• Our Cairns dive trips offer 1 FREE introductory "TRY" scuba dive for all guests to see if they wish to become a scuba diver
• Our liveaboard dive boat has more reef mooring location permits than any other dive boat in Cairns. We have 29 reef moorings and 9 coral reefs we can dive and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef. 
• Book your own private charter yacht from Cairns for a 1-day private charter (maximum guests 28) or an extended 5-day charter (maximum 12 guests)
• Let us create a personalised dive and snorkel tour itinerary just for you to really explore Australia's outer Great Barrier Reef

It's your private boat charter and we offer a selection of world class locations and exclusive use of 30 moorings to explore the amazing marine life and coral reefs below the surface.

On our private charter yacht tours we can tailor an itinerary to suit all levels of experience and fulfil your majestic Great Barrier Reef tour dream.

You may like to spend the day sailing around the aqua waters of the Great Barrier Reef, mooring up at an idealic sandy island, throwing a line in to catch a mighty Mackeral, having a go at stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling over a kaleidoscope of colourful corals and reef fish, going diving to meet some of the underwater locals from turtles, nemo fish, maouri wrasse and friendly reef sharks. 

Our Cairns private charter yacht is available for 1 day dive and snorkel tours or multi-overnight liveaboard dive tours just perfect for a small group of friends or family to enjoy the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef in privacy.

Just relax on the yachts forward deck sun baking, kicking back in the hammock reading a book, enjoying a sunset drink, buffet dinner and a night under the stars, the choices are endless. 

Offering 1 FREE introductory "Try" scuba dive lesson for all guests or certified divers can choose the unlimited scuba diving package including night diving.

The perfect sailing boat for a private charter catering for a total of 12 guests (overnight) or 28 guests on a one day charter from Cairns (depart Mondays only).

We have a variety of accommodation to suit all needs from romantic double cabins, spacious double private cabins for one or shared cabins with single bunks for groups or individuals.

There is air-conditioning throughout the boat and overhead fans for your comfort. The vessel has hot showers and fresh towels and linen are all provided.

The yachts sleeping options vary and can accommodate the following:-

• 3 x Private Cabins with Double beds
• 1 x Shared Cabin with 4 Single Bunk beds
• 1 x Shared Cabin with 2 Single Bunks

Total 12 guests (overnight)

The 3 crew are accommodated in their very own bunk style accommodation

Each one of the private charter boats cabins are a fairly typical basic layout for a mono-hull vessel so there is not too much space for storage so only one piece of soft pack overnight luggage is permitted on the boat with the balance of your travelling gear being stored in our offices until your return from your private charter live aboard sailing adventure.  

She is equipped with 2 separate toilets and a separate hot water shower to wash off that salt water each day after spending most of your time underwater with the fishes. A fresh water shower is also top-side for you to rinse of after snorkelling around the reef.

All guests are provided with wetsuits or lycra suits, snorkelling equipment, the latest dive equipment and a host of water sports toys.

• 1 FREE introductory "Try" scuba dive for all guests
• Unlimited diving from just $100 pp per day including night diving
• More dive mooring location permits than any other liveaboard dive boat in Cairns

All of the scuba diving equipment is stored on the forward deck leaving all of the guest entertaining area in the large rear cock pit area. There is a saloon and galley downstairs with plenty of seating should the weather become inclement and there is also room on the forward deck for some private time just to sit with your legs over the side watching the water crash against the hull as you motor to your next diving destination.

Dining 

With a skilled onboard cook you’ll be sure to enjoy a delicious variety of freshly prepared homemade meals, delicious cheese boards and snacks to keep your energy levels up.

We are happy to cater to any taste, please advise if there is anything special you would like on the menu or if there are any dietary requirements. 

Our charter boat is BYO so if you would like to bring along alcoholic beverages you are very welcome just ensure you do not bring along glass containers

***Book this Cairns private charter boat for a one day charter (maximum guests 28) or an extended 5 day charter (maximum 12 guests) and have a personalised itinerary created just for you to really explore Australia's Great Barrier Reef***

On Board Activities

Certified Scuba Divers: Our professional dive crew can take you for an exhilarating dive at any of numerous and famous dive sites. Our guides know all the locations intimately so you will be sure to see the best landscape and creatures at each site.

