Google AI
The Times Australia

Times Media

Ultra-luxury, book-by-the-cabin superyacht cruises around Australia

  • Written by: Andrew Mevissen

Luxury superyacht cruises are considered out of reach for most people due to the high cost of a private charter but this ultra-luxe experience in idyllic locations such as the Great Barrier Reef, Gold Coast and Kimberley can now be booked by the cabin and on an all-inclusive basis, cutting the cost dramatically.

Exempt from Covid ship restrictions affecting larger vessels, the bucket-list superyacht voyages from YOTSPACE are available through Australia’s leading small ship specialist, Cruise Traveller. While those looking to check out the Airlie beach region can jump aboard a Whitsundays bareboat charter with Wings to see all of the attractions on a preorganised cruise. Thirteen sailings from two to 10 nights available aboard four superyachts in six beautiful regions around Australia from September, 2021, to September, 2022.

Boasting exclusivity, intimacy, privacy, bespoke itineraries and celebrity-like status, the indulgent, no-shoes-allowed Kimberley Cruises accommodate a maximum of 10 guests and offer deluxe cabins with ensuites, luxury lounges, deck-top jacuzzis and included gourmet chef-made meals and open bar drinks all day.

To mark the first time Cruise Traveller has offered superyacht voyages in Australia, the small ship specialist has two exclusive offers that include free yacht transfers for bookings made by July 31, 2021.

The most affordable superyacht cruise is a glamorous two-night sojourn from the Marina Mirage on the Gold Coast aboard the eight-guest Lady Pamela on May 27, 2022, with all-inclusive fares from $4501 per person, twin-share.       

In the Kimberley, three immersive sailings lasting six to 10-nights between Broome and Darwin are available in June and July, 2022, aboard the eight-guest Pheonix One, with all-inclusive fares from $12,020 per person, twin-share, including light plane boat transfers in Broome and Darwin. Cruise Traveller has an exclusive offer on a sailing on June 13, 2022, that includes a free private car airport transfer in Darwin for bookings made by July 31, 2021.

From Sydney Harbour, three VIP-like sailings to Pittwater and the Hawkesbury River of five or six nights are available from February to April, 2022, aboard the 10-guest Corroboree or eight-guest Lady Pamela, with all-inclusive fares from $7179 per person, twin-share.  Cruise Traveller has an exclusive offer on a sailing on February 7, 2022, that includes free private car transfers of up to 40km to and from the yacht in Sydney for bookings made by July 31, 2021.

In the superyacht-perfect Whitsundays, three sailings of five or six nights are offered from October, 2021, to September, 2022 aboard Phoenix One or Lady Pamela, with all-inclusive fares from $8297 per person, twin-share.

A six-night voyage from Hamilton Island Resort in September, 2021, aboard the 10-guest Corroboree, is priced from $7071 per person, twin-share, all-inclusive while there are two voyages of five or six nights offered from tropical Port Douglas in September and October, 2021, aboard the eight-guest Emerald Lady or Phoenix One, with all-inclusive fares from $8492 per person, twin-share.

Fares include private chef-made gourmet meals, open-bar beer, wine, cocktails and spirits all day, explorations ashore and use of fun water toys such as sea-scooters, clear-bottomed sea kayaks, sea biscuits, stand-up paddle boards and water-skis as well as use of fishing and snorkelling gear.

The sailings are available until sold out with the two exclusive offers from Cruise Traveller available until July 31, 2021.

* Visit  www.CruiseTraveller.com.au/YOTSPACE or call Cruise Traveller on 1800 507 777.

Cruise Traveller is Australia’s premier, small ship cruise specialist, representing 56 boutique, luxury and expedition cruising operators around the world.  www.cruisetraveller.com.au


Times Magazine

Still Want to Change Gears? The New Cars Keeping the Manual Alive in Australia

For decades, learning to drive meant mastering the clutch pedal, selecting the right gear and find...

SpaceX changed spaceflight. Now China is proving reusable rockets are the new battleground.

When SpaceX first landed a Falcon 9 booster vertically on a floating drone ship, many experts desc...

Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid or Electric? Understanding the Differences

Buying a new car has become more complicated than choosing between petrol and diesel. Today's buye...

Holidays & Travel

Santorini: Is Greece's Most Famous Island Still Worth Visiting?

Whitewashed villages perched on volcanic cliffs. Blue-domed churches overlooking the Aegean Sea. Sunsets that attract applause f...

Why Vietnam's Ancient Cave Region Is Becoming Asia's New Luxury Wellness Destination

For years, Phong Nha in central Vietnam has attracted adventurous travellers drawn by its spectacular caves, towering limestone ...

Demand Grows for Slower, Nature-Based Escapes

Australians are increasingly trading the pressures of everyday life for slower, more restorative travel experiences, with growin...

Overtourism: Why Some of the World's Most Popular Destinations Are Telling Tourists to Stay Away

For decades, attracting more visitors was the goal of tourism authorities around the world. More tourists meant more jobs, stron...

Byron Bay with Friends: Forget the Camping Gear, Share a House Instead

There is something special about packing the car on a Friday afternoon and heading away with friends. For generations, camping w...

Sri Lanka: An Island Adventure That Delivers Outstanding Value

For Australian travellers looking for a destination that combines tropical beaches, ancient history, wildlife, mountain scenery ...

Technology

SpaceX changed spaceflight. Now Chi…

When SpaceX first landed a Falcon 9 booster vertically on a floating drone ship, many experts desc...

Local News

Fremantle Ports to trial project to…

Fremantle Ports has partnered with Byssal and DevelopmentWA to trial an innovative nature-based pilo...

Culture

Healthy Eating: What Does a Science-Based Die…

After years of changing food trends—from low-fat to low-carbohydrate, detoxes and "superfoods"—it ...

Travel

Santorini: Is Greece's Most Famous Islan…

Whitewashed villages perched on volcanic cliffs. Blue-domed churches overlooking the Aegean Sea. S...