• A luxury 54ft charter boat in Cairns that caters for both day charters and overnight liveaboard Great Barrier Reef tours  
• She is one of the most technologically advanced game boats in Australia with her Seakeeper gryro, Furuno omni-directional sonar, dive compressor & customised access ladder, ice chipper and full sized galley.  
• Overnight:- Two guest cabins providing accommodation for up to 4 guests in air-conditioned comfort for liveaboard dive and snorkel expeditions on the Great Barrier Reef
• For 1 day charters from Cairns we cater for 4 divers, 7 snorkellers, 7 leisure travellers, 6 for heavy tackle and 7 for reef fishing and sportsfishing 

Charter our luxury flybridge cruiser for a day trip or extended overnight getaways on the Great Barrier Reef. Our luxury 54ft Assegai is one of the most technologically advanced luxury motor vessels operating in Australia. Enjoy exhilarating days fishing, snorkelling, or scuba diving

Conveniently based in Port Douglas – the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef – our luxury private charter boat is the perfect choice for a day trip for 4 - 8 leisure guests*  on day charters and 3 - 4 guests on overnight liveaboard dive and snorkel expeditions on the Great Barrier Reef. 

The charter boat offers spacious, comfortable accommodation and high-tech features not seen on other motor vessels, she is in a level of her own.. 

The fully air-conditioned accommodation on our technologically advanced private charter boat consists of three cabins – two for guests and one for the crew – and two bathrooms.

• The master suite has a king-sized bed and a single bunk on either side, as well as a walk-in ensuite.
• The second guest cabin has two single bunks.

You’ll enjoy plenty of space, comfort and inclusions aboard our luxury flybridge cruiser, and with full catering, bait and tackle included in your private boat charter tour, it’s the ideal choice for anglers wanting a multi-day group trip to catch Marlin, Tuna or Sailfish in some of the best fishing destinations in the world, on the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.   

Luxury Charter Boat Features:

• a day bed on the fly bridge
• comfortable lounge seating
• a marlin/tuna tower – the ultimate place to fish/reef spot
• a 48-inch flat screen tv in the saloon which connects to the sounder, plotter and sonar in the fly bridge, letting you view the running systems of the vessel at any time
• Wi-Fi and apps which you can connect your own devices to and view the captain’s screens from anywhere in the boat
• Fusion surround sound system and automatic slide down back window – ideal if you want some air-conditioned comfort in the saloon but don’t want to miss seeing all the action on the back deck.

No need to worry about sea-sickness – our private charter boat features a Seakeeper stabilization gyro which allows her to operate in most weather conditions and limits wave motion.

She also boasts:

• a Furuno omni-directional sonar
• three wetfaced keel mounted transducers connected to the new Furuno chirp sounder system
• a Furuno 1150 sounder with a wide beam transducer.

Group Options & Packages

• Private Charter Dive and Snorkel tours
• Private Charter fishing tours
• Mother Shipping
• Ultimate Fishing Packages
• Expedition Charters

Our Port Douglas based private charter boat fleet consists of 4 of the most exclusive luxury boats that can be packaged together for the ultimate fishing and expedition cruising on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

MV Z: accommodations for 4 - 8 guests (day trips); 4 guests (overnight and multi-day charters)

MV L: accommodations for 4 - 6 guests (day trips); 4 guests (overnight and multi-day charters) (no diving overnight guests)

MV M: accommodations for 8 guests (day trips) 0 guests (overnight and multi-day charters)

MY B: 6-star accommodations for 10 guests (multi-day charters of 3 or more days) mothership

Let us tailor your private charter Great Barrier Reef tour to suit your needs – whether that’s:

• a day trip or extended trip to snorkel and dive among the pristine corals, sea turtles and other unique marine life found on the Great Barrier Reef
• a combination of fishing, diving and/or snorkelling in the warm, clear waters of Tropical North Queensland.
• a bottom fishing day trip to Ribbon Reefs, a mecca of game fishing locations just offshore from Port Douglas, with your mates or family
• a liveaboard trip during light or heavy tackle fishing season in the waters off Townsville, Cairns or Lizard Island for you and your team of anglers. If you’re attending a tournament, we’ll even take care of the rules and regulations for you

Our game boat fishing itinerary

• July – early September > Townsville and along the east coast up to Cairns
  Light tackle fishing season (juvenile Black Marlin, Sailfish and other pelagic species such as Spanish Mackerel and Mahi Mahi)
• Late September – early December > Cairns, Port Douglas, Lizard island, Cooktown
  Heavy tackle fishing season (giant Black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and Dogtooth Tuna)
• Year-round > Cairns, Port Douglas, Lizard Island, Cooktown
  Bottom fishing (Coral Trout, Red Emperor and Nannygai)

For the trip of a lifetime with extra luxury, you can also combine your day trip on our game fishing vessel with an overnight or longer 6-star stay on our luxury 35-metre expedition motor yacht mothership.

If you are a cruise ship passenger looking for the best shore tours in Port Douglas read more on our cruise ship shore tours page.

