• Enjoy exploring the Great Barrier Reef onboard a 27 metre motor charter boat that can cater for up to 18 passengers overnight. 
• Choose from a ready made 3 or 6 day liveaboard diving and snorkelling tour itinerary or choose your own adventure such as swimming with Minke whales.  
• Our 27 metre yacht is a specialist in expedition style charters visiting some of the most unique and remote dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef. She has a dive tank capacity of 25 tanks and a dive compressor 
• Book your family and friends on a truly remarkable expedition style charter boat holiday on the Great Barrier Reef with our highly experienced research team 

From Cairns book your private charter boat to the Great Barrier Reef on a 27 metre motor yacht. Catering for up to 18 passengers for liveaboard 3 day 2 night diving and snorkelling charters. The crewed boat boasts an expansive salon, spacious cabin accommodation and chef prepared meals.

Welcome On Board

Our well-appointed guest cabins ensure that you will be comfortable and well rested while you travel to your charter destination, whether it be a diving location or the next fishing spot, or a location for all the important research data you need to collect.

The main guest cabins are located midships, with four guest cabins comprised of two cabins each with a double bed and ensuite, and two cabins each with a double bed and two single bunk beds (ideal for families of four).

In addition to this, we also have an aft cabin with two single bunk beds.

At the bow are our crew cabins, comprised of two twin bunk cabins and one single bunk cabin.

Depending on your charter requirements, additional cabins in the crew quarters can be made available for guest use if necessary.

Specifications

Our wheelhouse features a new state-of-the-art navigation system with all new Raymarine Axiom displays, radar, weather station and auto pilot.

A recent addition is our Aura Vsat System providing unlimited, high-speed WiFi internet and VoIP anywhere in the world.

We also have satellite free-to-air TV reception!

• Dive Tank Capacity: 25 Tanks
• Freshwater Capacity: 3200 Litres
• Cruising Speed: 8-10 Knots
• Draft: 1.2 Metres
• Main Engines: Twin Cummins – 580hp @ 2,300rpm
• Deck Craine: 4 tonne crane with 5.6 metres reach
• Desalinator Capacity: 200L per hour
• Dive Compressor: Bauer PE 250 model with Triplex P31 Filtration

Accommodation & Facilities

Relax in our palatial saloon and enjoy satellite tv, board games, movies from our extensive library, refreshments from the bar, choose from over 2,000 video games from our retro video console.

Escape outside to one of three relaxing deck areas enjoying peace and quiet, and the sea breeze.

Have the peace of mind that our unlimited, high speed, satellite internet means you can always be in touch with friends and family.

Cabins

Five roomy cabins with ample storage space.

Carpeted throughout, two cabins have ensuite bathrooms and the other three cabins share two bathrooms.

All cabins are individually air conditioned and include all linen and towels.

WiFi internet is available in the accommodation area.

Cabin #1, #2, #3 and #4 can accommodate up to 4 guests in each. Each cabin has 1 queen bed and 2 single bunks.

Cabin #5 can accommodate 2 guests in 2  single bunks.

Bathrooms

There are a total of five bathrooms onboard.

Four of these are on the accommodation deck as two ensuites (in our midship cabins) and one generally accessible to guests.

An additional bathroom is located on the top deck.

Galley

Full commercial grade galley features a large walk in chill room, chefs range and oven, commercial grill and deep fryers.

These are complimented by an upright refrigerator and freezer, multiple chest freezers, and full pantry. Fully self sufficient for at least 21 days

Main Saloon

Our main saloon area boasts twin air conditioners, seating for four to six guests in each of our three booths and a large formal dining table that can seat up to 15.

In addition to this, a well-stocked bar is located in the aft corner of the saloon with a drinks fridge and ice maker.

A 50” smart TV with a surround sound home theatre system and media playing facilities provides ample entertainment options once sun sets.

Laundry

The vessel has a dedicated laundry with two dryers to ensure that laundry and linen can be turned over regularly while you are at sea.

Equipped with two washing machines and two dryers.

Diving & Tender Boat

Dive Equipment

We have a large capacity Bauer dive compressor installed onboard which can fill a standard tank in eight minutes.

We also have a back-up Bauer electric compressor.

We carry ample tanks, weights and belts along with masks, snorkels and fins.

Scuba equipment and wetsuit hire can also be arranged upon request - additional cost.

Tender

Our main tender is a 4.5-metre, aluminium hull/solid foam with a 30hp 4 stroke outboard motor installed.

