Whitsunday Luxury Catamarans
Charter Testimonials from our Happy Charterers
We had 5 great days on Razzle Dazzle, a wonderful catamaran, and enjoyed very much the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. Langford Reef and Mantaray Bay were particularly interesting for snorkelling and watching the great variety of fish and the beautiful corals.
A special THANK YOU to Tiana and Gary for their personal touch and their very friendly and supportive attitude – reachable 24 hours every day!
We can really recommend Razzle Dazzle – it is a perfect boat – very well maintained by Gary and Tiana – and it is equipped with all it needs to make a wonderful vacation here at the Whitsundays.
We are very glad to have met Tiana and Gary as wonderful hosts and very friendly people. Many thanks again. Heizliche n Dank!
Jorg, Anna and Vincent Goschin – Frankfurt, Germany
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” Dec 2011
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Words cannot describe the fabulous 7 days we enjoyed making ‘Razzle Dazzle’ our home. We could not have asked for more perfect sailing conditions. Brisk northerlies for the first half, southerlies to complete the journey.
The amazing snorkelling at Mantaray, Cateran and Blue Pearl Bays, Whitehaven Beach and One Foot Island were some of the highlights of our trip. This was an unforgettable family holiday with friends and our new friends, ‘Blue’ and ‘Jonathon’ the Batfish.
Big thanks to Gary and Tiana for their special touches and contagious enthusiasm, and Mike for his ‘briefing 4 dummies’!
H`aere Ra from Tauranga, New Zealand.
Jan, Peter, Nick, Steph, Sam, Samantha and Maddy.
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” Dec 2011
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We had the best sailing holiday we have ever experienced. The weather was great, the company fantastic but the standout was Razzle Dazzle. It is the first time in over 10 charters that Rashelle and I have experienced a trip where everything worked! No BBQ issues, no rigging problems, no anchor windlass fears, no hull leaks and don’t mention
the toilets!!
The boat was perfect and sooooooo fast!
Also, I would like to commend your positive attitude and friendly welcome that you extended when we arrived. I know you have just started in the charter business, but please don’t change; it’s a major difference between yourselves and the other companies. Mike was great too…..very entertaining!
You helped to make Tony and Piette’s 18th anniversary something they will never forget, and after hearing their comments, I have no doubt we will be back next year……..at least.
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” Nov 2011
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Pip and George Lewis, Tina and Ra Briggs, Lindy Lewis, Kate and John Bell – A great few days with terrific weather, superb boat and the personal touch of Tiana and Gary is something you very rarely see these days.
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” Nov 2011
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Thank you so much Tiana and Gary! Dean and I had the most wonderful time, the experience of a lifetime! Dean’s ‘Dream Holiday’ for the last 10yrs was everything he hoped for and them some! We were so exhausted when we got back to dry land but worth every minute of it! Razzle Dazzle was amazing xxx
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” Aug 2011
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Hi Robyn and Wayne,
I would like to thank you very, very much for our wonderful experience on “Mango Tango”! We had the most amazing time! After my initial nerves about being responsible for such a magnificent boat, we settled in and became very comfortable with the whole boating experience… the only mistake we made was not keeping the Mango Tango for 10 days like the Lindholms.
Anyway, the whole trip was a huge success and we are still suffering from withdrawal symptoms … Melbourne is cold and horrid at the moment…. I just keep looking at our photos! Thank you again for trusting us with your beautiful boats and making our whole trip possible by being so helpful.
Kind regards – Wendy Wunsch
Perry 43 “Mango Tango” July 2011
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Dear Tiana,
I was so touched to see the cake, candle and bottle of champagne for Richards ‘s bithday! He was really thrilled and we all enjoyed celebrating with him. Thank you so much for your kind thought. It was a wonderful week, and even though I did not get to Whitehaven Beach with the others on the last day, I do not feel as if I missed out on what was a truly wonderful experience. Many thanks to you all for making it such a great holiday.
All the best - Revle Elks
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” June 2011
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Dear Wayne and Robyn,
Belated thanks for the wonderful week we all had chartering your boat Razzle Dazzle. I have placed a brief description of our charter in my web site S/Y Thetis – At any rate thank you both for making this memorable week possible.
Vasilis & Alice Riginos
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” April 2011
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Hi Robyn & Wayne,
Just wanted to drop you a line on how much we enjoyed our time in the Whitsundays. Thankyou both for your assistance and well planned support. It made the perfect 60th Birthday present. We hope to be doing it again soon. Well before my 70th!!!
