Cairns Full Day Reef Fishing Private Charter (Aqua Cat)

Guests may request a preferred departure time for private charters; however, specific times are subject to availability and operational requirements, and cannot always be guaranteed.

Both Aqua Cat and Blue Whaler have full-size bathroom facilities on board.

Guests can purchase a breakfast combo at The Pier Café before departure. Perfect for early risers who want to enjoy a coffee and bite to eat before heading out on the water.

What to bring: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, cash for beer, soft drinks or merchandise, alcohol (cans preferred and mid strength only please), happy vibes.

We have a fully covered deck area on our boats, however, wearing a long-sleeve shirt is always recommended to protect you from the sun and board shorts or comfortable pants. Remember to apply sunscreen everywhere, feet, neck and legs too.

Reef fishing off Cairns is fairly consistent year-round with just a small variation in the warmer wet season months of January to March when the bottom fishing can be a bit slower and the pelagic species such as Mackerel and Tuna more active.

Our target fish are coral trout, large & small mouth Nannygai, Red Emperor, Spanish Mackerel and Trevally. We may encounter Spangled Emperor, Cod, GT’s, Reef Jacks, Dolphin Fish, Sailfish, Wahoo, Marlin and Tuna.

The passenger/s agree to be responsible for any damage to fishing equipment or the vessel caused by their actions or negligence. In the event of such damage, the customer will be required to cover the costs of repair or replacement as determined by Cairns Reef Fishing. The approximate cost for replacing a damaged rod and reel is $500.

All customers must declare any pre-existing medical conditions or any medication prior to departure (as some people may require special attention).

We have the right to ask any customer to wear a life jacket at any time.

The skipper has the authority to ban drinking alcohol at any time to enable a safe boating situation to be maintained for all on board. If you breach this policy and an early return to shore results from unruly behaviour you will be liable for compensation to the other passengers on the boat and will receive no refund. Private charters will not be entitled to any refund.

[Placing an order means that you have known and agreed to the following terms, please read carefully]

Alcohol Consumption Policy: You acknowledge your understanding & acceptance of this policy (Detailed in Term & Conditions: https://www.cairnsreeffishing.com.au/booking-terms-conditions/) & will ensure the policy has been shared with others in your group.

You confirm you understand & agree that children between 0 -15 years must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Waiver: You understand that all guests must complete the waiver on the day of the charter departing (1 waiver per guest).

You understand that we may cancel due to weather or minimum operating numbers per vessel. Off-shore trips are pending on weather conditions. If inclement weather conditions prevail, it is up to the Skipper’s discretion as to whether the trip will proceed. In the event the charter is cancelled by Cairns Reef Fishing, you may nominate a full refund of deposit or transfer your deposit to an alternative date if your trip has been cancelled due to weather (or any other operational reason).

Cairns Reef Fishing reserves the right to alter Terms and Conditions and Pricing without notice. For other specific terms and conditions, please refer to: https://www.cairnsreeffishing.com.au/booking-terms-conditions/.

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.

We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.

In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.

We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.

For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.

When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.