Tour Highlights
- She is a 40ft Assegai Express, custom built in 2017 to host scuba diving and snorkelling tour charters on the Great Barrier Reef off Port Douglas
- Comfortable go fast seating for up to 8 guests at a speedy 27 knots whilst guests relax in the air-conditioned saloon
- She is fitted with a Seakeeper gyro stabiliser, furuno electronics, Twindisc joystick manoeuvring system, dive tank storage and wet deck
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- Afternoon Tea
- Standard charter fee includes optional reef fishing, light tackle trolling and all bait and tackle
- 40ft Assegai Express
- Skipper and crew
- Catering and refreshments
- EMC reef taxes and charges
- 1 Day hire 9 hours
Our Port Douglas based charter boat is a 40ft Assegai Express flybridge cruiser, custom built in 2017, she can host a variety of day trips on the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel, Fishing or pure pleasure cruises for groups or family get togethers.
What to Expect
This charter boat is based at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas and is available for day charters on the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef all year round. She is a highly stable boat with a specially commissioned Seakeeper gyro system to control the movement of the boat and prevent seasickness enabling her to travel smootly in all sorts of weather. She has Furuno electronics, Twin disc joystick manoeuvring system, dive tank storage and wet deck making her nice and functional for a day out on the reef.
Features and Highlights
- A day on the Port Douglas charter boat is approximately 9 hours on the reef doing either scuba diving, snorkelling or island hopping and we provide the crew, catering and refreshments along with the fishing gear, bait and tackle. Guests can BYO alcohol.
- On our snorkelling tour charters you can avoid the crowds and have the skipper take you to snorkel locations that you will not see another person or another boat. We may visit pristine sand cays in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, see turtles and other colourful marine life.
Number of Guests on Charter Boat
- Fishing (Reef fishing & Light tackl/Sportsfishing) 7 - 8 guests
- Fishing (Heavy tackle) 6 guests
- Snorkelling tours 7 guests
- Leisure/corporate cruise 7 - 8 guests
Charter Boat Features
- Comfortable go-fast seating for 8 guests plus crew
- Seakeeper gyro stabiliser
- Dive ladder
- Custom designed dive station allows guests to gear up for their dive in a comfortabel and practical manner
- Fishing equipped (sports and reef fishing)
- Flybridge tower
- Fusion entertainment system
- Deck fridge & freezer
- Ice maker and water maker
This wonderful Port Douglas charter boat is also the tender to our luxury superyacht here and the sister boat to this 44.5ft cruiser and our 54ft Assegai cruiser here
See even more Port Douglas charter boats and luxury yachts for your next holiday on the Great Barrier Reef here
Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts From
Port Douglas
Departure Time
As per private charter agreement
Departure Instructions
As per private charter agreement
Pickup Locations
Port Douglas
- Please advise if you would like us to arrange a private charter pick up
Destinations
- Great Barrier Reef
- Agincourt Ribbon Reefs
- Cape York
- Cooktown
- Lizard Island
- Haggerstone Island
Months of Operation
January - December
Days of Operation
Daily
Duration
1 Day Charters
Available for Purchase / Hire
Snorkel equipment and guide
Fitness Level Required
Medium, Active
What to Bring
Soft bags with personal items - no hard luggage as space is limited
Child Policy
Children are permitted with supervision at all times by parents or guardians
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operators policy:
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. We do not accommodate children under the age of 6 onboard for outer reef trips. Please enquire about our inner reef/Low Islands options for families with children under the age of 6 years old.
2. Charter length for DAY TRIPS is up to 9 hours. Boarding at 7.45AM and disembarking by 4.45PM.
3. Multi-day/live-aboard trips: Day rate is multiplied as per length of charter.
4. Base charter rate includes reef fishing and/or light tackle fishing as inclusive but is optional for guests.
5. Scuba diving: Introductory dives are available for non-certified divers & PADI dive certification courses are available on request.
6. Catering & non-alcoholic refreshments are inclusive. Catering is prepared by a local catering company and consists of morning tea, lunch (a selection of salads, cold cuts and vegetarian/gluten free options to build your own roll/wrap) and afternoon tea (sweet slice/muffins and/or snacks). BYO alcohol.
a. Overnight charters also include Breakfast and Dinner
7. Rates are inclusive of an Environmental Management Charge of $8.00 per person as per the Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks Authority.
BOOKING INFORMATION REQUIRED
1. Full names and contact details of the charter party (including ages of any minors on board)
2. Emergency contact for the charter party that will not be on board.
3. Guest dietary requirements and/or specific requests.
4. Guest medical conditions (including allergies) and/or medications we should be familiar with in the case of an emergency.
5. Snorkelling and diving charters : Guest clothing size (eg – Size Medium (10-12) and shoe size (eg – Size Mens 10) to ensure we have the correct fitting wetsuits/stinger suits/fins on board. Please also provide the clients PADI certification number for diving charters.
CANCELLATION POLICY
DAY CHARTERS & LIVE-ABOARD CHARTERS
1. We require a 30% deposit to secure the booking.
2. Full payment is due 14 days prior to departure.
3. Should a charter be cancelled by the client, the 30% deposit is forfeited.
4. Should a charter be cancelled by the client within 14 days of departure, the full charter cost is forfeited.
MARLIN AND BARRAMUNDI SEASON CHARTERS
1. We require a 30% deposit to secure the booking.
2. Full payment is due 30 days prior to departure.
3. The 30% deposit becomes non-refundable 6 months prior to the departure date.
4. Should a charter be cancelled within 30 days of departure, the full charter cost is forfeited.
This cancellation policy applies unless there are exceptional circumstances which are dealt with by Company management on a case-by-case basis.
Should CJRE MARITIME Pty Ltd be:
● unable to provide a vessel for use during the intended charter period, the Company reserves the right to be able to cancel the charter, at which time all deposits will be refunded.
● unable to provide the exact vessel requested by the client they reserve the right to offer an equivalent vessel.
Should the Captain or management decide to cut short a charter, whilst underway, only the unused portion of the charter will be either refunded or given
as credit for a future charter.
Should the client decide to cut short a charter, whilst underway, no refunds will apply.
The Client accepts that the Captain is in sole charge of safety and health related decisions whilst onboard.
In the event of a cancellation, CJRE MARITIME Pty Ltd is not liable for any costs or damage incurred by the Hirer as a result of the cancellation.
DISCRETION
Reef and fishing charters are subject to the discretion of both Company management and your Captain, as well as weather conditions and availability.
Please note that refunds will only be offered if the Captain of the vessel deems it unsafe to proceed with a charter.
PEAK SEASON DATES INCUR A 20% SURCHARGE OF THE CHARTER FEE
From
au$3,750.00
Prices are AUD, per charter and include all levies fees and taxes.
Tour Code: 914
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