Thanks again – Wally & Tanya McDonald, SA
Perry 43 “Mango Tango” June 2011
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We had a wonderful week on board this boat! Lots of snorkelling at Butterfly Bay, Border Island & Hayman Island. Saw heaps of turtles at Tongue Bay and did a fantastic walk from there to Whitehaven Beach. Thanks Wayne & Robyn for all your effort and to Mike, our briefer, for his invaluable sailing knowledge. To say we had a great time is an understatement. We will be back!
Andrew Button & family – Burnie, Tasmania
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” Jan 2011
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Our last night aboard our home of the last 10 nights. Very tempting to head south and just keep going. What an unforgettable holiday; 100′s of litres of sunblock, many laughs, plenty of food and drinks and an outstanding crew! The wildlife both on shore and in the ocean was absolutley amazing. We will all leave with such awesome memories of our holiday. We will definitely be back. Thank you Wayne & Robyn for entrusting your beautiful boat with us. Happy sailing to the fortunate future people that charter aboard Razzle Dazzle!
Kirsten Taylor - First mate, Hervey Bay
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” Jan 2011
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Dear Robyn and Wayne,
Thanks for a great time with “Razzle Dazzle” – enclosed a couple of shots for your interest. We have come back to pretty average weather down here – but it sounds like it’s reverted to rain up there. Have some great shots of fish we couldn’t catch and plenty of lazing around on the deck. Will go through our photo shots better over time. The entire crew loved the experience. Thanks again for your assistance in all matters relating to the trip; we’d love to come back sometime. It was something special.
Stu and Jeneane.
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” Dec 2010
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Hi Robyn & Wayne,
Just a quick thank you from Caz, Ben, Roz, Sam & myself for the fantastic week we had on the beautiful “Mango Tango”. We will be talking about our holiday in the Whitsundays for years to come & I’m sure you will see us again in the future. Please say hi to Peter from all of us, & we wish you well for the rest of 2010.
Best regards,
David Ace & Crew
Perry 43 “Mango Tango” – July 2010
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Dear Wayne & Robyn,
Finally getting around to thanking you for our wonderful break away with great friends.
“Mango Tango” was the envy of all our other fellow sailing friends & deservedly so too. This gorgeous catamaran catered for all our needs & more. It is a first class vessel with great facilities throughout.
The galley was highly functional & well planned with all appliances, roomy fridge/freezers, etc down to the utensils & cleaning stock thoughtfully supplied. We wanted for nothing. It’s spacious & well designed cockpit was the perfect place for us all to recharge, recap & refresh. All our cabins were private & very comfortable with ensuite/bathroom well stocked & clean as a new pin. The roomy saloon contained wonderful little luxuries & thoughtful surprises from the pop-up LCD TV to a great selection of board games & DVDs stashed inside one of many cupboards.
Safety onboard our boat & for it’s passengers were clearly an important consideration too. A great collection of safety equipment included wet weather gear, torches & flares, a well stocked First Aid Kit, many clear, easy to read manuals & charts, three communication systems, including a satellite phone, easy to use modern electronic instruments etc & everything in top working order.
“Mango Tango” was beautifully presented & a joy to sail. It will remain ‘right up there’ with the fondest memories of a truly relaxing & fabulously enjoyable holiday around some of Australia’s most idyllic settings.
Thankyou both for all your hard work, dedication & attention to detail. This clearly demonstrates your obvious desire to ensure your charters are of such a continuingly high & professional standard.
Kindest regards,
Chris & Lyn Dornauf
Perry 43 “Mango Tango” – May 2010
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Hi Robyn and Wayne,
Well, finally I am actually sending some photos of our second fabulous trip aboard Razzle Dazzle!
Looking at the photos again tonight makes me relive the fabulous time we had …….hopefully we’ll be back again for a third time in 2011.
There is absolutely NOTHING more relaxing than sailing around the beautiful Whitsundays on Razzle Dazzle – an amazing boat, we LOVE it!
Hope you are both well and business is good.
Kind regards,
Sue and Brett Farrar
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” – May 2010
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We recently chartered Mango Tango for a 7 night cruise around the Whitsunday’s, and the experience from start to finish was exceptional.
The boat was extremely comfortable for 6 adults with 3 double bedrooms and bathrooms, a fully equipped galley, a large saloon area and a large rear deck area with BBQ. So well equipped, even as far as charts, wet weather gear, some DVD’s and board games for entertainment at night – the only items we had to supply was the food and drinks.
