Casual Fare Sailing Charters
ProHighlights
- Whole-yacht private hire for up to six guests, with a qualified skipper and a deckhand
- A choice of five departure times each day, from a sunrise sail to a 7:30pm evening cruise under motor
- BYO food and drinks welcome on private charters, with water supplied
About Casual Fare Sailing Charters
Casual Fare Sailing Charters is a small family-run business built around one 33-foot Compass Innovator yacht and its skipper James, who has sailed these waters for around a decade. Every trip is capped at six guests, which suits a small celebration, a couple's outing or a handful of friends who want the yacht to themselves. The private charter takes the whole boat for two hours at a start time you choose: sunrise, mid-morning, lunchtime, late afternoon for the sunset, or a 7:30pm evening run when the yacht motors along the creek and river instead of sailing. A separate private sunset sail adds two glasses of sparkling wine for each guest. The skipper and deckhand look after the sails, so no experience is needed. Trips leave from the marina at Townsville Yacht Club and head out across Cleveland Bay, with Castle Hill behind and Magnetic Island ahead. Private groups can bring their own food and drinks, and water is supplied on board. Guests need to be six or older, and the yacht has no wheelchair access. If the wind is too strong for sailing, groups can cruise the creek and river under motor, reschedule or take a refund. Bookings are confirmed when made, and cancelling or rescheduling at least 24 hours ahead brings a full refund.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can come on a private charter?
Up to six guests, plus the skipper and deckhand. Trips also run with as few as two guests, so a small group is not cancelled for low numbers.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes. Private charters are BYO food and drink, and water is provided. The crew asks guests to leave red wine and coloured drinks behind, as they can stain the boat.
Where does the charter depart from?
From the marina at Townsville Yacht Club in South Townsville. Guests meet at the gate that leads down to the boats, the one closest to the club's bar area.
Can children come on board?
Children aged six and over are welcome as long as they can walk on their own. Younger children cannot join, and the yacht is not wheelchair accessible.
What happens if the weather is bad?
In poor weather you can reschedule or take a refund. When it is only too windy to sail, the group can choose to cruise up and down the creek and river under motor instead.
Suitable occasions
Sandra Keil
2 months ago
My husband and I both really enjoyed our sunset cruise with captain James and his deckhand, Dave. Great sunset and laughter. We would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a private and intimate cruise e…
Deb Smith
6 months ago
Lovely lunch and afternoon sailing around the bay. We had to change our dates due to the weather and James was great in rescheduling to a convenient date. It was a relaxing arvo on the water.
Gypsy Tulip
a year ago
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Casual Fare Sailing. From start to finish, everything was handled with care and professionalism. Captain James and deckhand David were amazing, they went above and beyond t…
Ash Bartley
a year ago
We had the best afternoon put on the water with James and David. From booking to end of tour, the communication was great. They are great hosts as Dad said 'had such a great time with them, nearly missed the sunset!' Hig…
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