4 Hour & 8 Hour Fishing Trips & Family Fun! 

4.4/5 (138 reviews)
 Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia , Airlie Beach, QL 4802, Australia

4 Hour & 8 Hour Fishing Trips & Family Fun! 

4.4/5 (138 reviews)
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Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia
Airlie Beach, QL, Australia

A1 Fishing Charters welcomes you to the sparkling azure waters of Airlie Beach, Queensland! With more than 70 islands scattered throughout the Whitsundays, anglers can choose from a variety of fish and fishing techniques. Troll for big game or bottom fish for colorful surprises!

We are the longest owned and operated charter in the Whitsundays, offering a variety of experiences all in one low cost! Fishing, snorkeling, Whitehaven Beach, free whale sightings. Family's welcome!

Family fun! Group fun!

Step aboard a 29’ Young Craft boat, built in 2000 and powered by twin 150 HP Mercury engines. The boat is ready when you are, equipped with a fishing license, rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. There’s even a toilet on board to maximize your comfort.

All you have to do now is choose your adventure! Try bottom fishing for Coral Trout and Emperor, or fishing the flats for Queenfish and Mackerel. If it’s the drama of a chase you love, enjoy trolling offshore for Giant Trevally's among others. You keep your catch, and Captain Olly will clean and fillet it for you.
Last but not least, bring your smile and a camera because you’re sure to make some memories!

All charters operate weather permitting. Fully refundable if your trip is cancelled because of the weather.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.4/5
out of 5 stars from 138 reviews
Boat
4.2/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.4/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (92)

Great experience!
September fishing trip
September fishing trip
+89

Angler rating

69
31
8
7
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

87%

Appropriate for children

89%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

92%

Recommend this charter

72%

Caught fish

62%

Showing 1 - 5 of 139 reviews
Showing: 5 of 139 reviews
Brent Field
Brent Field
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
4 Hour Half Day Shared Trip 7pp max on September 22, 20255 adults
Had a great time fishing, had a few good laughs and had good people
Reported catch:
Sweetlip Emperor
Red Emperor Snapper
Response from Captain
September 22, 2025
thanks
0
Amy Brooks
Amy Brooks
5.0
Verified
Great trip
4 Hour Half Day Shared Trip 7pp max on January 21, 20253 adults2 children
We had a great time. We had 3 kids, youngest was 10 and everyone was great helping the kids. We all caught something. Even the kid that didn't really want to go said she had a lot of fun and loved it.
Response from Captain
January 21, 2025
Thanks it was a pleasure having u's onboard A1 Fishing Charters Whitsundays Airlie beach
0
Kris Thompson
Kris Thompson
The captain canceled
October 22, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Gavin Fisher
Gavin Fisher
4.3
Verified
A1 fishing charters Olly was AWESOME.
4 Hour Half Day Private Trip 7pp on October 2, 20254 adults1 child
A1 fishing charters was great, put us on good fish, and great local knowledge. He was excellent with the kids we had on the boat, made it a day to remember for them. Overall excellent day and highly recommend
Reported catch:
Nannygai
Response from Captain
October 2, 2025
thanks it's a pleasure having u's onboard A1 Fishing Charters. thanks Olly
0
Sarine Barkmeijer
Sarine Barkmeijer
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
4 Hour Half Day Shared Trip 7pp max on February 16, 20255 adults
Our captain Ollie was a cool guy. Really helped out, knew where we needed to go and very helpful. Also the 80’s music during the trip let the fish bite. (-:
Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Red Emperor Snapper
Queenfish
Response from Captain
February 16, 2025
Thanks it was my pleasure having u's on board
0

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Half Day Shared Trip 7pp max
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $265 
Entire boat: up to 7 people
4 Hour Half Day Private Trip 7pp
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $995 
Entire boat: up to 7 people
7 Hour Private Full Day 7pp max
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Day Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
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US $1,591 
Entire boat: up to 7 people
There are 4 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.4/5
out of 5 stars from 138 reviews
Boat
4.2/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.4/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (92)

Great experience!
September fishing trip
September fishing trip
+89

Angler rating

69
31
8
7
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

87%

Appropriate for children

89%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

92%

Recommend this charter

72%

Caught fish

62%

Showing 1 - 5 of 139 reviews
Showing: 5 of 139 reviews
Brent Field
Brent Field
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
4 Hour Half Day Shared Trip 7pp max on September 22, 20255 adults
Had a great time fishing, had a few good laughs and had good people
Reported catch:
Sweetlip Emperor
Red Emperor Snapper
Response from Captain
September 22, 2025
thanks
0
Amy Brooks
Amy Brooks
5.0
Verified
Great trip
4 Hour Half Day Shared Trip 7pp max on January 21, 20253 adults2 children
We had a great time. We had 3 kids, youngest was 10 and everyone was great helping the kids. We all caught something. Even the kid that didn't really want to go said she had a lot of fun and loved it.
Response from Captain
January 21, 2025
Thanks it was a pleasure having u's onboard A1 Fishing Charters Whitsundays Airlie beach
0
Kris Thompson
Kris Thompson
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on October 22, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Gavin Fisher
Gavin Fisher
4.3
Verified
A1 fishing charters Olly was AWESOME.
4 Hour Half Day Private Trip 7pp on October 2, 20254 adults1 child
A1 fishing charters was great, put us on good fish, and great local knowledge. He was excellent with the kids we had on the boat, made it a day to remember for them. Overall excellent day and highly recommend
Reported catch:
Nannygai
Response from Captain
October 2, 2025
thanks it's a pleasure having u's onboard A1 Fishing Charters. thanks Olly
0
Sarine Barkmeijer
Sarine Barkmeijer
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
4 Hour Half Day Shared Trip 7pp max on February 16, 20255 adults
Our captain Ollie was a cool guy. Really helped out, knew where we needed to go and very helpful. Also the 80’s music during the trip let the fish bite. (-:
Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Red Emperor Snapper
Queenfish
Response from Captain
February 16, 2025
Thanks it was my pleasure having u's on board
0

FAQs about 4 Hour & 8 Hour Fishing Trips & Family Fun!

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
7 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Young craft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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