A very professional and informative briefing was given at the start to explain all of the boat’s controls and instruments, as well as a run over of the charts to explain ideal locations to visit and dangers to be aware of.
I believe the sign of a great holiday experience is when you can say that you have had a great time, it filled all of your expectations and that you would recommend it to everybody. Our time on Mango Tango and the Whitsunday’s certainly meets all of these criteria’s, and hats off to the management of Whitsunday Luxury Catamarans for making all of this happen. All I can say is – go for it.
Bryce Nicholls
Perry 43 “Mango Tango” – May 2010
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We have had extraordinary luck in discovering Whitsunday Luxury Catamaran Charter Service .
We have had multiple charters in the Whitsundays on the magnificent Fusion 40 catamaran ‘Razzle Dazzle’.
This yacht is an absolute credit to the owners, Wayne and Robyn Horne. Their attention to detail in presenting this superb vessel has enabled us and many of our friends to enjoy the ultimate sailing experience in the Whitsunday Islands .
Robyn and Wayne are extremely friendly and generous with their knowledge and help .They have provided a very professional and personal service for us over many years of chartering.
Razzle Dazzle is bristling with all mod. cons, it is a dream to handle , and is a wonderful platform for an unforgettable holiday afloat.
Many thanks to Wayne and Robyn and congratulations for the standard you have achieved.
David and Helen Fairweather
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle” – Oct 2009
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Thank you very much for the use of your boat. We go and have experienced a lot of holidays in all different areas of the country but I must say, the holiday on the boat in the Whitsundays was simply awesome and as a family, it was brilliant.
Thanks again and we will be in touch.
Craig Walker & Family – August 09
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle”
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An amazing experience for our families.
The kids will never forget – the snorkeling was great, turtles, dolphins, sun & the amazing sailing experience.
This was our first time sailing and what a blast! Unreal (think I said that 27 times), definitely worth it and every day was a different memory to last a lifetime. The kids were never bored and the sailing and marine life brilliant – Thanks Razzle Dazzle!
…the next people that charter Razzle Dazzle – we hope you have just as much fun as we did!
Thanks again,
The Eddy’s & Iezzi’s – Gold Coast Qld, April 09
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle”
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Had a brilliant time on board “Razzle Dazzle”.
Every day was filled with delights – turtles, whales and great snorkeling. The weather was excellent! We’ll be back!
Thanks,
Karen McCallum & Cherie Fist
September 08
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We ‘Razzled’ and we ‘Dazzled’ Great time, great boat.
If we Aussies need a reminder that we live in the ‘Lucky Country’ – then this was it. Good as it could get!
Thanks
Robyn Sullivan & Allan Fidow & Crew
September 08
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Our first introduction to sailing and would not have missed it for the world.
I will enjoy the happy & enjoyable memories for many, many years to come. Such a well equipped boat – with attention to the details
Thanks,
Lyn & David Hilton – Waihi, New Zealand
August 08
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What an amazing family holiday!
The boat was beautiful, the weather was fantastic and the sights were stunning!! We saw heaps of whales and turtles, and the snorkeling lived up to it’s expectations. We thought about telling our families that we got kidnapped so we could stay longer, but unfortunately – work duties called…
Thanks for everything and we will see you again…
Sally & Dale Hocking
August 08
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Most enjoyable fabulous sailing in various conditions, wonderful snorkeling, good food and wine.
Great boat & super service. Thanks a million Robyn & Wayne.
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We were the other family travelling with the Bowens. We thought 8 people (4 adults, 4 Kids) on a yacht for a week might be a squash. But this luxury cat never made us feel that way.
We sailed up here in the 1980s but that was on a monohull. These big cats are certainly the way to go. The snorkeling has been better than we remembered & the weather not quite as good, (tho we can’t complain about the 3 sunny days). Our most challenging day was sailing thru Solway pass into sheets of driving rain and then striking a big swell on the bottom of Whitsunday Island. This was the only time we felt a bit seasick.
Thanks Robyn & Wayne and “Razzle Dazzle” for everything – we’ll recommend you to all our friends in cold Canberra.
Bowen & Northam familes
July 08
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What a wonderful way to start the summer vacation.
Second visit to Australia – it just gets better & better. Memorable trip with my dear friends, beautiful scenery, amazing double headed parrot fish, loved mealtimes. Razzle Dazzle is a great boat – actually bigger than my apartment in Tokyo. A trip of a lifetime what a privilege.
Gail Lanier
Tokyo, Japan
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What a way to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and the beginning of our retirement on a fantastic boat in this amazingly beautiful location with four of our best friends. Thanks Kimbo & Davey, Gail, and Kaptain Kennedy: nothing could be sweeter.