The tender is stored on the top deck during transit and can be lowered with our onboard deck crane once we are anchored.

In addition to primary tender, we carry a 4.2 metre inflatable with a 30hp 4 stroke outboard motor as a backup.

Additional tenders are available on request.

Great Barrier Reef Private Charter Boats - Overnight

Choose a ready made Great Barrier Reef scuba diving itinerary or choose your own bespoke reef adventure. Our private charter liveaboard boat is a 27 metre long motor yacht that can cater for up to 18 passengers comfortably overnight on the reef.

Our charter boat departs from Cairns Marina and the departure dates and times can be flexible based on the private charter guests requirements.

The super yacht offers onboard cabin accommodation and all meals prepared by an onboard chef for overnight reef trips.

Snorkel equipment is included and Scuba Diving equipment can be hired at an additional cost along with a dive master.

Onboard you will find a large Saloon and within a family sized dining table, fully equipped bar, TV, surround sound home entertainment system and air conditioning.

The boat has a laundry onboard as well as a fully equipped galley kitchen with a fully stocked bar fridge and large fridges to stock perishables.

The liveaboard charter boat has onboard storage available for 25 dive tanks. 

To look after you and your guests you will be hosted by 5 experienced and friendly crew members whilst cruising with us on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef. 

Whether you are planning a snorkel or scuba diving trip, a fishing trip or a research expedition from Cairns, the charter yacht has everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing discovery of the Great Barrier Reef.

Choose your destination, whether it be Hamilton Island, Thursday Island, Lizard Island, Orpheus Island or the Cairns or Port Douglas reefs. Alternatively, choose one of the 2, 3 or 6 day ready made itineraries outlined below. 

Batt Reef – 3 Day Charters

The spectacular Batt Reef is located north east of Port Douglas and is a well known destination for snorkeling and scuba diving in waters that are as crystal clear as a glass of gin with an abundance of marine life that flit in and out of the colourful coral reefs.

The reef is around 18km in size and boasts plenty of pristine snorkel and dive sites. Batt Reef is located nearby Low Island and Woody Island, (otherwise known as Low Isles) making it the perfect 3 day private boat charter expedition for those wanting to see quite a number of the Great 8 living icons of the Great Barrier Reef. 

The liveaboard dive trip includes comfortable bunk style cabin accommodation and all meals including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea and refreshments, all prepared by our onboard Chef.

Our 3 day private charter boat tour caters for up to 18 passengers, Snorkel equipment is available and scuba diving equipment and a dive master can be hired on request.

Spend your days exploring the many snorkel or dive sites, take a dip on the island’s beaches, relax onboard in the large Saloon or the numerous decks and enjoy the sunsets and sunrises on the Great Barrier Reef.

A truly unique and once in a lifetime Great Barrier Reef experience! 

Osprey Reef – 5 Days

For those keen scuba divers and snorkellers really wanting to experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef on a private charter yacht, then this is it.

Osprey Reef is a large atoll that is a gigantic 195 square kilometres in size. The atoll is located north east of Cooktown is far beyond the tourist trail.

Osprey Reef is well known as the “best of the best” in terms of snorkeling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.

Boasting almost vertical reef walls, large corals and depths of up to 800 metres below sea level, Osprey Reef is the ideal location for researchers and experienced scuba divers.

Your 5 day expedition includes onboard cabin accommodation and all meals prepared by the onboard chef. Meals include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea and drinks.  

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

Flexible

Departure Instructions

Departs from Yorkey’s Knob Marina - 25 minutes from Cairns

Destinations

• Fitzroy Island
• Lizard Island
• Low Isles
• Port Douglas

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

3 day, 6 day options or you can choose the length of the trip yourself

Available for Purchase / Hire

• 8 metre catamaran tender available at additional cost
• Scuba Diving equipment can be hired on request
• Additional guests

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Restrictions

• Scuba Diving – minimum age is 12 years
• Snorkelers must be comfortable swimming in the ocean
• Scuba Divers who are partaking in a dive whilst onboard must provide certification

Additional Information

Vessel has onboard storage for 25 scuba dive tanks

• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Cash or credit card
• Towel
• Hat
• Swimmers
• Sunscreen
• Change of dry clothes

• Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian
• Child-friendly with onboard kayak, biscuit for towing behind the tender, huge movie library, large 4K TV & stand up games console in the saloon.