Tropic Sail
Townsville, Townsville Area

Indicative Rate* $440.00 to $17500.00 Unit Only

07 4772 4773
info@tropicsail.com.au
www.tropicsail.com.au

Description

Tropic Sail offers self-drive and skippered boating holidays from Townsville, Tropical North Queensland, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Discover Magnetic Island and 13 other unspoiled and secluded islands of The Palms group aboard your own luxury charter yacht. Choose from a variety of yachts, catamarans and a motor cruiser to suit couples, families or groups of friends. No formal qualifications or boating licence is required and Tropic Sail can create a holiday package to suit your wants and needs. Thorough briefings, twice daily skeds and 24 hour contact to base give you the peace of mind you need for a relaxing boating experience.

Located in Townsville, midway between Cairns and the Whitsundays, Tropic Sail's base is only ten minutes from the airport and is serviced by daily direct flights from all Australian east coast capital cities. If you are looking for a unique holiday destination and a way to escape the crowds, then the serenity of sailing these spectacular waters will not disappoint. Lush tropical rainforests, deserted sun drenched beaches, Aboriginal culture, pristine fringing coral reefs and fascinating historic ruins makes this one of Queensland's most exclusive and exciting holiday destinations, and to date it's best kept secret.

Property Details

Facilities

• Airport Drop-Off
• Airport Pick-Up
• Bareboat charter
• BBQ Facilities
• Breakdown assistance
• Crewed charter
• Delivery
• Ice
• Transfers
• Water Navigational equipment
• Water Sports Gear

Activities

• Cruising

Depots

Tropic Sail

Charters operations run seven days per week. Office open Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and open on Saturday and Sundays depending on customer arrivals, departures and vessel movements. Please call the office number as staff may be on the docks.

Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome. Children's 'Holiday Memories Activity Packs' and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Animal Sightings forms are provided on all charters with children 12 years and under. Tropic Sail are also happy to provide other holiday items free of charge such as beach cricket sets, board and card games, DVDs and CDs, and bird watching packs on request at time of booking. Water sports equipment and fishing equipment is available for hire. Snorkelling equipment is provided but limited in children's sizes so parents are advised to provide their own if children are under 12 years of age. Limited sizes in children's life jackets are also available. Please contact Tropic Sail for more information.

Further Details:
Experience Required - Even though you do not need a boat licence under Queensland bareboat regulations, you are required to have previous experience at the helm of a vessel similar to the vessel you would like to hire on a self drive basis. The booking sheet has an experience questionnaire and a Tropic Sail skipper will contact you to discuss your skill levels in further detail before your booking is confirmed.
Skipper/Sail Guide - If you need or would like a skipper on board for your charter this can be arranged and start from AUD300.00 for half a day.

How To Get There:
Tropic Sail's office and vessels are located at Breakwater Marina, Mariners Drive on the beautiful Townsville Strand; only 10 minutes from the Airport and within walking distance to shops, restaurants and cafes, pubs and city attractions such as Reef Headquarters, Imax, Museum of Tropical North Queensland, The Cultural Centre, Jupiters Casino and Strand Water Park.
Tropic Sail will personally pick up groups of four or less people or private transfers can be arranged if you are arriving by air, bus or train. If you are arriving by car please contact them for a detailed city map and to arrange free car parking at Breakwater Marina whilst on charter.
Airport Transfers - pick up and drop offs are available free for four people or less; or if a greater number, private transfers can be arranged.

Service Information:
All Tropic Sail vessels are equipped with standard safety equipment in accordance with Maritime Safety Queensland including Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), radios and Global Positioning System (GPS).

Tariff Information:
Reservation conditions - Your booking is confirmed upon payment of AUD500.00 deposit and receipt of the booking form. The charter balance is then due 60 days prior to charter commencement or immediately if your booking is made less than 60 days prior to departure.
Rates - Per vessel rate is per night and does not include fuel, gas, damage waiver insurance, government environmental charges (EMC) and optional extras such as relocation fees, skipper/sail guide and pre or post charter marina nights. Please contact Tropic Sail for a detailed quote.

Cancellation Information:
Cancellation of charter by customer prior to full payment will result in the full deposit being forfeited. If cancellation after full payment has been made, client is liable for full payment unless another charter can be found for that period. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Restrictions:
Tropic Sail's bareboat charters are limited to areas defined by the Queensland Department of Transport. This area includes the northern tip of Cape Cleveland, around Magnetic Island, and the inside waters (western side) of the islands of The Palms group to the tip of Pelorus Island.

