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Explore the wonders of the great barrier reef with boatingo.

Boatingo invites you to experience the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest and most spectacular reef system, located right at the doorstep of Cairns and Port Douglas. Our range of vessels and services are designed to provide you with an unforgettable journey through this unique and delicately balanced ecosystem.

The Great Barrier Reef: A World of Its Own

The Great Barrier Reef is a marvel of nature, home to a diverse array of fish species and a vibrant collection of corals. Despite the challenges posed by climate change, the reef continues to thrive, thanks to the efforts of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and conscientious marine tourism operators.

World-Class Boating and Marine Facilities

Our boating and marine facilities are second to none, offering a variety of craft and a world-class quality of service. Whether you’re interested in game fishing, diving, snorkelling, or simply exploring the Great Barrier Reef, we have a vessel for you.

Discover Port Douglas

Just an hour’s drive north of Cairns, Port Douglas is a tropical paradise with exclusive resorts, award-winning restaurants, beautiful galleries, and boutique shopping. Most of our vessels are located here, ready to take you on an adventure of a lifetime.

Daily Reef Trips from the Reef Marina

Our reef trips depart daily from the Reef Marina. The sites we visit are considered to be amongst the best and most pristine along the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you choose to sail to the Low Isles on a stunning sailboat or cruise to the outer reef on a luxury yacht, the choice is yours.

All You Need To Know About Cairns Boat Vacation

Cairns and Port Douglas are the gateway to Australia’s magnificent Barrier Reef the largest reef system in the world and one of the most spectacular. The Great Barrier Reef is home to many different fish species and a large variety of corals forming a delicately balanced eco-system that is unique and highly regarded.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has done a great job in protecting and managing this fantastic resource to minimise the impacts of tourism and manage the delicate ecosystem. You will find the boating and marine facilities in this area second to none and the variety of craft and quality of service is world-class and developed over many years of careful planning and management. We have a range of vessels available for overnight charter, long-range charter, day cruises and for every type of activity from game fishing to diving, snorkelling or simply exploring the Great Barrier Reef in all its dynamic colour.

Join us at Boatingo and let us guide you through the dynamic colours and life of the Great Barrier Reef.

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This was the holiday of a lifetime. When we returned, we immediately got off the boat and walked straight into the office to book again for the following year.

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Perhaps most importantly it allowed us to ‘choose our own adventure’! This holiday had it all…. turquoise waters, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, isolated beaches, white sand, incredible walks, beach combing, whales, dolphins, turtles, tropical fish, and some high sea adventures! It’s one thing to visit the Whitsundays, it’s another altogether to holiday ON the Whitsundays. Being on the water 24/7 is an experience unlike any other… it was pure joy!

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Thank you again to the Whitsunday Escape Crew for another amazing experience in the magnificent Whitsundays. We had a wonderful 10 days onboard the Seawind 1260 Volare, which kicked off with a great brief by Amee who was very thorough and very knowledgeable about operating Volare safely.

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Based in Cairns in Far North Queensland, Aroona Luxury Boat Charters provides access to the Great Barrier Reef, the best known and largest reef in the world. Aroona offers you the opportunity to visit popular tourist islands, secluded quieter isles, outer reefs and inshore reefs and islands from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the Whitsundays.  We are keen to accommodate you if you have a specific destination in mind outside the Great Barrier Reef.  Please contact Aroona Luxury Boat Charters and we will do our best to take you wherever you want to go!

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The ultimate way to experience the Great Barrier Reef and its islands! 

Aroona is a 70ft Outer Reef motor yacht designed for luxury, comfort, exploration and relaxation.

Bespoke adventures afloat, Aroona charters are tailored to suit your priorities; Whether its diving, snorkelling, sea-scooting, paddle-boarding, fishing, kiteboarding, or relaxing with a book, for a day, a week or a month in a real paradise… Aroona has you covered!

Onboard you will enjoy the adventure of a lifetime in comfort and in the care of crew all dedicated to making your expedition unique.

From the ultimate day trip to weeks away making the most of paradise, Aroona is the ultimate way to experience natures finest… They go where others cannot, exploring remote reefs and islands where you will feel a million miles from reality, with a fantastic crew dedicated to giving guests the trip of a lifetime.

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Cairns Charter Boats - Great Barrier Reef Tours

Tour Code: 294

Departing: Cairns

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Tour Highlights

  • The Wonder Wall is teeming with brilliant marine life and certainly lives up to it's name for sure!
  • Visit two outer reef snorkel and dive sites that are surrounded by vibrant marine life and corals.  
  • Spend 6 hours of actual time on the Great Barrier Reef, snorkel tuition for beginners reef talk by marine interpreter, lunch, morning and afternoon tea..  
  • 20 metre boat caters for up to 75 guests for a private charter Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns.

