Charter · Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia
Remote waves. Untouched reefs. Life at sea.
The charter
A chain of coral islands off the Western Australian coast, with turquoise lagoons, untouched reefs and uncrowded surf breaks, and almost nobody else out there. The Houtman Abrolhos are one of the country's most remarkable marine environments, and the best way to see them is from the water.
Your crew gets Starsand to yourselves: a 65-foot ketch-rigged sailing yacht built in timber and brass, with her captain and crew and a Salt Atlas guide. We drive north from Perth through Lancelin and Geraldton, step aboard, and spend five days exploring the islands.
This is more than a surf trip. Depending on the conditions you might surf a reef break in the morning, snorkel or dive in the afternoon, fish or freedive between islands, or simply drop anchor in a quiet bay. There's no rigid schedule: the plan follows the swell, the wind and the sea.
It's for crews wanting
- A whole boat to themselves, for up to 8 guests
- Reef breaks a long way from the crowds
- Snorkelling, diving, fishing and spearfishing
- Nights at anchor, surrounded by ocean
- One fixed price, whatever the size of the group
Leave the mainland behind.
What's included
Included
- Charter of Starsand, the whole boat, with her captain and crew
- A Salt Atlas guide throughout
- Accommodation for all 9 nights, on land and aboard
- Meals on board the boat
- Transfers from and to Perth Airport
Not included
- Flights to and from Perth (we can quote these separately)
- Travel insurance
- Surf, dive and recreational equipment
- Meals on days 1, 2, 9 and 10
- Sandboarding and quad biking in Lancelin, which are optional extras
Where everyone sleeps
| Cabin | Beds |
|---|---|
| V-berth cabinShares a bathroom with the double cabin | 4 single bunks |
| Double cabinShares a bathroom with the V-berth | 1 small double, 1 single bunk |
| Main cabinIts own ensuite | 1 double, 1 single bunk |
The crew sleep in their own cabin. The price is the same however you share the cabins, for up to 8 guests.
Itinerary
Ten days from Perth and back. The island days have no fixed plan: where we go and what we do follows the conditions.
Day 1 · Perth to Lancelin
- Meet your Salt Atlas host and the rest of your crew, then head north up the coast. The first evening is for settling in.
Day 2 · Lancelin to Geraldton
- Optional sandboarding or quad biking on the dunes in the morning, then north along the coast to Geraldton for a final night on land.
Day 3 · Geraldton
- Meet the crew at the marina and step aboard Starsand. Get to know the boat before heading out.
Days 4 to 8 · The Abrolhos
- Five days among the islands with no rigid schedule. Depending on conditions: surfing reef breaks, snorkelling, diving, fishing, spearfishing, freediving, or anchoring in a quiet bay.
Day 9 · Back to the mainland
- A last day aboard, with a stop along the way depending on the conditions and the sailing schedule.
Day 10 · Home
- Disembark and travel south to Perth Airport.
When we travel
We plan to run the Abrolhos charter between April and October. Dates are still being confirmed: register your interest and we'll be in touch as soon as they're set.
FAQ
How do we book?
The charter is booked as one package for the whole boat, not as individual places. The price is A$42,400 for up to 8 guests, which works out at about A$5,300 each with a full boat.
Is this just a surf trip?
No. Surfing is part of it, but so are snorkelling, diving, fishing, freediving and exploring the islands from the water. It suits a crew who want all of that.
Will there be waves?
We can't promise them. The Abrolhos have reef breaks that work in the right swell, and we'll go looking for them, but the route and the plan follow the conditions, and the captain has the final say.
What do we need to bring?
Surf, dive and recreational equipment isn't included, so bring your own boards and gear. We'll send a full kit list once your dates are confirmed.
Are flights included?
No. Fly into Perth: transfers from and to Perth Airport are included, and we can quote flights separately.
Do we need travel insurance?
Yes. Guests arrange their own travel insurance, and it should cover the activities you plan to do.
Life aboard
Starsand and the islands
Register interest
Your crew, your boat, the Abrolhos
Five days among remote coral islands, with reef breaks, clear water and nights at anchor. Dates are being set now: register your interest and you'll be first to hear.
