Portland Roads Whitsundays

SV Due West is a much-loved Lagoon 380 that makes the dream of skippering your own catamaran through the Whitsundays feel wonderfully achievable. Renowned as one of the world’s most popular production catamaran designs, she brings together straightforward handling, comfortable living spaces and steady confidence for couples, families and small groups setting out from Airlie Beach.

Ideal for four to six guests, Due West sleeps up to six across three cabins and offers two bathrooms with showers and toilets. The catamaran layout creates an easy flow between indoor living and the tropical world outside, with separate hulls for privacy and generous shared spaces for planning the day, preparing meals and reliving every island discovery.

Aboard Due West, the itinerary belongs to you. Cruise between sheltered bays, spend mornings snorkelling over coral, follow scenic island trails and choose an anchorage for sunset. Her approachable size is a sweet spot for crews seeking bareboat independence without sacrificing the comfort and stability that make catamaran cruising so appealing.

Portland Roads Sailing supports the adventure with a comprehensive pre-departure maritime briefing and hands-on orientation. Guests leave Coral Sea Marina with local insight and confidence, turning Due West into a private floating home among the beaches, reefs and ancient Ngaro Sea Country of the Whitsundays.

SV Lawless brings premium comfort to the exhilarating freedom of a skipper-yourself Whitsundays holiday. This modern Lagoon 42 is shaped for groups who want generous private accommodation, stylish outdoor living and the pleasure of choosing each day’s course through the islands from their own beautifully appointed catamaran.

Four double cabins each have a private ensuite, giving up to eight guests an exceptional level of personal space. The layout works brilliantly for two families, four couples or friends, with every pair enjoying their own retreat after a full day on the water. A teak cockpit and outdoor dining setting create a natural gathering place for long lunches, sunset drinks and dinner surrounded by an ever-changing waterfront view.

SMEG kitchen appliances support relaxed meals aboard, while a desalination watermaker adds valuable independence over a longer voyage. Wide living spaces and the stability of the catamaran format make Lawless as enjoyable at anchor as she is moving between the bays, beaches and coral-filled waters of the Whitsundays.

From Coral Sea Marina, Portland Roads Sailing prepares guests with a comprehensive maritime briefing, hands-on yacht orientation and deep local knowledge. Lawless then becomes your private island base—a refined, adventurous and wonderfully flexible way to experience ancient Ngaro Sea Country.

SV Lucy makes a skipper-yourself Whitsundays holiday feel like bringing a beautifully comfortable home onto the water. This meticulously maintained Lagoon 420 combines easy handling with generous living spaces, giving families and groups of friends the freedom to explore ancient Ngaro Sea Country at their own pace.

Eight guests are accommodated across four private double cabins, each with its own ensuite, shower and toilet. Generator-powered air-conditioning reaches the cabins and saloon, while leather upholstery, handcrafted indoor dining and a weatherproof outdoor table create inviting places to gather. The galley includes an oven, gas stove, microwave, two fridges and a freezer, with a stern barbecue and large esky ready for relaxed meals.

Thoughtful extras turn the yacht into a genuine liveaboard retreat: a Nespresso machine, linen and towels, smart entertainment, a Bluetooth sound system and comfortable deck chairs. An eight-person tender makes island landings and sheltered-bay adventures part of the experience.

From Coral Sea Marina, Portland Roads Sailing provides a comprehensive maritime briefing, hands-on orientation and valuable local knowledge. Once underway, Lucy becomes a private base for coral snorkelling, beach walks, calm anchorages and unforgettable sunsets—spacious, welcoming and wonderfully suited to sharing the Whitsundays with people you love.

SV Portland Roads is the proud matriarch of the Portland Roads fleet, a Lagoon 420 created for guests who want space, character and the freedom of their own Whitsundays sailing adventure. Designed for world cruising and thoughtfully fitted for local waters, she feels equally rewarding under sail and at rest in a sheltered island anchorage.

Ideal for six and accommodating up to eight guests, the layout includes three private double cabins and a separate bunk room. Three bathrooms, carpeted cabins, leather upholstery and a generator-powered air-conditioned saloon add comfort throughout the journey. Handcrafted indoor and outdoor dining tables and marble benchtops give shared meals a polished yet relaxed atmosphere.

The well-equipped galley offers an oven, gas stove, microwave and generous refrigeration, complemented by a stern barbecue and a large esky. Full cockpit shade, USB power, deck chairs and Bluetooth entertainment make long afternoons aboard easy, while the eight-person tender opens the way to beaches, walking trails and island exploration.

Portland Roads Sailing prepares each crew with a detailed maritime briefing, practical yacht orientation and deep Whitsundays knowledge. Then SV Portland Roads is yours to command—an inviting floating home for days shaped around sailing, snorkelling, peaceful bays and the unforgettable landscapes of ancient Ngaro Sea Country.

SV Ruby Sunday is the kind of catamaran that turns a sailing dream into an achievable Whitsundays adventure. This classic Lagoon 380 can be handled by a crew as small as two and is especially comfortable for six to eight guests, making her a welcoming choice for families, couples travelling together or friends embarking on their first skipper-yourself holiday.

Four private double cabins create an easy layout for a shared escape, supported by two wet-head bathrooms. Indoor and outdoor handcrafted dining tables provide sociable spaces for breakfast plans and sunset dinners, while the galley includes an oven, gas stove, microwave and ample refrigeration. A stern barbecue and large esky complete the relaxed cruising setup.

Guests can set the sails and enjoy the satisfaction of moving through the islands under wind power, or motor comfortably between anchorages when the mood calls for an easy passage. An eight-person tender brings beaches and bays within reach, while linen, towels, deck chairs, inverter power and Bluetooth entertainment add everyday convenience.

Portland Roads Sailing combines Ruby Sunday’s approachable nature with a comprehensive maritime briefing, hands-on orientation and local support. The result is a holiday with real independence: wake at anchor, choose the day’s course and experience the reefs, beaches and 74 islands of the Whitsundays from your own private catamaran.

SV Whitsunday Freedom sets an exceptional standard for bareboat luxury in the Whitsundays. This large, stylish Lagoon 450S combines impressive sailing ability with the space and facilities of a premium floating retreat, inviting up to eight guests to explore the islands in comfort while enjoying the exhilaration of commanding their own catamaran.

Four private double cabins each include an ensuite, shower and toilet. Dynamic air-conditioning serves every cabin and the saloon, and 240-volt power is available throughout the yacht. Multiple lounging areas and sunbeds give everyone room to relax, while indoor and weatherproof outdoor dining tables create beautiful settings for meals with the islands as a backdrop.

The full kitchen features an oven, three-burner stove, microwave, generous refrigeration and a stern barbecue. A watermaker supplies fresh water on demand, and even the ice maker is ready for sunset drinks. Plush upholstery, linen and towels, smart entertainment and quality sound systems make time aboard as memorable as each destination.

Portland Roads Sailing adds a detailed maritime briefing, hands-on orientation and knowledgeable local support before departure from Coral Sea Marina. Whitsunday Freedom then becomes a remarkable private base for reef snorkelling, secluded beaches and long tropical evenings—an ideal choice for crews who want adventure without leaving luxury behind.