Description & Tour Inclusions

Included in price.

  • 2 Reef destinations on the day including Upolu Cay reef and Outer Edge Upolu Reef
  • Adventure Drift Snorkelling Tour with Marine Naturalist / Snorkel tours / Glass Bottom Boat Tour
  • 6hrs of actual reef time if depart at normal times
  • Reef Talk by Marine Interpreter
  • Snorkelling Tuition
  • High quality snorkelling equipment (masks, flippers, snorkel)
  • Buoyancy/flotation snorkel vests
  • Lycra suits /Prescription masks
  • Tea and coffee throughout day
  • Large smorgasbord lunch with smoked salmon, prawns, mixed meat platter chicken platter/ 3 salads / assorted breads
  • Platters of tropical fruit, cheese platter and cake on way home
  • Fresh water showers

Private charter boat for incentive groups, conference groups or special interest groups to dive and snorkel on the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef from Cairns.

The Cairns Private Charter Boat

Our private charter dive and snorkel motor boat is a 20 metre luxury steel hull catamaran cruiser that travels at 23 knots to get passengers to the outer Great Barrier Reef as soon as possible from Cairns Marlin Marina.  

Surveyed to carry 105 guests we limit the number to only  75 guests to provide plenty of space both on the upper decks and lower decks and to allow us to provide a high level of personalised service and attention. 

On our full day private charter Great Barrier Reef tour your group of guests will be spending 6 hours exploring the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and visiting two different dive and snorkel locations.

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Cairns Private Charter Great Barrier Reef Tour

With boarding beginning at 7.30am your delegates will be welcomed aboard the boat by our professional crew and offered an array of pastries, tropical fruit, tea and coffee and given some time to settle in and find an area to relax for the journey out to the Great Barrier Reef.

We begin cruising at 8am and travel at high speed for 30 kilometres to reach our first dive and snorkel reef of the day.

Dependant on the tides and weather on the reef at the time, we will be cruising out to Upolu Reef which has a pure white sand cay that is visible at low and mid tide. 

Guests can get off the boat and choose to snorkel from the sand cay or of the back of the boat into the alluring turquoise waters.

It's here that guests can ride around the coral reef systems in the glass bottom boat with the Marine Interpreter who will be identifying the species of fishes, talking about the hard and soft corals and the inhabitants each variety attracts.

The changing colours of the blue water here will delight your private charter boat guests and no doubt they will be planning on bringing back their own family after visiting such a spectacular location on a business trip like this one.

After enjoying Upolu Reef it’s time for the piece de resistance of all diving and snorkelling destinations, the Wonder Wall!

Travel time to the Wonder Wall from Upolu Reef is only 10 minutes so it gives you time to have a quick snorkel before a sumptuous lunch and for the adventurous people you can join the complimentary adventure drift snorkel tour with one of the boats guides.    

Should any of your guests not be swimmers or very confident in the water the dedicated crew will be there with flotation equipment and some good advice so they may also enjoy the day.

Snorkelling and Scuba Diving

Our custom built dive and snorkel boat was built with a huge rear deck to allow groups to enter the water in space and comfort.

Scuba Diving 

If guests have filled out the Medical Questionaire  and have no prior medical conditions then they should make a booking to try an introductory scuba dive.

We are unique with our introductory scuba diving trips as our private charter boat offers 1 dive instructor for every 2 divers ensuring the guests safety and comfort when trying scuba diving for the first time.

For the certified scuba divers they are guaranteed of small groups seeing the best of the best at all times.

Snorkel Tours

If some of your delegates have never snorkelled before our intructors will show them how to use the equipment and provide them with floatation equipment to ensure they feel safe and have a good experience.  

Private Charter Boat Catering

On our private charter boat tours from Cairns we provide our fruit and pastries with coffee and tea on boarding and then during the day morning and afternoon tea and a buffet lunch as per our standard Great Barrier Reef tour menu of which is included in the boat charter price.

Should you have something special in mind for your private charter group please discuss it with us at the time of booking the charter boat and we will do our utmost best to ensure we can provide you with your precise requirements and provide you with a quotation?

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Tour Details

Departs from, destinations.

