While we always strive to offer best advice, and many of our agency services are available nationwide, Queensland is our area of expertise, and we freely offer all Captains our local resources to assist with itinerary planning.
Charts & Navigational Resources/Links
We recommended Australian Charts for cruising in and around Cairns & Whitsundays
For more comprehensive, latest cruising advice and local regulations for the Great Barrier Reef, we recommend referring to the Australian Government Great Barrier Reef Marine Park website https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/ and the associated cruising guide Superyacht https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/visit/superyachts.
Weather & Tides
Tide Times: www.msq.qld.gov.au/home/tides
Maritime Information: www.msq.qld.gov.au
Bureau of meteorology: www.bom.gov.au
Hydrographic Service: www.amsa.gov.au
Note Local time is GMT+10 hours
Local Advice
The city of Cairns is primely located in the heart of far north Queensland, and benefits from all of local services that you would expect from a modern city, without any of the drawbacks. The air is clean, and the road networks are strong, allowing for easy access city wide. Peak hour lasts for about 20 minutes at 8.30am and 4pm, while at all other times the roads are free of congestion and navigation is easy. For more information about what the city of cairns has to offer, please check out Travel Guide to Cairns, Queensland – Tourism Australia
Cairns Marlin Marina
The jewel in the crown is the sought-after Sailfish Quay which caters exclusively to superyachts up to 60m in length inside a floating pontoon, or 140m on the outside fixed wharf. Recognised as the superyacht hub of Australia, the Cairns Marlin Marina has the friendly staff to match – with decades of collective experience in the superyacht industry.
•12 dedicated Superyacht berths
• Berths up to 140M
• Customs and Quarantine clearance from berth
• Min Channel Depth 9.2M
• Depth alongside up to 6.5M
• Truck or Bowser Bunkering
• 3 Phase Power up to 200 Amps
• Refuse/Recycling services including bulk refuge removal
• Re-fuelling facilities
• Security card access to gated pontoons
• Security lighting on dock
• 24 hour security and CCTV surveillance with monitoring and recording
• 24 hour customer service
• Alongside parking for Yacht crew vehicles
• Floating work platforms for hire
• Direct access for services & suppliers for work and deliveries
• Black water pump out available
• Fresh water
• Bathroom amenities and laundry
• Wifi connection
• Modern Fire Fighting facilities
• Mail and Newspaper delivery
Our team possesses a deep understanding of the unique requirements of Superyachts which together with vast local knowledge, is pivotal to anticipating and exceeding the expectations for Captains, crew and their guests.
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