• Our Executive Chef joins us on all chaters, you will be amazed by the quality of the catering. Expect great food made form the freshest ingredients and we can cater for specific dietary requirements (please advise at time of booking)
• Enjoy fishing, snorkelling, diving (extra cost) on your very own luxury private charter boat from Mackay. Explore the outer Great Barrier Reef with your friends and family for a minimum of 4 days.
• Our Mackay based private charter boat is 108ft or 33 metres long and can accommodate up to 24 guests for a minimum charter period of 4 days.
• The perfect charter boat for film crews, dive clubs, big family holidays, fishing enthusiats or just a great getaway for a group of friends.
• Expect to travel to some amazing Great Barrier Reef locations, visit some of Whitsundays Islands as well as the outer reef.

Luxury charter boat departs from Mackay or other locations on the Great Barrier Reef: Whitsundays, Cairns & more. Snorkel, dive & fish for groups of 16 guests (up to 24) min of 4 days. Explore some of the most remote and beautiful destinations on the Great Barrier Reef.

What to Expect

Experience the ultimate adventure on a luxury private charter boat departing from Mackay or other locations along the Great Barrier Reef, including the Whitsundays and Cairns. This exclusive tour is perfect for groups of 16 to 24 guests, with a minimum duration of 4 days. Dive, snorkel, and fish in some of the most remote and stunning destinations on the Great Barrier Reef, areas rarely explored by commercial tours.

Features and Highlights

Private Charter Boat Details

• Departure Points: Mackay, Whitsundays, Cairns, and other Great Barrier Reef locations (relocation fee applies).
• Group Size: Accommodates 16 guests comfortably, with a capacity for up to 24.
• Minimum Duration: 4 days.
• Cabins: 12 air-conditioned cabins with ensuites and hot showers, serviced daily.

Luxurious Amenities

• Comfortable Cabins: Each cabin is equipped with air conditioning, private ensuite bathrooms, and hot showers, ensuring a comfortable stay.
• Fully Catered: Enjoy gourmet meals prepared by our onboard chef. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
• Floating Hotel: Daily cabin service makes your stay as comfortable as a luxury hotel.

Activities

• Snorkelling and Diving: Explore pristine coral reefs and vibrant marine life at exclusive locations. Our experienced guides will ensure a safe and memorable underwater adventure.
• Fishing: Enjoy world-class fishing opportunities, with extended charters available for remote regions such as the Torres Strait Islands and areas north of Cairns.
• Personalized Itineraries: Tailored activities and destinations to suit your group's interests, whether it's diving, snorkelling, fishing, or simply relaxing on remote beaches.

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef: Depart from Mackay to explore the extensive and diverse marine ecosystems of the reef.
• Whitsunday Islands: Cruise through the picturesque Whitsunday Islands, known for their stunning beaches and clear waters.
• Remote Locations: Visit secluded and pristine areas like Lizard Island, Cape Melville, the Flinders Group, and Princess Charlotte Bay.

Expert Crew

• Experienced Crew: Our professional and friendly crew members are dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring your safety and enjoyment throughout the trip.
• Diving and Fishing Guides: Expert guides available for diving, snorkelling, and fishing, offering insights and assistance to enhance your experience.

Additional Services

• Relocation Options: We offer the flexibility to start your adventure from various locations along the Great Barrier Reef (relocation fees apply).
• Extended Fishing Charters: For avid anglers, we provide extended fishing charters from Cairns, exploring remote fishing spots for up to 7 days or more.

Book Your Adventure with Barrier Reef Australia

Embark on an unforgettable journey with our luxury private charter boat tours. Perfect for family gatherings, corporate retreats, or special occasions, our charters offer a unique opportunity to explore the Great Barrier Reef's hidden gems. Contact us today to customise your itinerary and secure your booking for an extraordinary adventure.

Charter Types

Cruise Charters

Explore the Whitsunday islands, the outer Great Barrier Reef, or any number of other spectacular Queensland coastal destinations.

Fishing Charters

Fishing is out specialty and we do it in style Our speciality fishing charters are from 4 to 10 days and we can accommodate up to 24 guests onboard our 108 ft vessel.

Corporate Charter

We offer a unique venue for your next corporate event.

