This charter is an excellent opportunity for the extra keen fisho to fish areas usually only fished on overnight or extended charters. Our half day charters are an opportunity to experience fishing Charles point, the outer region of Darwin Harbour and the surrounding reefs. Departing from Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, .
Arafura Bluewater Charters is a well established local company that has been operating in Darwin, leaving from Cullen Bay for over 20 years. We specialise in Bluewater reef and game fishing charters, catering for local, interstate and international fishing enthusiasts on offshore fishing charters. Due to our commitment and excellent service a large proportion of our business is repeat business.
Arafura Bluewater Charters is a well established local company that has been operating in Darwin, leaving from Cullen Bay for over 20 years. We specialise in Bluewater reef and game fishing charters, catering for local, interstate and international fishing enthusiasts on offshore fishing charters. Due to our commitment and excellent service a large proportion of our business is repeat business.
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Arafura Bluewater Charters is located in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We operate from Cullen Bay specialising in bluewater reef and game fishing charters. We fish all of the major fishing spots around the Darwin region from Darwin Harbour to deep sea fishing. Below is a few of the fishing spots that we visit during our specific charters.
I have been on quite a few charters over the years but yesterday with Arafura was bloody sensational and by far the best charter experience ever! Bagged out on Jewies and then snapper by 10am and chasing Mackerel for rest of day. Caught plenty the highlight being hooking 3 lines at once trawling and of course my metre Mack.
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Ivelle Beck
Nov 18, 2021
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Thanks Lyle and Troy! It was such a great day and we all were so happy to be taking home so much fish between us.
We enjoyed all the conversation, information and your wonderful hospitality. Definitely so much… food provided throughout the morning through to night and the service you provide is one of the best!
We were so impressed with how you keep it so clean and your cleaning routine at the end of each fishing session and the final clean when heading back home. Keep up the great work guys! Catch up for another charter soon.
Ivelle, David, Kayla, Zach & Todd
We enjoyed all the conversation, information and your wonderful hospitality. Definitely so much… food provided throughout the morning through to night and the service you provide is one of the best!
We were so impressed with how you keep it so clean and your cleaning routine at the end of each fishing session and the final clean when heading back home. Keep up the great work guys! Catch up for another charter soon.
Ivelle, David, Kayla, Zach & Todd
Dazza Hutchinson
Oct 04, 2021
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I paid for a Bluewater full day charter for myself father and mate and the Bluewater charter consisted of travelling. around to the dundee beach foreshore and fishing roches reef. Only one fish for the day would of been legal in any other state the rest was rubbish like small stripeys.
I complained only to have the owner of tackleworld coolalinga ring me and tell that he owned the charter and that was the best they could do
If you are a fisherman or you want your money’s worth when paying for a Bluewater charter skip this company and like us skip tackleworld coolalinga as well
I complained only to have the owner of tackleworld coolalinga ring me and tell that he owned the charter and that was the best they could do
If you are a fisherman or you want your money’s worth when paying for a Bluewater charter skip this company and like us skip tackleworld coolalinga as well
Martha Demiris
Sep 16, 2021
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I've always wanted to go on a 5 day extended. I had major expectations and not only were they met but totally exceeded. My prize fish was a red emperor and I was 100% guaranteed I was going to catch 1...I… caught a monster Red 🤙💪🎣🎣🙌 The crew were just unbelievable. Being on my own and the only female with loads of testosterone around me, not once did I feel uncomfortable but instead, had the best time....Best passengers ❤ Best skipper and Decky ❤. went above and beyond for all of us. This trip is 1 experince I will never forget. Leigh
Nadine Vanderwal
Sep 03, 2021
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Eloise Davy
Aug 31, 2021
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Today I took my partner out on a charter in Darwin for his 40th birthday. We had a great time, the skipper and deck hand were fabulous. For someone whose never really fished before they made me feel at ease.… They were clearly very knowledgeable and efficient to make the most of the time we had out fishing and to be able to help us. We caught more than we ever expected and saw some dolphins, sharks, turtles. Food was a lot and yummy, eskis were cold and had everything you needed aboard.
