Offshore Boats 

4.9
(54 reviews)
 Gonzales Road, Darwin, NT 0820, Australia–

Offshore Boats 

Darwin, NT, Australia
–
25 ft
6
4.9
(54 reviews)

At Offshore Boats, we're passionate about delivering unforgettable fishing experiences across the spectacular waters of the Northern Territory.

Based in Darwin, we specialise in premium guided fishing charters, offering everything from offshore reef and sport fishing to barramundi adventures, freshwater billabong trips and hands-on mud crab charters.
Whether you're an experienced angler chasing a trophy fish or a first-timer looking for an unforgettable day on the water, our experienced team is dedicated to making every trip one to remember.

With a fleet of four purpose-built vessels and some of the Top End's most knowledgeable guides, we fish where the action is. Every charter is planned around the tides, weather and current fishing conditions, ensuring our guests have the best possible opportunity to experience the incredible fishing the Northern Territory is famous for.

What sets Offshore Boats apart is our commitment to quality. From premium Shimano tackle and well-maintained vessels to freshly prepared meals, personalised service and experienced local guides, every detail is designed to provide a first-class experience from the moment you step aboard.

Over the years, we've welcomed thousands of guests from across Australia and around the world, earning a reputation for exceptional customer service, professional guides and consistently memorable fishing adventures. Whether it's your first barramundi, a monster black jewfish, a hard-fighting GT or simply spending a great day on the water with family and friends, we pride ourselves on creating experiences that last long after the trip ends. Our charters cater for individuals, families, corporate groups and private bookings, with options ranging from shared day trips to exclusive private charters and multi-day adventures.

At Offshore Boats, we're more than just a fishing charter—we're passionate locals who love showcasing the very best of the Top End.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

At Offshore Boats, we're passionate about delivering unforgettable fishing experiences across the spectacular waters of the Northern Territory.

Based in Darwin, we specialise in premium guided fishing charters, offering everything from offshore reef and sport fishing to barramundi adventures, freshwater billabong trips and hands-on mud crab charters.
Whether you're an experienced angler chasing a trophy fish or a first-timer looking for an unforgettable day on the water, our experienced team is dedicated to making every trip one to remember.

With a fleet of four purpose-built vessels and some of the Top End's most knowledgeable guides, we fish where the action is. Every charter is planned around the tides, weather and current fishing conditions, ensuring our guests have the best possible opportunity to experience the incredible fishing the Northern Territory is famous for.

What sets Offshore Boats apart is our commitment to quality. From premium Shimano tackle and well-maintained vessels to freshly prepared meals, personalised service and experienced local guides, every detail is designed to provide a first-class experience from the moment you step aboard.

Over the years, we've welcomed thousands of guests from across Australia and around the world, earning a reputation for exceptional customer service, professional guides and consistently memorable fishing adventures. Whether it's your first barramundi, a monster black jewfish, a hard-fighting GT or simply spending a great day on the water with family and friends, we pride ourselves on creating experiences that last long after the trip ends. Our charters cater for individuals, families, corporate groups and private bookings, with options ranging from shared day trips to exclusive private charters and multi-day adventures.

At Offshore Boats, we're more than just a fishing charter—we're passionate locals who love showcasing the very best of the Top End.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Offshore Boats - Darwin's Premier Reef & Sport Fishing Charters
Charter Operator
Offshore Boats - Darwin's Premier Reef & Sport Fishing Charters
10 years of experience

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8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $804
Shared tour: 2 people
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8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $804
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8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $2,349
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $2,349
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Rating

4.9
54 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (65)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
87%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

Reviews (54)

  • Andrew Reid
    Andrew Reid
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Fantastic

    Full Day - Reef & Sport (Private) on September 25, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain JB made everyone feel welcome and really wanted us to have a greatime. He was constantly changing rigs, re baiting, untangling lines , organising food and drinks. The most comfortable I have ever felt on a charter boat in my 30 years as a Darwin local. Will definitely be back again and highly recommend them to anyone wanting a great fishing experience. Thanks guys:)

  • Jarryd McSharer
    Jarryd McSharer
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2026
    •
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Blue water bash

    Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) on July 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    Headed out for a shared full day charter with Lochy into the blue water offshore and it didn’t take long to find some decent fish. Lochy was fantastic showing great knowledge of fishing the area also happy explaining fishing methods but also showing his knowledge of other styles that he had picked up from time in other fisheries ranging from Cairns,Newcastle,South Australia and Western Australia from his many years on the water. Boat layout was top notch with plenty of room and space for the 6 of us to fish comfortably with a smooth ride but mostly a cold esky for our catch and victory beers on the way home.

