We are an Australian Owned and Operated Company located in The Whitsundays.We have operated under the same management since 1987.We are located at the superb Abel Point Marina which is the only mainland marina in The Whitsundays. The marina has undergone an extensive expansion and renovation program in 2003. Abel Point Marina is in the heart of Airlie Beach. Airlie Beach is the mainland town of the Whitsundays and has complete shopping and accommodation facilities.

Service: We are available 7 days a week until 8pm on our free reservations number to answer any immediate queries that you and the crew may have prior to departure.We also offer EARLY BRIEFINGS as standard to maximise your holiday time. All staff are experienced friendly locals.

Range: We offer a modern fleet with something to suit everyone. We have sailing and power catamarans, sailing yachts and flybridge motor cruisers in a range of sizes.

Rating: We try and rate our vessels honestly using our innovative star rating. If a vessel has been launched more than 3 years ago it cannot be a 5 star vessel. If a vessel was launched more than 5 years ago it cannot have a 4 star or higher rating. Other companies have vessels that are 15 years old that they rate as a 4 star boat!! We appreciate it is difficult to compare vessels when you are looking at a layout. We suggest asking questions such as "how old are the vessels, are the photos on your site of your boat, when were these photos taken?"

Facilities: From the moment you arrive at our base at Abel Point Marina you enjoy easy loading and all modern amenities at your fingertips with accommodation houses and a shopping centre just moments away.

The Operator Facts:
Bareboats in the Whitsundays is one of the best ways to see the 74 islands of the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef. To look at the islands and take pictures of the beautiful scenery. Considered one of the best holidays in the world you have the freedom to plan a bareboat holiday and arrange to snorkel, dive, fish or go for a walk on the beach. Bareboating caters for a host of Whitsundays holiday desires.
If this sounds good to you, then wait till you hear about the value. Dividing the cost amongst the bareboat group, you stop spending the moment you set sail in the Whitsundays.
We think there is no better way to share the feelings of a wonderful Whitsunday holiday with family and friends, or just your most loved one.

Cumberland Charter Yacht Charter Terms for travel between 07-Oct-2011 and 07-Oct-2016

