Crew and Cabins
A professional and qualified Captain
Specialised Deckhand and Chef
Luxurious Master Cabin and x2 Twin Share Cabins


Equipment
All fishing and snorkelling gear provided

Catering
Gourmet catering package


OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Additional Guests AUD$200.00 per person, per night

You may book the entire vessel for up to 4 guests. Book up to 3 additional guests for a special rate, per person.

Below is a suggested general itinerary for one day of your extended charter.

We can tailor your extended cruise to suit your wishes. If it's a Snorkel and Dive Holiday, Corporate Event or pure Luxury Cruise you are after we will be able to arrange it for you.

Please advise us at the time of booking as to what type of extended private charter you would like and we will endeavour to create the perfect holiday for you and your guests.

Departure
Depart the marina at approximately 0800hrs.
Coffee and pastries served on the trip out.
The trip can be as little as 45 minutes!

Morning Activities
Some light tackle trolling in the morning. Target species such as Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Sailfish and Marlin.
Drop anchor for a swim, snorkel or dive.

Lunch 
Our chef prepares one of his special lunches. This is served with a quality Australian wine.

Afternoon Activities
In the afternoon there are many options to choose from;
perhaps some more fishing, visit a deserted sand cay or a reef lagoon for some snorkelling;
or just relax on deck and watch the world go by.
 

Extensively refitted in early 2007, the motor vessel is a modern, sleek, 'state of the art' luxury private charter boat. The vessel is a 19.81 metre (65ft) custom sportfisher, with a fiberglass high speed-planing hull capable of a top speed of 32 knots and cruising comfortably at 21 knots.

Powered by Cat V12 1400hp turbo charged engines and fitted with bow thruster and anti-roll stabilizer fins, means that the vessel has no peer on Australia's east coast.

Permanently based in Port Douglas at the prestigious Marina Mirage, departures are also available from Cairns, Lizard Island, Cooktown and other northern locations by arrangement.

The motor cruiser is now entertaining select clients who share a passion for luxury cruising - let the experienced crew of the fabulous vessel show you a tropical paradise in absolute comfort and luxury.

Catering not only for relaxing reef cruises, corporate entertaining or adventurous fishing expeditions, but also for scuba divers, snorkellers, environmentalists, marine biologists, researchers, and film and TV crews, the vessel is fully equipped for work as well as play, with onboard navigation, technical and saftety equipment second to none, and the resources and expertise to meet the needs of specialist clients.

The motor cruiser is an EcoTourism Association of Australia Associate Member ensuring at all times minimal environmental impact and best practises are applied within our marine operating environment.

This vessel is a 'tag and release' vessel. Fishing tackle and equipment on-board ranges from heavy tackle 130lb and 80lb gear through to medium and light rods and reels for either lures or bait fishing:

* Shimano and Penn International reels
* Reelax heavy-duty game chair and outriggers
* Large deck freezer
* Live bait tank
* Tuna tubes

Guest Amenities

Main Cabin: Queen size bed, reverse cycle air conditioning, colour flat screen TV and DVD, CD player and radio, ensuite bathroom and toilet, hot and cold fresh water shower, full length wardrobes, 6ft head clearance.

Twin Cabins: Twin beds, reverse cycle air conditioning colour flat screen TV and DVD, CD player and radio, 1 cabin with ensuite, shared toilet with shower, full length wardrobes.

Saloon: Luxury furnishings, reverse cycle air conditioning, flat screen TV and DVD, Yamaha sound system, bar fridge, galley equipped for gourmet catering, ice maker, 240volt power, satellite telephone/email.

On Deck: Swim platform with ladder, freshwater deck shower, built-in BBQ, outdoor wet bar, Reelax heavy-duty game chair and outriggers, deck freezer, washing machine and clothes dryer.

Technical Specifications

Survey: 2B and 1E
Guests: Overnight max. 7 pax / Day trips max. 12 pax + crew
Displacement: 40 tonnes
Hull: Fiberglass high speed-planing hull
Construction: Solid GRP (below the water line)
Range: 400 nautical miles @ 21 knots
Engines: 2 x Caterpillar 1400 HP V12 Turbo Electronic with engine monitoring cameras and touch screens
Speed: 32 knots top speed, 21 knots cruising
Generators: 2 x Onan (22.5 KVA, 11.5 KVA)
Water: 1000 litres storage + desalinator
Safety: 2 x 10 man RFD. life rafts, survey specified life jackets, EPIRBs, automated firefighting system
Navigation: Wesmar sonar, PC driven max sea navigation system, Raytheon Autopilot, Radar, Plotter and Master View, VHF and HF radios, Mathers electronic controls

The operator has been in charter for apprx 6 years and is based in Port Douglas. The vessel has been well maintained and continually re furbished in order to maintain the Luxury Vessel that it is. The Skipper and crew are long time advantage to the vessel with years of local knowledge and experience between them. Catering is arranged at the time of charter with fresh seafood and produce taken care of by a local chef. The skipper is one of the best known to the region. The friendly approach given to clients, has them returning again and again.The vessel caters for a wide range of charters from family days of snorkelling and cruising, to corporate charters for cruising and fishing.

The Team

For guests in search of nature and those who enjoy the great outdoors, the Captain Barry Cross and his crew are knowledgeable, versatile and very focused on maximising your cruising pleasure.

Captain Barry Cross
Not only are you in very safe hands, but your Skipper will keep you entertained for hours, not being one to miss an opportunity to spin a fishing yarn or anecdote on the high seas.