  • Martin Walsh
    Martin Walsh
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Awesome trip

    Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) on September 5, 2026 • 2 adults

    Great trip great crew loads of fish including 2 sharks

  • Shiyon B
    Shiyon B
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    not gonna lie

    Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) on November 27, 2025 • 1 adult

    this was the best charter boat I have ever had. the skipper took us to spot that kept giving. we couldn't put the rod down, unless we needed a test. gosh what a great day!

  • Tim Lawson
    Tim Lawson
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Full Day - Reef & Sport (Private) on July 10, 2026 • 6 adults
  • Helyn Jeffery
    Helyn Jeffery
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Asian woman caught fish!

    Full Day - Saltwater Barra (Shared) on October 27, 2025 • 2 adults

    I like fishing, but can’t catch them… the good ones anyways.. I was taught how to cast and jiggle! Caught 3 good ones- not a toad fish lol! Bloody good day!

  • Russell Bentley
    Russell Bentley
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Good day out

    Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) on July 12, 2025 • 1 adult

    We had a great day and the skipper was awesome. The email about the location etc did not arrive due to a spelling error but no drama as it was easy to work out. Good day out and caught 5 fish. Thank you.

  • Donna Brock
    Donna Brock
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Day Ever

    Full Day - Saltwater Barra (Shared) on May 14, 2025 • 2 adults

    What a great experience bought this for my partner but think i enjoyed it more! Caught Groper, golden snapper and watched a Barra catch we booked again to go this week ! Clinton was awesome thankyou

  • Rance Dick
    Rance Dick
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Offshore Boats - Amazing

    Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) on July 22, 2025 • 1 adult

    Jordan and his team were on point from booking to my charter experience. Our skipper Clint was tops and put us on some top spots. I’ll be back!

  • Harrison Darcy
    Harrison Darcy
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Absolutely fantastic

    Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) on March 5, 2024 • 2 adults

    I was very impressed with the captains on both occasions during this fishing trip. They were both friendly and knowledgeable of their duties and had no problem performing their tasks. They helped everyone on board to catch a great number of fish.

Rating

4.9
54 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (65)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
87%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (54)

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Andrew Reid
Andrew Reid
au
Australia
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic
Full Day - Reef & Sport (Private) on September 25, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain JB made everyone feel welcome and really wanted us to have a greatime. He was constantly changing rigs, re baiting, untangling lines , organising food and drinks. The most comfortable I have ever felt on a charter boat in my 30 years as a Darwin local. Will definitely be back again and highly recommend them to anyone wanting a great fishing experience. Thanks guys:)

Jarryd McSharer
Jarryd McSharer
Repeat angler
au
Australia
•
Member since 2026
•
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Blue water bash
Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) on July 21, 2026 • 2 adults

Headed out for a shared full day charter with Lochy into the blue water offshore and it didn’t take long to find some decent fish. Lochy was fantastic showing great knowledge of fishing the area also happy explaining fishing methods but also showing his knowledge of other styles that he had picked up from time in other fisheries ranging from Cairns,Newcastle,South Australia and Western Australia from his many years on the water. Boat layout was top notch with plenty of room and space for the 6 of us to fish comfortably with a smooth ride but mostly a cold esky for our catch and victory beers on the way home.

Offshore Boats - Darwin's Premier Reef & Sport Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us Jarryd. It’s great to hear the fish were on the chew early and that the day delivered from start to finish. Lochie will really appreciate the feedback. He’s built up a wealth of knowledge from fishing right around Australia, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed learning from his experience while still getting plenty of time with the rods bent. We’re also glad the boat layout, comfort and space onboard made the day enjoyable for everyone. A cold esky full of fish and a few well-earned victory beers on the trip home is never a bad way to finish a day offshore! Thanks again for choosing Offshore Boats, and we hope to see you back onboard for another session next time you're in Darwin. Cheers, Offshore Boats Team 🎣🤙

Mark Barnes
Mark Barnes
au
Australia
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
had an awesome day. caught more fish than i ever thought possible.
Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) on September 7, 2026 • 1 adult

if youre on the fence, get off and get onto these guys. absolute professional outfit. put us on the fish immediately then we mived a few times catching fish at every stop. i couldn’t believe how well we did. i picked up two massive Jewies (119 and 112cm). huge theought the shoulders. Josh was a legend. will 100% become a regular.

