Australian Black Marlin Charters 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
 29 Buckley Street, Cairns, QL 4878, Australia

Australian Black Marlin Charters 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
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29 Buckley Street
Cairns, QL, Australia

Based in Cairns Australia and in operation for over 40 years, Australian Black Marlin offers heavy tackle charters to suit your needs. They have a proven record in fishing for huge Black Marlin, with over 490 fish in excess of 900 lbs released and ten over 1000 lbs weighed.

You will be fishing aboard the "Lelly B", an impressive 51’ custom-built Riviera that is powered by twin Detroit engines, giving her a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.This is extremely fast for a boat of her size, and it allows you plenty of time to fish. The boat is fully equipped both inside and out, and features three staterooms, two bathrooms and showers, and a kitchen, as well as all the essentials and more for big game fishing, including outriggers, tuna tubes, and a fighting chair.
Three days is our minimum trip but we can do up to 8 days liveaboard !

The highly experienced skipper and crew will focus on helping you achieve your sport fishing dreams, providing equipment, experience, and advice in order that you can reel in the biggest fish of your life. Whether you want to fish with heavy tackle, light tackle, or even fly fishing gear, they will provide top-of-the-range equipment so all you have to think about is reeling in your fish.

With over 80% return clientele, Australian Black Marlin Charters is offering you the rare opportunity to join them and fish for Black Marlin from the world-famous destination of Cairns.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

Trip of a lifetime
Trip of a lifetime
Full Day with Captain Brad Craft and his crews
+1

Angler rating

5
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

50%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

80%

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Showing: 5 of 6 reviews
Chris T.
Chris T.
5.0/5

Oct 6, 2024

3-7 Day Trip

Trip of a lifetime

VERIFIED

Went on a 3 day 3 night trip with Australian Black Marlin charters. Wife and I boarded the Lelly B with captain Brad craft and mates Matt And Lachie. We left out of Cooktown. The crew worked in harmony! A joy to watch. Caught tuna and a 900 lb black marlin first day. That took off all pressure! We reef fished in th mornings or snorkeled and spearfished. Caught lots of varieties. Food preparations were awesome!! Thank you Matty! Would troll in the afternoons and hooked up with some blues and blacks. Eating fresh fish everyday with a cocktail some music and an incredible view of the stars!! Well done gentleman. Wil never forget! Keep up the hustle Lachie!

Went on a 3 day 3 night trip with Australian Black Marlin charters. Wife and I boarded the Lelly B with captain Brad craft and...  

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 Chris T. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
 Chris T. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 17, 2024
Awesome thanks Chris, was great to have you aboard.

Michael M.
Michael M.
5.0/5

Oct 17, 2023

3-7 Day Trip

Marlin Fishing

VERIFIED

Was a great trip. The crew was great worked very hard for us. Food was great Captain and crew did lots of preparation so we get that Marlin. I would definitely do this again. At night we stayed behind the reef they baited our poles was catching fish at the reef one right after the other!

Was a great trip. The crew was great worked very hard for us. Food was great Captain and crew did lots of preparation so we get...  

Captain replied
 Michael M. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Michael M. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 19, 2023
You guys were great hope to see you again

Ongki S.
Ongki S.

Edmonton, Queensland

5.0/5

Nov 26, 2018

3-7 Day Trip

Full Day with Captain Brad Craft and his crews

VERIFIED

Experienced marlin fishing in many parts of the world and yet Cairns is still top of the list. Captain Brad Craft and his professional crews are no doubt top notch. Begin at 8:00am from Yorkeys and started trolling for marlin baits at 10:00am. Got few beautiful mackerel and tuna and started marling fishing at 12:30(after lunch). 1st marlin caught at 1:30pm and 2nd at 16:00pm.

Experienced marlin fishing in many parts of the world and yet Cairns is still top of the list. Captain Brad Craft and his professional...  

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Captain replied
 Ongki S. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
2 persons find this review helpful
 Ongki S. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
2 persons find this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 4, 2018
Thanks Ongki and min ! We had a great day as well. Look forward to seeing you again

Richard B.
Richard B.

Caldwell, ID

5.0/5

Nov 4, 2019

3-7 Day Trip

Two day trip with Black Marlin

VERIFIED

Absolutely an outstanding trip. Great boat, captain and crew. Did everything they could to make it a great experience. Caught two smaller Black Marlin

Absolutely an outstanding trip. Great boat, captain and crew. Did everything they could to make it a great experience. Caught...  

