Live Aboard Fishing Adventures

Port Douglas Reef Charters are the specialists for budget Live Aboard Fishing Charters for affordable group fishing tours of the Great Barrier Reef. These budget boats are an extremely cost effective way of getting the most out of your fishing dollar!

For a group of 8 anglers, the total cost excluding alcohol and soft drink is $2300 per day. Divide that between 8 and the cost per person is only $287.50 PER DAY.

A shared charter day fishing on the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas costs around $215 per person. However if you add the cost of accommodation in Port Douglas, plus meals to that...you will see that Live Aboard Fishing Charter is the cheapest way to fish!

You maximise your fishing time and have many different styles of fishing to choose from. Steaming on the first day of your charter, allows you to troll for some great pelagics, such as Queenfish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Giant Trevally and Northern blue fin Tuna using lures. You can stop off on the way and do some deep sea fishing for Large Mouth Nannygai and Red Emporer. Lunch time do a spot of bottom bashing for coral trout, sweetlip and other prized Great Barrier Reef table fish.

After your evening meal, you can wet the lines and do a spot of night fishing. You never know what you're going to get at night!

The number of fishing options open to your group whilst on a budget live aboard fishing cruise is unlimited. Get a group of friends together and try your hand at barramundi fishing from your tinnies or night fish for nannygai and Red Emporer, troll the blue waters of the Great barrier reef for big Spanish mackerel, Cobia, Giant Trevally, Queenfish and Mahi Mahi. Set up the big fishing rods for a spot of deep sea fishing, fish from dawn till dusk on your own private fishing charter of the Great Barrier Reef!

Port Douglas Tropical North Queensland Australia is the ultimate destination for budget live aboard fishing enthusiasts. Live aboard fishing offers fishermen access to remote and pristine locations where your group can fish for barramundi in the rivers and river mouths, reef fish on the Great barrier Reef and night fish for table fish. The budget live aboards have tenders and skiffs that make accessing these remote locations for pristine fishing a breeze.

Most of the options listed below, include filleting,bagging and filleting of your catch so that you can take some Great barrier reef fish home with you!

72 foot luxury liveaboard with permits for many destinations on the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas to Lizard Island and beyond. Comfortable sleeping berths and speciality liveaboard fishing equipment.
		Specifications: Cruising speed – 12knots Max passengers extendeded charter-10 Activities-pleasure cruising, reef fishing, light tackle sportfishing, night fishing, deep sea fishing, bottom bouncing, snorkeling, island and coastal exploration. Sole charter rate from $4000AUD per day. Includes crew, meals, equipment, snorkelling tuition and bait/tackle

15.5 meter Timber Classic. Ideally suited for affordable and comfortable day or extended charters. Able to cruise to Low Isles as well as the outer reef. Specializing in snorkeling and fishing.
		Specifications: Cruising speed – 8 knots passengers day –12 Max passengers ext.-8 Activities-pleasure cruising, reef fishing, light tackle sportfishing, night fishing, deep sea fishing, bottom bouncing, snorkeling, island and coastal exploration. Sole charter rate from $2200AUD per day. Extended charter rates from $2300AUD per day.

17 metre Randall Westcoaster purpose built for reef fishing. Spacious and roomy for extended charters. All cabins air conditioned.A fishing charter with this experienced operator very reasonably priced.
		Specifications: Cruising speed – 12 knots Max passengers day –15 Max passengers extended charter-6 Activities-pleasure cruising, reef fishing, heavy and light tackle game fishing, sport fishing. Sole charter rate from $2200 per day for light tackle reef fishing. Extended overnight fishing charters $2200 per day

43 foot OBrien Game Fishing Boat in immaculate condition with Tournament winning crew and very experienced Skipper. This boat is the perfect choice for small group specialist reef fishing charters , a nice size for a small group or family. A beautiful fishing and Great Barrier Reef fishing vessel at a very affordable price. Very modern and comfortable boat with airconditioning.
		Specifications: Cruising speed – 22 knots Max passengers day –10 Max passengers ext.-4 Activities-pleasure cruising, heavy and light tackle game fishing, snorkeling,reef fishing, tournament fishing and sport fishing. This vessel is only available on a sole charter. Sole charter rate from $2500 per day . Charter rate is inclusive of all meals and equipment, BYO Alcohol.

Brand new 40 foot Blackwatch Custom Fishing and cruising boat. Skippered by local crew, immaculate boat, perfect for small groups and all types of cruising and fishing tours. 1100 horsepower means this vessel will quickly get you to the fishing grounds, maximising your fishing time. She has 2 airconditioned cabins and can sleep 4 confortably, making her perfectly set up for liveaboard and extended fishing charters. Top of the range Shimano gear used.
		Specifications: Cruising speed – 26 knots Max passengers day –8 Max passengers ext.-4 Activities-pleasure cruising, heavy and light tackle game fishing, snorkeling,reef fishing, tournament fishing and sport fishing. This vessel is only available on a sole charter. Sole charter rate from $2750 per day . Charter rate is inclusive of all meals and equipment, BYO Alcohol.