Further Details:
Standard boarding time is between 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m., followed by a comprehensive two to three hour vessel and area briefing. Pre-charter marina nights can be provided if arriving the day before and earlier briefing times can be arranged upon request. These are subject to vessel and staff availability please ask at the time of enquiry or booking.
Reservation conditions - Your booking is confirmed upon payment of AUD500.00 deposit and receipt of the booking form. The charter balance is then due 60 days prior to charter commencement or immediately if your booking is made less than 60 days prior to departure.

Tropic Sail is locally owned and operated and prides itself on providing personalised service in the way of airport transfers, local provisioning, pre and post charter accommodation and activity bookings, water sports equipment hire and so on.
Departures - Charters depart from the Breakwater Marina in Townsville. Vessel collection can also be arranged from Magnetic Island, Orpheus Island and Great Palm Island for all those short on time or wishing to journey only one way - these prices can be found on the operator's web site.

Rental Period - Rental period is based on 24 hour rentals. There is a three night minimum in low season, four night minimum in shoulder season and a five night minimum in peak season. Shorter rentals are available on standby (five nights or less in peak season and seven nights or less in low and shoulder seasons). Please contact Tropic Sail for a quote.
Insurance - A damage waiver fee is payable on a per day, per vessel basis and covers minor damage to vessel and/or loss of equipment. Bareboat Liability Insurance can be taken out separately to cover for Third Party Property Damage. Personal Travel Insurance is highly recommended to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
Remote Area Relocation - Tropic Sail can arrange one way or return transfers to or from Orpheus Island or Great Palm Island with regular daily flights out of or into Townsville. Please contact Tropic Sail for a comprehensive quote.
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Vessel Returns - Return of the vessel is by 12.00 p.m. on final day, unless other arrangements are made in advance. Fuel and gas is not included in your charter quote and is payable on return of vessel.

Tropic Sail Hire Services

• Riviera 48 - Motor Cruiser
• Sunbeam 34 - Monohull Yacht
• Bavaria 37 - Monohull Yacht
• Conquest 1200 Catamaran
• Inspiration 11 - Catamaran

Riviera 48 - Motor Cruiser

Choose from a variety of yachts, catamarans and a motor cruiser to suit couples, families or groups of friends. No formal qualifications or boating licence is required and Tropic Sail can create a holiday package to suit your wants and needs. Thorough briefings, twice daily skeds and 24 hour contact to base give you the peace of mind you need for a relaxing boating experience.

Hire Type	Hire Style
Riviera 48Platinum(49.8 feet)	Motor Cruiser

Rates - Low 2011/2012 *

Valid: 09 Jan - 31 Mar 12, 01 Nov - 23 Dec 11

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$1500.00	Unit Only
7 days (1 Day Hire)	$7500.00	Unit Only
10 days (1 Day Hire)	$10500.00	Unit Only
14 days (1 Day Hire)	$15000.00	Unit Only

Rates - Peak 2011/2012 *

Valid: 26 Jun - 31 Oct 11, 24 Dec 11 - 08 Jan 12

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$2000.00	Unit Only

Rates - Shoulder 2011 *

Valid: 01 Apr - 25 Jun 11

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$1750.00	Unit Only
7 days (1 Day Hire)	$10500.00	Unit Only
10 days (1 Day Hire)	$14000.00	Unit Only
14 days (1 Day Hire)	$17500.00	Unit Only

Sunbeam 34 - Monohull Yacht

Choose from a variety of yachts, catamarans and a motor cruiser to suit couples, families or groups of friends. No formal qualifications or boating licence is required and Tropic Sail can create a holiday package to suit your wants and needs. Thorough briefings, twice daily skeds and 24 hour contact to base give you the peace of mind you need for a relaxing boating experience.

