I cannot believe how brilliant this holiday was. Even the booking process with John was so much fun. Then we met Mike. He is such a great guy and handled our rookie crew with care and laughter during the briefing. He is so passionate about his boats and the Great Barrier Reef. What followed was my favourite holiday ever. I've done my fair share of traveling but this takes the cake. I am land-sick already and want to go back out on the water again on (my boat) Portland Roads. Thanks everyone - Very Special
Beautiful Cat, set up perfectly for 4 couples to share. Plenty of space and well appointed kitchen/galley. Fridges/ice box worked a treat. Thanks to *** for helping us get refuelled, re watered and back out mid trip to continue our fabulous adventure.
If you're longing for wide, open spaces, blue horizons and wind in your hair, then this holiday is for you. Be a true master of your own destiny with helpful tips and instructions, and a practical lesson before you depart. You'll become Old Salt in no time at all! Soak up the sun, the scenery and good company for life long memories. I certainly did... Thank you Portland Roads.
We are just back from a 5 night sail on the Due West, booked via Luxury Escapes. Stop looking around and just go with these guys. Their service is AAA+ from start to finish. The boat was in fantastic condition, like new, everything you need to cook and live on board is there for you. Deano will talk you through the sailing but we were inexperienced sailors and spent 98% of our time on the motor. Petrol was only $140. Just listen to Deano about where and when to swim and the best spots to visit. You can't go wrong and you'll have the trip of a lifetime. We can't wait to come back. Thanks Deano and Portland Roads.
We had an absolutely fabulous experience when we had our week away on board Portland Road's Lucy last week. Lucy is an incredible craft - luxurious, well maintained, and extremely comfortable, whether at anchor or under full sail on a windy day in choppy seas! We had an awesome time and thoroughly enjoyed sailing, motoring and living aboard her. Deano was our briefer and he too was exceptional. Highly recommended - WE would LOVE to do it again!
Cannot speak highly enough of John and his team. The boats are beautiful and exceptionally maintained. Johns level of customer service is outstanding. We love him to bits and so our kids. Cant wait to go up next year.
Great experience! We loved our time. Feedback for the company: more bowls would be helpful, a bit faster response from our land guy, and the port head needs a little help. Overall 5 stars. Easy to navigate and the glorious sights abound. Cheers!
***, you are in the most extraordinary position to share such a wonderful part of the world with others. And you do it in a manner which has restored my *** in tourism 10/10
You are fresh, current and relevant. The recognition of country was emotional and educational, and to keep this passion throughout the week was nothing short of inspirational. We learnt so much about the region, it's history and our human footprint on the planet. None of us go home unaffected by you and your passion. The boat was perfect, the weather delightful and the friendships formed we hope will last a lifetime. We are wanting to book for Christmas next year, please give us a call to discuss. Thanks again brendan, *** and crew
Better than l could have ever dreamt - Stunning area, great company, cool boats - john, your enthusiasm is infectious. It is so evident how much you guys all love what you do (keep an eye out for my resume, I think l need to do what you're doing:-)
You are all so passionate and it's rubbed off, we're now all hooked too. Much love and thanks - ***
Great company, easy to deal with and small enough to give you a personalised sailing trip. "Due West" was large, comfortable and easy to sail and manoeuvre. It was also very efficient on the fuel which can really cause bill shock. We motored around for three days without sails and it only cost us $120 in fuel.
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Portland Roads has a rating of 4.5 stars from 346 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Portland Roads most frequently mention sailing experience, southern man and bucket list. Portland Roads ranks 1st among Cruises sites.
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You’ll grab up to 8 family and friends to join you (loosely called your crew).
Then for as little as $199 per person, per sailing day, you will become the skipper and sail the Ngaro Waters and Islands of the Whitsundays (74 islands, but who’s counting?)
For 6 days / 5 Nights you will live in and on the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.
You will slip into Whitsundays time where your week with us will feel more like the most relaxing month of your life. You will live aboard one of our Lagoon Sailing Catamarans, sipping bubbles at sunset and cooking up a storm in the galley.
You will leave as a new custodian of our extraordinary reef and realise that adventure still lives in us all – No experience is necessary!
Business History
We are now passionate custodians of the Ngaro Waters and Islands of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef.
We are Australian owned, operated and staffed. We are locals, employing locals. We passionately employ local Ngaro Elders. We care as much about you and your experience, as we do for the 74 Ngaro Islands and Waters of the Whitsundays.
To start our story, we sought permission to Sail in the Wake and Walk in the Footsteps of our First Nations people.
We now respectfully interpret 60,000 years of mainland Yuwibara, Koinmerburra, Barara Barna, Wiri, Juru and Gia history, Along with 9,000 years of Ngaro island and seafaring stories.
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