1. Interpretation
The Operator includes the owner of the Boat, the Operator's, employees, directors, affiliates, agents and subcontractors appointed by the Operator. The Charterer includes the Charterer's guests, family, employees, agents and crew members. In this agreement the singular includes the plural and vice versa, words denoting gender shall include all other gender, headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect construction of the agreement. Children are defined as persons under the age of sixteen years. Time is of the essence of this agreement.
2. Delivery
The Operator shall deliver the Boat at the Port of Delivery staunch, clean and in full commission ready for service at Midday. The Operator may allow credit pro rata for charter fees covering periods of delay in delivery. The Operator has the right, at its discretion, to substitute a boat of similar type or to cancel the charter and to refund the charter fee. If the Operator fails to make delivery within twenty-four hours after the due time then the Charterer may cancel the agreement and a full refund of the charter fee will be paid. The Operator shall then have no further liability to the Charterer beyond that refund. The Charterer warrants that he will examine the Boat before taking delivery and by accepting the Boat shall be deemed to have satisfied himself that the Boat is staunch and properly outfitted for a yacht or motor cruiser of her type, size and accommodation. Should the Charterer not be ready to accept delivery of the Boat at the stated time for delivery for any reason the Operator has the right to set the time of delivery any time within the next twenty-four hour period. In that event there shall be no partial refund for any of the charter time lost. The charter period commences with the area briefing and boat familiarisation or sail orientation.
3. Payment, Cancellation and Bond
The Charterer shall pay: A non refundable deposit on signing this agreement; The balance of the charter fee at least sixty days prior to commencement of the charter period; and an insurance waiver prior to delivery. In the event the Charterer cancels this agreement by notice in writing received by the Operator at AIRLIE BEACH more than sixty days prior to the commencement of the charter period, the deposit will be retained in full as a cancellation fee. If less than sixty days of notice of cancellation is given the full charter fee shall remain due and payable and will not be waived or refunded unless the Operator is able to obtain an alternative booking for the same charter period
4. Inventory
At the time of delivery the Charterer shall, if requested by the Operator, complete, check and sign a record of inventory. On redelivery any lost or damaged inventory item shall have all expenses relating to the loss or damage debited against the security bond. If the Operator does not require signing of a record of inventory, it's right to debit against the security bond is not waived.
5. Running Expenses
The Charterer shall pay all running expenses during the charter period including pilotage, port charges, sail guide and crew charges, service calls, refuelling costs, engine running costs (if applicable) and provisions and supplies for him and his party.
6. Competency
In this clause "competent person" means a person competent in the handling of the type of boat chartered including: Knowledge and practical experience of seamanship; and Knowledge and practical experience in the handling of inboard auxiliary powered sailing craft and associated equipment of the general type and size of boat. (a) The Charterer warrants that he is a competent person in the handling and operations of the type of boat chartered. (b) The Charterer undertakes not to permit any other person to operate the Boat unless that person is a competent person. (c) The Operator reserves the right to require the Charterer and any other person who shall operate the Boat to demonstrate to the Operator that they are competent persons. Should the Operator not be satisfied with the competency of the Charterer, the Operator may require a sailing guide on board the Boat for such period as determined by the Operator.
7. Navigation and Other Limits
The Charterer shall restrict the cruising of the Boat to between 0800 to 1600 hours unless authorised by the Operator. The Charterer shall limit his cruising perimeter to the area and limitations clearly defined and specified by the Operator. The Boat shall be employed exclusively as a pleasure boat for the sole and proper use of members of the Charterer's party. The Charterer shall not carry on the Boat more than the specified number in the party and the Charterer shall not permit any other party, except competent persons within the Charterer's party, to operate the Boat unless the prior written permission of the Operator is obtained. The Charterer shall not race the Boat. The Charterer shall not raft up the Boat up against any other vessel. The Boat must not be used for towing. There must be no transferring of any equipment from the Boat. Pets shall not be taken on the Boat. Children must be under the control of a responsible adult. That adult is responsible for the conduct and personal safety of the children while on the Boat. The Charterer shall not tie the Boat up at any jetties or piers except those approved by the Operator prior to the charter or make any landing with the Boat.
8. Charterer's Authority
At the commencement of the charter period the Operator shall relinquish its possession and command of the Boat to the Charterer and full authority regarding the management of the Boat and its crew or members of the charter party shall be transferred to the Charterer for the period of this charter. Should a sailing guide be put on board either at the Charterer's request or at the Operator's option the sailing guide shall be the sole responsibility of the Charterer and the Charterer shall pay the Operator for the sailing guide at the current daily rate listed at the Operator's offices. The charter shall feed and accommodate the sailing guide. If a sailing guide is put on the Boat, then although the Charterer shall have possession, command, navigation and full control over the Boat, the sailing guide is to be sole judge as to whether it is reasonable or prudent to sail at any time and as to whether any specified anchorage is reasonably safe.
9. Redelivery
The Charterer shall redeliver the Boat to the Operator free from any indebtedness which may have occurred on the Charterer's account at the Port of Return together with all of its equipment, in the same good condition as it was at delivery, save for fair wear and tear from ordinary and proper use. If for any reason other than that the Boat has become a total loss, he shall fail to redeliver the Boat at the agreed place and time, he shall pay the Operator demurrage at the rate of the charter fee per night of the Boat plus 50% for every day or part of a day ("Agreed Demurrage") until redelivery is effected. If the Charterer leaves the Boat at any place other than the Port of Return he shall pay to the Operator: all expenses involved in transferring the Boat to the Port of Return; Agreed Demurrage for the number of days required for the transfer; plus any losses or damage not covered by the Operator's insurance which may occur on or to the Boat or otherwise arises from the redelivery until it has been redelivered to the Charterer at the Port of Return. In the event the Charterer should elect for any reason to redeliver the Boat prior to the end of the charter period the Operator shall not be liable to return any part of the charter fees.
10. Cleaning
If upon completion of the charter the Charterer has not left the Boat in clean and tidy condition then the Charterer shall pay for the costs of cleaning the Boat.
11. Recall