  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Upolu Cay Upolu Reef
  • Wonderwall Reef site

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Usually day tour which consists of 6 hours snorkel/scuba diving/relaxing at Upolu Reef with approx one hour boat cruise each way

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Certified and Introductory Scuba Diving

Additional Information

Must be 12 years of age to Scuba Dive

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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:

  • Deposit of 30% is due to secure booking.
  • Payment in full direct to bank account minimum of 30 days prior to date of travel.
  • Loss of deposit if tour cancelled by client after confirmation of date
  • 50% for any cancellation by client 7 days to 5 days prior to date of travel.
  • 75% for any cancellation by client from 4 days prior to date of travel.
  • Full payment required for any cancellations 3-1 day prior to date of travel.
  • Note: Please note the EMC / Reef Levy is not included and will be payable on day of travel direct to the operator

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Jump onboard and unwind to enjoy a relaxing 2 hour sunset cruise and BBQ dinner from Hamilton Island.

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Experience the Great Barrier Reef surrounding the Whitsunday Islands as you marvel at the colourful marine life both above and beneath the crystal-clear waters from the comfort of our semi-submersible vessel.

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Cairns is straight in the middle of Tropical North Queensland and is a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, which in turn makes Cairns one of the most important Boating locations in Australia. Cairns is vibrant, eclectic city framed by the spectacular twin backdrops of rainforest mountain ranges and the sparkling Coral Sea. The World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef and the Outback are all within easy reach.

The Cairns Esplanade is the city’s main attraction with a lovely oceanfront promenade, saltwater swimming lagoon and beach.

Cairns has possibly one of the biggest markets in Australia for boat and yacht cruises and run all year round, they offer guests many experiences that can only be taken up in this part of the country. Whether you are a large family or a single traveller, Cairns will have a boat, yacht, cruise or tour to suit your needs.

There are many cruises that offer outer barrier reef trips where passengers can snorkel and try the excitement of Scuba diving. Other cruises offer calm water cruises along picturesque Trinity Inlet, conveniently departing from the Terminal in Cairns. There are also cruises that allow travelers to explore remote destinations such as Cape York and many of the islands in the area. Cruise into the Torres Strait to Thursday Island; and snorkel over reefs on the edge of the continental shelf.

Being located so close to superb fishing havens, has made Cairns an excellent place to plan your fishing trip. There are numerous Cairns Fishing Charter companies all running different charter trips throughout the year.

There are charter operators in Cairns that offer Fishing charters in four of the best fishing locations in North Queensland: the Cairns Inlet (also known as Trinity Inlet) Russell River/Mulgrave River and on the Daintree River. Fishing is one of the ‘Must Do’ tours whilst in Cairns. The open waters, creeks and deep channels of the Cairns Estuary System are a paradise for anglers and fishermen alike.

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Deep sea fishing Charters are also on offer running out to The Great Barrier Reef and other locations near Cairns. Come home from a days fishing trip with a good feed of Coral Trout, Snapper or Red Emperor.

Mangrove River fishing cruises will allow you to fish for fresh water fish species including Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch with Experienced and friendly fishing guides that can take will take you to the upper reaches of the mangrove river systems.

Whatever takes your fancy, one of the guides on the Cairns fishing charters will be able to assist you and help you to make the most of your time on the coastal water. Even if you are a first time angler, fishing charter operators will show you how to catch fish using a variety of fishing techniques including trolling, bottom bashing, jigging, lure fishing and float lining.

Diving in Cairns is among some of the most beautiful diving destinations in the world. The Great Barrier Reef and the reefs of the Coral Sea provide some of the best dive experiences money can buy, there are many experienced operators running all sorts of tours so finding the right one for you is an easy task. Operators run quality tours in high quality vessels and have permits to operate in the best locations. All operators have qualified staff such as instructors and dive masters and offer everything from an introductory dive, tuition, through to advance diving in deep water. For the more daring there is diving with giant potato cod or the thrilling experience of a shark dive. The waters of the Great Barrier Reef are alive with a massive range of sea life including whales, dugong, turtles, dolphins, sharks and an unbelievable range of colourful fish.

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Charter Boat Cairns | Aroona

Tour Code: 194

Departing: Cairns

Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches

Luxury Boat Charter Great Barrier Reef - Kite Surfers - the Tour Specialists

Tour Highlights

  • Dwarf Minke Whale expeditions June to July | Enquire now for 2025
  • Spectacular coral spawning dive trips Oct - Nov
  • Day charter maximum 12 guests, extended/overnight 9 guests.
  • 70ft (22m) motor yacht cruising the waters of the Great Barrier Reef on Minke Whale expeditions, snorkelling and diving tours, scientific expeditions, films and televison
  • Cabin accommodation for up to 9 guests in 3 staterooms all with ensuites and individually controlled air-conditioning 
  • Our Osprey Reef diving tours are legendary amongst divers. Hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, barracuda, tuna, white tip reef sharks and more 
  • If its a fishing trip you are after then we will take you to remote regions to catch giant Black Marlin, or some light tackle game fishing or estuary fishing for barramundi, we have you covered  
  • Kite surfing holidays are a big passion of the crew on our luxury charter boat. We can teach you to kite surf or you can spend your days kite surfing the Great Barrier Reef 

Description & Tour Inclusions

Included in price.

