Extensively refitted in early 2007, the Motor Vessel Joe Joe is a modern, sleek, 'state of the art' luxury private charter boat. The vessel is a 19.81 metre (65ft)custom sportfisher, with a fibreglass high speed-planing hull capable of a top speed of 32 knots and cruising comfortably at 21 knots.

Powered by Cat V12 1400hp turbo charged engines and fitted with bow thruster and anti-roll stabilizer fins, means that Joe Joe has no peer on Australia's east coast.

Permanently based in Port Douglas at the prestigious Marina Mirage, departures are also available from Cairns, Lizard Island, Cooktown and other northern locations by arrangement.

MV Joe Joe is now entertaining select clients who share a passion for luxury cruising - let the experienced crew of the fabulous Joe Joe show you a tropical paradise in absolute comfort and luxury.

Catering not only for relaxing reef cruises, corporate entertaining or adventurous fishing expeditions, but also for scuba divers, snorkellers, environmentalists, marine biologists, researchers, and film and TV crews, MV Joe Joe is fully equipped for work as well as play, with onboard navigation, technical and safety equipment second to none, and the resources and expertise to meet the needs of specialist clients.

MV Joe Joe is an EcoTourism Association of Australia Associate Member ensuring at all times minimal environmental impact and best practises are applied within our marine operating environment.

Main Cabin
• Queen size bed
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• Colour flat screen TV and DVD
• CD player and radio
• Ensuite bathroom and toilet
• Hot and cold fresh water shower
• Full length wardrobes
• 6ft head clearance


Twin Cabin
• Twin beds
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• Colour flat screen TV and DVD
• CD player and radio
• 1 cabin with ensuite
• Shared toilet with shower
• Full length wardrobes


Saloon
• Luxury furnishings
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• Flat screen TV and DVD
• Yamaha sound system
• Bar fridge
• Galley equipped for gourmet catering
• Ice Maker
• 240volt power
• Satelite telephone/email


On Deck
• Swim platform with ladder
• Freshwater deck shower
• Built-in BBQ
• Outdoor wet bar
• Relax heavy-duty game chair and outriggers
• Deck freezer
• Washing machine and clothes dryer

Captain Barry Cross
Not only are you in very safe hands, but your Skipper will keep you entertained for hours, not being one to miss a spontaneous opportunity to spin a fishing yarn or anecdote on the high seas.

Barry has far reaching local knowledge of Australian waters. His local knowledge extends from Cairns through to the Cape York Peninsula, Arnhem Land, Kimberley and Broome, and has also spent much time cruising the waters of Papua New Guinea.

Barry has cruised, fished and snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef since 1978 and is one of Australia's most experienced and professional sports-fishing guides The first angler to catch a Black Marlin on 2kg Tippet Fly, Barry has featured in numerous Australian and international fishing publications. He has facilitated world firsts in fly-fishing for his clients with catches of Black Marlin, Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackeral and Giant Trevally, and in fact pioneered Giant Trevally fishing.

Nowadays however, his greatest passion is teaching, entertaining guests and sharing their experiences from the comfort of MV Joe Joe.

Scuba Instructor/Divemaster
For clients wishing to experience SCUBA diving in one of the world's best locations and experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and beyond... Joe Joe can organize a fully qualified Dive Master/Instructor as required.

For the more advanced divers, we can design an itinerary to suit your interest and level of experience.
Dive sites can include such locations as the famed Cod Hole, Osprey Reef, plus some of those where only the professional local divers spend their leisure time.

Chef
As we travel throughout the wondrous Great Barrier waters and islands, our onboard Chef will tempt and satisfy the most discerning of tastes using only the finest local ingredients- local seafood, tender cuts of North Australian beef, and fresh fruit and vegetables that only days before were soaking up the sun themselves on the Atherton Tablelands above Cairns.

We invite your comments and preferences regarding your favorite dishes and drinks so that we can arrange a culinary experience as amazing and satisfying as the journey itself.

DAY CHARTERS

MV Joe Joe is surveyed to comfortably carry up to 12 passengers in coastal waters on day charters.