Colin Stevens
Aug 20, 2021
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Disappointing to say the least. 1/2 day and very few fish and all small. Just started getting a few decent bites in one of the many reefs we jumped across and then would move to the next. Would have been better fishing from the wharf as dusky were no bigger. A ripoff from my perspective. Left 15 minutes late but made sure was back on time. Spent more time reef hopping than fishing. Owned by tackleworld so will not shop there or be back and will not recommend.
Dean Cummins
Jul 29, 2021
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Matt Pankhurst
Jul 22, 2021
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This was an amazing trip! I was on a four day charter in July 2021. Thankfully covid restrictions in the nt were relaxed just in time! Before I get to the fishing, the food and service was outstanding. You wouldn't think it was all cooked on the BBQ! My favourites were the huge delicious parms and the honey soy fish wings and pickled sushi - you could not possibly go hungry on one of these trips. Sleeping arrangements are fine, but you will know you are on a boat not in a hotel room. I'm fine with that because I was there to fish not chill out by the pool. I'm a big guy, next time I might take
Peter Bowers
Jul 12, 2021
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Dan Nash
Jul 12, 2021
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Phil Fidei
Jul 12, 2021
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Did the three day live aboard in July 2021 which was ok. Customer service with Alicia is very bad. Try not to deal with her she’s very arrogant and doesn’t give you much information or she will give you wrong information. She also over charged us for the fish boxes. You are better off ringing Steve the owner. The food was very average but plentiful, nothing special. They didn’t cook any of the fish that we caught. There’s coffee and tea on board along with desalinated fresh water. There was soft drinks on board but you must byo alcohol, bottled water and anything else you want to eat or
Mike Mussett
Apr 22, 2021
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I can't rate these guys highly enough. The crew worked tirelessly to keep us on good fish, keep us hooked up, well feed and safe. I've worked the corporate world for years yet I've never seen the level of knowledge and professionalism displayed by Lee & Dan. The whole experience with Arafura has been first rate, from the time of booking the trip, up to getting the fish home. If it was up to me I'd be renaming the company 5 Star Arafura, these guys were that good. Can't wait to get back!!!!
Trent Akhurst
Oct 01, 2020
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Susi Susiscougall Bigpond Com
Aug 15, 2020
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Booked thru their website recieved conformation from them..no 3rd company used.
Money taken from bank account well in advance..
Was a logistical challenge to check out of our hotel and be there by 5.45 am but we did it.
An hour later and a phone they denied having any booking.
There was another family also left dissapointed.
One booking can slip under the radar but to miss 2 is just a badly run business.
Great way to ruin a holiday.
Money taken from bank account well in advance..
Was a logistical challenge to check out of our hotel and be there by 5.45 am but we did it.
An hour later and a phone they denied having any booking.
There was another family also left dissapointed.
One booking can slip under the radar but to miss 2 is just a badly run business.
Great way to ruin a holiday.
Scott Spencer
Sep 20, 2019
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So i did a half day trip, the Captain and 1st mate were excellent.
The day was quite rough so they changed schedule to put us in the spots that were better protected to make it more comfortable for the passengers.
We caught a wide range of species and if the spot wasn't performing we would move to places that did without delay. As far as a half day charter goes it was great value for money no problems.
Thanks again. ;)
The day was quite rough so they changed schedule to put us in the spots that were better protected to make it more comfortable for the passengers.
We caught a wide range of species and if the spot wasn't performing we would move to places that did without delay. As far as a half day charter goes it was great value for money no problems.
Thanks again. ;)
Tommy L.
Jun 17, 2018
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Matt H.
Sep 30, 2017
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Our first time in Darwin, so many charters to choose from, so glad we chose this one.
Booking was very easy and the sales staff were professional.
Tim and Harry were awesome hosts, we caught plenty of variety.
Tim (skipper) was very pro active in putting us on the fish, Harry didn't stop all day, wish I had employees like them!
I can genuinely say that this charter was the highlight of our Darwin experience.
Booking was very easy and the sales staff were professional.
Tim and Harry were awesome hosts, we caught plenty of variety.
Tim (skipper) was very pro active in putting us on the fish, Harry didn't stop all day, wish I had employees like them!
I can genuinely say that this charter was the highlight of our Darwin experience.
