| THE SAIL-AND-SECLUSION ESCAPE
WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS, QUEENSLAND
Step aboard your own 65-foot catamaran and leave the mainland behind as turquoise water unfurls in every direction. This is your private world for a few days, complete with crew, chef and the freedom to move through the Whitsundays the way most people never can. Ben has mapped out routes to hidden anchorages, quiet bays and calm stretches of reef where you can slip straight off the stern into clear water alive with colour and movement.
Sunrise unfolds on deck, the islands glow gold at the edges, and time begins to move differently. Between these moments, your group can choose its pace. Take a guided walk to remote lookouts, explore islands that feel untouched, snorkel the reef from your own mooring, or simply drift across warm water on the breezes that carry you from place to place.
Evenings soften with chef-prepared meals, ocean stillness and a night sky so wide it feels like another world entirely. It’s seclusion, luxury and adventure in perfect balance, a rare slice of the Great Barrier Reef accessible only through the right knowledge and the right vessel.
| A PRIVATE CATAMARAN JOURNEY THROUGH TURQUOISE, HIDDEN WATERS
3-4 nights | Time to sail, explore & unwind
April to November | Embrace the tropical ‘winter’
$4,000–$5,000 per person | All-inclusive
Low to moderate | A no-pressure experience with options for all
| WHAT’S TAKEN CARE OF
| HANDS-OFF LUXURY
Private luxury yacht charter with full crew and chef
Transport from Whitsunday Airport to your yacht
Boutique ocean-based retreat with multiple entertainment areas
Stay connected with full Starlink internet access
| MARINE ADVENTURES
Every activity that’s onboard for snorkelling, SUPing, fishing and diving
We’ll lead epic island activities too - day hikes and Whitehaven Beach exploration
Best Life Adventures surprises and delights
| EXPLORE OR HIDEAWAY
From the hidden coves to Whitehaven Beach
Sunset and sunrises on the Great Barrier Reef
Daily expedition planning with your captain
| LOCATION & ACCESS
Based out of Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays, it’s easiest to fly into Whitsunday Coast Airport from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, and our private coach will transfer you directly to the marina.
Overnight accommodation options in Airlie Beach are available.
Another option is arriving at Hamilton Island and overnighting there before the vessel arrives early the next day to start your adventure.
| A NOTE FROM BEN
There is a specific kind of freedom that only comes when you lose sight of the mainland and let the wind take over. The Whitsundays are iconic, but most people only see the surface - the crowded lookouts and the day-trip beaches. For this retreat, I wanted to provide something deeper: a 65-foot private sanctuary that allows us to find the quiet corners of the reef that others simply can't reach. Sailing on Havana isn't just about the destination; it's about the shift in perspective that happens when you're surrounded by turquoise water and governed only by the tides.
What I love about this journey is how it balances high-end seclusion with genuine exploration. We might spend the morning navigating to a hidden anchorage or hiking to a remote island lookout, only to spend the afternoon drifting over vibrant coral or sharing a chef-prepared meal on deck as the islands glow gold. My role is to curate that rhythm - connecting you with the best hidden moorings, sunrise breathwork sessions on deck, and even long-table lunches on the sands of Whitehaven. It’s an immersion in the very best of the Great Barrier Reef, designed for forums that want to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with what matters.
MAKE LIFE YOUR
GREATEST ADVENTURE.
| OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
For those forums that wish to go deeper, additional experiences can be woven seamlessly into the retreat, allowing the day to expand without losing its natural rhythm.
| MASTER YOUR BREATHE
If you’re keen to spend more time with Nemo, take a day course with our instructors to start your freediving journey. No experience required.
| REEF FISHING CHARTERS
Head to the outer reef onboard a sports fishing boat for a day of catching the big stuff - hopefully enough to feed your forum that night.
| WHITEHAVEN PRIVATE LUNCH
Want the perfect farewell meal? We’ll set you up on the world-famous Whitehaven for a long table smorgasbord to remember.
| NEXT STEPS
If this feels like the right experience for your forum, the next step is a simple conversation with Ben and the Best Life Adventures team. Availability is limited, and we can help shape the journey around the members attending.