Luxury Charter Boat Features

• Furuno omni-directional sonar.
• Three wetfaced keel mounted transducers connected to the new Furuno chirp sounder system.
• Furuno 1150 sounder with a wide beam transducer.
• Seakeeper stabilization gyro – great for sea-sickness!
• Twindisc Express Joystick system which smoothly and simultaneously actuates and controls engines, transmissions, propellers and thrusters, which can hold the vessel in any fixed position, crab the boat diagonally or straight sideways and rotate it 360° on its axis.
• Marlin/tuna tower – the ultimate place to fish/reef spot.
• 48-inch flat screen tv in the saloon which connects to the sounder, plotter and sonar in the fly bridge.
• Wi-Fi and apps which you can connect your own devices to and view the captain’s screens from anywhere in the boat.
• Fusion surround sound system and automatic slide down back window – ideal if you want some air-conditioned comfort in the saloon but don’t want to miss seeing all the action on the back deck.
• Large stainless-steel kitchen with gas cooktop and stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, ice chipper and lots of extras.

Private charter boat inclusions:

Fully air-conditioned accommodation for up to 7-8 guests (day trips) and 3-4 guests (liveaboard trips).

Full catering.
Non-alcoholic refreshments (BYO alcohol).
All bait and tackle – includes a range of custom rods and reels and matching terminal tackle ranging from 8kg - 60kg (including fighting chair) to suit the targeted species of fish.
Scuba diving equipment and dive guide (extra cost)

Snorkelling equipment (extra cost)
Knowledgeable crew who share your passion for oceanic adventures on the Great Barrier Reef.

Sample Day Trip Scuba Diving Itinerary

8.00am: Departs Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas

From Port Douglas we make our way out to the outer reef – approximately 1.5 hours travel.

9.30am: Fishing and snorkelling/swimming – Great Barrier Reef

Enjoy 2 to 3 (depending on location, weather and experience) amazing dives to explore the colourful corals and unique marine life on the Great Barrier Reef.

3.30pm: Head back to the marina at Port Douglas

5.00pm: Returns Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas

Great Barrier Reef Fishing Charters

Where: Townsville and along the east coast up to Cairns
When: July to early September

Light tackle fishing is a great choice for families and anglers wanting to try sports fishing. July to early September is the best time for light tackle fishing, targeting juvenile Black Marlin, Sailfish and other pelagic species such as Spanish Mackerel and Mahi Mahi.

Heavy tackle fishing:

Where: Cairns, Port Douglas, Lizard island, Cooktown
When: Late September to early December

An extended liveaboard private charter on our custom-designed game fishing vessel is the ultimate way to experience heavy tackle fishing. Late September to early December is the best time for heavy tackle fishing, targeting giant Black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and Dogtooth Tuna.

Our helpful, experienced crew will share their knowledge and tips with you and even film your big catch so you can relive the experience later!

Bottom fishing:

Where: Cairns, Port Douglas, Lizard Island, Cooktown
When: Year-round

Bottom fishing is one of the most popular day charter trips for families and friends and is available most of the year. Bottom fishing targets some of the tastiest fish on the Great Barrier Reef, including Coral Trout, Red Emperor and Nannygai.

Boat Charter Port Douglas

From the beautiful town of Port Douglas, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, our private charter game fishing boat will take you on the fishing trip of a lifetime to world-famous fishing destinations in Tropical North Queensland.

We can accommodate 7 guests on a private day charter or 4 guests for a multi-day liveaboard trip.

For the ultimate fishing adventure and luxury Great Barrier Reef getaway, combine your day trip on our game fishing vessel with an overnight or longer stay on our private charter luxury 35-metre expedition motor yacht, complete with 6-star private accommodation and gourmet chef-prepared meals.

Snorkelling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling and scuba diving are two of the best ways to fully explore the amazing marine life and corals of the Great Barrier Reef. Our private charter boat is equipped for scuba diving and features an in-built dive compressor and customised dive ladder for easy access in and out of the water.

We offer scuba diving for up to 4 guests, and will include dive equipment and your own dive guide at extra cost.

Combine your fishing trip with snorkel and dive time and explore some of the most amazing snorkel and dive sites in the world.
Book a day trip or extended liveaboard trip to snorkel and dive some of the most iconic reef sites on the Great Barrier Reef.
First time dives are available for eligible guests.

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

Boarding at 7.45AM and disembarking by 4.45PM.

Departure Instructions

As per private charter agreement

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• Outer Great Barrier Reef
• Lizard Island

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

March - July Barramundi Season - Located Weipa
September - Early December - Black Marlin Heavy Tackle Season

Duration

Day charter: up to 9 hours
Overnight & extended charters available

Available for Purchase / Hire

• BYO alcohol
• Scuba dive gear
• Scuba dive master
• Extra scuba dive master
• Snorkel guide and snorkel gear

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

Restrictions

• Scuba Diving – minimum age 12
• Some medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving
• Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
• Flying after scuba diving: A wait of 12 - 24 hours is recommended but preferably 24 hours, if doing multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater
• Scuba diving charters are for a maximum of 4 pasengers (divers)

IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS

Scuba Diving Restrictions

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving.
• Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
• Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years.
• Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

Additional Information

• We recommend you take out travel insurance. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of the clients which are beyond our control. A signed release will be required from all participants on departure
• Itinerary and sites visited are weather and tide permitting

• Soft luggage bag with summer wear and light spray jackets or wraps for those cooler days and evenings
• Personal clothing and items needed for a beach holiday

All children are under the strict supervision of the parents or guardians