Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 277 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Shawn B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Family Trip from Port Douglas!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Coastal Reef Private on June 25, 2025
Captain Shawry was fabulous with the whole family and all of us caught (and kept) a nice Grey Mackerel! Thanks so much for...
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Melanie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Coastal Share 11:30 on March 17, 2025
Absolutely great day with Hook up fishing charter, Captain Glenn was very experienced and had amazing boat, bait, and...
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Melissa B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Exciting and interesting Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Coastal Share 11:30 on July 15, 2025
My 10 year old and I really really enjoyed the trip - really knowledgeable and informative about the area (ocean and land)...
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Ryan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome time

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Coastal Reef Private on July 5, 2025
We had bad weather but Captain Shawry was able to change locations and provide an amazing experience. He is knowledgeable and...
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Kate B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun on the Estuary

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Coastal Reef (AM) on June 28, 2025
We had lots of fun catching a range of fish on the estuary. Shawry was very friendly and helpful. He made sure we were comfortable...
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