  • Highly experienced Captain and crew
  • Included equipment- fishing rods and tackle, snorkelling gear including protective suits and wetsuits, 5m inflatable pontoon and stand-up paddle boards
  • All chef prepared meals
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Most watersport toys
  • Fuel – 6 hours steaming per day
  • Fully equipped 80Hp 5m tender and safety gear
  • All permits and taxes
  • Accommodation for up to 9 guests in three state rooms all with ensuites
  • Individually controlled air conditioning in every cabin
  • All linen including beach towels supplied
  • Flat screen LCD television and DVD players in each stateroom and lounge
  • Spacious living area spread over three decks
  • Latest navigational and communications systems

Cairns luxury yacht charters on a 70 foot charter boat that sleeps up to 9 guests on overnight and extended cruises on the Great Barrier Reef of Cairns, Port Douglas, Lizard Island and the Whitsundays.

Swim with Minke Whale 5 Night Charter Options:

  • Dwarf Minke Whale expeditions June to July -  Enquire for 2025! 

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our exclusive "Swim with Minke Whales Expedition Charters" in the tropical paradise of North Queensland. This unparalleled experience is available only during the limited months of June and July as the Dwarf Minke Whales migrate to the warmer waters of Tropical North Queensland.

With just a few spots remaining for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you and a select group of five other guests can revel in a 5-night charter departing from Yorkey's Knob Marina, just 20 minutes north of Cairns (or opt for a Lizard Island pickup). Your adventure includes a private charter on the 70ft yacht with 3 airconditioned staterooms with private ensuites, freshly prepared meals, non-alcoholic beverages, snorkelling equipment, paddle boards, fishing gear, exclusive Swim with Whale Permits, highly experienced Captain & crew, plus optional* scuba diving & kite surfing! Seize the chance to encounter these gentle giants in their natural habitat – an adventure like no other awaits! What we like about this Cairns Charter Boat:

  • The Captain and crew have been cruising the Great Barrier Reef for over 20 years
  • The crew are avid adventurers who love kite surfing, diving with sharks , swimming with minke whales and ship wreck hunting
  • The 22m (70ft) charter yacht designed for optimum space and comfort with stabilisers for smooth travelling
  • Comfortably accommodates 9 guests in 3 ensuite staterooms overnight - air-conditioned
  • Day charters cater for 12 guests
  • Satelite phone/boat phone is available upon request
  • Internet coverage depending on boat location
  • Ask us about creating your very own specialised marine life expeditions

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Cairns Luxury Charter Boat

Built purely for comfort, space and relaxation, she is one of the best luxury private charter boats available in Cairns, Port Douglas and Tropical Far North Queensland on the Great Barrier Reef.

Built in 2011, this private charter boat is modern, chic and luxurious and is equipped with all the state of the art technology including high speed internet and hydraulic stabilisers for an ultra-smooth ride across the Coral Sea.

The boats stabilisers are paddle-like arms that counteract the natural roll from the swell underneath the boat allowing for minimal movement while the boat is steaming which is perfect for those guests that may experience a little seasickness.

The stabilisers also ensure a good night’s rest for when the boat is moving to another new diving location for its guests to wake up to the next day.

All your needs wants and desires are taken care of on your private charter boat cruise thru Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. All you need to do is sit back, relax and absorb the breath taking views as you embark on a memorable adventure of a life time for you, your family and friends!

Cairns Private Charter Boat-Luxury Appointments

3x luxury state rooms all fitted with LCD flat screen televisions complete with Foxtel channels and DVD Players.

All guest rooms have their own private en-suites. She can sleep up to 9 guests with bunk beds.

  • Master suite with a king size bed which can convert into two king bunk beds or four single bunk beds
  • VIP suite with a double bed which can convert into two single beds
  • Guest room with a double bed and a single bunk

Entertainment Areas On Board

Huge Saloon/Lounge area with large LCD flat screen television complete with Foxtel channels and DVD Players. Lounge area transforms into a formal dining room. 2 x open air sun decks (upper & forward decks) 2 x covered alfresco dining areas (upper & aft decks)

Meet The Luxury Yacht Crew

Your luxury charter boate crew includes one of the most experienced Skippers in Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Starting his nautical career over a decade ago on scuba diving liveaboard,  Spirit of Freedom  as a qualified chef and dive master he is also a qualified engineer, he soon became a master skipper and has been exploring the waters of the Great Barrier Reef and the Cape York Peninsular waters ever since!

