Liquid Desire

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Capacity: 11 guestsCategory: Boats

Highlights

Owner-built 55-foot sailing catamaran, run by a husband-and-wife team out of Port Douglas
One private group at a time: up to 11 guests on day trips and 4 to 6 on overnight voyages
Meals cooked fresh on board by the crew's chef, with BYO alcohol kept cold

About Liquid Desire

Liquid Desire is a 55-foot sailing catamaran built by its owner and skipper, who runs it with his partner as a small, family business in Port Douglas. The couple have spent decades on the reef, and the boat takes just one private group at a time, so the yacht, the crew and the plan for the day belong to whoever books it. Day charters carry up to 11 guests. Most head either to Low Isles, about an hour's sail away, or further out to Tongue and Batt reefs on the outer reef, around two hours each way. The crew's speciality is drift snorkelling: guests slip in up-current of the reef edge and let the tide carry them along the coral while the tender follows. Stand-up paddle boards, fishing gear, stinger suits and wetsuits are on board for anyone who prefers to stay drier. Food is a big part of a trip. Lunch is cooked fresh on board by the chef, often the skipper's partner, and tailored to the group's tastes, and soft drinks are supplied. Guests bring their own alcohol, which the crew keep chilled. For something shorter, the sunset sail is a relaxed outing with snacks or light canapés and BYO wine, champagne or beer. The catamaran also suits longer adventures. Groups of four to six can stay aboard for two days or more, sleeping in its king, queen and single berths, with meals across the day. The season runs from May to early January, and a 50% deposit holds a date. Boarding is by pontoon and ramp, and anyone with mobility needs is asked to talk it through with the skipper first.

Inclusions & amenities

Vessel Type

Catamaran

Features

LuxuryRelaxed VibeSwim Friendly

Location

Port Douglas & Great Barrier Reef

Food & Drinks

BYO DrinksCatering Available

Facilities

BBQKitchenShowerWater Toys

Pricing

Liquid Desire is chartered as a whole boat. A day charter for up to 11 guests is $5,100, a sunset sail is $1,600, and a two-day overnight charter is $10,200 for up to four guests, with the fifth and sixth guest $130 each. Longer voyages run from $15,300 for three days to $35,700 for seven. Charters on Queensland public holidays cost 25% more, and a 50% deposit secures the date.

Food

Meals are cooked fresh on board by the crew's chef and tailored to each group, with lunch on day charters and breakfast through dinner on overnight voyages. Sunset sails come with snacks or light canapés. Allergies and dietary needs are handled when booking.

Beverages

Soft drinks are supplied on every charter. Alcohol is BYO: guests bring wine, champagne or beer and the crew keep it cold in a fridge or esky for the sail.

Wharfs & Availability

Guests board at the Ashford Avenue public pontoon in Port Douglas rather than at the marina. Day trips sail about an hour to Low Isles or around two hours to Tongue and Batt reefs on the outer reef, sunset sails stay close to town, and overnight voyages run from two to seven days.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can join a Liquid Desire charter?

Day charters take a private group of up to 11 guests. Overnight voyages are for smaller groups of four to six, with the fifth and sixth guest charged a little extra.

Can we bring our own alcohol on board?

Yes. Guests bring their own alcoholic drinks and the crew keep them in a fridge or esky. Soft drinks are supplied on every charter.

What is included in a day charter?

The skipper and crew, a fresh lunch cooked on board, soft drinks, snorkelling gear, stinger suits, wetsuits, towels, flotation aids, stand-up paddle boards, fishing gear and reef charges are all included.

Where do charters leave from?

Liquid Desire uses the Ashford Avenue public pontoon in Port Douglas, not the marina berths. Guests should arrive 15 minutes before departure, and outer reef days leave at 8am.

Do guests need to be strong swimmers?

It helps to be comfortable in the water, as the trips are a little adventurous. Non-swimmers and first-time snorkellers are looked after with a briefing, flotation vests, noodles and a guide where possible.

Suitable occasions

Birthday Party

Reviews

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Sally McLean

4 months ago

I can’t recommend Liquid Desire, Anthony and Junlan highly enough. It was the highlight of our trip to Port Douglas and something I wouldn’t hesitate to do again. We booked a trip to the low isles and had an absolute ba…

Ton M

a year ago

An absolutely incredible day on the Great Barrier Reef! The yacht was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully kept. We were spoiled with morning tea, a delicious lunch, and afternoon tea, all while enjoying the stunning v…

Amber Dolphin

3 years ago

We recently had an amazing day out on Liquid Desire. Anthony & Junlan were very gracious hosts and provided for our every need. The snorkeling was awesome, the lunch magnificent and the whole day felt like a little mini…

Christopher Giaimo

3 years ago

8 of us chartered Liquid Desire for a full day snorkel to the Reef. Anthony and the crew of first mate June and chef Fry were outstanding. And having their dog Splash join in the party made it even more fun! They prepar…

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