TRIP ENQUIRY

Our trips involve detailed planning to deliver the right experience.

Please complete the form below with as much information as possible so we can provide accurate availability and pricing.

After consecutive days on the water, we may not respond immediately, but we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

For general enquiries, you’re welcome to email us directly at info@tropicalsportfisher.com.

Please check our day trip availability calendar below.

Booking Enquiry Form
Please advise preferred dates or month of travel.
Which trip are you interested in?

Private Day Charter Rates

19ft Sportsman
Bluewater • Island Trips • River • Tinaroo
Max capacity 3 anglers (4 for Island Day Trips)

Full Day – Cairns pickup (Bluewater / River): AUD $1,650
Full Day – Cairns pickup (River only): AUD $1,450
Half Day – Cairns pickup: AUD $1,150
Full Day – Port Douglas pickup: AUD $1,850
Mission Beach pickup: AUD $1,850 (minimum 2-day booking)

Barra Tracker
River • Estuary • Tinaroo only
Max capacity 2 anglers

Full Day – Cairns pickup: AUD $1,200
Half Day – Cairns pickup: AUD $650
Full Day – Port Douglas pickup: AUD $1,200
Half Day – Port Douglas pickup: AUD $750
Mission Beach pickup: AUD $1,250 (minimum 2-day booking)

Freshwater Backcountry – Walk & Wade
Max 2 anglers

Full Day – Cairns pickup:
• 1 angler – AUD $990
• 2 anglers – AUD $1,090
Half Day – Cairns pickup: AUD $650

Full Day – Port Douglas pickup:
• 1 angler – AUD $1,090
• 2 anglers – AUD $1,090
Half Day – Port Douglas pickup: AUD $750

Mission Beach pickup: AUD $1,200 (minimum 2-day booking)

All trips are private charter and subject to availability, weather and operational considerations.

Preferred fishing style?
What type of trip would you prefer?
Which multi-day experience are you interested in?
Experience level
Multi-day trips are tailored around seasonal conditions, target species and group size.
The information below helps us design the right itinerary and provide accurate availability and pricing.
Preferred trip length
Tell us what you’d love to prioritise (e.g. barra, jacks, flats, variety, catch & cook, photography)
Private Mothership Charters

All mothership trips are offered as private, whole-vessel charters. We do not sell individual “spots” on scheduled departures — your group books the entire boat for a fully tailored itinerary, with complete privacy and flexibility.

Guest capacity (indicative):
• Liquid Desire: up to 3 guests
• Aroona: up to 6 guests
• Ocean Dream: up to 7 guests

From remote reefs to island hopping and expedition-style fishing, each trip is designed around your dates, preferences and seasonal conditions — the possibilities are wide open.

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Preferred dates / window
Trip Focus
Heli Adventure Expeditions

These are remote adventures designed around seasonal river conditions and the best access windows available.
Each trip is custom planned with our aviation partners and tailored to your group.

We’ll confirm availability, timing and final pricing once we have your dates, group size and objectives.

Which heli-based experience are you interested in?
Fitness / hiking comfort
Primary focus
Please include preferred dates, accommodation location, experience level and any targets species or trip preferences. We’ll confirm availability and follow up with a detailed proposal. Bookings are secured once an invoice has been issued and deposit received.

DAY TRIP AVAILABILITY CALENDAR

Check our availability and book directly here!

Are we booked out?

Get in touch anyway, we may be able to fit you in or recommend another local guide in the Cairns area. 

At Tropical Sportfisher, we are dedicated to providing safe and accessible fishing tours for all guests, including those with disabilities. We ensure that our boats and facilities are equipped for easy and secure access. Additionally, we have worked closely with NDIS care workers to tailor our tours to meet the specific needs of individuals with disabilities, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and inclusive experience for everyone. Our team is trained to offer personalized support throughout the trip, ensuring every guest can fully enjoy their adventure.