He knows all the best scuba diving sites and uncharted fishing locations! Some of his diving experience includes Shark and Whale research expeditions on the former Undersea Explorer with the marine encounter extraordinaire, John Rumney.

Just a few years ago he was involved in a world first, 10 hour live underwater broadcast from the Great Barrier Reef with Richard Fitzpatrick and the James Cook University.

A project that was 6 months in the making with collaboration of world-wide marine and scientific researchers, Google, U tube and Skype.

The On Board Personal Chef:

Your very own on board private chef will create substantial gourmet meals throughout the charter and even surprise you with some very high quality meals from the compact galley with the freshly caught morsels found in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

Your private chef will cater for all tastes and any special dietary requirements that you might have with advance notice when you book your private charter boat.

Hostess/Deckhand:

The Hostess/Deckhand is the vessel’s all-rounder. Not only will she help the Captain and the Chef, she ensures you don’t have to lift a finger your entire Great Barrier Reef holiday!

Anything from house-keeping, waitressing to rubbing sun cream on your back! The Host/Deckhand is at your beck and call!

She is also a fully qualified PADI Dive Instructor that can assist with all your scuba diving needs and can show you some of the best scuba diving locations on the Great Barrier Reef .

Cruising Destinations For Your Private Boat Charter from Cairns

Our  luxury motor cruisers home port is Half Moon Bay Marina, Yorkey’s Knob, a 10 minute drive north from the Cairns central business district.

Depending on the length of charter, the luxury yacht can venture anywhere from Port Douglas, Low Isles , Cairns, Lizard Island, The Coral Sea, the magnificent Whitsundays , The Cape York Peninsular and anywhere in between for various charter costs .

Bespoke private charter Itineraries can be tailored to suit your desired adventures and the time frame you have available to enjoy the offerings of the Great Barrier Reef.  

Whether it be deep sea fishing the most remote locations for the prized red fish or sports fish, a scuba diving and snorkelling underwater adventure or lazing about on a palm fringed island or secluded sand cay along the edges of the outer Barrier Reef. You’re only limited by your budget and imagination!

If you are short on time  private charter helicopter  and fixed wing aircraft can be arranged for you to meet the boat at various locations from Cairns to Cooktown , Cape York or Lizard Island to the Whitsundays or any other destination you require.

Please note there may be charges for the boat to be in a specific location at a specific time - relocation costs

Swim With minke Whales Expedition Charters - June July

Tropical North Queensland is the best best to swim with Minke Whales during the months of June & July.

Stretching over 2,000 kilometres along the coast of Queensland on the east side of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the greatest reef system in the world.

The Great Barrier Reef emcompasses thousands of individual coral reefs and hundreds of continental islands, reef islands and cays, small bare sand cays, and permanent vegetated cays.

During a couple of months each year (June to July) we organise special expedition charters tp "Swim with  Minke Whales".

You and 5 other guests can now enjoy this one of a lifetime opportunity to swim with these gentle Minke Whales.

Our charter boat departs from Yorkeys Knob Marina, 20 minutes north of  Cairns  however to make the most of your time along the Ribbons Reef we recommend you fly to Lizard Island (extra cost) and depart from there and we will drop you off at Yorkeys Knob Marina or Cairns Marina (extra cost applies) at the end of your charter.

Another way to maximise your time on the Great Barrier Reef is to depart at around 4:00pm on day one so we travel all night long so you are on location ready for snorkelling and diving the following morning.

Recommended dates:

  • 14 to 27 June, 2024
  • 7 to 19 July, 2024

Suggested Private Boat Charter Itineraries

Day Charter 8:00am to 5:00pm

Vlasoff Cay (Full Day):

With an early morning departure from the Yorkey’s Knob Marina at 8:00am for a relaxing 1.5 hr cruise to the edge of the Great Barrier Reef you can sit back relax and watch as the day comes alive and your senses begin to buzz with the excitement of the adventure ahead.

As we steam to Vlasoff Cay you can have a line set to try your luck at some trawling for game fish or just sit back and enjoy the colours of the reef with morning tea and a tropical fruit tasting.

We arrive at approximately 10:00am at a secluded Outer Barrier Reef location for some snorkelling and scuba diving or if you prefer some fishing.