Mackay Charter Boat Details

Boat Specifications

• Designed & Built By: Norman Wright & Sons.
• Survey Class: 1B, 1C, 1D.
• Construction: Timber
• Launched: 1983.
• Length: 32.92m. (108 feet superyacht size)
• Breadth: 6.09m
• Speed: 10 knots
• Cabins: 12
• Berths: 26
• Area of operation: Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea & Queensland coastal waters within the
• Australian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
• Dive Service: 22 stations @ 5 dives per day.

Mackay Private Charter Boat Information

Private charter bookings are for a minimum of 4 days; we have serviced bookings up to 24 days.

Consideration may be given for charters of shorter duration.

Mackay Charter Boat Cabin Layout

***Aft accommodation***

Cabins 1 to 4 have two berths in each: 1 upper & 1 lower bunk.

Cabins 5 & 6 have three berths in each: 1 upper & 2 lower bunks.

***Forward Accomodation***

Cabins 7 to 12 have two berths in each: 1 upper & 1 lower bunk.

Notes

All Cabins are air conditioned with own ensuite.

Cabin are serviced daily. Towels are changed at regular intervals. Bed Linen is changed midway of a charter 6+ days duration or as required. Bathmats are changed with linen.

See more private charter boats available on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Mackay Great Barrier Reef Cruise Charter - Min 4 Days

Whether you’re keen to Explore the Whitsunday islands, The Great Barrier Reef, or any number of other spectacular Queensland coastal destinations, we can take you there in style.

We offer cruise charters (minimum four days) for group bookings of up to 24 passengers aboard our 108 ft vessel. We operate a range of cruises from custom multi-day charters to the occasional day cruise whale watching around the islands.

Picture yourself on a long leisurely stroll along Whitehaven Beach, or snorkelling around fringing island reefs, whatever your dream cruise is we can create a custom charter that ticks all the boxes. The locations we cruise offer some of the finest swimming, snorkelling, photography, sightseeing holidays and fishing in the world.

The Whitsunday Islands (a group of 74 in total) are the gateway to the spectacular world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. This breathtakingly beautiful area is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. The reef experience is one that you can only truly appreciate by visiting and trust us when we say that it will remain with you long after you leave, it’s why after 30 years we still love helping people discover and explore the reef.

We service most of the islands and reefs in the Great Barrier Reef and is equipped with everything you’ll need for a fabulous time on the water.

Mackay Fishing Charters - Min 4 Days

If you are a group of keen fishermen then choosing our private charter boat is your first good decision as we have been fishing the Great Barrier Reef for 30+ years.

Guests are permitted to bring along their own fishing gear or we may provide fishing equipment on request.

Some of our guests like to go spearfishing others are happy to trawl, beach fish or bottom bash for the big reds.

Our fishing adventures are second to none. Our speciality fishing charters from are 4 day+ fishing charters suitable for group bookings for up to 24 passengers aboard our 108 ft vessel.

Our vessel is equipped with everything you’ll need for a fabulous time on the water: experienced and knowledgeable crew, air-conditioned cabins, delicious chef-prepared meals, refreshments and the local area knowledge.

We fish a huge stretch of the Coral Sea; from the fabulous Swains Reefs on the southern Great Barrier Reef to the Torres Strait Islands & everywhere in between. She can take you to remote fishing destinations that few have the opportunity to visit or appreciate and our experienced skipper and crew who will put you on the fish.

While we can organise the best charter for you, our fishing charters are fully customisable and we will cater to your wishes, so if you would like opportunities to snorkel  on the reef we can accommodate.

We can even add in some time for exploring and snorkelling the islands and fringing reefs. Talk to us about your requirements and see what we can do for you.

What To Expect

• Some of the best fishing in the world
• Tasty and nutritious chef-prepared meals
• Knowledgeable and friendly staff
• Processing of your daily catch
• Options to swim, snorkel, dive off the boat – we supply equipment
• 22 comfortable berths with en suites and hot showers
• Air-conditioning
• Serviced cabins
• Tackle available

We Provide

• Experienced Captain and Crew
• Chef prepared meals and snacks
• A licensed bar (alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase)
• Tea/Coffee facilities
• Water
• Cabins serviced daily
• Fresh linen and towels
• Rods & reels by request
• Bait and fishing tackle i.e. hooks and sinkers wire, leader can be purchased

You Bring

• Your sense of adventure
• Comfy clothes and appropriate footwear (no high heels)
• Personal items and toiletries (like sunscreen)
• Hat and sunnies
• Personal fishing gear
• Camera
• Entertaining fishing stories
• Your smiles

Mackay Corporate Charters - Min 4 Days

Looking for a unique venue for your next corporate event?

