Freetime Adventure Charters 

4.9
(18 reviews)
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 2A Harding Street, Melbourne, VI 3223, Australia–

Freetime Adventure Charters 

Melbourne, VI, Australia
–
34 ft
24
4.9
(18 reviews)

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Make an adventure out of your next trip in Victoria and go fishing with Freetime Adventure Charters. Just a short ferry ride across to beautiful Portarlington.

Flathead, Gummy Shark, Pink Snapper, King George Whiting, Squid, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the time of year. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Feel free to bring your own snacks – lucky for you, there will already be some on board! We'll cook a BBQ and provide light snacks and refreshments.

Your adventure begins aboard a 34' Randell cuddy cabin with room for 24 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Justin has rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

There will be qualified and experienced staff on board to help your trip run smoothly.

Before coming aboard, it will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks provided on board.

Get in touch with Capt. Justin below and start planning your trip today!

Make an adventure out of your next trip in Victoria and go fishing with Freetime Adventure Charters. Just a short ferry ride across to beautiful Portarlington.

Flathead, Gummy Shark, Pink Snapper, King George Whiting, Squid, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the time of year. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Feel free to bring your own snacks – lucky for you, there will already be some on board! We'll cook a BBQ and provide light snacks and refreshments.

Your adventure begins aboard a 34' Randell cuddy cabin with room for 24 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Justin has rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

There will be qualified and experienced staff on board to help your trip run smoothly.

Before coming aboard, it will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks provided on board.

Get in touch with Capt. Justin below and start planning your trip today!

Justin Keenan
Captain
Justin Keenan
6 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip – Shared
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Jan 28 (Sat, Sun)
Salmon (Australian)
Snapper (Pink)
Flathead
Shark (Gummy)
+2
US $182
Shared tour: 2 people
4 Hour Trip –Private Group (14 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Salmon (Australian)
Snapper (Pink)
Flathead
Shark (Gummy)
+2
US $982
Entire boat: up to 24 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
18 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (17)

All reviews (18)

Showing 1 – 5 of 18 reviews
Surendran Gunasagaram
Surendran Gunasagaram
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Gone fishing!
4 Hour Trip – Shared on October 24, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

My daughter's fist time fishing and she caught the most fish. The captain and his crew was kept busy unhooking the fish... seriously! Thanks guys we had fun

Rod Wright
Rod Wright
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip, great hosts, awesome session.. good feed of squid
4 Hour Trip – Shared on October 10, 2026 • 1 adult

squid.. good catch.. exactly what I was chasing.. awesome day!

Justin Keenan
Response from Captain

Thanks Rod, was a great morning on the water. You got stuck into a few Calamari which was great. See you again soon. Justin

Luke Sharp
Luke Sharp
au
Australia
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
New
Staff were incredible and super accomodating
4 Hour Trip – Shared - 12:30 PM on October 17, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

The staff made the experience one to remember. Lovely guys that turned a day where the fish weren’t Biting into an enjoyable session for everyone!also Incredible with kids, we will certainly book again.

Simon Lowe
Simon Lowe
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
October fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Shared on October 17, 2026 • 2 adults

Kevin Levy
Kevin Levy
nz
New Zealand
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great day out
4 Hour Trip – Shared on January 4, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

This was a great day out for my grandson and me. We had such an awesome day. Couldn't have asked for a better experience with the fishing rods and bait provided, crew baiting the hooks, and when we got back to shore, they gutted and filleted the fish for us. And they provided food and drink for us.