Around the middle of the day you will be served a gourmet luncheon then you can choose between another scuba dive, snorkel, or a walk around the breath-taking Vlasoff Sand Cay and a swim in the shallow crystal blue waters.

People arrive on this sand cay and never want to leave as the colours are mesmerising and the warm waters and marine life that surround are everything that holiday makers dream of when they are sitting in their corporate office towers in the middle of a cold dark winter’s day.

 Just relax on the cruise back to Cairns with a few cold drinks and canapés before arriving at Yorkeys Knob Marina at approximately 5:30pm.

Maximum 12 guests Includes lunch provided by a qualified private chef. Alcohol is pre-purchased as your cost. Just let us know your preferences and we will supply

Overnight Charter:

Vlasoff Cay (Overnight):

If you are really wanting to experience the Great Barrier Reef fully you need to indulge and spend more time soaking up the mesmerizing beauty of the Great Barrier Reef by booking a private overnight charter for your family or friends in the luxury guest cabins on the motor cruiser.

You could be enjoying evening drinks and canapés on the top deck as the sun goes down whilst the gourmet chef creates an unforgettable meal for you to enjoy the last rays of the day over the coral sea.

Wake up to a delicious breakfast to enjoy while cruising back to the marina and arriving at approximately 10:00am.

Includes 2 breakfasts, lunch, canapés, dinner and dessert provided by a qualified chef.

Extended Luxury Yacht Charters:

***2 Day Yacht Charters***

On arrival at the Yorkey's Knob Boat Marina at 8:00am you are greeted with a light breakfast on board and an introduction to the crew before departing for one of the spectacular Outer Barrier destinations on your two day private charter cruise.

On the cruise out, soak up the sun and views of the tropical, palm-fringed coastline or troll for a Spanish mackerel or tuna that the chef can prepare for your gourmet lunch.

The Great Barrier Reef is yours to enjoy as are all the water sports equipment on board the boat. From light tackle sports fishing to snorkelling or scuba diving at the best reefs in the Cairns region the skipper will ensure your day is filled with experiences and adventures you will never forget.

Between all the activities offered on your private charter motor yacht, you will enjoy gourmet meals freshly prepared by the chef for lunch, afternoon canapés and dinner as the sun sets.

Spend a few hours under the stars on the top deck before settling in to your luxury private cabin to get a good night's sleep before another full day of aquatic adventures.

Whilst you are enjoying your sleep, the boat will be moved to a new location where you will wake up refreshed and ready to start the day with a whole new coral reef to enjoy.

If you are up early enough you can begin the day witnessing a breathtaking sunrise over the coral reef and an alfresco breakfast on the aft deck.

Being out on the ocean really gives you an appetite so the chef always ensures he has a wide selection of breakfast offerings for all on-board guests.

Spend the remainder of the day enjoying the underwater views scuba diving or snorkelling with the highly experienced and qualified dive masters on board.

If you’re the adventurous type you could take the ultimate scuba diving experience and partake in a night dive to see the reef come alive after dark and navigate the coral reefs to find the fish and marine life that normally hide during daylight hours.

For those guests staying topside try your luck at catching the highly prized coral trout on a hand line or chase delicious red emperors with your lines set after sunset.

After another fun filled day on the reef, get a good night’s rest while the skipper cruises back towards the marina. Wake up to a light breakfast on board before departing back to your Cairns accommodation or your flight from the Cairns airport.

Maximum 7 guests Includes 2 breakfasts, lunch, canapés, dinner provided by a qualified chef. Reef locations are weather dependent and may include Linden Bank, Spur, Onyx, Nicholas and Hope Reefs

3 Day Luxury Yacht Charters

Arrive at Yorkeys Knob Marina at 6:00pm to meet the motor boats crew and enjoy a lovely dinner prepared by the on-board chef before settling in to your cabin for the overnight cruise to the remote Ribbon Reefs on the outer Great Barrier Reef.

Your cruise out to the Ribbon Reefs will be smooth due to the boats on board stabilisers ensuring a good night’s rest for all. The Ribbon Reefs are world renowned for their vast coral diversity and richness of fish and other marine species.

Spend the next two days exploring the reefs underwater or topside as the skipper shares his expertise on these remote snorkelling and scuba diving locations.

All meals are prepared a qualified chef so if you have any special requests please ensure you advise us early when booking the private charter.

The days in water and on deck activities will be adapted to fit your needs and desires. Activities can include fishing from the well-equipped tender, drift dives along the outer reef walls to see the spectacular marine life that group here and snorkelling or scuba diving in the shallows amongst the coral gardens and giant clams.

