What a beautiful adventure sailing the Whitsundays aboard Due West. Absolutely the best way to experience the beauty of this spectacular place and take a break from crowds and noise. The team at Portland Roads have thought of everything and will make your holiday enjoyable and memorable. Thanks so much for an amazing holiday.

We sailed for 3 nights on Due West and if you’re going to explore the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands then sailing on your own boat is definitely the way to do it. *** took the time to find out what we wanted from the holiday and then made it happen. The bays and inlets we visited were stunning and with hardly anyone else around we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. This really was a trip of a lifetime and made so much more enjoyable because of ***’s knowledge and passion for what he does. On top of it all the boat was stylish, luxurious and really comfortable. Thanks so much for a magical adventure and yes I would love to do it again.

Whilst natural wonders always take my breath away, this time it was the operator who made me breathless. I am so impressed that I'm penning my first ever review. To everyone at Portland Roads thankyou. Your passion, knowledge and respect for the Reef is inspiring. I'm home now with every possible emotion of happiness. They say the world is too big to go back to the same place twice. I'm bucking that theory as l'm back again in 5 months time. I CAN'T WAIT.

One of the best experiences of my life ... Where to start ... The Whitsundays, Portland Roads, of the Portland Roads team ... all were outstanding!
The Portland Roads team, especially ***, have been the friendliest and most knowledgeable (and entertaining) tourist groups Ive ever met. As a keen newbie to sailing they patiently guided me on all aspects of the boat (and helped me pay attention to what was important and what was critical) and left me feeling with a sense of confidence that I could keep my family safe on a million dollar / 13 tonne vessel. More importantly somehow they managed to instill the same degree of confidence in my wife. I can also highly recommend the knowledge and story telling capabilities of *** and Master Reef Guide, Josh. Their respect for history, nature and the reef in general was highly commendable (and entertaining).
Portland Roads the boat was everything they said on the label. Comfortable, spacious (which is important for those who like a bit of quiet time), safe and solid. At one stage on passage between two Islands I looked over to see my sleeping soundly on the couch... not passed out from *** but rather relaxed like nothing Ive seen in years (since before the now teenage kids were born). I cannot recommend Portland Roads highly enough.
As for the 74 Islands ... well, I can tell you that Timmy the Turtle does pop up for air around breakfast time, goannas get pretty big and the collective noun for stingrays is a fever... and when you see 20 or so stingrays in a channel only 2 meters wide its quite a site). We didnt have nearly enough time to really explore the Islands and their natural beauty cannot be described in words ... but when you next look at that photo of Whitehaven Beach .. imagine being literally the only people on it .. surreal!
I must also add that a visit to Palm Bay (not Palm Cove) is highly recommended. That little tropical oasis, with a fantastic bar, made for an excellent pit stop.
All in all I have been recommending Portland Roads to anyone who will listen since we got home and I cant wait to go back.
The only downside is I am still rocking a little a few days later (not quite used to boats) and I am having trouble getting back in to work, with visions of sun beams dancing on the ocean constantly filling my mind... oh, and a silly grin that makes people wonder what I have been up to :-)

WOW - what an amazing experience! Went away with a couple of girlfriends for 5 nights and can’t believe how simple navigating around the islands was. I boarded a very exhausted mum of 3 and disembarked refreshed and rested... my husband thinks it took 10 years off my face 😉 *** and his team are consummate professionals and awesome to deal with. Best holiday ever and will be back again!!!

I can highly recommend Portland Roads if you are planning to sail the Whitsundays. Everything on the boat worked well and nothing broke down or ***. *** *** was terrific to deal with and suggested great bays and inlets to visit. The boat was set up really well and made it easy to sail, even if you have no sailing experience I would recommend you pay *** to teach you on the first day then you would be able to sail by yourself for the remainder of your holiday. The best part of the trip was having the flexibility to visit quiet parts of the islands without all the tourists in your company. Give it a go, one of the best holidays I’ve ever had.

Our Portland Roads hire of the Lagoon 42 foot 16 tonne sail catamaran “Lucy” was a fantastic experience. Their front *** *** is fantastic with his detailed knowledge of sailing the Whitsundays and his technical support on any issues with operating the boat and where to sail having regard to winds and tides was outstanding. He is an engaging entertainer as well! Highly recommended!