Tour Highlights
- 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
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- 3 Days - 2 Nights
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Fruit juices, soft drinks and tea and coffee provided
- Breakfast and Dinner included on overnight trips
- Onboard accommodation included on overnight trips
- Main Saloon with large dining table, bar, ice maker, drinks fridge, TV and surround sound home theatre system
- Onboard storage for 25 dive tanks
- 4.5 metre aluminum rib tender
- Private Charter up to 18 guests
Book your ultimate 3 day 2 night expedition style Great Barrier Reef holiday on our Cairns based 27 metre (90ft) charter boat and explore outer reefs not seen by many. With a cruising range of 3000 nautical miles now available for private charters on the Great Barrier Reef.
What to Expect
Book an extended private diving and snorkelling adventure to explore the Great Barrier Reef aboard a spacious 27-meter (90-foot) charter yacht based out of Cairns.
This vessel boasts advanced cruising capabilities, allowing you to reach remote outer reefs and exclusive locations from Cairns to Lizard Island and beyond in the north.
Tailored for both leisure and specialized research expeditions, this private charter yacht offers an intimate exploration of the underwater world, guided by experts in marine biology.
Features and Highlights
Exclusive and Personalized Charter Yacht Itineraries
Customizable Journeys:
- Our charter boat itineraries range from a minimum 3 day 2 night overnight stays to extended 6-day or more diving and snorkelling expeditions, each customizable to meet the unique preferences of your group.
Expert Crew:
- Navigate the Great Barrier Reef with a crew that includes seasoned marine scientists and renowned underwater filmmakers, offering insights into the marine ecosystem that few can match.
Advanced Research and Filming Capabilities
Specialized Equipment:
- The charter yacht is equipped with state-of-the-art underwater filming and research tools, ideal for specialty groups interested in marine studies or documentary production.
Collaborative Opportunities:
- Collaborate with marine biologists and researchers, taking advantage of the charter boats connections to the academic community in Cairns.
Luxurious and Comfortable Accommodations
- Spacious Cabins: Accommodate up to 18 guests in comfortable cabins, including options with ensuite facilities.
- Comprehensive Amenities: Enjoy fully catered meals, snacks, and a selection of beverages aboard a vessel equipped with modern comforts and recreational equipment.
Detailed Great Barrier Reef Itineraries
Three-Day Expedition to Batt Reef
- Location and Timing: Explore Batt Reef, a part of the iconic Great Barrier Reef near Port Douglas, best visited year-round for optimal conditions.
- Comprehensive Inclusions: All snorkelling gear provided, with full-board meals and refreshments throughout the day.
- Cultural and Educational Insights: Learn about the reef’s ecosystem through guided snorkelling sessions and onboard discussions with the crew’s marine experts.
Six-Day Adventure to Osprey Reef
- Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Experience: Journey to Osprey Reef, known for its spectacular coral formations and vibrant marine life, described as a top scuba diving destination.
- Extended Exploration: With a round trip covering 500 nautical miles, indulge in days filled with diving, snorkelling, and marine research.
- Educational Engagement: Participate in discussions and workshops with onboard scientists, enhancing your knowledge of marine biodiversity.
Multi-Day Research Expeditions
- Tailored Research Trips: Customize the voyage to suit specific scientific goals, whether studying shark behaviour, coral health, or underwater ecosystems.
- Networking and Collaboration: Engage with experts from various fields, providing a comprehensive understanding of current marine research and conservation strategies.
- Minke Whale Expeditions: Join us for one of the worlds only swim with Minke whale adventures on the Great Barrier Reef. Only available June & July each year must be booked far in advance.
Accommodation on Board
- Variety of Cabins: Choose from five cabins, two with private ensuites, ensuring comfort throughout your journey. Cabins are configured to host couples or small groups, with arrangements including queen beds and single bunks.
- Amenities and Facilities: Beyond comfortable sleeping quarters, the yacht offers spacious common areas, ample deck space for relaxation, and modern navigation and safety equipment.
Embark on this extraordinary journey to discover the Great Barrier Reef's hidden wonders on your own charter boat itinerary, enhanced by deep cultural and scientific insights, aboard a yacht that redefines luxury and exploration on the high seas. This yacht can be relocated to another destination for your charter subject to availability and relocation fees.
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Itinerary
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.
Cairns Private Charter Boat - Three Day Itinerary
An 18km reef off Port Douglas, Batt Reef is part of the Great Barrier Reef and is located northeast of Port Douglas.
A short distance from Low Isles and Woody Island, it is an ideal location for a 3 day dive expedition that will be a fantastic introduction to the amazing natural wonders of the GBR.
- Location: Batt Reef, Low Isles
- Best Time: Year-round (though best non-winter)
- Distance: 80nm (round trip)
- 27 metre (90ft) motor yacht
- Passengers: Up to 18
- Bathrooms: 5
- Crew: 5
- Departure Point: Cairns Marina
- Return Point: Cairns Marina
- Departure Time: 0630
- Return Time: 1800
- Inclusions: Snorkelling gear
- Meals: All meals provided (3 meals plus morning and afternoon tea)
- Drinks: Fruit juices, soft drinks and tea and coffee
Cairns Private Boat Charter Six Day Itinerary
A coral atoll located northeast of Cooktown, Osprey Reef is nearly 195 square kilometres in size on the northern edges of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
It is home to large and unique corals and has been described as the “ultimate reef diving adventure” (Simon & Schuster, 2008 Dive Atlas of the World).Six Day Itinerary.
- Location: Osprey Reef
- Best Time: Year-round (though best non-winter)
- Distance: 500nm (round trip)
- 27 metre (90ft) motor yacht
- Passengers: Up to 18
- Bathrooms: 5
- Crew: 5
- Departure Point: Cairns Marina
- Return Point: Cairns Marina
- Departure Time: 0630
- Return Time: 1800
- Inclusions: Snorkeling gear
- Meals: All meals provided (3 meals plus morning and afternoon tea)
- Drinks: Fruit juices, soft drinks and tea and coffee
Cairns Private Charter Boat - Multi Day Research Expeditions
Our extended cruising range, experienced crew and large number of bunks make it the ideal platform for conducting research expeditions on and around the Great Barrier Reef.
Our experienced crew can tailor an expedition for your specific research requirements, and our extensive contacts within the Cairns academic fraternity can also gain access to scientists and marine biologists depending on your personal requirements.
Should you require more accommodation availability please check at the time of booking your yacht charter.
Highlights
- Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef
- Joining scientists on shark expeditions
- Mixing with marine biologists and scientists
- Seeing the best parts of Australia’s Barrier Reef with research experts
Accommodation
5 cabins, 2 with ensuites, plus 2 other bathrooms onboard
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Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts 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
What to Bring
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Cash or credit card
- Towel
- Hat
- Swimmers
- Sunscreen
- Change of dry clothes
Child Policy
- 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.
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:
As per charter agreement.
From
au$37,540.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Tour Code: 585
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