Hire Type	Hire Style
Sunbeam 34(34.3 feet)	Monohull Yacht

Rates - Low 2011/2012 *

Valid: 09 Jan - 31 Mar 12, 01 Nov - 23 Dec 11

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$440.00	Unit Only
7 days (1 Day Hire)	$2200.00	Unit Only
10 days (1 Day Hire)	$3080.00	Unit Only
14 days (1 Day Hire)	$4400.00	Unit Only

Rates - Peak 2011/2012 *

Valid: 26 Jun - 31 Oct 11, 24 Dec 11 - 08 Jan 12

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$575.00	Unit Only

Rates - Shoulder 2011 *

Valid: 01 Apr - 25 Jun 11

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$520.00	Unit Only
7 days (1 Day Hire)	$3120.00	Unit Only
10 days (1 Day Hire)	$4160.00	Unit Only
14 days (1 Day Hire)	$5200.00	Unit Only

Bavaria 37 - Monohull Yacht

Choose from a variety of yachts, catamarans and a motor cruiser to suit couples, families or groups of friends. No formal qualifications or boating licence is required and Tropic Sail can create a holiday package to suit your wants and needs. Thorough briefings, twice daily skeds and 24 hour contact to base give you the peace of mind you need for a relaxing boating experience.

Hire Type	Hire Style
Bavaria 37(37.7 feet(	Monohull Yacht

Rates - Low 2011/2012 *

Valid: 09 Jan - 31 Mar 12, 01 Nov - 23 Dec 11

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$470.00	Unit Only
7 days (1 Day Hire)	$2350.00	Unit Only
10 days (1 Day Hire)	$3290.00	Unit Only
14 days (1 Day Hire)	$4700.00	Unit Only

Rates - Peak 2011/2012 *

Valid: 26 Jun - 31 Oct 11, 24 Dec 11 - 08 Jan 12

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$610.00	Unit Only

Rates - Shoulder 2011 *

Valid: 01 Apr - 25 Jun 11

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$550.00	Unit Only
7 days (1 Day Hire)	$3300.00	Unit Only
10 days (1 Day Hire)	$4400.00	Unit Only
14 days (1 Day Hire)	$5500.00	Unit Only

Conquest 1200 Catamaran

The blend of luxurious style together with practical performance, vast user friendly entertaining areas (including a solid foredeck) and safety makes the Conquest 1200 an ideal charter yacht - appealing to those charterers seeking exciting sailing without compromising on space, comfort and privacy. This yacht even boasts a spa bath on the foredeck. Three private double cabins, two spacious bathrooms, huge galley/saloon area and massive deck-space make the Conquest 1200 an excellent charter yacht.

Hire Type	Hire Style
Conquest 1200(11.94 metres)	Catamaran

Rates - Low 2011/2012 *

Valid: 09 Jan - 31 Mar 12, 01 Nov - 23 Dec 11

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$700.00	Unit Only
7 days (1 Day Hire)	$3500.00	Unit Only
10 days (1 Day Hire)	$4900.00	Unit Only
14 days (1 Day Hire)	$7000.00	Unit Only

Rates - Peak 2011/2012 *

Valid: 26 Jun - 31 Oct 11, 24 Dec 11 - 08 Jan 12

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$860.00	Unit Only

Rates - Shoulder 2011 *

Valid: 01 Apr - 25 Jun 11

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$780.00	Unit Only
7 days (1 Day Hire)	$4680.00	Unit Only
10 days (1 Day Hire)	$6240.00	Unit Only
14 days (1 Day Hire)	$7800.00	Unit Only

Inspiration 11 - Catamaran

Choose from a variety of yachts, catamarans and a motor cruiser to suit couples, families or groups of friends. No formal qualifications or boating licence is required and Tropic Sail can create a holiday package to suit your wants and needs. Thorough briefings, twice daily skeds and 24 hour contact to base give you the peace of mind you need for a relaxing boating experience.

Hire Type	Hire Style
Inspiration 11 (36 feet)	Catamaran

Rates - Low 2011/2012 *

Valid: 09 Jan - 31 Mar 12, 01 Nov - 23 Dec 11

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$600.00	Unit Only
7 days (1 Day Hire)	$3000.00	Unit Only
10 days (1 Day Hire)	$4200.00	Unit Only
14 days (1 Day Hire)	$6000.00	Unit Only

Rates - Peak 2011/2012 *

Valid: 26 Jun - 31 Oct 11, 24 Dec 11 - 08 Jan 12

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$800.00	Unit Only

Rates - Shoulder 2011 *

Valid: 01 Apr - 25 Jun 11

Length of Hire	Cost	Inclusions
1 day (1 Day Hire)	$670.00	Unit Only
7 days (1 Day Hire)	$4020.00	Unit Only
10 days (1 Day Hire)	$5360.00	Unit Only
14 days (1 Day Hire)	$6700.00	Unit Only