Operator reserves the right to recall the Boat at any time if the weather is considered by the Operator to be a threat to safe operation or in the Operator's opinion the Boat is being improperly or incorrectly sailed, managed or controlled so as to imperil the Boat, other vessels or property or life. A recall may include but is not limited to a recall to the Operator's base or an instruction to proceed to a haven deemed to be safe for the prevailing conditions. During a recall the Charterer may be required to vacate the Boat depending on conditions. The Operator shall not be liable for any lost time, expense or losses to personal goods or property due to recall and the Operator is not liable to repay any charter fees. The Charterer is advised to take out the appropriate insurance cover for such events.
12. Service Calls
In the event of a malfunction of the Boat or its equipment, the Operator shall subject to prevailing weather conditions use its best endeavours to reach the Boat with a service call at the earliest opportunity. In the event a service call is not in the Operator's opinion reasonably possible, or if the problem cannot be otherwise rectified, the Charterer shall proceed to the point designated by the Operator where repairs or replacement, where possible, will be made.
13. Replacement
In the event that a fault in the Boat is detected before or during the charter period that may cause unsatisfactory performance of the Boat or equipment, then the Operator has the right to expeditiously effect repairs. In the event the Boat is in the Operator's opinion inoperable during part of the charter period through no fault of the Charterer rendering total or premature termination of the charter, the Operator may at its option endeavour to provide as a substitute an alternative boat of similar size and quality for the charter period. If no substitute boat can be provided the Charterer shall be entitled to reimbursement of charter fees for each full day of the charter which has not been used.
14. Accident or Breakdown
In the event of any accident, loss, breakdown or disaster, the Charterer shall give immediate notice to the Operator and shall not except to the extent necessary to minimise a loss of the Boat, authorise or undertake repairs without prior authorisation of the Operator. The Charterer shall be responsible for the costs and consequence of any unauthorised repairs. The Charterer shall make no admission of liability to any party and no refund shall be made in respect of any claim arising out of such accident, loss, breakdown or disaster, save as is otherwise provided in this agreement. The Operator at its discretion shall determine if the cost of any repair, service (including cost for service vessels), breakdowns, recall or repossession or any other costs incurred by the Operator are chargeable to the Charterer and if so shall be deducted from the security bond or otherwise be owing by the Charterer.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, the liability of the Operator for indirect, special or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the services under this agreement shall be limited to the supply of those services again. The Operator shall not be liable for any other indirect, special or consequential damages.
16. Alcohol and Drugs
The use or consumption of illegal drugs by anyone using the Operator's facilities, property or boats, either ashore or afloat is prohibited. The consumption of alcohol may increase the risk of injury around docks, water and boats and the Charterer accepts that risk. The Operator shall not be liable for any personal injury or death arising from or in any way related to the use or consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs.
17. Personal Losses
The Operator shall not be liable for loss of personal property and goods of the Charterer whilst on the Operator's property or boats.
18. Insurance
The Boat chartered is customarily insured for the charter period as protection against any accidental loss or damage that may occur, or be caused by, the Boat during the charter period so long as the Boat remains in the cruising limits and perimeters established in clause 7 and is operated in compliance in all the terms and conditions of this agreement. Any excesses in connection with claims made under the policy may be debited by the Operator against the security bond. In case of loss, accident breakdown, or a disaster, the Charterer shall give immediate notice to the Operator and shall not except to the extent necessary to avert or minimise damage or a loss of the Boat, attempt repairs without authorisation of the Operator.
19. Indemnity
The Charterer shall indemnify, reimburse and hold the Operator harmless from and against any acts and all claims, losses, liabilities, demands, suits, judgement or causes or actions and all legal proceedings whether civil or criminal, penalties, fines and other sanctions and any other costs and expenses in connection which may result from, or arise in any manner out of any matter related to this charter agreement or arise out of the management, control, encumbering use or operation of the Boat by the Charterer. No claim of any nature shall be brought against the Operator by the Charterer or any of the charter party and the Charterer agrees that he shall indemnify the Operator in respect of any amount paid by the Operator in respect of any such claim.
20. Total Loss
Should the Boat become an actual or constructive total loss before or during the charter period, then the Operator may at its option substitute a vessel of similar type (if available) or deem this agreement to be at an end.
21.Inoperable Boat:
In the event that in the reasonable opinion of the Operator the Boat becomes inoperable during the Charter Period through action or inaction of the Charterer or any of his party the Operator may at its option terminate this agreement and retain all charter fees paid along with the bond. The Operator may then at its option offer a further charter to the Charterer on another vessel. The Charterer shall if he accepts the offer then pay another security deposit and all costs of the further charter including the charter fee.
22. Water Sports
The Operator and its insurance underwriters shall not be liable for accidents, injuries or death due to: swimming; windsurfing; the use of the Boat's dingy and outboard engine; or the use of snorkels, masks, fins or scuba equipment whether supplied by the Operator or otherwise. The user of the equipment referred to in this clause must ascertain that he is experienced, qualified and capable of using the equipment and the equipment is suitable and in good condition for the purpose for which it will be used and for the person using it.
23. Radio Arrangements
The Charterer agrees to contact the Operator's base on or within such time as the Operator may at its discretion stipulate to the Charterer including each morning and afternoon on each day of the charter period and furnish necessary details of the Boat's position, intended plans for the day and intended anchorage position for that evening. In the event that the Charterer fails to so notify and contact the Operator's base on any two consecutive schedule periods, then that Charterer shall be responsible for all costs or expenses incurred by the Operator in searching for the Charterer including but not limited to, the hire of aircraft or other means of transport.
24. Government Fees and Future Taxes
Charterer's pay an environmental management charge on arrival. The Charterer shall also pay and discharge without exception all taxes, charges, assessments and outgoings and impositions relating to the charter imposed by federal or state law.
25. Non-assignment
The Charterer shall not assign or sub-charter his interest in the Boat without the prior written consent of the Operator. The Operator may assign its rights under this agreement.
26. Applicable Law
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia and any dispute arising or relating to the agreement or the charter shall be referred to the courts of Queensland and be heard at the nearest relevant court, being the Magistrates Court at Proserpine, the District Court at Bowen or the Supreme Court at Mackay.

