Spring Tide Safaris 

4.5
(17 reviews)
 P.O Box 466, Cavenagh St Darwin 0800, Darwin, NT 0800, Australia–

Spring Tide Safaris 

Darwin, NT, Australia
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22 ft
4
4.5
(17 reviews)

Explore the turquoise waters out of Darwin Top End by joining Spring Tide Safaris on your newest adventure! Skipper Micky Qaiser has spent his whole life fishing in the area, so he'll make sure you have a productive trip and an amazing time.

Hop aboard his 21' aluminum boat that was built specifically for catching Barramundi in Darwin. It can accommodate up to 5 guests, so it's great for some fun with a few friends. The boat is equipped with the latest electronics in the form of a GPS, a fishfinder and a VHF radio, as well as an EPIRB.

The crew will provide fly fishing equipment, rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, and a fishing license. They'll clean and fillet your catch so that you can take it home and prepare a delicious meal, or just fill the freezer.

You will fish in the most awe-inspiring remote locations in the Northern Territory with plenty of shallow waters rich with a variety of fish. Depending on the season, you will be able to target Coral Trout, Jewfish, Barramundi, Queenfish, Salmon, Snapper, Mackerel, Giant Trevally, and Bluefin and Longtail Tuna.

Kids are welcome on board, so feel free to turn this into a memorable family adventure you'll always cherish. You'll have drinks, snacks, and lunch on your trip, so all you need to bring is your sense of humor and adventure!

Join Spring Tide Safaris and have an unforgettable fishing adventure in the beautiful deep waters off the coast of Darwin!

Explore the turquoise waters out of Darwin Top End by joining Spring Tide Safaris on your newest adventure! Skipper Micky Qaiser has spent his whole life fishing in the area, so he'll make sure you have a productive trip and an amazing time.

Hop aboard his 21' aluminum boat that was built specifically for catching Barramundi in Darwin. It can accommodate up to 5 guests, so it's great for some fun with a few friends. The boat is equipped with the latest electronics in the form of a GPS, a fishfinder and a VHF radio, as well as an EPIRB.

The crew will provide fly fishing equipment, rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, and a fishing license. They'll clean and fillet your catch so that you can take it home and prepare a delicious meal, or just fill the freezer.

You will fish in the most awe-inspiring remote locations in the Northern Territory with plenty of shallow waters rich with a variety of fish. Depending on the season, you will be able to target Coral Trout, Jewfish, Barramundi, Queenfish, Salmon, Snapper, Mackerel, Giant Trevally, and Bluefin and Longtail Tuna.

Kids are welcome on board, so feel free to turn this into a memorable family adventure you'll always cherish. You'll have drinks, snacks, and lunch on your trip, so all you need to bring is your sense of humor and adventure!

Join Spring Tide Safaris and have an unforgettable fishing adventure in the beautiful deep waters off the coast of Darwin!

kaleem qaiser
Captain
kaleem qaiser
26 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barramundi
Threadfin Salmon
Snapper (Mangrove Red)
US $495
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip - Private
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barramundi
Threadfin Salmon
Snapper (Mangrove Red)
US $619
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Barramundi
Threadfin Salmon
Snapper (Mangrove Red)
US $660
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip - Private
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Barramundi
Threadfin Salmon
Snapper (Mangrove Red)
US $894
Entire boat: 2 people
Liveaboard Mothership Safari
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 5:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
Queenfish
Coral Trout
+5
US $1,348
Shared tour: 2 people
Multiday Trip – Lodging
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 5:00 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
Queenfish
Coral Trout
+5
US $1,348
Shared tour: 2 people
Multiday Trip – Lodging
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 5:00 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
Queenfish
Coral Trout
+5
US $1,348
Entire boat: 2 people
Extended Overnight Resort Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 8:00 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
Queenfish
Coral Trout
+5
US $1,348
Entire boat: 2 people
Extended Overnight Resort Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 8:00 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
Queenfish
Coral Trout
+5
US $1,348
Entire boat: 2 people
Liveaboard Mothership Safari
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 5:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
Queenfish
Coral Trout
+5
US $2,532
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.5
17 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (4)

Reviews (17)

  • Eben Greaves
    Eben Greaves
    Repeat angler
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Last minute booking.

    Half Day Trip - Private on October 13, 2026 • 3 adults

    Micky was very accommodating and helped us get a last minute fishing session for barra in before our flight out. We didn’t have much action but 2 undersized barra were caught and released which we were happy with considering the fish that were there weren’t interested in our lures. I will be back next time I’m in the NT.

  • Matthew Harris
    Matthew Harris
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing experience of a lifetime

    Full Day Trip - Private on July 27, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had a great day fishing with Micky caught 20 Barra plenty of big fish. The boat is perfectly set up. I would recommend this charter to anyone who loves fishing and wants to experience catching a big Barra

  • Joe Gatt
    Joe Gatt
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Barra Fishing

    Half Day Trip on August 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    Mickey is an excellent host and guide. Highly recommend a trip with this company.

