• 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.

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 Yorkey’s Knob Boat Club 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. 

Vlasoff & Michealmas Cays – 1 Day

Departing from Yorkey’s Knob Marina in Cairns, this private charter boat can visit some beautiful sites on the Great Barrier Reef.

Michaelmas Cay and Vlasoff Cays are unique sand islands right out in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef.

Each of these sand cays boast spectacular fringing reefs that offer great snorkeling and scuba diving conditions from the beach.

Discover the colourful corals and hundreds of tropical fish that call these sand cays home. The shallow and crystal clear waters make for the perfect opportunity to spot the abundance of marine life that are going about their business in the coral reefs.

You may be lucky enough to spot Rays, Reef Sharks or Sea Turtles. Our private charter boat can have you out on the reef in under 3 hours from Yorkey’s Knob.

Relax on the boats sun deck, take a walk on the brilliant white sands of the cay, enjoy a refreshing dip or scuba dive the many fringing reefs.

Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea are provided, all freshly prepared by the onboard chef. Tea, Coffee, Juice and Soft Drinks are also available.

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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Accommodation

All our cabins are well appointed to ensure your comfort:

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.

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
• Scuba diving equipment can be hired on request

• 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.