Spend your second night at another equally impressive and secluded reef anchorage. On your third night, the skipper will cruise south while you are sleeping. Soak up your last day strolling on a stunning solitary sand cay or sun baking on the bow of your luxury charter boat.

Canapés and drinks are served on the top deck while you reminisce over the last three days of adventures before arriving back at the Yorkey’s Knob Marina. 

Maximum 7 guests

Includes 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, daily canapés, 3 dinners provided by a qualified chef. Reef locations are weather dependent. All water sports equipment

6 Day/7 Night Luxury Yacht Charters - Coral Sea

We will arrange to fly you and your group to Lizard Island in a privately chartered plane where you will board MV Aroona and meet your ship’s crew who will soon become friends over the next six days.

Enjoy a sumptuous luncheon created by the on-board chef before heading out to explore the majestic Lizard Island in all its beauty. Lizard Island is well known in the world of the rich, famous and influential as a luxurious hideaway from the business world and a luxurious honeymoon destination so you will really feel very special to be given the opportunity to explore some of the islands treasures. 

After lunch your Great Barrier Reef journey and adventure begins when you take a hike up to Cook’s Look for a spectacular view over the Ribbon Reefs, a hike over to the famous Blue Lagoon and explore the southern side of Lizard Island, relax on the beach at Watson’s Bay or settle in to your cabin and enjoy the boats luxurious amenities.

Spend your first evening on the top deck with a sunset barbeque in the sheltered anchorage of the famed Watson’s Bay as the warm winds brush over the oceans water.

An exciting adventure is ahead of you on day 2 as you wake up at the world famous Cod Hole. This is one of the most talked about destinations where you can scuba dive with a family of  giant potato cod that swim with you and happily interact with you for hours on end. Scuba dive amongst these rich coral gardens where you will see a huge array of marine creatures such as turtles, Maori Wrasse, Stingrays, Pygmy Seahorses harmless reef sharks and much more.

Top side, cruise out into the deep blue and try your luck catching giant trevally, wahoo, mahi mahi and other game fish on the very edge of Australia’s continental shelf where they feed.

End your perfect day with drinks and canapés whilst sharing your personal experiences. Your crew will advise you to keep your eyes occasionally fixed on the oceans waters to see the hundreds of spinner dolphins as they make their way out the reef passage to feed nightly on sunset.

After dinner, get a good night’s sleep as your skipper transports you to the remote atoll, Osprey Reef, out in the middle of the Coral Sea.

Be prepared for the next three action-packed days at some of the best scuba diving sites and most talked about coral reef scuba diving sites in the world.

With 1000m vertical reef walls and visibility typically at 50m or more, you will be pleasured by the clearness of your underwater visibility. Just slowly drift past soft coral gardens, take in the massive schooling pelagic fish, and swim with the grey reef, silvertip and white tip reef sharks as they cruise on by minding their own business.

This area is well known for spotting the majestic and graceful manta rays and hammerhead sharks that come in to get a free clean and service from the sucker fish at the reefs cleaning stations.

Try your luck at catching some fresh fish for the on-board chef to prepare for your evening meal after an exciting day exploring the depths Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

It’s your last day on the Great Barrier Reef so enjoy your snorkel, dive and fish before a leisurely cruise with an ETA to Lizard Island around midday.

Here the chef will prepare your final gourmet meal before you board the flight back to Cairns after one of the most memorable weeks of your life!

Maximum 7 guests All Great Barrier Reef locations mentioned are weather dependent

Charter Boat Options

With the booking of a luxury Cairns charter boat on the Great Barrier Reef you can add any extra special options such as swimming with Dwarf Minke Whales during the month of June - July, scuba diving, spearfishing, kite surfing, helicopter flights and more.

This luxury 70 foot motor cruiser is one of the best private charter boats in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef and she can be chartered from as far south as the Whitsundays and Hamilton Island and northwards to Lizard Island, Cape York and Weipa dependant on the season and current private charter bookings.

If you are looking for the best way to see and really experience the magic of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef then a private charter boat may be something you should consider when visiting Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Our luxury charter yacht is available for a 1 day private charter or multiple overnight charters from the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island all the way up to Cape York and Weipa for the game fishing seasons.

Her home base is Cairns and she is a 70 foot luxury cruiser that sleeps up to 6 guests (can be extended to 9 guests - bunk beds - extra rates apply) on liveaboard private charters and caters to a maximum of 12 guests on a one day boat charter.

She is the perfect boat for guests that may experience sea sickness as she has built in stabilisers to help keep her steady whilst underway.

