Private Charter

On a bright morning in Geographe Bay, Private Charter invites you aboard for three or eight hour private cruises out of Busselton, Western Australia. The bay’s shallow, sheltered water opens to broad white beaches, limestone reefs, and clear pockets of seagrass where fish and rays collect. Private Charter offers flexible RIB and catamaran hires — Grey Goose (RIB) and Titan (catamaran) — with a minimum three hour booking, guided snorkel gear available, and gourmet grazing boards and local wines on request.

A day here feels custom built: launch from a preferred point along the Busselton to Dunsborough corridor, cut across calm blue to snorkel above fringing limestone reef, or drop anchor in a small cove for a swim. The crew can provide snorkel or dive kit and a private guide, which makes this a good option for groups who want expert local direction without the crowds. Sailors and non sailors alike enjoy seeing the shoreline from sea level, with Cape Naturaliste headlands, broad beaches, and the long reach of the Busselton Jetty on the horizon.

Key features are simple and rewarding: wide Geographe Bay, shallow reef platforms composed of ancient limestone, seagrass meadows that shelter juvenile fish, and accessible dive sites suitable for introductory snorkels. Seasonal visitors may spot migrating whales offshore and resident dolphins that commonly bow ride. The boat perspective also reveals human history: this stretch of coast sits in the South West Wine Region and maritime access has shaped settlement and modern tourism.

Why book Private Charter? For groups it is private, efficient, and highly customizable. Host a birthday, plan a half day island hop, or spend a full day exploring offshore reefs and calm beaches while the crew handles logistics and provisioning. Options range from a fast RIB for active groups to a stable catamaran for relaxed sunning and tasting.

Pricing starts from about $500 per hour for the RIB and $700 per hour for the catamaran, with a three hour minimum. Practical notes: bring swimmers, reef safe sunscreen, a hat, and a lightweight jacket for sea breezes. Confirm provisioning and snorkel needs before you board so the crew can tailor the experience.

Private Charter is a direct, private way to experience the marine side of the Margaret River and Busselton coast — less about extreme adventure and more about curated time on the water, local flavors, and effortless access to Geographe Bay. Departures are flexible along the Busselton to Dunsborough coastline, and the crew will advise best launch point based on tides and weather; wheelchair and mobility access varies by vessel so confirm when booking. For celebrations, ask about cold storage, platters from local producers, and any celebratory extras the crew can arrange to make a private day.