Double Island - Private Island Hire
 Double Island is a privately owned 19 hectare (46 acre) island located one and a half kilometres (approximately one mile) from the village of Palm Cove, twenty five minutes by car north of Cairns International Airport.Helicopters transporting guests may land directly on the island, while boats can be moored either off Double Island or docked at Half Moon Bay Marina, Yorkey's Knob,fifteen minutes by car from Palm Cove. Double Island is offered only on a "bare-island" basis, which does not provide, in the basic tariff, for food, beverage or staffing services other than those staff involved in island transfers, water sports supervision and daily room servicing. With the exception of the owner and manager's accommodation areas, guests have exclusive use of the entire island, including all land and water-based facilities. Double Island's management team will assist clients, at no additional charge to the "bare-island" rental fee, in organising suppliers to meet required staff and service levels together with menu and beverage selections, entertainment and other non-inclusive activities and managing all third-party commercial arrangements. If you require further information or would like to discuss the many options Double Island offers, please contact Double Island's representative office:
 Double Island's unique setting means dining, any time of day or night, is always a relaxed and enjoyable experience.Double Island offers a range of venues and options that will ensure each meal is a memorable occasion. Facilities include a full commercial kitchen, fully-equipped bar and outdoor barbeque areas that allow guests to host perfect beach, deck or poolside functions all in magnificent tropical settings. Of course, guests may prefer an intimate dinner, easily arranged in the comfort of their private room.
Double Island's five-star facilities include a wide variety of activities, available to guests inclusive in the base rental fee.
What's the weather like? Are there any check out times? What services do you offer? What are your Commercial Arrangements? How do I get there? What's the weather like? Green Season Summer, or the 'Green' season, extends from November to April with the spectacular monsoons creating tropical downpours of an afternoon and dramatic electrical storms. During the 'Green' season the presence of Box Jellyfish prevents beach swimming activities except where there are protective nets (only provided at selected mainland beaches). Dry Season Winter, or the 'Dry' season, begins in May and ends in October offering the most idyllic weather - sunshine, fresh breezes and low humidity. Are there any check out times? Check in/out times are not fixed and can be agreed upon when confirming your booking. What services do you offer? Double Island provides postal services, dry-cleaning (a mainland service) and limited laundry facilities. What are your Commercial Arrangements? Payment Schedule Holding deposit of 20% on confirmation 90 days prior to arrival further deposit of 40% 60 days prior to arrival a copy of the program is required 30 days prior to arrival a final rooming list, arrival & departure details and the remaining 20% deposit are required Final payment is invoiced after the group's departure and payable within 30 days. Cancellation Policy Holding deposit of 20% is non-refundable Between 90 & 30 days deposits (including Holding deposit) are non-refundable but may be transferred to alternative dates and applied as initial deposit Within 30 days of arrival all deposits are not refundable and not transferable. What The Island Rental Covers Double Island is offered only on a "bare-island" basis. The rental fee includes staff involved in island transfers, water sports supervision and daily room servicing but does not allow for kitchen or dining room staff, food, beverages or other consumables except for electricity, water, fuel and cooking gas. With the exception of the owner and manager's accommodation areas, guests have exclusive use of the entire island, including all land and water-based facilities. Double Island's management team will assist clients, at no additional charge to the "bare-island" rental fee, in organising suppliers to meet required staff and service levels together with menu and beverage selections, entertainment and other non-inclusive activities and managing all third-party commercial arrangements. This structure allows each customer to choose his or her preferred staff, service level and food, beverages and activities in the most cost-effective manner without margin to Double Island resort. How do I get there? Air Connections Via Cairns with Qantas and Virgin Blue Sea Connections The Double Island catamaran transfers guests between Double Island and Palm Cove. Boat transfers to Double Island of ten minutes duration depart from and return to the main pier at the northern end of Palm Cove and are inclusive in the rental fee. Coach Transfers Charter buses are available for transportation between Cairns and Palm Cove. Limousines Private chauffeured limousines are available for charter. Helicopter Helicopters transporting guests may land on the main beach of Double Island. Flying time from Cairns International Airport is approximately five minutes. Private Boats Boats can be moored off Double Island or docked at Half Moon Bay Marina, Yorkeys Knob, which is a short 15-minute drive from Palm Cove. (A courtesy coach periodically travels between Half Moon Bay Marina and Palm Cove.)  | ||||||||||||||||||
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