  • Duncan Stirling
    Duncan Stirling
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with kaleem

    Half Day Trip on July 2, 2026 • 3 adults
  • Stephen Klein
    Stephen Klein
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Full Day Trip - Private on July 18, 2026 • 3 adults
  • Scott George-mcleod
    Scott George-mcleod
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day with captain mickey

    Full Day Trip on June 2, 2022 • 2 adults

    My partner and I had a great day out with mickey, learnt alot about fishing and the area. He was a great captain, very friendly and looks after his clients. We got to explore a new area and get a few fish in the process. We will be back again! Thank you.

  • Laura Crabbe
    Laura Crabbe
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with kaleem

    Half Day Trip on August 17, 2022 • 2 adults
  • Angela Lafferty
    Angela Lafferty
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2022
    4.3
    Verified

    Fishing with kaleem

    Half Day Trip on December 2, 2022 • 4 adults
  • Gary Upton
    Gary Upton
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on July 9, 2019 • 4 adults

    Spent all day out with mike. Great guy took us to all the spots and although we didn’t get a Barra we got a couple of fish and had a great day . Cheers mike

  • Michael Hleis
    Michael Hleis
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    3.0
    Verified

    Fishing with kaleem

    Full Day Trip on January 8, 2023 • 4 adults • 2 children

FAQs about Spring Tide Safaris

Spring Tide Safaris offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $360 per person - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • AU $450 per person - Half Day Trip - Private (4 hours)
  • AU $480 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • AU $650 per person - Full Day Trip - Private (8 hours)
  • AU $980 per day per person - Extended Overnight Resort Fishing (2 days)
  • AU $980 per day per person - Extended Overnight Resort Fishing (2 days)
  • AU $980 per day per person - Liveaboard Mothership Safari (2 days)
  • AU $980 per day per person - Multiday Trip – Lodging (2 days)
  • AU $980 per day per person - Multiday Trip – Lodging (2 days)
  • AU $1,840 per day per person - Liveaboard Mothership Safari (2 days)
When you book a trip with Spring Tide Safaris, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Spring Tide Safaris include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
  • Lunch
Spring Tide Safaris offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Spring Tide Safaris offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Spring Tide Safaris include:
  • Barramundi
  • Black Jewfish
  • Coral Trout
  • Queenfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Threadfin Salmon
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Longtail)

Your captain

kaleem qaiser
kaleem qaiser
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since March 2015
Skipper Micky, who also owns and has founded the Spring Tide Safaris, has been fishing the NorthernTerritory Rivers his whole life. He has guided many anglers into the Barramundi Metre Club. Mickey is as passionate about fishing as he is about meeting new guests and taking them out on the water.
kaleem qaiser
kaleem qaiser
Fully verified
17
reviews
2015
member since
~3h
response
Skipper Micky, who also owns and has founded the Spring Tide Safaris, has been fishing the NorthernTerritory Rivers his whole life. He has guided many anglers into the Barramundi Metre Club. Mickey is as passionate about fishing as he is about meeting new guests and taking them out on the water.

The fish you can target

Barramundi
Barramundi
Black Jewfish
Black Jewfish
Coral Trout
Coral Trout
Queenfish
Queenfish
Mangrove Red Snapper
Mangrove Red Snapper
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Threadfin Salmon
Threadfin Salmon
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Longtail Tuna
Longtail Tuna
Barramundi
Barramundi
Black Jewfish
Black Jewfish
Coral Trout
Coral Trout
Queenfish
Queenfish
Mangrove Red Snapper
Mangrove Red Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler proudly holding a large snook on a flats boat in a mangrove-lined coastal fishing environment.
    Eben G.
    Eben G.
    Micky was very accommodating and helped us get a last minute fishing session for barra in before our flight out. We didn’t have much action but 2 undersized barra were caught and released which we were happy with considering the fish that were there weren’t interested in our lures. I will be back next time I’m in the NT.
  • An angler proudly displays a large Snapper caught while fishing in a scenic waterway, showcasing the excitement of a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Joe G.
    Joe G.
    Mickey is an excellent host and guide. Highly recommend a trip with this company.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Barramundi while fishing in a mangrove-lined waterway.
    Matthew H.
    Matthew H.
    We had a great day fishing with Micky caught 20 Barra plenty of big fish. The boat is perfectly set up. I would recommend this charter to anyone who loves fishing and wants to experience catching a big Barra

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Custom Built
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
MERCURY 225HP V8, 4-Stroke Outboard
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Fishing license
Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Darwin right now

BarramundiBarramundi
Black JewfishBlack Jewfish
Coral TroutCoral Trout
QueenfishQueenfish
Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
Threadfin SalmonThreadfin Salmon
Trevally (Giant)Trevally (Giant)
Tuna (Longtail)Tuna (Longtail)

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