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The beautiful remote reefs of Princess Charlotte Bay. Outer Reef Vis. A rad bunch of spearos. Nothing but 🔫 spear, 🍣 eat, 😴 sleep, 🌀 repeat – for a whole week.

That’s what a decent Spearfishing Charter Trip is all about, and our Spearfishing Charters bring you exactly this.

At a Glance | Our Spearfishing Charter October 2024

When + where:

Departing 16 October 2024 from Half Moon Bay Marina, Yorkey’s Knob
Returning 24 October 2024 to Half Moon Bay Marina, Yorkey’s Knob

Itinerary:

Day 1: Boarding at 11am, departure after lunch + briefing.
Day 2-7: Unlimited spearfishing on varying reefs which will be decided on by your guide + staff upon departure depending on the weather forecast.
Day 8: Half day of spearfishing, steam home after lunch.
Day 9: Disembarking by 9am.

What’s included:

• Transfer from Cairns – we highly recommend to fly in the day before if you’re traveling by plane. bus pickup from your accommodation the morning of departure.
• All reef fees
• All meals, snacks, soft drinks, ice
• Linen, towel
• Dive weights
• Bait, styrofoam fish box
• Custom Charter T-Shirt, exclusively designed for our guests
• In-water spearfishing guide

What’s not included:

• BYO alcoholic beverages, preferably cans / casks to maximise safety and our storage while minimising weight.
• Travel insurance

Price:

Total trip cost person is $5500, final payment is due (via bank transfer**)  8 weeks prior to departure.
* Deposit to secure your spot: $1000.

** If you would like to book from overseas, please contact us to arrange.

Cancelation policy: once full payment has been made, refunds unfortunately aren’t possible. We therefore recommend to get a travel insurance to be on the safe side.

Disclaimer:

It is a condition of purchase that all our guests must complete a medical form and agree to the provisions of our online disclaimer as laid out in our Terms & Conditions, even without signature. You can also complete our disclaimer right now by following this link.

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In Detail | Our Spearfishing Charter in October 2024

Our October 2024 spearfishing charter trip heads straight to the far north of the great barrier reef around 200 nautical miles north of Cairns! Steaming overnight for you to wake up to the crystal clear water overflowing with life.

The reef diving here is some of the best the east coast has to offer with the remote reefs being mostly untouched by spearos and fisherman as they are so remote.

Some of the reef fish include Coral Trout, Blackspot Tuskfish, Coronation Trout, Maori Sea Perch, Buffalo Emperor and Long Nose Emperor just to name a few. The list is endless for species we can capture on a trip like this!

We also chase the brute Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel and Yellowfin Tuna that inhabit the outer edges of the reefs.

All you’ve got to do is suit up, hunt, and chill out – we will take care of the rest. Our guides will even fillet, bag up and freeze all your fish, giving you the chance to get the most out of your holiday, crack a cold one and enjoy your time with your mates.

Rest assured to experience diverse coral reefs and marine life at the best locations with our passionate & experienced crew, and most importantly, no crowds: our vessel is licensed for takes a maximum 10 guests and 2 crew – Skipper and Charter Guide.

Taking your spearfishing liveaboard experience to the next level:

You will also have our experienced in-water guide with you during the whole week of your spearfishing charter. They will show you the best spots and do all the hard work like burleying and flashing for you.

We follow QLD rec fishing guide lines on our charters. Having locally knowledgeable and experienced guides like ours also takes all the guessing game out of how to hunt specific species while you’ll be picking up new tricks on the go.

The only thing left to do for you is to aim and pull the trigger on the fish – how good’s that!

The steam back starts during lunch on day 8 after a final morning session. We are usually back at the marina by 2am to disembark the vessel by 9am after boxing up your catch.

Shirt + Gyotaku Prints:

Your Diversworld charter trip comes with a custom shirt, exclusively designed for our guests and not for sale anywhere else. Please let us know your regular T-shirt size (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) so we can get it ready for you in time.

Eternalise your trophy catch with a custom Gyotaku art piece by Scott from @inkyfins. All our catch is stored frozen, which is perfect for the print to turn out nicely. Also, the ink being used is edible so if you are based around Cairns you’ll be able to cook up your fish for dinner once the art process is done.

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About the vessel:

Norkat II is a beautiful 72-foot fiberglass Westcoaster with a range of approximately 200 nautical miles at 10 knots. This allows us to travel long distances without refueling. State of the art navigation equipment and communications give Norkat II instant and ongoing information for safe passage.

Everything on Norkat II has been designed to maximise our guests comfort while enjoying extended spearfishing expeditions in style. Inside, the saloon, galley and cabins are all fully air-conditioned. The cabins are suitable to share both with friends, amongst couples or family as well as with another guest.

Our large freezer and plenty of fridge space allow us to store all those fish safely for you to take back home.

The mothership is accompanied by two 6m dories. Both are fully equipped with GPS and depth sounder, for you and 9 of your best mates to have the most memorable offshore fishing experience possible.

Features:

• 72-foot fiberglass Westcoaster
• Range approximately 200 nautical miles at 10 knots
• Licensed to carry 12 passengers – our maximum number of guests is 10 for extra comfort
• Saloon, galley and cabins fully air-conditioned
• Large freezer and plenty of fridge space
• Skipper, 2 deckhands, cook /cleaner
• Two 6m dories fully equipped with GPS and depth sounder
• Following RSA guidelines, for your safety and ours

Whether it’s spearfishing, line fishing, snorkeling, freediving or just to explore the natural wonders that make the amazing Great Barrier Reef, you’ve come to the right place. Book your spot today, we’re looking forward to seeing you aboard!!

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Any questions?

Give us a call on 07 4041 4004 during shop hours or send us an email.

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