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Private crewed charter in Cairns and Outer Reef
3 operators run private crewed charters out of Cairns Marlin Marina. Shared reef sailing and private snorkel charter is what this ground is best at, and may–october for the tropical coast is the broad window.
Operators3Queensland
Vessels listed5catamaran
SeasonMay–OctoberSouth-east trade winds dominate much of the tropical dry season
Published priceQuote onlyquote on enquiry from every operator here
Checked 11 September 2026
Region guide3 private crewed operators in Cairns and Outer Reef
Sailaway Port DouglasCrewed daysunsetprivate
Luxury sailing catamarans including Sailaway vessels
Tour-specificPublic per-person booking; private quote07 4099 4200
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Synergy Reef SailingPrivate luxury crewed
Synergy V, HH50 carbon sailing catamaran
Small private groups; confirmQuote
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Ocean Spirit CruisesShared dayprivate charter
Ocean Spirit, 32 m sailing catamaran
Large day-tour capacity; private limits by surveyPublic per-person booking / private quote
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From these operators
All vesselsVessels you could be aboard
Sailaway VLagoon 500 · 50 ftTour-specific guests
Sailaway VILagoon 560 · 56 ftTour-specific guests
Sailaway VIIOuter-reef sailing catamaran · 25 m / 82 ftSmall-group tour limit; confirm guests
Synergy VHH50 carbon performance catamaran · 50 ftSmall private group; confirm guests
Ocean SpiritPurpose-built sailing catamaran · 32 m / 105 ftCommercial day-tour limit; confirm guests
Ask these before you pay
- Is the vessel exclusively ours, with no shared passengers?
- How much guest space do skipper and crew occupy?
- What catering, beverage and wharf charges sit outside the headline price?
- What is the minimum charter duration on a weekend or public holiday?
Local conditionsSouth-east trade winds dominate much of the tropical dry season. Summer brings heat, humidity, thunderstorms and cyclone exposure in northern waters.Principal hazards: coral and bommies, strong tidal streams in passes, reef zoning, trade-wind acceleration, summer squalls and tropical cyclones. Ask the operator for its wind limits, alternative route and cancellation decision time.Today’s BOM marine forecast
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No listing is an endorsement. Verify that the named vessel, its commercial approval, the crew and the operating area match the trip you are proposing. Checked 11 September 2026.