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Saltaire Game Fishing

This classic 35ft blue water quarter-horse vessel has personally witnessed some of the most exciting fishing to be experienced on The Great Barrier Reef with over 20yrs of operation on our local waters.

This vessel is easily the classiest boat in QLD for its size class and is owned and crewed by a local dedicated team. Highly maintained and backed up with wonderful service, fishing equipment and undisputable experience, it is categorically sensational value. With multiple sanctioned tournament wins over many years you are dealing with the best on offer (tournament resume listed below).

Based in Port Douglas, Saltaire is available for Heavy Tackle, Light tackle and Popper Reef Fishing. It is a Custom Made vessel built specifically for the Great Barrier Reef conditions and is beautifully designed for daily and extended trips.

Trips can include adventure cruising opportunities to Sand Cays, tropical islands and private reef systems full of amazing aquatic life. Snorkelling and diving can be part of your day. Overnight charters can further include extending to the incredible Hope Isles, the Ribbon Reefs & Lizard Island.

So valued is the reputation of this vessel, it is contracted on a regular basis to accompany the ultimate fishing extended motherships in Far NTH QLD waters to enhance the fishing aspect on their client's trips. In a nutshell, with a brilliant strike record catching targeted species, comfort, speed and great service on your side you will be amongst the serious action on offer whether it be pursuing big black marlinpelagic species or big giant trevally.

Boat features include fantastic high speed twin 275hp engines with a cruising speed of 24 knots, express way layout, enclosed head, air conditioned sleeping quarters, the latest of navionics and only the very best of all fishing gear and tackle.

Your personalised trip also includes morning/afternoon tea, tropical lunch, soft beverages, all bait and absolute high end tackle. Snorkel gear provided if requested (Diving on Application). Alcohol is BYO with eskies and ice provided. All legal catches are cleaned and conveniently bagged for you to take home. On extended trips further inclusions are all meals and accommodation bedding. 

It is a very professional and well oiled operation equipped with all the bells and whistles, and prides itself on its service and high reputation within the industry

This charter is 100% proudly locally owned and operated and available all year round.

Tournament Achievements

  • Cairns Bluewater Classic Champion Boat - 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2020
  • Cairns Bluewater Classic Champion Angler - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2020
  • Cairns Ladies Ribbon Tournament Champion Boat - 2020
  • Cairns Ladies Ribbon Tournament Champion Angler - 2020
  • Cairns Bluewater Summer Shootout Champion Boat - 2015
  • Half Moon Bay Game Tournament Champion Boat - 2006, 2007
  • Yorkey's Knob Grand Slam Champion Boat - 2007
  • Townsville Billfish Challenge Champion Boat - 2003
  • Lizard Island Heavy Tackle Tournament - 2nd place 2007
  • Port Douglas Heavy Tackle Tournament - 3rd place 2012, 2013

Game Fishing Charters

All daily charters depart at 8.30am departing Port Douglas Yacht Club (opposite main Marina). Light tackle charters return by 4.30pm and heavy tackle by approx. 5.30pm. Extended Charters 8.30am to 4.30pm on final day.

Light Tackle / Popper

  • $3300 per day – Max. 8 pax. but recommended for up to 6 pax (all year round)

Heavy Tackle

  • $3500 max. 6 but recommended for up to 4 pax (Sept – Dec only)

Overnight

  • Overnight prices per day as above but only 4 max.

Please note:

  • A 7 Day 100% cancellation fee applies prior to the starting time on daily charters and 30 days on extended charters.
  • All trips are subject to weather.
  • A 1.6% surcharge applies for credit card payments or, with notice, we can supply direct banking details which incurs no surcharge. If you wish to pay via a direct bank deposit, you will need to do so at least outside of the cancellation window stated above. You will also need to supply a screenshot of the payment confirmation for us to accept the booking.

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Saltaire boat features

  • Length: 35ft
  • Engines: High Speed 275 x 2 Cummins Engines
  • Cruising speed: 24 knots
  • Top quality Shimano gear used and a very experienced crew
  • The latest of navionics
  • Air conditioned sleeping quarters
  • Express way layout
  • Enclosed head
  • All catering included except for alcoholic beverages