Reported catch:
Flathead

FAQs about Freetime Adventure Charters

Freetime Adventure Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $130 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Shared (4 hours)
  • AU $130 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Shared - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • AU $1,400 per group - 4 Hour Trip –Private Group (14 MAX) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Freetime Adventure Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed toilet onboard
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Freetime Adventure Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We're happy to have the bait ready to go, or to go out and catch it as part of our trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No. We'll clean and fillet your catch ready to take home.)
  • Snacks (Light snacks are provided.)
  • Drinks (We provide water and soft drinks. Customers and welcome to bring their own drinks as well.)
  • First mate (We have a few different Deckhands - and they're all fantastic, experienced, reliable, and professional.)
Freetime Adventure Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Freetime Adventure Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Freetime Adventure Charters include:
  • Flathead
  • Gurnard
  • King George Whiting
  • Salmon (Australian)
  • Shark (Gummy)
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Squid

Your captain

Justin Keenan
Justin Keenan
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
18 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2025
Benefit from Capt. Justin's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Melbourne. Explore these waters teeming with Pink Snapper, Squid and Flathead under Justin's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Justin Keenan
Justin Keenan
Fully verified
3
reports
18
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Benefit from Capt. Justin's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Melbourne. Explore these waters teeming with Pink Snapper, Squid and Flathead under Justin's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Flathead
Flathead
Gurnard
Gurnard
King George Whiting
King George Whiting
Australian Salmon
Australian Salmon
Gummy Shark
Gummy Shark
Pink Snapper
Pink Snapper
Squid
Squid
Flathead
Flathead
Gurnard
Gurnard
King George Whiting
King George Whiting
Australian Salmon
Australian Salmon
Gummy Shark
Gummy Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Multiple red and silver snapper arranged on a textured boat deck or fish-cleaning surface.
    Fish 1
    Slinger Seabream
    We've finally hit that jump in water temperature, and the Snapper have started to arrive. We've been finding good bags of fish in the 35-55cm range. The turn of the tide and dusk seem to be the main bite windows. We've been putting out a light berley trail and fishing with unweighted baits - squid heads, and half pilchards being the best baits.
  • Young angler aboard a charter boat while trolling offshore with rods set over calm open water.
    Luke S.
    Luke S.
    The staff made the experience one to remember. Lovely guys that turned a day where the fish weren’t Biting into an enjoyable session for everyone!also Incredible with kids, we will certainly book again.
  • Close-up display of multiple freshly caught squid arranged on a white boat or cleaning surface.
    Rod W.
    Rod W.
    squid.. good catch.. exactly what I was chasing.. awesome day!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while fishing on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Pink Snapper
    Well we're definitely seen some cooler water (16-17 degrees) and a change to the bite patterns. The Flathead have slowed dow, however the fish being caught seem to be a bit bigger than last month. We've seen a lot of Snapper hanging around the Mussel beds on the flood tide, and particularly when a tide change occurs on a sunset. We'll be moving into chasing Squid and Whiting during May. Tight lines!
  • A relaxed angler seated inside a fishing boat, enjoying the day with fellow fishermen in a scenic coastal environment.
    Peter I.
    Peter I.
    Great fun, friendly staff and good food
  • A scenic view from the side of a boat, showcasing the calm ocean and distant sailboats under a clear blue sky.
    Gary F.
    Gary F.
    Caught about 20 Flatheads. 8 keepers. I'd do that again.
  • An indoor setting with several vehicles visible, likely in a car dealership, featuring a mix of adults and children.
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
  • An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Jian X.
    Jian X.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a fishing charter, with the ocean in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flathead
    Water temperature still a bit cold for the big run of Snapper, and not many school of fish appearing on the sounder just yet. We've managed to have some great sessions on the Flathead, and have picked up a mixed bag of Salmon, Whiting, Snapper and Leatherjackets as well.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
24 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Randell
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
GM Detroit
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
9 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed toilet onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We're happy to have the bait ready to go, or to go out and catch it as part of our trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No. We'll clean and fillet your catch ready to take home.
Snacks
Light snacks are provided.
Drinks
We provide water and soft drinks. Customers and welcome to bring their own drinks as well.
First mate
We have a few different Deckhands - and they're all fantastic, experienced, reliable, and professional.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Perfect activity for kids 6 years and up
You keep catch
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Melbourne right now

FlatheadFlathead
King George WhitingKing George Whiting
Shark (Gummy)Shark (Gummy)
Snapper (Pink)Snapper (Pink)

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