The 19.81 metre fibreglass high speed-planning hull is capable of a top speed of 34 knots, and cruising comfortably at 25 knots, with an effective range of 400 nautical miles, and its 5.35 metre beam and anti-roll stabillizer fins provides comfort, safety and stability in all but the very worst of coastal water conditions.


Luxury Day Charters & Cruising
Take a stroll along a sun drenched beach, hust a coconut fallen from its tree. Explore those remote nooks and crannies both above and below the waterline.

Joe Joe's tender is ideal for taking you to remote and usually inaccessible waterways.

Cruise along a river estuary or transfer to the beach on a remote island. Locations reached from a day charter from Port Douglas may include the following:

Wreck Bay Located 20nm north of Cape Kimberley (1 hour north of Port Douglas), Wreck Bay is only accessible by water. Here the rainforest meets the Reef. Witness amazing bird and animal life, snorkel off the beach, surrounded by an abundance of juvenile fish and crustations. Watch Siberian Sandpipers that migrate half way around the world for 6 months of the year.

Snapper Island 12nm north of Port Douglas (30mins cruise time), Snapper Island is a marine park so unfortunately no shell collecting. The Island has plenty of beaches offering protection from the prevailing winds. Being a continental island, it has its own unique wildlife and flora - including orchids only found in the far north of Australia.

Cape Tribulation An ideal sheltered anchorage allowing access to retaurants and resorts nestled in the rainforest, beyond this world famous tropical beach.

Mackay Cay and Undine Cay Both can be reached within one hour from Port Douglas and offer plenty of seabirds, turtles, Coral Gardens and excellent snorkelling off the beach - a fantastic environment for kids.


A suggested Itinerary
Depart the marina around 08.00hrs. Coffee and pastries served on the trip out - which can be as little as 45 minutes.

Some light tackle trolling in the morning - targeting species such as Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Sailfish and Marlin. Drop anchor for a swim, snorkel or dive, before our chef serves one of his special lunches - service with a quality Australian wine.

In the afternoon perhaps some more fishing, a visit to a deserted sand cay or a reef lagoon for some sonorkelling, or just relax on deck and watch the world go by.

Arrive back at Marina Mirage at 4.30pm with plenty of time to find somewhere along the waterfront to have a cocktail and watch the sun go down on another day in paradise.


Light Tackle Fishing Day Charters
The Cairns/Port Douglas section of the Great Barrier Reef has an incredible array of light tackle sportfishing options available, with almost every species of Pacific game fish inhabiting the plankton and bait fish rich waters adjacent to the reef and continental shelf.

Troll rigged baits or deep diving minnow lures for the likes of small marlin, wahoo, spanish mackerel, yelowfin tuna, dolphin fish (Mahi Mahi), barracuda, scaly maker, various trevally including GT's sailfish.

Day charters depart from Marina Mirage at 8.30 am and return approximately 4.30 pm.

The following charter rates are inclusive of:

• A professional and qualified Captain
• Specialised Deckhand and Chef
• All fishing and snorkelling equipment
• Rates include gourmet catering package
• GST

Day Charters - Inshore Waters Only

AUD$5000 per day all year round - (Refer below)

A max. of 12 passengers applies to day charters, however the all inclusive charter rate mentioned above applies for 1-6 passengers only. For any extra passengers (up to a max. of 12 passengers) a surcharge of net $50 per person applies.

Diving
SCUBA Instructor/Dive Master available for $300 per day + $50 per person per day for equipments hire,

Minimum Age
Minimum age permitted onboard for health & safety reasons 8 years.

Relocation
For MV Joe Joe to be relocated to a point of departure other than Port Douglas, a delivery fee of a minimum of $20 per km (depending on allocated travel time and any special staffing requirements) applies. Relocation fee to be advised prior to booking confirmation following consultation with our captain.

Credit Card Payments
A surcharge of 2.5% on all credit card payments applies.

A signed Disclaimer is required from all passengers prior to the commencement of the charter.