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Portland Roads Reviews Summary
Portland Roads has a rating of 4 stars from 355 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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Thankyou to Portland Roads for a great 6 days on Due West, although we had a minor hiccup with the anchor winch on the first day (*** was all over it) he had us out on the water after a brief delay. All our interaction with the *** and *** was professional and they made the whole process extremely easy and enjoyable, Due West was clean, well appointed and easy to sail catamaran. If your looking to bareboat charter in the Whitsundays we highly recommend Portland Roads. We will be back,
From the first contact with Portland Roads to the completion of boarding process everything was very easy and well organized. The condition of the Catamaran was very good and she performed faultlessly. We all had a great experience. Thanks Portland Roads. Mark.
We have had a very amazing experience in Portland Roads. The catamaran was in great condition and clean. Fully equipped with everything you could need.
*** was a great informer/: instructor.
We will come back soon. Awesome experience!
Amazing holiday and such an easy sail. So many more places to explore. We will be returning.
This was our second stay on Due West and it was just as wonderful as it was the first time. The boat is very well equipped. *** was fantastic and the communication was excellent so everything went very smoothly.
We chose the early check-in and late check out which makes everything so much easier and relaxing.
We felt very safe and had an amazing time. I cannot wait to come back again and will definitely use Portland Roads again.
I just love being out on the water. No better way to truely relax!
***, 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
Captain ***, thank you for guiding us on such a wonderful trip through the Whitsundays. Your seamanship was was only equaled by your after hours companionship. Thank you also for the plan showing our journeys course.
We look forward to catching up with you in the near future. *** j Pickup.
One of the best holidays we have had. Sailing the Whitsundays was always on our list of holidays and Southern Man was a great boat to charter.
Great company to sail with. The catamaran *** was very clean and well equipped. *** was very helpful and friendly.
This sailing holiday was my first and not my last it was fantastic *** was great and helped me catch my first ever fish cant wait to come back again to Portland cruises
The boat was well set up and maintained, is clean and very functional! We had an amazing trip and highly recommend to others
Being aboard Due West was my first sailing experience & it wont be my last! This catamaran was equipped with everything needed & it far outweighed my expectations. I recommend it to anyone who gets the opportunity to sail our beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy, ship ahoy. J Vreman, Wollongong, NSW
What an experience! We had an unforgettable week on the Ruby Sunday and I cant recommend Portland Roads enough. The catamaran was equipped with everything we could need and *** provided us with excellent tips and knowledge to make the most of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. I would do it again in a heart beat!
Amazing all round. The boat was exceptional and the staff were always away to answer any questions. Cant wait to get back on board
Our week on Ruby Sunday was incredible. Ive not spent much time on boats in the past so was a bit hesitant but from the moment we arrived we couldnt have asked for a better experience. *** *** us and showed us the ropes before we relaxed in the Marina before setting sail the next day. While the weather wasnt ideal the first few days, sailing the boat was still no issue. Being a catamaran it was really stable and easy to operate. The islands and ocean around Airlie are spectacular. We had a great time exploring islands and snorkeling even seeing a manta ray. At night you have endless stars shining. The facilities on the boat were perfect. A huge ice chest, bbq, microwave, pod coffee machine and even a blender! Theyd thought of everything. The beds were really comfortable and easily slept a couple. It was surprising how much storage they could fit everywhere around the boat and it easily accommodated our group of 7. Having the seating and table at the back, front deck and inside table and seats meant you could spread out and relax depending on your mood. Cant recommend a sailing trip in the Whitsundays highly enough and youd do well to go with Portland roads and Ruby Sunday - a dream holiday.
We had a lovely time on a beautiful catamaran with everything we needed. Definitely one of those experiences in life that youll never regret.
What a way to spend a week! Our motto was œanother day, another *** and each *** was unique and beautiful. Portland Roads has everything on board we needed and was extremely comfortable. Looking forward to doing it again and would highly recommend.
What a phenomenal week! This was the most relaxing holiday we have had in years. Portland Roads is a beautiful boat & we appreciated the informative briefing from Mike. Wouldnt hesitate to recommend this company if you are thinking of bareboating in the Whitsundays.
Fantastic time had by all on the Ruby Sunday! *** was fantastic with his instructions and orientation and was always available to answer any questions we had during the trip. His tips for the best places to see were spot on! We will be back again!
Immersing yourself into this experience left us in a holiday state never experienced before. To learn how to skipper the boat Portland Roads in itself, was so rewarding. To meet such passionate people in business and to learn so much became an added bonus. Our kids loved john's stories about the Ngaro and the marine park. We've joined the Big Blue Army and we will be back, very soon. Thank you from the Needham crew.
From the business
In short, we give you one of our million-dollar boats;
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!
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