DOUCE FRANCE | Luxury Crewed Catamaran

A charter through the Whitsunday Islands aboard DOUCE FRANCE feels especially reassuring when you know how much experience is surrounding you each day. Your crew list includes Captain Emile De Moor, Captain Miguel Ramis, Sergio Blaya, First Officer Corey Browne, Chef Sam Kamina Ntenda Musangu, Chief Stewardess Timi Bandong, Stewardess Diana Sarreal, Deckhands Arnaud Pelloquin and Miklos Csere, Engineer Thibaut Donaque, and Chief Engineer Fernando Yuste. Emile’s thousands of miles at sea, Miguel’s Master 500GT and Chief Mate 3000GT qualifications, Corey’s global cruising background, Arnaud’s diving experience, Miklos’s safety-focused Scuba expertise, and the engineering strength of Thibaut and Fernando all help create a charter environment where guests can fully let go. The result is a trip that feels calm, capable, and full of confidence from one Whitsunday anchorage to the next.

The culinary side of the experience is just as memorable, thanks to Chef Sam Kamina Ntenda Musangu. Sam’s cooking is shaped by travel, technique, and a genuine passion for flavor, which means every meal aboard feels alive with color, freshness, and beautifully judged taste. His skill with seafood and his instinct for combining bold ingredients make dining in the Whitsundays feel like part of the adventure itself, whether you are enjoying a relaxed lunch in the shade or a carefully plated dinner under the evening sky. Guests are not simply fed well; they are treated to meals that become part of the highlight reel.

Looking after the feel of life onboard, Chief Stewardess Timi Bandong and Stewardess Diana Sarreal bring a level of care that makes luxury feel natural rather than formal. Timi’s years on DOUCE FRANCE give her an instinctive understanding of guest comfort, while Diana’s travel and hospitality background, paired with her upbeat personality, adds warmth and ease to every interaction. Around them, the whole crew helps create an atmosphere that feels organized, upbeat, and quietly polished without ever becoming stiff. That is what makes time aboard in the Whitsundays so enjoyable: you feel supported, comfortable, and free to focus on the places and people around you.

7-Day Sample Catamaran Yacht Charter Itinerary in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia:
The journey begins aboard the Alu Marine 42m luxury crewed catamaran DOUCE FRANCE in the Port of Airlie, where your seven-day exclusive Whitsunday Islands yachting itinerary opens with warm breezes, clear water, and the promise of a beautifully paced escape. From the first departure, the Whitsundays begin to reveal their easy magic through quiet bays, inviting beaches, and stretches of sea that seem to glow beneath the sun. Life onboard quickly finds its rhythm, with every day offering a new balance of exploration, comfort, and time to simply enjoy where you are.

Whether your plans revolve around water adventures, sun-seeking activities, culinary tours, or all three, the Boatbookings team will work closely with your crew to shape an unforgettable journey through the Whitsunday Islands. This allows the itinerary to feel personal rather than fixed, giving you the freedom to lean into whatever kind of experience suits the moment best. One day may bring long swims and quiet stretches of sand, while the next might center around scenic cruising, good food, and hours spent taking in the view. Boatbookings and its experts are committed to creating experiences that feel smooth, memorable, and genuinely worth savoring.

For guests with a taste for going farther, DOUCE FRANCE also cruises the waters of New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines, bringing her distinctive style of chartering to some of the world’s most compelling destinations. Each region offers its own mood, scenery, and sense of discovery, giving this remarkable catamaran a wider reach well beyond the Whitsundays. That added range makes her especially appealing to guests who see one charter not as enough, but as the beginning of many more. DOUCE FRANCE is a yacht that keeps the spirit of adventure very much alive.

Accommodation:
Number of Cabins: 6
Cabin Configuration: 2 Double Cabins, 4 Convertible Cabins
Bed Configuration: 2 King Beds, 8 Single Beds
Number of Guests: 12

Overview:
The 42-meter Alu Marine luxury catamaran DOUCE FRANCE brings a striking sense of ease to chartering in the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Her timeless white exterior looks beautifully composed against the vivid blues of this part of Australia, and her design is all about making life on the water feel comfortable, social, and deeply enjoyable. She gives guests the best of both worlds, with inviting areas for recreation and connection balanced by spaces that encourage true downtime. From the first departure, the charter begins to feel less like a trip and more like a lifestyle you could settle into.

On the flybridge, the mood is set by plush seating and broad views that make the islands feel as though they are unfolding just for you. Whitehaven Beach slips naturally into this experience, offering a shore-based pleasure that feels wonderfully in tune with the trip, whether that means long barefoot walks, time in the shallows, or simply enjoying the rare luxury of nowhere to rush off to. Back onboard, the aft deck becomes the setting for open-air dining that makes the most of the scenery, while the foredeck’s lounging areas and net trampolines invite a more playful kind of relaxation. There is a pleasing variety to these outdoor spaces, and that variety keeps every day feeling fresh.

Inside, teak finishes and modern accents work together to create an atmosphere that feels open, polished, and easy to enjoy. The light coming through the glass windows softens the interior beautifully, giving the yacht a warm, airy character that remains inviting throughout the day. Shared spaces feel generous and calm, and there is a natural flow between the indoor and outdoor areas that makes time onboard feel especially comfortable. When the day winds down, the private cabins with their own bathrooms offer a peaceful place to recharge and enjoy a more personal kind of comfort.

A visit to Daydream Island rounds out the charter with a more social lifestyle moment, bringing a touch of island buzz before guests return to the quiet pleasures of the yacht. Kayaks open up the chance to explore smaller coves in a slower, more intimate way, while the wide choice of water toys ensures there is always another reason to head back out onto the water. Every activity adds something different to the journey, keeping the experience dynamic without losing its sense of ease. DOUCE FRANCE turns this Australian itinerary into something immersive, polished, and genuinely memorable.

Water Toys:
- 21' Zeppelin RIB with 150 HP engine
- AB Inflatable RIB with 50 HP engine
- 2 Laser Sailing Dinghies
- 4 Sea Kayaks
- 2 SeaBobs
- Water Skis (adults, kids, and monoski)
- 2 Kiteboards
- 4 Kites (various sizes)
- Wingfoil Equipment
- 2 Wakeboards
- 2 Stand-Up Paddleboards
- Towable Donut
- 12 Sets of Scuba Diving Equipment with a Diving Instructor
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Fishing Equipment (big game and light fishing)

Diving:
- Rendezvous Diving Only

MYBA Charter Terms:
The Charter Fee includes the yacht's hire and insurance, crew food and wages, and the yacht’s laundry. All other expenses, including fuel for the main engine, generators, water sports, equipment, running costs, harbor fees, food, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, communication costs, and local taxes, are additional.

The following will be added to the weekly charter fee: your expenses (or APA allowance, such as fuel, dockage, food, drink, and all other costs) are generally calculated at 25-30% of the charter fee. VAT is also due alongside gratuities (10-20% of the Charter Fee, at the Charterer's discretion).

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