more than 33 days prior to departure. Cancellation after this period or failure to arrive for the cruise / charter will see all monies forfeited.

Liability and Insurance
Clients should be aware that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard guests, we cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers or due to other reasons that are beyond our control. Dangerous jellyfish inhabit these waters and passengers should take care for their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk and the owners and operators of the vessel will not be liable for any consequences whatsoever of the passenger been stung by jellyfish. To minimise the risk we recommend that you wear a full length protective stinger suit while swimming, snorkelling and diving during the cruise. Onboard, passengers can choose either to use the provided stinger suits for free or to buy their own with a $30 charge. We recommend that all passengers purchase relevant travel and cancellation insurance.

Descarada Charters Insurance

Clients should be aware that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard guests, we cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers or due to other reasons that are beyond our control.

Dangerous jellyfish inhabit these waters and passengers should take care for their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk and the owners and operators of the vessel will not be liable for any consequences whatsoever of the passenger been stung by jellyfish. To minimise the risk we recommend that you wear a full length protective stinger suit while swimming, snorkelling and diving during the cruise. Onboard, passengers can choose either to use the provided stinger suits for free or to buy their own with a $30 charge. We recommend that all passengers purchase relevant travel and cancellation insurance.