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Skippered Catamaran Charters in Australia

Compare Australian catamarans explicitly offered with a skipper, including regions, capacity, cabins, operators and indicative prices from YouSail.

7published catamarans
5operators
4regions
7with indicative prices

YouSail catalogue snapshot updated 26 September 2026. Availability, configuration and final price are confirmed by the operator.

What this collection includes

A skippered charter includes a professional to operate the boat for the agreed package. It can remove the need for a guest to qualify as skipper, but it does not automatically mean a fully serviced or all-inclusive charter. These listings are explicitly marked as skippered in YouSail’s current catalogue.

Ask whether the advertised amount includes the skipper, whether a deckhand or host is also required, and whether crew use guest accommodation. Compare the practical itinerary, paid hours, catering, fuel and boarding point alongside the vessel itself.

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Manufacturers represented

Fountaine Pajot3 boatsLeopard3 boatsCervetti1 boat
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Published catamarans

Specifications and indicative prices come from the YouSail record for each named vessel.

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Aristocat, a catamaran chartered by Brisbane Yacht ChartersBareboat
Moreton Bay
Aristocat

Brisbane Yacht Charters logoby Brisbane Yacht Charters

Aristocat is a 13 m Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 catamaran for up to 30 guests with 4 cabins and 10 berths, chartered by Brisbane Yacht Charters.

4 cabins10 berths13 m
$4,050–$6,900 per bareboat charter, 3 days/2 nights to 6 days/5 nights
Kaiya — Astrea 42, a catamaran chartered by Cumberland Charter YachtsBareboat
Whitsundays
Kaiya — Astrea 42

Cumberland Charter Yachts logoby Cumberland Charter Yachts

Kaiya — Astrea 42 is a 12.58 m Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 catamaran for up to 8 guests with 3 cabins, chartered by Cumberland Charter Yachts.

3 cabins13 m
$1,500–$2,677 per night, based on 7-night charter
Provision, a catamaran chartered by Cumberland Charter YachtsBareboat
Whitsundays
Provision

Cumberland Charter Yachts logoby Cumberland Charter Yachts

Provision is a 17.68 m Leopard 58 catamaran for up to 12 guests with 6 cabins, chartered by Cumberland Charter Yachts.

6 cabins18 m
$2,357–$3,421 per night, based on 7-night charter
Rufus — Leopard 46, a catamaran chartered by Cumberland Charter YachtsBareboat
Whitsundays
Rufus — Leopard 46

Cumberland Charter Yachts logoby Cumberland Charter Yachts

Rufus — Leopard 46 is a 14.02 m Leopard 46 Powercat catamaran for up to 7 guests with 3 cabins, chartered by Cumberland Charter Yachts.

3 cabins14 m
$1,786–$3,022 per night, based on 7-night charter
Sandy Cheeks, a catamaran chartered by Moreton Bay SailingBareboat
Moreton Bay
Sandy Cheeks

by Moreton Bay Sailing

Sandy Cheeks is a Fountaine Pajot catamaran built in 2016 for up to 12 guests with 3 cabins and 6 berths, chartered by Moreton Bay Sailing.

3 cabins6 berths
$1,350–$1,500 per night, whole boat for up to 6 guests (midweek to weekend)
Frivolity — Cervetti 44, a catamaran chartered by Sydney By SailSkippered
Sydney Harbour
Frivolity — Cervetti 44

Sydney By Sail logoby Sydney By Sail

Frivolity — Cervetti 44 is a 13.42 m Cervetti 44 catamaran offering 4 cabins and 8 berths, chartered by Sydney By Sail.

4 cabins8 berths13 m
$2,890–$4,395 per skippered charter, 2–8 hours

Who this collection may suit

Skippered catamarans can suit first-time groups, celebrations, short regional trips and experienced sailors who prefer to leave operational decisions to local crew. The best match depends on privacy, service expectations and the amount of participation the group wants.

What not to assume

Private, skippered and fully crewed describe different things. Confirm whether the boat is exclusive to your group, exactly which crew are included and what service they provide beyond operating the vessel.

Questions for the operator

  1. Is the skipper included in the written total?
  2. Is the vessel private to our group?
  3. Will crew use any advertised cabin or berth?
  4. What route and activities fit the booked duration?
  5. Are fuel, wharf fees, catering and cleaning included?

Put the answers beside the named vessel, dates, guest count and total price. The charter quote checklist provides a reusable comparison format.