Arafura Bluewater Charters & Rates
1/2 Day (5 hour) Offshore Fishing Charters
Price $149pp child under 12 yrs $120
This price includes a 5 hour offshore reef and game fishing charter. Fishing 20 nautical miles offshore...departing Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal at approx 6am, 12pm and sunset/night charters 4.30pm.
Full Day Offshore Bluewater Charter
Price $240pp
This price includes a full day reef and game fishing up to 40 nautical miles...departing Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal at 6am and returning 3.30pm.
Extended Full Day Charter
Seats available 28th June, 2nd, 9th & 22nd July , 1st & 11th August
Other dates available on request
Price $350pp or $4500.00 full boat charter (maximum 14 persons)
This charter is an excellent opportunity for the extra keen fisho to fish areas usually only fished on overnight or extended charters. Fishing is excellent with the added addition of some nice red emperor, coral trout and other species to your catch. Price includes an extended day reef and game fishing Point Blaze , the Perron Islands and surrounding reefs….departing Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal at 6am and returning 8.30pm.
Extended Charters
Extended charters available -Single or group bookings
2 days/2 nights 7th & 8th Aug 2010. $1100 per person
3 days/3 nights 6th, 7th,8th Sept 2010. $1650 per person
3 days/3 nights 20th,21st 22nd Sept 2010 $1650 per person
2 days/2 nights 4th, 5th Oct 2010. $1100 per person
2 days/2 nights 1st & 2nd Nov 2010 $1100 per person
3 days/3 nights 16th, 17th & 18th Nov 2010 $1650 per person
Extended Charters
Price $550.00pp per day
Sole charter -Wai Nawana from $5000 per day ( max 12)
Sole charter -Wai Adi $4400 per day (max 8)
Ultimate fishing charters. Fishing Marie Shoals, Moss Shoals, Evans Shoals, Flat Top Banks, Tiwi Islands & the Perron Islands, Cape Ford and surrounding reefs. Area's fished will depend on weather, and tides. Price is all inclusive live aboard.
Aboard Wai Nawana or Wai Adi. Wai Nawana was launched May 2010….she is a 52' Custom Built Legend vessel, sleeping 12 in air-conditioned bunks. She has a large air-conditioned lounge and cabin, 2 toilets and hot/cold shower, extra large shaded fishing deck area, huge freezer, desalinater, satellite phone, Flat screen TV, and all the latest marine technology. She has a max speed of 28 knts and will cruise on 24.
You will be fishing remote areas of the NT chasing Giant black Jew fish, golden snapper, cod, mackerel, red emperor, coral trout, tusk fish, tuna, cobia, sailfish and other rare fish species including Marlin, long nose emperor, gold band snapper, mangrove jacks and plenty more . Fish species will vary depending on areas fished, tides and weather.
All your fish may be kept within NT bag limits and will be gilled, gutted and frozen ready for you to take home. Airline approved fish carry boxes are available at $15 each .
Price includes all game rods and reels spooled with braided line, all fishing tackle, lures and bait. All meals, snacks & refreshments. Air conditioned bunk accommodation including linen. And most importantly friendly and experienced crew .
You need to bring a small bag with change of clothes, toiletries, towel & any medications needed. BYO alcohol. (no glass please)
Fishing will be excellent with plenty of action!
Our extended charters are definitely a fishing trip of a life time. Highly recommended!
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Bookings require a 20% deposit to confirm bookings.
Cancellation Policy for Extended Charters
- Cancelled 28 days or more - Full refund
- Cancelled less than 28 days - nil refund
Perron Islands 3 Day Fishing Adventure
Price $1650pp
Day 1 - Depart Cullen Bay Ferry terminal at 6am aboard Wai Nawana or Wai Adi. Be greeted by Arafura Bluewater Charter's friendly crew. Today you will begin to experience some of Darwin's excellent fishing action from Point Blaze, and continuing down the coast fishing Perron Islands and surrounding reefs.
Golden snapper, giant black Jew fish, cod, mackerel, trevally, cobia, red emperor and coral trout plus other mixed reef species all inhabit these reefs and your sure to catch plenty!!
Your 3 day fishing adventure includes daily - a delicious cooked breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and coral trout or red emperor will definitely be on the menu for dinner!! Tea, coffee and ice water are also provided. BYO alcohol.
