PROVISIONING OVERVIEW:

The BEST option for YOU depends on your requirements of cost, available time, departure location and range required/specific food and menu requirements (Supplies can be at island resort prices if this isn't planned in advance!)

By pre ordering you also SAVE TIME on arrival and you can get going out of harbour quicker.  There is nothing worse than arriving after a flight or long drive to have to go and trawl around a supermarket when the below companies can do this for you!

To help you organise this, Charter Yachts recommend the below options.

The team at Whitsunday Provisioning have been stocking boats for holiday makers for over the last 25 years and have vast experience with quantities and items suitable for all your galley needs.  They will provide you with the freshest produce and top quality meats/fish and all of this is stored away on board your vessel in the cupboard and cold fridge for your arrival.   They can deliver to Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island or Shute Harbour.

All charter guests that use Whitsunday Provisioning will enjoy the benefits of:

• A seamless provisioning service with your charter company.
• Menu options designed to maximize enjoyment and minimize wastage.
• An online ordering system that makes choosing and organizing your stores easy and affordable.
• Packaging and standard practices that ensure your stores are kept cool and fresh while waiting to be unpacked.
• A mid-charter turnaround option if your charter is longer than 7 nights.  That is, together we deliver the second half of your order part way through your holiday, to ensure your supplies are fresh for the full duration of your holiday!

Whitsunday Provisioning offer packages that cater for all tastes, dietary requirements and budgets.  They range from "Full Platinum" through "Gold" to "Partial Silver".  Even the kids are catered for with their "Kids Pack".  Prices depend on how many passengers are on board and whether you prefer a full or partial option allowing you to experience eating at some of the island resorts.  If you don't want to order a package then a self-select option is also available.

Whitsunday Provisioning also can provide Beverages and Alcohol with any order as well as a wide selection of Platters to enhance your experience.

Late orders can be accepted up to 24 hours prior, however they prefer as much time as possible to ensure freshness and availability from their warehouse in time for your charter.  OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

When making your order please let Whitsunday Provisioning know which company you are sailing with so your order goes to the correct operator.

SUPERMARKETS AND SHOPS

There is a shopping centre located just 1.8km from Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach, with a Coles supermarket and shops that can also arrange delivery to Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island or Shute harbour.    Please note that charter operators don't accept delivery of the order, meaning you need to have a member of your party present at the base to sign for the delivery.  Your goods are not packed away nor stored for you.  There is no guaranteed delivery time.

Coles cannot deliver Alcohol but there are bottle shops in Airlie Beach, at Abel Point Marina and on Hamilton Island where you can purchase separately.

Orders should be made on line no later than 48 hours prior to your arrival.  Check on booking if they can deliver at a weekend.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY SMOOTH!

• Drinks in Cans
  • chill faster in ice;
  • melt your ice slower;
  • fit better than glass bottles;
  • are lighter to carry;
  • use less storage space;
  • reduce garbage size;
  • reduce the risk of injury while enjoying, and when in the rubbish!
• Select items not in glass where possible, and be conscious of the unnecessary size of packaging!
• Choose resealable plastic bottles where possible (Milk in bottles seal better than cartons!)

Things that will be included on the vessel:

• Salt & pepper, foil, glad wrap, garbage bags, matches,
• Detergent, spray & wipe
• Scourers, sponge, deodorizer
• Soap, toilet paper
• Paper towels, tissues
• Note pad, pencil, pen, pack of cards
• First Aid Kit