She is also available for private charter over the Dwarf Minke Whale season and her crew are highly qualified marine biologists, scuba diver instructors and trained chefs and engineers.

All our Great Barrier Reef private boat charters are catered for individually so if you have any special needs or requests please do not hesitate to ask.

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Luxury Yacht Specifications

  • Length: 22 m (70ft)
  • Beam: 5.6 m (18'6")
  • Draft: 1.52m (5')
  • Engines: Twin Caterpillar C-9 500hp
  • Fuel capacity: 8500L (2300 US gallons)
  • Water captivity: 1500L (400 US gallons)
  • Water maker 6600L (1800 US gallons) per day
  • ABT 'Trac' 220 stabilizers
  • Stern and bow thrusters

Passenger capacity: maximum 12 guests on day charters and a maximum of  7 guests on overnight and extended Great Barrier Reef tours

*Additional charges may apply

Extra Special Things About this Luxury Cairns Private Charter Boat

Special Seasonal Charter Expeditions You Can Join

She can be booked for private fishing tours to the top end of Australia for the Barramundi season of April-June Perfect for Mother Shipping to the Cairns Game Fishing Fleet Join in on Shark Research Expeditions to Osprey Reef Swim with Dwarf Minke Whales (June to July) book early Night Coral Spawning Scuba diving tours (Oct-Nov) Available for private charter for films and research tours

Please note all private yacht charters include

Snorkelling equipment, sea kayaks, water sports equipment, beach towels, fishing gear, all meals, soft drinks and juices. Alcoholic beverages can be pre-ordered at your cost.

See more private charter boats in the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef 

Tour Details

Tour languages offered.

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Departs From

Departure time.

  • Day charters 8:00am to 6:00pm
  • Extended charters 4.00pm to 9.00am

Departure Instructions

This vessel departs from Yorkeys Knob Marina 15 to 20 minutes from Cairns city

Pickup Locations

  • Cairns Northern Beaches
  • Boat can be relocated by negotiation

Destinations

  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Far North Great Barrier Reef, Gulf of Carpentaria, Arnhem land, Kimberly and Southern Barrier Reef 

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Day or extended charters

Available for Purchase / Hire

  • Alcohol beverages - at cost price
  • Dive Instructor $350 per day
  • Fishing guide $350 per day
  • Additional Fishing tender $350 per day
  • Minke whale permit $380 per day  (swim with whales)
  • Full set dive gear $80 per day -3 days $50 per day 4 + days $45 per day
  • Kite surfing equipment $80 per day -3 days $50 per day 4 + days $45 per day
  • Sea Scooters: 1 or 2, $250 per scooter
  • Portable glass bottom inflatable pontoon $500 per day only charged for the days used
  • Private helicopter and charter aircraft transfers
  • Relocation fees if applicable
  • Shark Diving: swim amongst the sharks at Osprey Reef
  • Minke Whale expeditions: get up close and personal and swim with Dwarf Minke Whales (seasonal) Swim with Dwarf Minke Whale permit required and can be arranged an additional fee so advance notification is required.
  • Private car transfers: limousine and private car transfers can be arranged for pick-up and return to your Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas accommodation.

Fitness Level Required

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.

Advanced Dive Medical

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

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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:

  • Cancellations made prior to 120 days from commencement of the charter will have 50% of the deposit refunded. 
  • Cancellations made from 119 to 60 days prior to commencement of the charter will forfeit all of the deposit, unless a replacement booking can be made, in which case 80% of the deposit will be refunded.
  • Cancellations made 59 to 30 days prior to commencement of the charter will have 50% of the total fees paid refunded, unless a replacement booking can be made, in which case 90% of fees will be refunded.
  • Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to commencement of the charter will forfeit the total fees paid, unless a replacement booking can be made, in which case 80% of fees will be refunded.
  • Cancellation due to inclement or unsafe weather will be made at the Captain’s discretion and every attempt will be made to reschedule the charter to suit the client.
  • If Aroona Luxury Boat Charters is unable to reschedule the charter at a time that is convenient for the client 50% of the total fees will be refunded.
  • PLEASE NOTE – TRAVEL INSURANCE is highly recommended from the day you pay your deposit to insure against the loss of deposit or whole charter fee in the event of having to cancel your charter booking, or cancellation due to weather or force majeure.
  • Your insurance should also cover lost baggage, personal items, personal injury and medical evacuation and/or medical expenses.
  • In the event that the charter has commenced and is unable to be completed due to mechanical failure the charter fee will be refunded on a pro rata basis.

au $13,445.00

Prices are AUD, per charter and include all levies fees and taxes.

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