Sheer Delight is a 40 tonnes, 22.5 metre long luxury vessel with a width of 8.0 metres and a draft of 1.2metres. She is powered by 2 x MTU 8 cylinder 600hp motors, can cruise comfortably between 12-20 knots and sports a 3 metre Aquapro tender. Sheer Delight is air-conditioned for your comfort and fully fitted with the latest in satellite communications equipment including phone, HF and VHF radio telephone and facsimile.

Your comfort is extremely important to us. With this in mind, Sheer Delight's interior has been refurbished to ensure you and your guests are able to relax in the charm and prestige you would expect from a luxury cruiser. You will not be disappointed if you take your next Queensland vacation cruise aboard the prestigious, five star vessel - Sheer Delight.

‘Sheer Delight’ Destinations for Extended Cruising
To ensure your time on Sheer Delight is a unique experience, we attempt to tailor all our packages to suit your individual needs. Providing you with 75ft of limitless flexibility, with choices in hospitality packages, a range of activities and to some extent where we can accommodate, even destinations.

To take the best advantage of Queensland's sensational sunshine, ‘Sheer Delight’ operates out of two harbours - Cairns and also Brisbane.

During May to October (southern winter) we suggest the following warmer waters as ideal for your charter cruise.
Tropical North Islands - Hinchinbrook - Cairns and North
Whitsunday Islands

During November to April (northern monsoonal season) we suggest a Brisbane departure for your charter cruise.
Southern Reef Islands - Capricorn Coast – Tangalooma

Other Charter Options onboard Sheer Delight
DAY TRIPS - Day trip charters are as accommodating and entertaining as those available if hosting an event (as above), however are restricted to an intimate capacity of 8 passengers. The catering options are endless including exquisite have-on-board or take-off-board picnic lunches and plentiful refreshments to keep you and your guests elegantly sufficient. Experience local sheltered waters and islands on this cruise.

OVERNIGHT TRIPS - Our main aim with all our packages, but of significant importance with our overnight trips, is to provide you with 'unobtrusive excellence' in service. Your Captain, Chef and crew are on board to ensure you are able to indulge in all the extravagance you deserve including your respect for privacy and freedom to relax and be yourselves. Your onboard accommodation, for eight guests, has been specifically designed to ensure you have the most satisfying nights sleep, or also for that matter, the most rewarding afternoon naps, you normally only dream about. Your air conditioned accommodation consists of two luxurious double guest staterooms and two elegantly detailed guest cabins each with two berth bunk beds. With so many luxurious destinations at arms reach in Queensland, your choices of overnight packages are limitless - including; one night / two day cruises, three to five day cruises or our popular seven to ten day cruises. Shorter cruises are in sheltered waters while extended charters are in open waters. Food and Beverage packages are available - including full service, buffet service or light refreshments. CORPORATE OR SPECIAL EVENTS - Whatever the occasion, days of preparation go into every event onboard Sheer Delight, where everything is considered, right down to the smallest detail. Entertaining is rarely this rewarding as your guests will indulge in the finest cuisine and the finest service surrounded by the most majestic ambiance. There is no doubting your guests will have a unique experience with this standard of excellence. Maximum capacity of passengers – 40 cruising sheltered waters. Consider ‘Sheer Delight’ the ideal boutique luxury cruiser for • Corporate entertaining • Conferences • Seminars • Presentations • Client marketing • Staff incentives • Special occasions • Family celebrations • Intimate weddings Dinners on board - Dinners are hosted in the main stateroom, the largest and grandest room on board, which has recently been refurbished to provide its own distinctive charm and character for the most memorable entertainment. Our Executive Chef will be delighted to create a menu specifically for you with a selection of wines, champagnes and liqueurs selected to compliment. Drinks reception - Drinks receptions can be hosted almost anywhere on board where you and your guests can gather for a glass or two of chilled champagne and a selection of irresistible canapés. Our main stateroom also provides an intimate gathering for speeches and presentations. For the Marlin enthusiast - If you are looking at ‘Mother Shipping’ off the Great Barrier Reef look no further than ‘Sheer Delight’ - for the ultimate in comfort, dining and atmosphere while recounting your days chasing the big ones. Activities while onboard ‘Sheer Delight’ Whether it is in the Tropical North, Whitsundays or Southern Reef area you are cruising, the list is endless for entertaining, recreational and leisure activities you can do, both on and off board Sheer Delight. Below are just a few suggestions we think you would enjoy: • Crabbing - Muddies and Sandies • Light fishing • Surf ski paddling • Swimming and snorkelling • Fine dining • Star gazing • Dolphin spotting • Whale spotting • Manta Ray spotting • Beach and sand dune walks • Deep water fishing • Barbecues/picnics on the beach

N. B. Between the months of June to September, the Humpback Whales can be found calving and breeding from North to South along the Great Barrier Reef Coast line.

Weather - We wish to assure you that if we could guarantee perfect sailing weather everyday we would, but we are not afraid to admit that unfortunately managing the National weather is a little out of our depth.