Ed Staples & Neinke Klaver
Princeton, BC, Canada
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Very impressive wildlife.
We’ve had a wonderful week; fantastic boat, stunning scenery and very good fun with great friends. One of my best holidays yet – the full moon and the turtles made it even better.
Thank you,
Gotterson, Tokyo, Japan
June 08
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We thought about sailing “Razzle Dazzle” (Fusion 40) back to Sydney or just never returning to the marina. It was simply stunning and one of the best trips of our lives. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough.
Thanks,
The McCann charter
May 08
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We have just had the most wonderful, memorable 4 days onboard!
The weather has been perfect & the snorkeling amazing. Can recommend Mantra Ray Bay, Cataran Bay & Chalkies Beach. We have felt very comfortable and at home “on board”. We congratulate you on a very professionally run and maintained vessel.
Thank you,
Sam Tolley & Karen McManus
“Razzle Dazzle” (Fusion 40) January 08
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“Mark’s Fantasy 50th Cruise” had been a long time in the planning so we had high expectations, but “Razzle Dazzle” (Fusion 40) was everything we had hoped and the holiday was a grand success.
Cath and I had a great time for the first week of quiet relaxation followed by an equally fun week of partying with “the crew” on board.
The quintessential moment was one sunny day mid trip, under sail in the Passage, with a cold beer in one hand and the helm in the other. You would have to do it to understand it.
We would really like to thankyou for the way the boat was prepared and the great service you gave us throughout. It was first class and easy to recommend.
Regards
Mark Elliott
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“Razzle Dazzle” (Fusion 40); what a fitting name for such a fantastic vessel. She is definitely worthy of being in the fleet of cats that will offer far more for your holiday dollar than just about anything floating on the beautiful Whitsunday waters.
We had a week, but wish we had a month. We are counting the days until we come back for a longer stay on RazDaz in 2008.
Barry & Tammy White
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We had the most awesome family holiday on “Razzle Dazzle” (Fusion 40). We have chartered on two other occasions on different cats but Razzle Dazzle is as close to perfect as you will get anywhere in the Whitsundays.
We loved the sailing -because it actually sails at a decent speed. The kids gave the audio system a solid workout and everyone (we have 5 kids) loved the space. Razzle Dazzle is sparklingly clean and has everything on board in working order that you could possibly want. It’s not just another hire boat, it’s obviously well cared for by it’s fastidious owners. We’ll be back!
Firkins family
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“Purrfection” (Seawind 38) We returned Purrfection yesterday with heavy, but extremely happy hearts! We so enjoyed her, and the week exploring the islands. You were absolutely right: she was exactly what we are looking for in a charter boat. We had the best
holiday EVER! Thanks again for your help! You were just fantastic, and we will definitely recommend and contact you again if we or anyone else is planning a trip to Whitsundays. All the best,
Nadia & Alan McCraken
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Nice way to show overseas visitors Port of Australia and convince 2 old monohull traditional’s that a cat is the only way to go.
Robert & Solvejg Amorsen
Fusion 40 “Razzle Dazzle”
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Valentines day … unfortunately leaving tody after a fantastic week. Started off with 1 ½ days of bad weather but ended up perfect. “Razzle Dazzle” (Fusion 40) could not have been better; the outside deck was most enjoyable. Our relatives from the Hampshire England found the week to be a real buzz and will go home with a lifetime of memories.
Bill & Helen Baker of Adelaide & Michael & Margaret of the UK
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It was good to be able to meet you and Wayne at Hamilton Island on the return of “Razzle Dazzle” (Fusion 40) on Wed 10th October.
Thank you for all the little extra things that you did to make our week on Razzle Dazzle such an enjoyable time. Your time and efforts were most appreciated.
You certainly have a luxury cat to be very proud of; especially Razzle’s performance ….. I just could not get over the wind efficiency of 7 knots boat speed in 8.5 knots of wind.
Phillip Norman
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“Razzle Dazzle” (Fusion 40) luxury afloat, superb boat with the lot. Sails effortlessly as well. Two days in paradise on a heavenly charter boat.
Eden Lynch & Jo Djubal – Multihull World Magazine
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“Razzle Dazzle” (Fusion 40); what a wonderful boat. The charter boat was equipped with everything you could ask for. The service we received from all the staff before we left and help over the radio made our time sailing around the Whitsunday’s exceptional. We are all looking forward to our next trip on your fabulous boat.
Kind Regards , Lea Larson
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