Day 2 - Get ready and tackle up for more great fishing action. Today will be reef fishing around the Peron's for more quality fish and also trolling lures and baits chasing mackerel, tuna & hopefully a sailfish!
At night you will be fishing the outer reefs also targeting some fresh squid to be cooked for a delicious evening snack. Fish till your hearts content and then grab some hard earned rest to be ready for the following days fishing.
Day 3 - Enjoy your last day fishing out wide along the 30m contour line from the Perron Islands and anchoring along your way back to Darwin fishing the many reefs. Arriving Cullen Bay Ferry terminal at approx 3.30pm.
Your catch will then be processed, individually packed and frozen in an airline approved fish carry box ready for you to take home.
What to bring - A small bag with change of clothes, towel, toiletries, any medicines you require, sunglasses, camera, sunscreen and hat.
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Bookings require a 20% deposit to confirm bookings.
Perron Islands 2 day $1050pp (max 12 )
Seats available-
Perron Islands 3 day adventure $1650pp (max 12)
Cancellation Policy for Extended Charters
- Cancelled 28 days or more - Full refund
- Cancelled less than 28 days - nil refund
Flat Top Banks 2 Day Extreme Fishing Adventure
Price $1100pp or sole boat charter from $8,000 (min 8 max 12 persons)
Flat Top Banks, the ultimate 2 day/2 night extreme fishing adventure. Depart in darkness at 8pm and enjoy a selection of fresh baked pizzas, a few drinks and be greeted by Arafura’s friendly crew. Then maybe get some shut eye as you head 100nm North West to the remote reefs at Flat Top Banks. Arrive at approx 1pm dropping first baits as the sun rises.
Then it is time for 2 days of extreme action hauling in Big red things! Red Emperor, giant Jacks, red bass, nannygai, china man fish along with a healthy mix of macks, trickies, trout, monster sharks and trevally to keep the rods bent and your reels screaming!
And with the crew dishing up 3 square meals a day and cleaning your catch all you have to do is reel them in.
This 2 days/2 nights extreme fishing charter is definitely a fishing experience of a lifetime!
Includes all meals, all quality game rods and reels, tackle, bait, eskies, and ice, as well as an experienced and friendly crew.
Fishing aboard Wai Nawana or Wai Adi - Wai Nawana is a brand new 52' custom built Legend vessel, sleeping 12 in air conditioned bunk accommodation, large comfortable air conditioned lounge and cabin. 2 toilets and shower, extra large shaded fishing deck area, large freezer, desalinater, Flat screen TV, all the latest marine technology, satellite phone . Wai Nawana has a max speed of 28 knts and cruises on 24.
Wai Adi is a 45’ Custom built fishing vessel launched 2007. Cruising at 24knts and sleeping 8 in air-conditioned bunks. Wai Adi features all the latest marine technology, safety equipment and satellite phone, full size shower and toilet, and very large covered fishing deck
On arrangement all your fish can be packed and frozen ready for you to take home. Airline approved fish carry boxes available @ $15ea.
What to bring - Change of clothes, toiletries, towel, medicines, hat, camera and a big smile! Along with any alcohol you wish (cans only).
BOOK NOW!
Bookings require a 20% deposit to confirm bookings.
Cancellation Policy for Extended Charters
- Cancelled 28 days or more - Full refund
- Cancelled less than 28 days nil refund
Perron Islands 3 Day Fishing Adventure
Price $1650pp
Day 1 - Depart Cullen Bay Ferry terminal at 6am aboard Wai Nawana or Wai Adi. Be greeted by Arafura Bluewater Charter's friendly crew. Today you will begin to experience some of Darwin's excellent fishing action from Point Blaze, and continuing down the coast fishing Perron Islands and surrounding reefs.
Flat Top Banks 2 Day Extreme Fishing Adventure
Price $1100pp or sole boat charter from $8000 (min 8 persons-max 12)
For single or small group bookings see extended charters page for charters available
Other dates available on request. Book now for 2011 & 2012!!
Flat Top Banks, the ultimate 2 day/2 night extreme fishing adventure. Depart in darkness at 8pm and enjoy a selection of fresh baked pizzas, a few drinks and be greeted by Arafura’s friendly crew. Then maybe get some shut eye as you head 100nm North West to the remote reefs at Flat Top Banks. Arrive at approx 1am dropping first baits as the sun rises.
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