• Port Douglas based luxury 54-foot private charter boat for 10 guests (up to 12 guests extra cost) and 8 guests on overnight extended charters.
• Includes a sit-down barbeque or a delicious freshly prepared buffet alfresco luncheon (BYO alcohol). Morning and afternoon tea included.
• Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef or add on some optional extras such as SUP boards, kayaks or a dive instructor and scuba diving equipment. You can also request a fishing vessel
• The vessel is also available for private dinner functions and extended overnight charters

The perfect boat for 10 guests (up to 12 guests) on a 1day private charter tour from Port Douglas. She is a 54-foot flybridge motor cruiser designed to cruise the clear blue waters of the outer Barrier Reef and take guests to remote locations for some amazing snorkelling.

Port Douglas private charter boat and attentive crew

Our charter boat is berthed in Port Douglas on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and is charted with a professional skipper and crew who have been plying these waters for many years and know all the right locations to impress their private charter boat guests.

Throughout your one day private boat charter the crew will prepare and serve hearty meals which will possibly include a sit-down barbeque or a delicious freshly prepared buffet luncheon (Boat is not licenced please BYO alcohol).

She is the perfect private charter boat for celebrating a special occasion such as an intimate wedding, birthday, engagement or as an incentive for your company’s staff members and or an end of financial year or Christmas party.

Just speak with our private boat charter specialists and they can plan the perfect day on the water for you with any extra inclusions you may desire. 

Optional extras

Add in some optional extras such as:

• SUP boards (stand up paddle boards)
• Sea kayaks
• Scuba dive instructor and scuba diving equipment
• Fishing tender

Everyone has a full day of action and adventure when 10 guests (up to 12 guests) charter this fly bridge cruiser for a day on the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas in Queensland Australia. (Scuba Diving 8 guests maximum)

If you are a keen fisherman/woman, you can also request to add a 7.3-metre sports fishing vessel that can take you to some secret spots to catch some fresh sashimi for lunch (please note only eat sashimi after it has been sufficiently chilled). Price on application.

Private Dinner Functions and Extended Overnight Charters

Now also available for overnight extended private charters catering for 8 guests and for Dinner Cruises for 10 guests (private dinner functions).

Extended Liveaboard Overnight Charters: 4 - 5 guests

• 1 x Double Cabin
• 1 x Bunk (double on the bottom single on the top = 3)
• 2 x Marine Style Bathrooms with shower and toilet combined

Private Dinner Cruise

This private charter motor cruiser is also available for a formal sit down “Private Dinner Cruise”. You will have a wonderful dinner prepared for you by the onboard chefs whilst you sit back, relax and take in the beautiful surroundings of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforests.

You will have a choice of menus and beverages to suit and please just let us know if it’s a special occasion or you have any special requests as we will be pleased to cater to your every need.

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Private Charter Boat Inclusions

• a professional & enthusiastic crew
• a tailored itinerary of adventures
• full use of the boat's facilities
• guided snorkelling with all equipment supplied
• lycra sun-suits & flotation devices
• light tackle & sport fishing gear & tuition
• gourmet lunch, canapes, cheese platter & seasonal tropical fruit selection
• non-alcoholic beverages
• interpretive reef talk with our experienced crew
• Great Barrier Reef environmental management fee

Optional Extras

• Scuba diving crew and dive gear
• non motorised sports like kayaks and SUP boards

Our Cruising Destinations

As we are a fly bridge motor cruiser we can access the inner and outer ribbon reefs, continental islands, sand cays and serene lagoons, as well as deep diving sites and proven fishing hotspots on our one day boat charters.

From Port Douglas in less than half an hour you will be snorkelling with sea turtles or visiting the historic lighthouse at Low Isles, or cruising a few minutes further north we will arrive at Snapper Island, so called because of its silhoutte looks just like a crocodile head. 

During the northern tropical winter months of May to September we have the opportunity for some whale watching as they migrate to the safe waters of the Great Barrier Reef to calve.

For the avid fisherman we can set up some lines to hook the catch of the day!

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Example 1 Day Private Charter Itinerary

8:00am

Arrival and Boarding at The Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas. Make yourself at home on your boat for the day!

8.15am

Departure

Enjoy a light morning tea while we head off into the blue horizon, steaming comfortably to your first destination.

9:00 - 11:00 am

Arrival to your first reef site for snorkelling, exploration or fishing.  The crew will have you in the water in no time, being captivated by the exhilarating and magical underwater world.  Low Isles is an idyllic tropical coral cay with coral gardens, diverse marine life and plenty of friendly turtles.   Should you prefer to be catching your fish, we will take you to one of our favourite fishing spots, perhaps a bommie off Snapper Island or off a wreck further north, to kick off the day.

12:30 - 2:00 pm

Al fresco lunch is served, with  fresh gourmet salads and chilled seafood platters served with non alcoholic beverages (alcoholic beverages may be supplied on a BYO basis).

Your skipper may motor to your next destination while you enjoy lunch and the panoramic view on the flybridge.   

2.00 pm  

It's time to get back in the water!

While away the afternoon snorkelling, drift diving, island exploring or hook another big one at your second destination for the day.  Enjoy the reef wholeheartedly before settling back into the comfort of the boat for a cruise home while the sun starts descending behind the mountain ranges.

4.15 pm

Approximate arrival back at The Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas, armed with sunkisses, fish for the barbeque, happy snaps and  unforgettable memories....

Dive Trips Port Douglas

If you are looking for a private charter dive trip from Port Douglas then we can offer you a great 1 day private charter dive trip or a multi overnight dive trip to take you to the outer edges of the Ribbon Reefs on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

The diving north of Port Douglas is simply spectacular with the crystal clear waters and exotic corals and marine life that call this pristine part of the Great Barrier Reef home.

We will arrange for a dive instructor to be onboard for your group and show you the spectacular reefs north of Port Douglas.   

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Port Douglas

Departure Time

On application

Departure Instructions

Make your way to Close Haven Marina complex next to Port Douglas Yacht Club

Destinations

• Low Isles
• Tongue Reef
• Opal Reef
• North Opal Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

Private charters are flexible with times
Available from 8.00am to 4.30pm

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Stand up paddle boards
• Kayaks
• Dive instructor and diving equipment (Introductory Scuba Diving and Certified Scuba Diving)
• ***The above must be prebooked***
• Non-motorised water sports
• 7.3 metre sports fishing vessel

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium, Active

Restrictions

fitness - low/medium for snorkelling; active for scuba diving

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

• Extended Overnight Charter 8 guests maximum
• Scuba Diving 6 guests maximum POA
• No water activities after alcohol consumption

• Alcohol (BYO)
• Camera
• Sun Screen & Hat
• Beach towel

• Should a charter be cancelled, the 30% deposit is forfeited. Should a charter be cancelled within 72 hours 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 the boat operators 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. In the event of such a cancellation, the boat operator is not liable for any costs or damage incurred by the Hirer as a result of the cancellation.
• 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 Period Day Rate applies on public holidays, Good Friday through to Easter Monday, December 24th through to January 2nd.