Private Charters

Create your own unforgettable Whitsunday adventure with an Ocean Rafting private charter, departing from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island. Whether you’re planning a social event, corporate function, wedding, birthday, school group or special celebration, choose from our Private Vessel Charters or Private Fishing Charters and enjoy a tailored experience on the water.

With one of the largest privately owned fleets in the Whitsundays, Ocean Rafting offers half-day and full-day charters for groups of all sizes. From exploring Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet to casting a line in pristine island waters, our experienced crew will help create an unforgettable day tailored to your group.

Private Vessel Charters

Explore the Whitsundays your way with a customised itinerary featuring Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, secluded snorkelling reefs and hidden island locations. With purpose-built vessels accommodating up to 350 guests, our private charters are ideal for groups of all sizes and can be tailored to your preferred destinations, departure times and island pickups.

Included:

• Picnic lunch on Whitehaven Beach (full-day only)
• Morning tea/Afternoon tea
• Wetsuit, snorkel/mask, life vest, swimming noodles, fins & sun cream
• Crew including an Eco Host and Skipper for the day.
• Alcoholic/Soft drinks are available for sale on board. NO BYO

Airlie Beach

• Half-day or full day private vessel charters from 20-353 guests
• A fleet of eight vessels, each carrying 20-42 guests.

Hamilton Island

• Half-day or full-day private vessel charters from 1-357 guests
• A fleet of twelve vessels, each carrying 19- 42 guests.
• Choose from the Dash/Splash or Full Day Eco tour

Daydream Island

• Half-day or full day private vessel charters from 20-353 guests
• A fleet of eight vessels, each carrying 20-42 guests.

Please contact our team on 07 4946 6848 or complete the enquiry form below for a personalised quotation. We’ll be in touch within 24 hours to help plan the perfect Whitsunday private charter.

Private Fishing Charters

Hamilton Island departure ONLY 

Discover another side of the Whitsundays with a private fishing charter designed for up to 10 guests. Whether you’re an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, enjoy a relaxed half-day or full-day adventure with expert local guidance, quality fishing equipment and spectacular island scenery.

Half-Day Charter (4 hours)

• Up to 10 guests
• From $2,650

Full-Day Charter (7 hours | 8am–3pm)

• Up to 10 guests
• From $4,500

Included:

• Personalised fishing instruction
• All tackle & fishing equipment
• Fish cleaned & filleted by your crew
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Water

Half Day also includes:

• Assorted biscuits

Full Day also includes:

• Picnic lunch
• Morning & afternoon platters

Charter Payment & Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation up to 5 days prior to departure, 95% refundable
• Cancellation less than 5 days prior to departure 100% cancellation fee applies.
• $200 Public Holiday surcharge is applied to private charters booked on Queensland public holidays (paid direct, non-commissionable).