You can enjoy stress free diving and know our guides will keep you safe.  Our dives sites vary in depth, visibility and structure, we always select the best option on the day given the weather conditions. However you can expect to see visibility 15 – 30+ metres, depths 5 – 30m for advanced divers and lagoon areas, or walls, or bombie fields, or endless coral gardens.

There are over 1,500 species of fish, 411 types of hard coral, one-third of the world's soft corals, 134 species of sharks and rays, six of the world's seven species of threatened marine turtles, and more than 30 species of marine mammals, including the vulnerable dugong. 

From the first time diver to the experienced, you are bound to be impressed!

Please note your first dive is guided for free, then all dives after this can be guided with our professional crew for $10 extra per dive per diver.  Non-guided dives will only be permitted to suitably skilled divers and must be with a buddy of similar skill.

Introductory Scuba Divers: Always wanted to try diving? Well this is the perfect opportunity to do so! Try your first introductory "TRY" dive for free! Our skilled instructors will take you to 5m and teach you how to blow bubbles with no troubles.

Once you are comfortable underwater you can decide if you would like to do more dives at just $100 pp per day! 

With small group numbers we can ensure you will receive personal training at your pace, no rush this is your adventure and we are here to help you get the best out of it!

It’s one thing to snorkel but it’s a whole new experience to fly weightless underwater and to meet the marine life up close!

Night Diving: Night/ dawn dives are our speciality and included in the unlimited diving price of $100 pp per day! This is one of the best ways to see some of the reefs more exclusive creatures that only come out to play in the dark of night.

Many of our reef moorings are perfect for night and early morning dives with large coral bombies close to the reefs edge. These provide an excellent environment for finding sleeping turtles, parrot fish hiding in their sleep bubbles, octopus, squid, shrimp and all sorts of pelagic fish coming in close to the reef to feed on small fish and plankton.

Sit back with your torch in hand and watch the night show unfold. Absolutely thrilling and a must do!

Dive Courses: Become a better more qualified scuba diver and complete a certification whilst on-board your private charter cruise!

We offer both PADI and SSI for:-

• Advanced open water
• Open water referral
• Refresher 
• Introductory diving courses  

Snorkelling: Our professional crew will provide you with snorkelling instruction and reef briefs at every location to ensure you get the most out of every site.

Guided snorkel tours can be organised on request. We have all the right gear to keep you comfortable, confident and safe in the water from wetsuits, lycra sun suits, quality masks and fins as well as floatation aids and a rescue tender. 

All our Great Barrier Reef sites are perfect for snorkelling with our moorings all located close to the reefs edge. In fact we believe the best way to experience the reef is by snorkelling as you get to see the corals in the shallows where their colours are the brightest, the resident reef fish are found in plenty and if you’re lucky you will even score a close encounter with a sea turtle or baby reef shark!

Other Liveaboard Activities: In between scuba diving and snorkelling you can laze on the sundeck, swing in a hammock, read a book or spend some quality time with your family & friends. You could also help the skipper to catch a fish for dinner in between dive sites, or try stand-up paddle boarding, or kayaking.

We can also guide you on one of the fantastic hikes across Fitzroy Island, or teach you how to sail, or set you up with a an umbrella, deck chairs and an eski full of delights on a sandy cay island to while-away a lazy afternoon in the sun.

The possibilities are endless! Just let us know what your dreams are and we will make them a reality! (Please advise us in advance what extra activities you would like to include so we can cater the correct equipment aboard the vessel).

Please Note: 

You must bring your scuba diving certificate and be able to pass a Medical Questionnairre prior to diving. We recommend you visit a diving medical professional if in doubt prior to scuba diving at all times.

This is an ideal package for dive clubs with 12 divers its all-inclusive unlimited diving at 29 exclusive dive sites, no crowds, and personal dive guides to ensure you are guaranteed to see the best the Great Barrier Reef has to offer!

We have access to Cairns most exclusive dive sites including; 3 Sisters, The Whale, Pinnacles, The Edge, Little Tracey, 5-Ways and many many more including 2 NEW moorings at Michaelmas Cay and Upolu Reef!