Cumberland Charter Yacht Insurance

Your vessel is comprehensively insured for accidental damage by the operator.
Prior to departure you will pay a Damage Waiver of A$30 per night (minimum charge $150). This is non-refundable and covers minor loss and damaged items on the vessel per insurable incident.
The operator may, at their discretion, charge a $1500 security bond in lieu of a damage waiver.

Insurance - Personal (Travel)
Think you don't need it? What happens if you break your leg or a child gets sick and you are unable to go on your longed-for holiday??
The operator recommends Travel Insurance for all our clients so that even if you do have to cancel your holiday you will not be disadvantage economically.
Travel Insurance is taken out to protect your financial investment in your holiday not to insure the vessel.
Travel Insurance should be a necessary part of your holiday preparation.
Have a look at www.oceanicmarinerisks.com.au for all the information.

Insurance - Hirer's Liability
This policy is designed to protect you from claims made against you or members of your charter party for Property Loss, Accidental Death and Bodily Injury caused by (or as a result of) your negligence. For this policy to apply to you, the hired vessel or the tender must be involved in the loss. For quotes, policy details and to buy Oceanic insurance Bareboat Liability Insurance. Note the boats insurance policy is designed to protect the boat owner and will not automatically respond if a claim is made against you for negligence.

Please Note

The operator does not sell insurance or provide advice on insurance on behalf of Oceanic Insurance Brokers. Their involvement is limited solely to directing potential clients wishing to purchace charterers liability insurance to Oceanic Insurance Brokers.