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Practical answers to the questions we hear most on the dock.

Grill on the water: which boats have BBQs, what they cost, and how to book one for the afternoon.

Birthdays, hens and buck parties on the water — boat sizes, BYO rules and prices.

Do houseboats exist in the Whitsundays? The honest answer, plus the closest alternatives.

Small boat hire for fishing and exploring: where to get one, what it costs, licence rules.

Everything a boating holiday involves: boats, budgets, routes and the best seasons.

Private day cruises, sunset charters and exclusive experiences — what's available and what it costs.

Empty boats lose money — here's how last-minute discounts actually work and when to pounce.

Syndicate ownership vs chartering: the numbers, the commitments and whether it stacks up.

The main guides cover boats, costs, routes and every island.