Barry has far reaching local knowledge of Australian waters. His local knowledge extends from Cairns through to the Cape York Peninsula, Arnhem Land, Kimberley and Broome and has also spent much time cruising the waters of Papua New Guinea.

Barry has cruised, fished and snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef since 1978 and is one of Australia's most experienced and professional sports-fishing guides. The first angler to catch a Black Marlin on 2kg Tippet Fly, Barry has featured in numerous Australian and international fishing publications. He has facilitated world firsts in fly-fishing for his clients with catches of Black Marlin, Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackeral and Giant Trevally, and in fact pioneered Giant Trevally fishing.

Nowadays however, his greatest passion is teaching, entertaining guests and sharing their experiences.

Scuba Instructor / Divemaster
For clients wishing to experience SCUBA diving in one of the world's best locations and experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and beyond...we can organise a fully qualified Dive Master / Instructor as required.

For the more advanced divers, we can design an itinerary to suit your interest and level of experience.

Dive sites can include such locations as the famed Cod Hole, Osprey Reef, plus some of those where only the professional local divers spend their leisure time.

Chef
As we travel throughout the wondrous Great Barrier Reef waters and islands, our on-board Chef will tempt and satisfy the most discerning of tastes using only the finest ingredients of local seafood, tender cuts of North Australian beef, and fresh fruit and vegetables that only days before were soaking up the sun themselves on the Atherton Tablelands above Cairns.

We invite your comments and preferences regarding your favourite dishes and drinks so that we can arrange a culinary experience as amazing and satisfying as the journey itself.

Terms And Conditions
*Day Charters - Inshore Waters Only:
A max of 12 passengers applies to day charters. The all inclusive charter rate shown applies for 1-6 passengers only. Any extra passengers surcharge (up to a max. of 12 guests in total for the charter) of $100 per person applies.

*Extended Charters - Offshore Waters:
During extended offshore cruising we comfortably sleep 6 guests. For Heavy Tackle Game Fishing we recommend a maximum of 5 guests. Depending on berthing arrangements a max. of 7 passengers may be accommodated on extended liveaboard charters. The all inclusive charter rate shown above applies for 1-4 passengers only. Any extra passengers surcharge (up to a max. of 7 guests in total) of $200 per person, per day applies.

* SCUBA Instructor / Dive Master:
$300 per day plus $50 per person per day for equipment hire. Please ask about these options at the time of making your booking enquiry.

* Minimum Age: Minimum age permitted onboard for health and safety reasons is 8 years.

* Relocation: For the vessel to be relocated to a point of departure other than Port Douglas, a delivery fee of a minimum of $20 per km (depending on allocated travel time and any special staffing requirements) applies. Relocation fee to be advised prior to booking confirmation following consultation with our captain.

* Credit Card Payments: A surcharge of 2.5% on all credit card payments applies.

*Transfer can be arranged if required at clients expense.

A signed Disclaimer and Safety Agreement is required from all passengers prior to the commencement of the charter.

Payments and Deposits
* Deposits: Your Deposit is non-refundable. To secure your booking a deposit  is required upon making a booking and should be received within 7 days of making said booking. Reservations will cancel automatically if monies have not been received by the due date. Booking form to be emailed or faxed by us with the client to fax back with signature and credit card details.

* Fees: Balance of fees is due 30 days prior to commencement of charter. If booking made within 30 days full payment is required at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy
* If a cancellation is made for any reason other than weather and sea conditions outside of 33 days a 10% cancellation fee will apply.
* For cancellations made any less than 33 days (for any reason other than weather and sea conditions) before your departure date a 50% cancellation fee will apply. Cancellations must be submitted in writing.
* If you wish to cancel (and you or and the supplier are unable to reschedule) because of bad weather and or sea conditions and we agree that your assessment of conditions is reasonable, you must do so prior to 4  days before departure and in this case any balance payments made prior to this time will be refunded (excluding the deposit amount).
* If you wish to cancel (and you or the supplier are unable to reschedule) because of bad weather and or sea conditions and we agree that your assessment of conditions is reasonable, and you have cancelled within 4 days of departure then you accept that you will be charged for any labour/materials or goods that we have acquired and that we are unable to cancel in relation to your charter.
*If you fail to advise the cancellation of your charter or you cancel within 4 days of departure you will receive a 100% cancellation fee and agree to be charged for any labour/materials or goods that we have acquired and that we are unable to cancel in relation to your charter.

Insurance
We strongly recommend insuring against loss of monies paid in the even of cancellation or not showing up for a charter.

Terms of booking on this website

Information disclaimer
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Booking information
To make a booking, you must complete our no-obligations reservations enquiry form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your enquiry, we will contact you via phone or email, to advise of availability and confirm the final price is correct - and discuss payment options. A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation notice and at this stage the deposit is processed on your credit card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.

Please note we accept Visa and Mastercard and the credit card fees are: 
1) 1.75% for the deposit amount.
2) 1.75% for the balance of payment.

If you are booking via phone, please first make sure you have read the terms and conditions of your selected sailing adventure. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.

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Amendments
Please check the terms of each vessel to see whether amendment fees apply. Please also note that for some vessels an amendment is treated as a new booking and the rate current at the time the amendment is made to recalculate the entire booking amount (not just the days changed). In the case of boat rental/yacht charter, if the hire or number of days is increased, an additional deposit may be required, while reduction in rental periods or price may reduce the total, but the deposit amount will remain unchanged.

Vessel Capacity and fitness to charter (for Bareboats only)
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vessel you charter is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of passengers allowed is indicated next to each vessel on this website. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A boat or trip supplier can refuse to hire a vessel to any person who is in their opinion unfit to skipper or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.