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The Best Boat Rentals Near Port Douglas
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Anastasia
Sydney Harbour Charter on SPELLBOUND a luxury 12m Sailing Catamaran.
Blodwen & team are amazing !!! Our christmas party is a 100% succesful even though there is a bit of a rain but that doesnt stop us ! The boat is amazing , clean , BBQ provided , the lounge area is fabulous .
JC
John
Charter MV Salute Motor Yacht on Sydney Harbour
Mark is warm and friendly, and he helped me with the preparation and decoration for my engagement! He also went around the Sydney opera house and Harbour bridge several times so that we could see the view longer and take more photos!
Perry
Sailing Sydney Harbour on Luxury Sailboat
Great sail on the harbor - got to see the yacht racing closeup after a pleasant lunch at Rose Bay
AM
Andrew
Boat Hire Sydney Harbour, Cowan Creek, Pitt Water, Hawkesbury river
Fantastic trip, great host, great boat!!
Olivia
Sailing Sydney Harbour onboard Seawind Sailing Catamaran
Really great experience by Juliet and Tim! We had a lovely day out on Sydney harbour celebrating our friends birthday
RH
Richard
MiLady Luxury Overnight Private Charter Whitsunday Islands Queensland
Your trip around the Whitsundays will be an amazing experience that will give you memories to last a lifetime. The boat is a comfortable home away from home and the destinations are truely awe-inspiring. The skipper is knowledgeable and experienced, and you will feel safe in his hands: whether that is when sailing, stand up paddle boarding or snorkelling (with electrified shark repellant). On board dining is also a true gourmet experience, from the fresh local sea food to baked and BBQ delights. If you want to cruise the Whitsundays in a luxury private yacht, you can’t go past this boat experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you snorkel from Port Douglas?
Yes — you can access some of the best snorkeling in the world from Port Douglas on a Great Barrier Reef Tour. Book a boat tour and cruise out for the day with a crew to take you to amazing spots on the reef. See colorful fish and corals, and even enjoy a lunch onboard the boat. Most snorkeling boat tours will be combined with scuba diving, and you might even visit multiple sites on a full-day tour.
How can I hire a boat in Port Douglas?
Find great boat charters and hire a boat in Port Douglas on Getmyboat! With over 20 options, you can browse and book on your phone with the Getmyboat app. Compare prices and find the perfect boat to hire in Port Douglas for a day trip, fishing excursion, snorkeling trip to the outer Great Barrier Reef, or even a sailing charter around this beautiful area of Queensland.
Is the fishing good in Port Douglas?
Port Douglas has great game fishing, with the top species being the Black Marlin, which this area is well-known for, you can also catch Sailfish, Mackerel, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi and Queenfish, to name just a few. Port Douglas fishing charters start at $80/person, and you can go out for a full-day or half-day trip. It’s a great way to get on a boat and experience angling in Tropical North Queensland.
Is diving better from Port Douglas or Cairns?
Both are great options for a scuba diving trip, but Port Douglas might be more appealing for travelers looking for a laidback experience. It has easy access to the outer reef, and it is much less busy than Cairns, as there are fewer operators so you’ll run into fewer tourists while out on the reef.
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