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Luxury Yacht Charter Great Barrier Reef

Saachi James-Mason on March 25th, 2025

Luxury Yacht Charters Whitsundays, Port Douglas, Great Barrier Reef


A crown jewel of luxury charter boats on the Great Barrier Reef, she is a luxury motor yacht that can be packaged with pre-post accommodation and other private charter tours or individually customised for exclusive private events or long range charters.

Dependant on location and current weather conditions she can cater for any requirement ranging from a day out cruising the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater, island hoping in the Whitsundays, Cairns and Port Douglas, for a two week scuba diving excursion or fishing exploration trip to some of the most beautiful and remote places on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Luxury Yacht Charters Great Barrier Reef - Phoenix One

Luxury Yacht Charters Great Barrier Reef

Cruising between the Gold Coast and the waters of the Great Barrier Reef on the east coast of Australia, this 32 meter (115 Foot) luxury private charter yacht can be charted for corporate use or private use from the Gold Coast over the months of December to April, the Whitsunday Islands August to September, Port Douglas and Cairns, September to November and the wilderness of the Kimberley on request.

Book your yachting holiday with us and experience standards of quality and luxury commensurate with all the very best five star international hotels.

Locations & Points of Interest

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Our private charter yacht has a yearly travel schedule exploring the eastern seaboard of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and up in to the exotic and wild regions of East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.

After our charters have finished on the Gold Coast over the summer holiday period we then depart in April to the famous Northern Territory fishing grounds for specialised charters to chase the famous Giant Barramundi and to do some Bluewater Fishing and Fly Fishing charters in these beautiful remote regions.  

When the season is over the super yacht cruises the Whitsundays for the idyllic winter months before heading back to Port Douglas and Cairns in late September to act as a luxury Mother Ship for the local fishing tournaments or for private family and group boat charters cruising around the Great Barrier Reef islands.

Looking fresh and sleek

Master King Stateroom Bathroom with bathtub |

Each year the private charter boat completes her yearly refit programme at Gold Coast City Marina and gets prepared for luxury yacht charters on the Great Barrier Reef - including the iconic Whitsunday Islands and Port Douglas. 

Phoenix One underwent an extensive refit and has seen upgrades and modifications to nearly every part of the vessel including; air handlers, air conditioning, generators, engine rebuild, refrigeration, hull plating, replaced piping, galley equipment, new mid deck windows, audio visual equipment, tankage, water makers, electric hydraulics, engine room ventilation and a complete new fabulously impressive interior design.

Relax in your Jacuzzi onboard Luxury Yacht Charter Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef

Vessel Master, Ben Dakin says, “Phoenix One" is a beautiful, classic yacht and the money has been well spent to retain the high quality image of the motor vessel. She is well up to the highest standard of all luxury superyachts on the Great Barrier Reef and very adaptable for the itineraries we have planned.”

The inspiration behind the interior design by Toni Packer have given “Phoenix One" a boutique style. “I wanted to work with the bones of the yacht, she is a classic beauty so I have chosen fabrics to be aesthetic yet practical to suit all locations she travels to. The linens, timbers and colours tie in beautifully and the quirky prints and contrasting textiles give a fresh, modern look.”

Charter Yacht Availability

Manta Ray Bay, Whitsundays, Queensland
Tourism and Events Queensland

Phoenix One travels between the Gold Coast, Whitsundays and north to Port Douglas, Great Barrier Reef, in Queensland each year.

  • December to January- The Whitsundays
  • February to March - Gold Coast
  • April to August - The Whitsundays
  • September to November - Cairns - Port Douglas | Great Barrier Reef

Phoenix One

Phoenix One is a classic superyacht design, built from famed Italian Yacht Designers Benetti and now perfectly fitted to cope with the high ambient temperatures in our favourite far North and Great Barrier Reef cruising grounds.

Our yachts refit programme executed over three separate hard-stand periods was a long time in the planning to complete the extensive works required to update and increase the value of the vessel. The result allows us to better deliver the exceptional experiences and services our high profile clients expect.”

“This project wouldn’t have been possible without the exceptional skill base available on the Gold Coast and the tireless efforts of the 500+ people involved over the last three years.

Private Charter Yacht Rates Great Barrier Reef

Liveaboard charters start from $13,000 per night, all inclusive - contact us to discuss your requirements and preferred location to get a personalised quote.

Day charters start from $12,000 per day plus full catering and beverage packages available.

Call the Great Barrier Reef private charter boat specialists on 1300 231 118 or 07 4059 5959 or read here for more information on this beautiful Great Barrier Reef private charter boat

Please see a selection of other private charter boats options here.

Saachi James-Mason

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