PRIVATE YACHT CHARTER · HAMILTON ISLAND
Your Whitsundays.
Aboard ALANI.
Private charters aboard our 82ft Sunseeker.
Depart Hamilton Island. Make the day your own.
82ft Sunseeker · Up to 35 guests by day · 6 overnight · Fully crewed
ALANI EXPERIENCE
The Whitsundays, thoughtfully considered.
Private charters aboard M/Y ALANI, two private homes on Hamilton Island, Whitehaven Beach events and private flights with MACHJET International. One local team plans it all with you.
One trusted contact. Every part considered.
OUR SIGNATURE DAY · SIX HOURS
Six hours. Yours to enjoy.
Whitehaven Beach, lunch on board and an unhurried afternoon in the water. Your crew shapes the route around the conditions and the people you bring.
Six-hour private charter from $10,800
Departing Hamilton Island · Up to 35 guests
Three crew, snorkelling gear, paddleboards, the Splash Mat and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
Catering and alcohol are additional. Add the FUNAIR waterslide for $1,800; slide days use one anchor location.
AUD including GST. Guest surcharges: $500 for 15–24 guests; $750 for 25–35. Peak-period and relocation charges may apply. Your proposal confirms the total.
Hayman Island and Airlie Beach departures are subject to operational availability. Relocation charges apply.
Choose your time in the Whitsundays.
Begin with the Full Day Charter, or choose the format that best fits your group, occasion and time on Hamilton Island.
RECOMMENDED
Full Day Charter
Six hours · $10,800
Whitehaven, lunch on board and time in the water. The FUNAIR waterslide can be added.
Half Day
Four hours · $7,200
One anchor location, such as Whitehaven Beach or Chalkies Beach, with time for a swim and lunch on board.
Full Day+
Eight hours · $14,400
More time and greater reach for groups wanting to experience the Whitsundays further afield.
Sunset
Two hours · $3,600
Two hours in the golden light aboard M/Y ALANI. Drinks and platter catering can be added. Suited to proposals, milestones and smaller celebrations.
Looking for another duration, an Outer Reef day or an overnight charter? See all day charter rates or term charters.
HOSTED FROM BEGINNING TO END
Step aboard. Feel at home.
From the first welcome aboard to the last tender run home, the crew know the yacht, the islands and how to run a good day on the water. Food, drinks, timing and activities are sorted before you leave the marina.
82 feet
Space for up to 35 guests by day.
Hamilton Island since 2012
Exclusively based here, year-round.
Onboard hospitality
Platters, BBQ lunches, a private chef and drinks packages can be added to any day charter.
A local crew
Whitsundays knowledge, practical flexibility and one capable team.
Lunch is not an afterthought. Choose from platters, the Whitsunday BBQ and beverage packages to suit your group and charter length. Catering and drinks are priced separately. See dining and drinks.
Days aboard ALANI, in guests' words.
The clearest measure of ALANI is how guests describe the people, service and time they shared.
Exclusively based on Hamilton Island since 2012 · Up to 35 guests aboard M/Y ALANI · Local crew and guest-support team · Repeat guests and long-standing island relationships
WHITEHAVEN BEACH EVENTS
ALANI holds a Commercial Activity Agreement to host private events on Whitehaven Beach for up to 60 guests. We plan guest transfers, beach setup, catering, drinks and timing with you through one contact. Event packages start from $8,500.
M/Y ALANI carries up to 35 guests by day, so transfers for larger groups are planned as part of each event.
STAY ON HAMILTON ISLAND
Stay with ALANI.
Jasmine House
Generous family living, two separate living zones, a sunny pool and space for groups to come together or spread out. Island transfers and two buggies make arrival and movement easy.
4 bedrooms · 8 adults plus 2 children · Private pool
The Cowries
An elevated island retreat with wide sea views, privacy across multiple levels and a poolside outlook connected to the Hamilton Island landscape.
4 bedrooms · 8 adults plus 2 children · Heated pool (June to August)
OUR FAMILY OF BUSINESSES
Different destinations. The same personal approach.
ALANI Experience is part of the McDermott family’s privately owned group. Alongside M/Y ALANI, Jasmine House and The Cowries, our family’s businesses bring together private aviation, yacht charters, distinctive residences and SAYA skincare.
Each has its own character, with a shared focus on good people, personal service and experiences shaped around the guest.
MACHJET International
Private aviation | Australia & International
Our family-owned air charter operator provides private flights across Australia and internationally, connecting guests with destinations near and far.
ONE W
Private residence | Noosaville
Our private Noosaville residence offers an experience-led stay, with space to settle in and enjoy time together in Noosa.
M/Y ANASA
Yacht charter | Greece & the Mediterranean
Based in Greece, M/Y ANASA is available for charter during the Mediterranean season, extending our family’s yachting offering beyond the Whitsundays.
Mountain Majesty
Mountain residence | South Lake Tahoe, California
Our privately owned ski lodge provides a mountain base for an experience-led stay in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Skincare | Noosa
SAYA, part of our family
Founded in Noosa by Saya McDermott, SAYA shares the same family ownership as ALANI. Its skincare products are provided aboard M/Y ALANI, throughout Jasmine House and The Cowries, and across other luxury residences on Hamilton Island.
Following its presence at Hamilton Island Race Week 2026, SAYA has a limited-time shopfront on Front Street, Hamilton Island.
BEGIN WITH ALANI
Your time in the Whitsundays starts here.
Check M/Y ALANI availability, or tell us who is travelling, when and what you have in mind. An enquiry doesn’t reserve anything. The team confirms availability and a quote with you.