Phoenix | Full Day Fishing Charter
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Set out on an exhilarating six-hour fishing charter through the tropical Whitsunday Islands and out to the Reef!
- Opportunities to catch fish around the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef
- Accompanied by an expert skipper who knows where to find the best catches of the day
- Vessel designed especially for charter fishing with twin 300HP engines
- High-quality fishing equipment included as part of your charter
- Lunch and refreshments included on board
The Phoenix Fishing Charter Full-Day Tour is a nine-hour adventure that takes you though the Whitsunday Islands and out to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for a fishing experience like no other. Aboard a custom fishing charter boat, equipped with twin 300HP engines and state-of-the-art Lowrance and Furuno sounders, guests can quickly reach the region's top fishing grounds, guided by an expert local skipper. The tour includes lunch, snacks, water, and both morning and afternoon tea to keep everyone fuelled for a full day on the water. With a combination of bait fishing (bottom bashing) and jigging techniques, participants have the chance to catch prized local species such as Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Sweet Lip, and Nannygai. Phoenix’s expert crew are on hand to assist with logging your catch as well as cleaning, filleting, and bagging services so you can take your freshly caught fish home.
Highlights
- 9 hours out on the water
- An expert local skipper with knowledge of the best fishing spots
- Venture as far as the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- High quality fishing equipment included
- 10m Kevlacat Express vessel with twin 300HP engines
- Perfect for group charters
- Intimate charter size for total comfort
- Comfortable seating, enclosed flushing toilet, fusion sound system
- Suitable for all fishing levels
- Dedicated, informative crew
- Lunch, morning and afternoon tea, snacks and bottled water included
- BYO alcohol/soft drinks (cans only)
- Crew will clean, fillet and bag your catches
- Faster travel, more fishing sites to explore!
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What To Bring
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses)
- Jacket during colder months
- Camera
- BYO alcohol (cans only) and snacks if you wish
What's Included
- 9 hour charter through the Whitsunday Islands and out to the Reef.
- Bottled water
- Sunscreen
- Lunch, snacks, morning and afternoon tea
- High quality fishing equipment
- Your catch cleaned, filleted and bagged to take with you
What's Extra
- Pick-ups/drop-offs from Daydream Island can be organised up...
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What To Bring
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses)
- Jacket during colder months
- Camera
- BYO alcohol (cans only) and snacks if you wish
What's Included
- 9 hour charter through the Whitsunday Islands and out to the Reef.
- Bottled water
- Sunscreen
- Lunch, snacks, morning and afternoon tea
- High quality fishing equipment
- Your catch cleaned, filleted and bagged to take with you
What's Extra
- Pick-ups/drop-offs from Daydream Island can be organised upon request. An additional fee may be payable on the day.
Terms and Conditions
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Transfers:
The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Sailing Whitsundays are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period (24 hours). It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Sailing Whitsundays. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous fishing experience?
Not necessarily. Phoenix Fishing Charters cater to guests of all fishing abilities from beginner to expert.
What happens to the fish I catch?
Your fish will be marked by the crew so that you can identify it as your catch.
The crew will then put your fish on ice until the end of the trip, when it will be cleaned, filleted, and bagged for you to take home.
Where does this charter go?
This charter will take you to some of the best fishing spots among the 74 Whitsunday Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Is the vessel wheelchair accessible?
While Phoenix Fishing Charters' boat is not registered as wheelchair accessible. Reach out to the team directly or through one of our agents and they will do their best to accommodate you.
Are there any restrictions on BYO
If you're bringing alcohol, you may only bring cans.
No glass or bananas are permitted on board.