Escape on a Sailboat

& Elope With Us….

Elope on a deserted island…

Then continue the voyage as your honeymoon…

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A bride and groom standing on a rocky beach near the ocean, holding hands and facing each other, with a decorative floral circle behind them. The bride is in a white lace wedding dress and the groom in a white suit. There is a bouquet in the bride's hands and a yellow inflatable boat near the shore.
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Exchange vows barefoot on a secluded white sand beach, sail through turquoise waters & wake up the next day already on your honeymoon.

This isn’t just a wedding day

It’s an intimate, immersive experience designed for couples who want something meaningful, private, adventurous & unforgettable.

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The Experience…

Barefoot on soft white sand, the ocean stretching endlessly around you. No crowds, no pressure, just the two of you, fully present in the moment.

After your ceremony, you step back onto your private yacht…Sailing through the Whitsunday Islands, Swimming in the Crystal Clear Water, Watching the sunset with a drink in hand.

& instead of it all being over in a few hours…You wake up & realise it is just the beginning.

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Why The Whitsundays?

  • The Whitsundays are one of the most breathtaking & romantic destinations in Australia & for eloping, they offer something truly special.

  • Secluded beaches with no crowds

  • Turquoise water & iconic white sands

  • A sense of complete escape & privacy

  • Perfect balance of adventure & relaxation

  • Warm weather most of the year

  • Once in a lifetime trip

  • An experience for couples who don’t just want a wedding… but an experience they’ll never forget

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Whats Included

- A Wedding & Honeymoon in One

Your sailing elopement is designed to be simple, seamless & stress-free.

  • 5 nights accomodation on a private sailboat with skipper & crew

  • Transfers to & from Cairns airport

  • All meals included - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + snacks

  • Drinking water (BYO Alcohol)

  • Snorkels, Fins, Stinger suits

  • Optional Stand-Up Paddle Board

  • A relaxed, fully immersive honeymoon experience

  • Video calls & ongoing communication to discuss all plans & menu leading up to trip

  • Legal Marriage ceremony

  • Unique ceremony & honeymoon experience tailored for each couple

  • Lodgement of all legal marriage documentation

  • Decorated wedding arch & flower bouquet for ceremony

  • Photographs - A selection of relaxed, candid photos will be included so you have something to remember your time by - capturing key moments in a relaxed & natural way. For couples wanting a more refined & fully documented gallery, a professional photographer can be arranged.

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Prices

5 days of Sailing, All Meals & Legal Marriage Ceremony

Marrying couple $8,000

Marrying couple + 2 Guests $12,500

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Capturing your Experience…

This is a once in a lifetime moment & something you will want to relive & remember forever.

Your elopement will be gently documented throughout the experience, with natural, candid photos captured on board - giving you a collection of relaxed, meaningful moments to look back on & remember your time. They will be natural moments captured as they unfold without interruption.

For couples wanting a higher level of coverage & a more polished result, a professional photographer can be added for an additional cost. A professional photographer will document your entire experience more intentionally, creating a beautifully curated gallery of your elopement.

Most couples choose to include a professional photographer so every part of their experience is captured beautifully, from the ceremomy through to the quiet in-between moments on the water.

Payment & discussion of your visions will be directly through the photographer, Stacie, who’s beautiful work can be explored here:

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This experience is perfect for couples who:

  • Dont resonate with traditional or big weddings

  • Want something intimate & meaningful

  • Value experience over large events

  • Love nature, travel & adventure

  • Want their honeymoon built into their wedding

  • Are ready for a once in a lifetime experience together

    If that sounds like you, youre in the right place

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Due to the nature of sailing elopements, availability is limited throughout the year & boats get booked quickly in the peak season.

If this experience resonates with you, we recommend reaching out early to secure your preferred dates.

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Testimonials

“We wanted something private & meaningful & this was beyond anything we imagined. It felt like out own little world”

“The value of this elopement is incredible. Christi did so much! We could never have found an experience like this anywhere else - especially for such an affordable price. It really is such a unique, special experience & we are so grateful that we found Christi to take us on this unforgettable adventure”

“This experience was absolute Magic”

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Combine your Elopement & Honeymoon in the Whitsundays

The marrying couple & guests will be sailed around the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands, for 5 nights, on a private sailing boat.

The wedding ceremony can be held on the pristine white sand of a deserted island beach, or on the front of the yacht - surrounded by crystal clear, blue water.

The remaining days can be spent either relaxing & snorkelling or adventuring, hiking & exploring this island paradise.

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Spend the days sailing around to different deserted beaches

Relax, sunbathe & snorkel or explore the islands hiking

Customise your experience…

Your experience will be tailored especially to you.