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Akula Sportsfishing Charters - ex Port Douglas
| Rate Option | Adults | Children | Infants | Families | Extras | ||
| 4 Hour Coastal Reef - Private Charter (up to 5 pax) | $800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| 6 Hour Outer Reef - Private Charter (up to 5 pax) | $1,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| 6 Hour Outer Reef - Shared Charter | $300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Full Day Outer Reef - Private Charter (up to 5 pax) | $1,750.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Rates are valid until 31st March 2026. Private charter prices include up to 5 passengers. Maximum of 8 passengers on all charters - please contact us for extra person prices. Minimum age is 10 years. |
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| Prices are shown in Australian dollars and include GST. Prices subject to change without notice. | |||||||
With over 30 years of local experience, Akula Sportfishing is a leader in Port Douglas fishing charters. Whether you're a novice or experienced angler, we offer custom full and half-day charters (private or shared) tailored to your needs. Departing daily from the Port Douglas Yacht Club, our expert team ensures an unforgettable fishing adventure in the stunning waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Family-owned and operated, we're passionate about delivering personalized experiences that exceed your expectations.
Charters Include:
All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price, so you can focus on what really matters—fishing! Any lost rods, reels, lures/jigs will be charged at cost. You’ll also be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.
The boat is stocked with bottled water, and if you'd like to BYO, just let the captain know.
AKULA is fitted with the following for your comfort and safety:
- Enclosed shaded hardtop to keep you dry and out of the sun
- Porta-Loo toilet
- 8-person life raft
- 2 x fire extinguishers
- 2 x EPIRB
- VHF & 27 Meg marine radios
- Stereo system
- Marine First Aid kit
- Furuno & Garmin depth sounder/fish finders
- Garmin GPS mapping
- Radar system
CHARTER OPTIONS
4-Hour Morning or Afternoon Inshore Reef / Estuary Private Charter
Join the crew on AKULA for a 4-hour private charter, fishing the inshore reefs for Coral Trout, Emperors, Sweetlip, Cobia, Cod, Trevally, Nannygai, and more. Estuary trips are also available on request, depending on the season and weather.
Charter Times:
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A.M.: Departing 7:30 AM, returning at 11:30 AM
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P.M.: Departing 12:00 PM, returning at 4:00 PM
6-Hour Morning Outer Reef Private Charter or Shared Charter
Join the crew on AKULA for an action-packed 6-hour charter to the outer reef, targeting Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Sweetlip, Cobia, Cod, Trevally, Nannygai, and more—species vary with the season and weather.
Charter Times:
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A.M.: Departing 7:30 AM, returning at 1:30 PM
Full Day Outer Reef Private Charter
Come aboard AKULA, where the top priority is putting you onto fish! Enjoy a full-day 8-hour private charter to the outer reef, fishing for Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Sweetlip, Cobia, Cod, Trevally, Nannygai, and other seasonal species.
Charter Times:
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Full Day: Departing Port Douglas at 7:30 AM, returning at 3:30 PM