Our versatile vessel can be chartered as the accommodation platform to host your next corporate event.

We offer a huge variety of private charter options from fishing, cruising and even snorkeling on secluded and remote reefs.

We offer customised 4 to 10 day corporate charters for group bookings of up to 24 passengers aboard our 108 ft vessel. With all the amenities you’ll need, we offer your group spacious luxury that feels more like a floating hotel than a boat.

Our corporate charters are designed to give you the opportunity to engage with your guests all while sharing in one of the most amazing and incredible adventures in one of the of the world’s seven natural wonders: The Great Barrier Reef.

We have onboard everything you require for a fabulous time on the water; experienced and knowledgeable crew, air-conditioned cabins, delicious, fresh, chef-prepared meals, refreshing beverages and expert local knowledge to get you to the best spots.

Queensland is home to Australia’s ocean jewel, The Great Barrier Reef and the spectacular Whitsunday Islands. We are based out of Mackay Queensland yet maintain the unique ability to operate out of any port along the Queensland coast.

So if your next corporate event needs a unique touch, contact our bookings team today, we can take you to some of the best swimming, snorkelling, sightseeing and fishing in the world.  If you’re looking to create a memorable event that combines the best of work and play, book your next charter with us.

Diving on The Great Barrier Reef - Optional Extra

Diving conditions are great all year round on the Great Barrier Reef with visibility running between 15m to 30m and the water temperature usually between 24c and 30c.

We have the unique opportunity of wreck diving, night dives, deep dives in trenches and swim-throughs as well as ravines and canyons. 

Snorkellers are also well catered for on both shallow waters around coral bommies and island walks.

Snorkelers enjoy themselves just as much as the divers on the Great Barrier Reef.

Catering On Our Private Charter Boat

If you simply cannot get enough seafood you certainly will on one of our liveaboard private charter boat tours as we have a fresh catch every single day.

Your morning begins with a continental breakfast then a cooked breakfast.

Morning tea is always something to look forward to with  freshly baked scones, pikelets and cakes.

Lunch is another feast by the onboard chef with a selection of salads and accompanients.

In the afternoon its bar snacks with some finger foods like fresh caught fish and seafood, and of course our fully licensed bar to go with it.

And for dinner it’s a more formal affair in the dining room for a 3 course meal.

Film & Photography Tours on the Great Barrier Reef

Due to our longevity of our charters on the Great Barrier Reef we know the locations that look amazing both on film and in real life so we are the perfect partner for film crews, researchers and photographers.

Wildlife Tour on the Great Barrier Reef

Whale watching, seeing dolphins, turtles and Mantarays and the occasional dugong is all in a day’s work here on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

We know the time of year and the destinations to find the marine life on the outer sections of the reef.

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Mackay

Departure Time

• Boarding commences around 7.00pm
• Departs soon after 7.00pm steaming overnight to the reef
• Return time to mackay 5.00pm
• Charter times can be arranged to meet your needs

Departure Instructions

Private charter bookings departing from & returning to ports other than Mackay can be arranged – relocation fee applies

Destinations

• Airlie Beach
• Mackay city and marina
• Outer Great Barrier Reef
• Cairns as per negotiation
• Whitsundays as per negotiation
• Lizard Island as per negotiation
• Cape Melville as per negotiation
• The Flinders Group as per negotiation
• Princes Charlotte Bay as per negotiation

Months of Operation

March - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

Minimum 4 days

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Beers, soft drinks, spirits, wines & chocolates aboard for sale
• Sat phone calls out available, extra cost. This charge is recorded & added to your onboard account.
• Laundry service available on extended charters

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

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

• Bait on fishing charters is recorded as a total amount used & the total cost is divided equally among guests at the conclusion of the charter
• We stock Hooks, sinkers, Leader & wire trace aboard for those who do not wish to carry it with them
• Extra styrofoam esky if required - extra cost

• Your sense of adventure
• Comfy clothes and appropriate footwear
• A cossie or two!
• Personal items and toiletries (like sunscreen)
• Hat and sunnies
• Camera(s)
• Your smiles and good cheer
• (Maybe even a selfie-stick so that you can collect proof that you were there, that this was real and it wasn’t just an elaborate dream!)

This private charter vessel travels to the outer reef and is not suitable for young children