Reported catch:
Black Jewfish
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Giant Trevally
Offshore Boats - Darwin's Premier Reef & Sport Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Now that's a day on the water! Two monster jewies at 119cm and 112cm is an unreal result, especially on top of catching fish at every stop. 🎣 Josh will be stoked to hear the feedback. He works hard to keep the rods bent and make every move count, and it certainly sounds like it paid off on your trip. Thanks for the huge recommendation. We love hearing you'll be back and we'll happily welcome you as a regular Mark! Cheers, Offshore Boats Team 🎣🤙

Amanda Roberts
Amanda Roberts
au
Australia
•
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome trip
Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) on September 5, 2026 • 2 adults

Great trip great crew loads of fish including 2 sharks

Russell Bradbury
Russell Bradbury
au
Australia
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome day, great crew.
Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) on May 25, 2026 • 4 adults

Good fishing and a ripper boat- the walk around centre consol gave us surprising space for 6 people. Great setup with updated gear so a ripper day.

Offshore Boats - Darwin's Premier Reef & Sport Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Hi Russel, Thanks for the awesome feedback! Great to hear you enjoyed both the fishing and the boat setup. The walk-around centre console really does make a difference when you’ve got a full crew onboard, so it’s great to hear everyone had plenty of room to fish comfortably. We’re also glad the gear and setup hit the mark and helped make it a ripper day out on the water. Appreciate you coming out with us and hope to see you back onboard again soon. Cheers, Offshore Boats Team

FAQs about Offshore Boats

Offshore Boats offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $575 per person - Full Day - Saltwater Barra (Shared) (8 hours)
  • AU $575 per person - Full Day – Reef & Sport (Shared) (8 hours)
  • AU $3,360 per group - Full Day - Reef & Sport (Private) (8 hours)
  • AU $3,360 per group - Full Day - Saltwater Barra(Private) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Offshore Boats, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Offshore Boats include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Live bait
  • Lures (No additional cost for lost lures!)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We will fillet, clean and bag your catch for you)
  • Snacks (Plenty of light snacks provided throughout the day)
  • Drinks (Soft drinks, juices & cool water supplied)
  • Fishing license (Not required for guests)
  • Lunch (Plentiful and healthy lunch supplied)
Offshore Boats offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Offshore Boats offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Offshore Boats include:
  • Barramundi
  • Black Jewfish
  • Coral Trout
  • Crab
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Queenfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red Emperor)
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Trevally (Giant)

Your operator

Offshore Boats - Darwin's Premier Reef & Sport Fishing Charters
6 Fishing Reports
54 Customer reviews
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since August 2018

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Offshore Boats - Darwin's Premier Reef & Sport Fishing Charters
Offshore Boats - Darwin's Premier Reef & Sport Fishing Charters
6
reports
54
reviews
2018
member since
~7h
response
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The fish you can target

Barramundi
Barramundi
Black Jewfish
Black Jewfish
Coral Trout
Coral Trout
Crab
Crab
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Queenfish
Queenfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Emperor Snapper
Red Emperor Snapper
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Barramundi
Barramundi
Black Jewfish
Black Jewfish
Coral Trout
Coral Trout
Crab
Crab
Black Marlin
Black Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Awesome trip
    Martin W.
    Martin W.
  • July fishing trip
    Tim L.
    Tim L.
  • not gonna lie
    Shiyon B.
    Shiyon B.
  • Asian woman caught fish!
    Helyn J.
    Helyn J.
  • Offshore Boats - Amazing
    Rance D.
    Rance D.
  • Good day out
    Russell B.
    Russell B.
  • Best Day Ever
    Donna B.
    Donna B.
  • Great day on the water
    Suzanne C.
    Suzanne C.
  • Tim was great, weather not so good, but we worked around it.
    Karen A.
    Karen A.
  • Absolutely fantastic
    Harrison D.
    Harrison D.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Westerberg
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live bait
Lures
No additional cost for lost lures!
Catch cleaning & filleting
We will fillet, clean and bag your catch for you
Snacks
Plenty of light snacks provided throughout the day
Drinks
Soft drinks, juices & cool water supplied
Fishing license
Not required for guests
Lunch
Plentiful and healthy lunch supplied

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Life vests on board
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Darwin right now

BarramundiBarramundi
Black JewfishBlack Jewfish
Coral TroutCoral Trout
QueenfishQueenfish
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Red Emperor)Snapper (Red Emperor)
Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
Trevally (Giant)Trevally (Giant)

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