Charters | Oceanwest

Private yacht charters and sailing experiences

4 hours $1095 / 8 hours $1995

Try something different and go sailing on the waters of Geographe Bay in Australia’s South West. We have a range of options from short bay cruises with the dolphins, to weekend holidays at the beaches of Dunsborough or Busselton. Our yacht can accommodate up to 6 guests.

Anchor for lunch, or relax on the deck and soak up the sun and the sea air. Have a go at steering the yacht or take a swim off the swim platform. Whatever you choose, we can make the day a lot of fun and leave you with some great memories.

We can arrange full provisioning from simple sailors fare through to a delightful range of ship’s cuisine. On request we can also arrange a hostess to look after your needs.

What a great holiday change!! Please contact us on 0412 060 130 or email sailing@oceanwest.net.au

Weekend sailing trips in Geographe Bay – $795 per person (2 days / 1 night)

Join us for a fantastic weekend sailing adventure as we cruise along the WA coastline. This is an excellent chance to gain more sea miles and practice your navigation and boat handling skills or just to get away for the weekend and have fun sailing a beautiful yacht.

We depart Port Geographe Marina at 0900 on a Saturday morning and sail to Busselton and Geographe Bay. Take the helm and experience sailing an amazing Beneteau 41 ocean going cruising yacht. After a fun packed day we will spend the night on our Quindalup mooring or in Port Geographe marina before enjoying another fun day on the water on Sunday finishing back at the marina by 1600.

New to sailing? This is a great way to see if the cruising life is for you! Your meals are included whilst onboard and the menu is always delicious and made from fresh local ingredients. Accommodation is on a twin share basis in one of the luxurious cabins onboard. Please contact us on 0412 060 130 or email sailing@oceanwest.net.au

These weekends are run as RYA Start Yachting weekends and dates / booking are via this link Start Yacthing Weekend

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					  Even though I've sailed for many years, I've realized after completing the RYA Navathome online theory and the 5 day practical course with Gary onboard his beautiful 41ft yacht Samsara,... read more that there's so much to learn and always a better / safer way of doing things out on the water. 

Gary is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and professional instructor. He has a very patient, friendly and relaxed manner that puts people at ease, promoting confidence and enthusiasm to learn, even in those with little or no sailing experience.

My partner and I greatly enjoyed our time on board Samsara. She is fast, spacious, comfortable and responsive across a broad range of weather conditions, making for an exciting and fun sail learning experience.

Gary, Joanne and their team at Oceanwest Charters run a highly efficient and professional sailing school. We highly recommend them for all sailors who want to take their sailing experience and knowledge to the next level.				
fcastino
December 16, 2020 

					  Gary is a highly competent, professional, friendly and calm instructor. He managed to get me up to speed and ready for my Yacht master exam in just five days and... read more I had a blast doing it.

Samsara (the boat...a 41ft Beneteau) is a delight to sail and it is a genuine privilege to spend time aboard. 

Gary's wife Joanne is a gorgeous lady who does an absolutely wonderful job of victualling. Food aboard is way above the standard of most tour boats...and far exceeded my expectations for a sailing school.

Despite a couple of strange personalities on my course, the vibe remained positive and Gary was unwavering in his professionalism and focus on the task at hand in a fun and friendly manner.

As a self taught sailor I was personally lacking a lot of the finer points of sailing and related skills but with the guidance and demonstration offered during the Oceanwest Yacht master exam prep week I ended up with not only a qualification...but a lot of new skills and a few new friends.

I would highly recommend Oceanwest for anyone wanting to begin, improve or learn anything about sailing. 

Genuine heartfelt thanks to the whole team.				
Marineboheme
May 30, 2019 

					  Can't rave enough about Oceanwest's customer service. I ordered the Coastal Skipper online materials from them and not only found the price better than other places I explored but found... read more their responsiveness and customer service above and beyond. I live in China, and when materials got held up in customs, Oceanwest's team continued to pursue making sure I received the materials, despite the headaches of different time zones, languages, and systems. I look forward to sailing with them in Australia in the future.				
RobertShields32
November 16, 2019