Great Barrier Reef Fly Fishing & Private Charters

Permit Fishing, Snorkelling & Reef Trips Aboard Liquid Desire

Departures from Port Douglas
55ft Sailing Catamaran | Private Reef Charters

Experience the Great Barrier Reef from a unique floating base aboard Liquid Desire, a 55ft sailing catamaran operating out of Port Douglas.

These multi-day trips are designed around optimal tidal movement, allowing anglers to fish the sand flats of Batt Reef and Tongue Reef during the best walk-and-wade windows for permit and other reef species.

Operating from a liveaboard platform on the reef means more time fishing and less time travelling from the mainland.

Private Great Barrier Reef Charters

Trips aboard Liquid Desire are private charters designed for small groups of 2–3 anglers or guests.

The sailing catamaran remains positioned on the reef, allowing flexible access to flats, reef systems and island lagoons throughout the trip.

This format creates a relaxed and immersive way to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

Permit Fishing – Great Barrier Reef Flats

The sand flats around Batt Reef and Tongue Reef offer exciting opportunities to sight fish for Indo-Pacific permit.

Fishing is structured around low-tide walk-and-wade windows where anglers can sight fish in shallow water.

One of the highlights of the fishery is ray-associated permit, where fish follow stingrays across the flats feeding on disturbed crustaceans.

Primary species include:

• Indo-Pacific Permit
• Golden Trevally
• Giant Trevally

Additional species include triggerfish, chinaman fish, spangled emperor and cobia.

Liquid Desire – Your Reef Base

Liquid Desire is a 55ft sailing catamaran providing a comfortable and relaxed base for multi-day reef trips.

Operated by a husband and wife crew, the atmosphere onboard is friendly and informal with a great family-style vibe.

Features include:

• Comfortable cabins
• Spacious saloon and cockpit areas
• Fully equipped galley
• Easy water access for fishing and snorkelling
• Stable twin-hull sailing platform

More Than Just Fishing

While many guests come for the flats fishing, these trips also offer the chance to experience the reef beyond the fishing.

Guests can enjoy:

• Snorkelling vibrant coral gardens
• Diving reef bommies and lagoon systems
• Visiting remote sand cays and islands
• Relaxing onboard between sessions

The relaxed sailing catamaran setup makes this a great option for partners or non-fishing guests who want to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef while anglers spend time on the flats.

Liquid Desire also operates private reef charters, meaning trips can be tailored around island hopping, snorkelling and exploring the reef — not just fishing.