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Saltaire Popper 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.

Crewed and owned by a dedicated local team you are in the best of hands.

Based in Port Douglas, Saltaire is available for Light Tackle & Gt Popper Fishing by private charter only. 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 reef fishing, light tackle fishing, Giant Trevally Popper Fishing and also 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.

Saltaire has without question the best reputation in the local region for Light tackle and Giant Trevally 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.

Daily trips will see you explore the likes of Rudder, Undine, St. Crispin’s and Opal Reefs renowned for holding big, quality Gt’s and mackerel. Other species often encountered in this style of fishing will include coral trout, red bass and emperor species. Overnight charters can further include extending to the incredible Hope Isles, the Ribbon Reefs & Lizard Island where the fishing just goes insane.

With comfort, speed and great service on your side you will be amongst the serious action on offer whether it be pursuing big giant trevally / pelagic / reef species using the methods of surface lure fishing.

Your personalised trip also includes morning/afternoon tea, tropical lunch and soft beverages. All bait and absolute high end tackle supplied. 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, prides itself on its service and being best priced bonafide reef & game boat within the local industry.

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

Charters

All daily & extended reef charters depart at 8.30am returning by 4.30pm from the Port Douglas Yacht Club opposite the main marina.

Light Tackle / Popper

  • $3300 per day – Max. 8 pax. but recommended for up to 6 pax (all year round)
  • Please note reef fishing and snorkelling can be incorporated on all trips. Diving POA

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