 Richard B. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
6 persons find this review helpful
 Richard B. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
6 persons find this review helpful

Gary C.
Gary C.

Singapore, Singapore

5.0/5

Nov 23, 2018

3-7 Day Trip

2 days with Captain Brad

VERIFIED

Captain and crew were great. Food is good.

Captain and crew were great. Food is good.  

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 Gary C. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Gary C. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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3-7 Day Trip
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3 Day Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $2,766 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 14 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

Trip of a lifetime
Trip of a lifetime
Full Day with Captain Brad Craft and his crews
+1

Angler rating

5
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

50%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

80%

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Showing: 5 of 6 reviews
Chris T.
Chris T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Trip of a lifetime

VERIFIED

3-7 Day Trip on October 6, 2024

Went on a 3 day 3 night trip with Australian Black Marlin charters. Wife and I boarded the Lelly B with captain Brad craft and mates Matt And Lachie. We left out of Cooktown. The crew worked in harmony! A joy to watch. Caught tuna and a 900 lb black marlin first day. That took off all pressure! We reef fished in th mornings or snorkeled and spearfished. Caught lots of varieties. Food preparations were awesome!! Thank you Matty! Would troll in the afternoons and hooked up with some blues and blacks. Eating fresh fish everyday with a cocktail some music and an incredible view of the stars!! Well done gentleman. Wil never forget! Keep up the hustle Lachie!

Went on a 3 day 3 night trip with Australian Black Marlin charters. Wife and I boarded the Lelly B with captain Brad craft and mates Matt And Lachie. We left out of Cooktown. The crew worked in harmony! A joy to watch. Caught tuna and a 900 lb black marlin first day. That took off all pressure! We reef fished in th mornings or snorkeled and spearfished. Caught lots of varieties. Food preparations were awesome!! Thank you Matty! Would troll in the afternoons and hooked up with some blues and...  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 Chris T. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 17, 2024
Awesome thanks Chris, was great to have you aboard.

Michael M.
Michael M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Marlin Fishing

VERIFIED

3-7 Day Trip on October 17, 2023

Was a great trip. The crew was great worked very hard for us. Food was great Captain and crew did lots of preparation so we get that Marlin. I would definitely do this again. At night we stayed behind the reef they baited our poles was catching fish at the reef one right after the other!

Was a great trip. The crew was great worked very hard for us. Food was great Captain and crew did lots of preparation so we get that Marlin. I would definitely do this again. At night we stayed behind the reef they baited our poles was catching fish at the reef one right after the other!  

 Michael M. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 19, 2023
You guys were great hope to see you again

Ongki S.
Ongki S.

Edmonton, Queensland

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full Day with Captain Brad Craft and his crews

VERIFIED

3-7 Day Trip on November 26, 2018

Experienced marlin fishing in many parts of the world and yet Cairns is still top of the list. Captain Brad Craft and his professional crews are no doubt top notch. Begin at 8:00am from Yorkeys and started trolling for marlin baits at 10:00am. Got few beautiful mackerel and tuna and started marling fishing at 12:30(after lunch). 1st marlin caught at 1:30pm and 2nd at 16:00pm.

Experienced marlin fishing in many parts of the world and yet Cairns is still top of the list. Captain Brad Craft and his professional crews are no doubt top notch. Begin at 8:00am from Yorkeys and started trolling for marlin baits at 10:00am. Got few beautiful mackerel and tuna and started marling fishing at 12:30(after lunch). 1st marlin caught at 1:30pm and 2nd at 16:00pm.  

Review media 0
 Ongki S. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
2 persons find this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 4, 2018
Thanks Ongki and min ! We had a great day as well. Look forward to seeing you again

Richard B.
Richard B.

Caldwell, ID

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Two day trip with Black Marlin

VERIFIED

3-7 Day Trip on November 4, 2019

Absolutely an outstanding trip. Great boat, captain and crew. Did everything they could to make it a great experience. Caught two smaller Black Marlin

Absolutely an outstanding trip. Great boat, captain and crew. Did everything they could to make it a great experience. Caught two smaller Black Marlin  

 Richard B. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
6 persons find this review helpful

Gary C.
Gary C.

Singapore, Singapore

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

2 days with Captain Brad

VERIFIED

3-7 Day Trip on November 23, 2018

Captain and crew were great. Food is good.

Captain and crew were great. Food is good.  

Review media 0
 Gary C. recommends Australian Black Marlin Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Australian Black Marlin Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
51 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Riviera
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
2 x 750HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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