The ultimate private charter vessel based in Port Douglas Australia offers personalised luxury day and extended charters aboard a 17.5m Precision Cruiser.

With a tailor made charter to suit any itinerary, experience the spectacular Great Barrier Reef of Australia in style.

Spend leisurely days on the unspoilt coral reefs at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, enjoying a beach BBQ on a Secluded Island, swimming with the Potato Cod at the Cod Hole, Lizard Island, Catching A Reef Fish for the chef to prepare for your dinner.

Offering you THE BEST Great Barrier Reef experiences.

PHANTOM accommodates up to 11 passengers for day charters.

Phantom 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.

• 12 ft tender with 20hp motor
• Dive Compressor
• Icemaker
• Long range fuel tanks
• Long range water tanks
• Watermaker - desalinater/unlimited hot & cold water
• Live bait tank
• 4 x fridges/freezers
• Fully air-conditioned - self adjusting in all rooms
• Fully equipped galley
• Wide screen TV, Surround Sound, DVD player - main saloon and bedroom
• DVD library and CD library
• State of the art instrument console - GPs, radar, sonar
• Satellite phone
• Email facilities
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• Scuba diving & snorkel gear
• Light Tackle Fishing
• Outdoor furniture
• Barbeque
• King size bow sun-lounge

Day Charters: - Outer Great Barrier Reef
Flexible departure and return times makes Phantom the perfect choice for your day at the reef. In general we provide complimentary luxury car transfers from your Port Douglas accommodation to the Marina Mirage at 8 am. This enables the vessel to depart at 8.30 am. Guests have at least 5 hrs at the outer reef to snorkel, scuba dive, fish and relax whilst enjoying a gourmet seafood lunch. Returning to the Marina by 4.30 pm for car transfers back to their accommodation.

Areas we visit on a day charter are pristine coral gardens and coral bommies on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The outer reef has both soft and hard corals in a diverse range of shapes and colours. Water visibility can vary from 20m to over 100m. Informative reef books on the vessel enable guests to learn further about the reef, coral, formation and marine life. Phantom has several moorings that are exclusive to Phantom guests only.

Depending on the guests and the activities will determine which sites we go to. Having operated in the area for the past 10 yrs, Phantom crew have an extensive knowledge of the Great Barrier Reef. This enables us to visit a diverse array of reef areas.

For those wishing to visit an island for more of a beach day with less travel time, there is Low Isles

Low Isles: - Inner Reef
Low Isles is only 8nm from the leads of Port Douglas and provides a picture perfect location. Low Isles provides a sheltered lagoon area where the coral gardens extend out from the small vegetated coral cay. Guests can either be shuttled to the island via Phantoms tender or snorkel and swim over the coral gardens to the island. Be sure to keep an eye out for the many turtles that reside in the lagoon. Swaying palm trees surround the island which only takes about 20 minutes to leisurely stroll around. Informative walks lead to the automated lighthouse in the centre of the island.

ACTIVITIES

Light tackle fishing is included for both day and extended charters. Guests can choose if they would like to fish or not. For reef fishing all the equipment is included and crew are there to assist guests as needed. this is a great chance for children to be shown how to fish and everyone can have a go.

Light tackle fishing on Phantom is trolling and bottom fishing in designated fishing zones. These areas are not suitable for other guests to swim in. Fish sizes, sex, species and bag limits are monitored by the crew, fish are released if they are not in the required limits. Guests then have the opportunity of keeping fish if they choose - these can be bagged and labelled for guests to take home.

Trolling: up to 3 - 4 rods are in place using lures or live or dead bait.
Suitable to catch: mackeral, tuna, trevally, barracudda

Bottom Fishing: using hand lines with dead bait.
Suitable to catch: coral trout, red-emperor, nanygai, sweetlip

Estuary Fishing: All rods supplied using lures and live bait.
Suitable to catch: barramundi, mangrove jack, fingermark

Fly Fishing: Guests need to bring own rods


Scuba Diving: Phantom offers scuba diving for all levels of certification, guests need to book diving activities at time of vessel charter. Diving is an exhilarating experience that guests will not forget. The Great Barrier Reef is the perfect environment, providing warm tropical water, up to 60 metres of visibility, unique coral and marine life, easy access from the boat.

Student referral: Phantom is PADI affilliated, our crew are PADI Dive Instructors. For guests with current Open Water referrals - we can finish your open water dives and certification requirements. This is a great option - guests are encouraged to complete their theory and pool sessions prior to chartering Phantom. This makes the most of your reef experience, in the water and having fun - not doing quizzes.

Introductory/Resort diving: This is available for anyone who has never dived before or who hasn't completed a certification course. No experience needed, just an enjoyment of the sea. A minimum age does apply. A medical questionaire is to be completed on the vessel prior to the dive. Guests who have concerns about resperatory/circulation, asthma, diabetes, pregnancy or medication use should consult a medical practitioner first. After trying a dive you will be hooked on a love of the ocean. Our professional, fun Instructors will brief you on the dive and then take you in small individual groups on a reef dive tour.

Certified Divers: All dive equipment is provided - guests are free to bring their own if they choose. During a day charter we provide 2 dives. Depending on your other activities and charter schedule this may vary. Certification cards and log books are required on the vessel.

Day Charters

• from $3800 per day (for 4 guests)
• from $4000 per day (for 6 guests)
• from $4200 per day (for 8 guests)
• from $4500 per day (for 9 - 11 guests)

1/2 Day Charters: $690 per hour - minimum 4 hours (for 1 - 11 guests)

2 Hour Charters: $690 per hour - minimum 2 hours (for 1 - 11 guests)

Relocation fees: P.O.A.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Deposit Policy
To confirm booking arrangments a 25% deposit must be paid within 7 days of the booking. This can be done by cash, cheque or credit card (VISA, Mastercard, Bankcard). Final payment due 30 days prior to charter date. All funds must be cleared prior to vessel departure. For immediate chaters within 30 days full payment must be required at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy
A 48 hour cancellation policy applies No refund applicable if cancelled or transferred to another date, within 48 hours of travel.

A full refund will be given by Phantom Charters for unforseen weather changes, at the discretion of Phantom Charters.