No doubt you, like most Australians, have heard of the Margaret River and South West WA region. This small pocket of coastline has a big name for itself, and with good reason. Boasting over ninety cellar doors, a kaleidoscope of lagoon-like bays and nature trails to please all types of adventurers, this region has something for everyone.
The Eclipse Expeditions directors have spent years exploring the area, one even calls the rolling hills of Yallingup Siding home, so they know this coastal vista intimately. Which means they too have discovered ways to experience the region in a new and unique manner — and are excited to invite guests to uncover the South West WA like never before aboard Eclipse.
Read on to find out why exploring this world-famous coastline with us offers an exhilaratingly fresh perspective and why it deserves a place on your summer bucket list.
An Ocean Lover’s Delight
For those drawn to the water, sailing the South West coastline is a revelation. Whether soaking up the sun on the bow, diving into clear shallows, snorkelling through an underwater playground, paddling across still bays on a SUP, or chasing the thrill of open-water exploration, Eclipse brings you closer to it all.
Eagle Bay is a highlight — a sweeping arc of white sand and calm sapphire water. Beneath the surface lies the HMAS Swan dive wreck, a favourite site for snorkelling tours in the South West WA, home to abundant marine life. From these tranquil waters to the dramatic granite headlands of Yallingup, the region’s diversity is endless, and Eclipse’s South West sailing adventures are your ticket to discover all the best of it.
Avoid the Crowds
With a big name comes big crowds, and this is especially true of the Dunsborough and Busselton area, particularly in that hazy stretch between Christmas and New Year when days roll together and it feels as though your holiday may never end. What feels like half of Perth descends upon the coast, making simple pleasures like finding beach parking or a restaurant table a challenge.
Eclipse invites you to leave the bustle behind and embrace an entirely different rhythm. From her spacious decks, you’ll have uninterrupted access to turquoise coves and golden beaches that many visitors never reach. Our Geographe Bay sailing charters offer exclusive access to the region’s calmest bays — a sanctuary of stillness just beyond the shoreline.
As evening falls, dine under a sky streaked with pastel hues, enjoying dishes prepared by your onboard chef using the South West’s finest seasonal produce. It’s a five-star restaurant set adrift on the sea, redefining luxury escapes in the South West.
Perfect Place in the Perfect Weather
Everyone knows that the weather can make or break a holiday. Thankfully, Eclipse’s charters in the South West are designed to maximise the region’s ideal summer conditions. Because Geographe Bay faces north, it is often protected from the prevailing southerly winds that sweep the west coast, offering gently mornings, glassy afternoons, and golden sunsets.
Each voyage itinerary is shaped by the day’s weather, the tides, and the moment itself — ensuring that every anchorage feels effortlessly timed and perfectly serene. Whether you’re joining for a relaxed luxury getaway an adventure cruise experience, the journey unfolds at nature’s pace.
An Easy Addition to Your Usual Escape
For many families, a luxury holiday in the South West WA is a cherished ritual — beachside accommodation booked months in advance, familiar cafés, the rhythm of return. A short voyage aboard Eclipse adds an entirely new dimension to that tradition.
Offering two- or three-night voyages, or the option to charter Eclipse exclusively for the day, our South West sailing charters allow you to combine your land-based luxury stay with a rare opportunity to explore the coastline by sea. Wake to the sound of waves lapping against the hull, spend the day anchored in hidden bays, and watch the sun set from the water as lights glimmer onshore.
It’s the South West you know, seen from a new perspective — one of tranquillity, discovery, and refined indulgence.
To experience the South West as few ever have, join Eclipse between December and March for an unforgettable summer on the water. Enquire now to discover the South West like you’ve never seen it — your own private escape awaits.