Sample 2 Day 1 Night Cairns Charter Boat Itinerary

Day 1

Your private charter boat itinerary from Cairns allows for certified scuba divers to enjoy unlimited dives on the $100 pp per day dive offer including night dives and for introductory scuba divers they can have 1 free "Try" dive and unlimited snorkelling.

Please note for the non-divers you may snorkel at all times during the day 

If the winds are a little strong the boat will head north to some protected reefs and in lighter winds we will head south.

We have the choice of 9 reef systems with 29 different mooring locations

Leaving Cairns early at 07.45am you will be greeted by the boats crew with a nice morning tea to get everyone comfortable and acquainted before motoring off for your private live aboard snorkelling and scuba diving adventure.

Whilst motoring along to our first reef destination the crew will discuss the introductory and certified scuba diving procedures and the activities and events over the next few days and get you comfortably accommodated.

If your first outer Great Barrier Reef destination is Flynn Reef you can expect depths of 5 to 28 metres where you can either snorkel or scuba dive to see pelagic fish, turtles, black or white tip reef sharks and lots of other exciting things under the water.

Spend the whole morning in the water before lunch and afternoon tea before we head off to our second location for the day and our overnight mooring at either Milne Reef, The Three Sisters or at The Whale.

The diving depths at one of Cairns most famous dive sites The Three Sisters ranges from 6 to 36 metres offering some of the most amazing underwater sites for day and night diving that you may ever see.

Spend the afternoon doing whatever you feel like be it snorkelling or scuba diving before settling down to dinner and experiencing the excitement of your first night dive adventure.

On a night dive you will see marine creatures that you never see during the day as they go about the business of finding food and other marine creatures like themselves.

Day 2

If your an early morning riser make sure you have your camera as you will be greeted with a spectacular sun rising from the east across the aqua blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef and you may even be lucky enough to be greeted with pods of dolphins as they begin their day of foraging for foods and playing in the ocean before you.

Jump in the water for your early morning dive and see all the activity going on down below before you tuck into breakfast as the boat makes its way to another diving location.

Mid-morning we will be on the move again to another spectacular reef system for you to enjoy for a few hours before we set up lunch and then begin our sailing journey (subject to weather conditions) back to Cairns Marlin Marina 

On this private charter boat cruise you will have seen a lot and experienced a lot of the best snorkelling and scuba locations on the reef over the last 2 days and you will go home with memories and images that will last a lifetime.

Please Note:

BYO Alcoholic drinks (please note no in water activities after consuming alcohol)  

You may pre-book your unlimited scuba diving package at the time of booking your private boat charter

You must bring your scuba diving certificate and be able to pass a Medical Questionnaire prior to diving. We recommend you visit a diving medical professional prior to scuba diving at all times

What To Bring

• Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen & underwater camera
• Swimwear & beach towel (bath towel supplied)
• Long pants & jumper during cool months
• Small soft overnight bag (additional luggage can be stored)
• BYO alcohol (no glass)
• Scuba Diving Certification card / logbook for certified divers

See more Private Charter Boats for Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

8:00am

Departure Instructions

• Boarding on boat from 7:45am with departure at 8:00am
• Berth 2, A Finger Marlin Marina, Spence Street, Cairns
• Return to Cairns is around 4:00pm
• As it is a private charter tour times are flexible to suit your schedule

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• Outer Great Barrier Reef - Cairns - Queensland - Australia

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

1 Day up to 5 Days

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Unlimited certified and introductory diving packages (includes night diving) - please enquire
• Advanced dive course
• Guided dives
• For other water activities such as stand up paddle boarding - please enquire
• Merchandise: T-shirt, hats and more
• We cater for special dietary requirements - please advise at time of booking

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

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

Please ensure you plan logistics for flying and diving as a minimum of 24 hours is required from the end of your last dive (multiple dives) before flying or 12 hours for single dives. The last dive is completed by 8:30pm on the first day and 12pm on the second day

• Sunglasses, hat, sunscreeen & camera 
• Swimwear & beach towel (bath towel supplied) 
• Long pants & jumper during cool months 
• Small soft overnight bags, (additional luggage can be stored)
•  BYO alcohol (no glass)
• Logbook for certified divers

Not suitable for children under 4