Barefoot cruises have conducted cruises of the Whitsunday Islands for eighteen years, and the high standard of service they provide has netted numerous tourism awards.

In 1988, after years of chartering in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, my wife Cathie and I returned to Australia, pioneering Whitsunday sailing adventures. Our vision was to create an interesting fun filled holiday that would appeal to those with a sense of adventure. The Whitsundays was the perfect location for sailing and Barrier Reef cruises.

Barefoot Cruises now operate a fleet of unique sailing and cruising vessels, each with it's own distinctive character and history. We are a small boutique cruise company who cater for comfort for adventurers seeking a unique and quality experience. We personally own and operate all of our vessels and have gained our reputation from the high standard of maintenance and presentation of these vessels, as well as the excellent customer service and attention to detail provided by our professional crews.

Barefoot Cruises continues to meet the ever-changing trends within our travel industry and now offer the most diverse range of Barrier Reef cruising and Whitsunday sailing holidays. Over the past 18 years we have provided many visitors to the Whitsundays with a truly memorable holiday experience.

Tourism Awards - Over this time we have received numerous state and regional tourism awards and in February 2005, Barefoot Cruises received its greatest tribute yet, the National Tourism Award for Unique Accommodation. These awards are the industry's highest accolade and recognise the commitment and professionalism of Australia's Tourism Industry .We were very proud to receive this award and to be recognised for the unique and very special experience we offer our guests.

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