5 Places to visit on an extended superyacht charter from Port Douglas

If you’re looking for a superyacht charter experience from Port Douglas, an overnight or multi-day charter is an excellent option as it enables you to see the very best parts of the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy the most amazing sunsets and sunrises from the forward and aft deck of your chartered superyacht.

The YOTSPACE crew have listed below just some of the best places to visit during your extended superyacht charter from Port Douglas:

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1. The Outer Great Barrier Reef

The Outer Great Barrier Reef is a vast expanse of coral reefs, offering some of the best diving and snorkelling experiences in the world. With an extended superyacht charter, you can explore more remote areas of the reef, which are less visited and home to a more extensive range of marine life. Expect to see colourful fish, sea turtles, reef sharks, and even humpback and dwarf minke whales during the whale season.

2. Agincourt Reef

This is one of the most famous locations on the Great Barrier Reef, located about 70 km from Port Douglas. Agincourt Reef offers crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral gardens, and abundant marine life, including sea turtles, giant cod, manta ray, hammerhead sharks, and colourful fish. Visitors can enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving.

3. Ribbon Reefs

Ribbon Reefs is a series of ten narrow reefs located about 90 km from Port Douglas. The reefs offer a unique diving and snorkelling experience, with an abundance of marine life and coral gardens. Visitors can expect to see schools of colourful fish, reef sharks, and even dwarf minke whales and humpback whales beginning the months of May to August.

4. Lizard Island

Lizard Island is a stunning island located about 150 km from Port Douglas. It is home to a luxury resort and offers visitors a range of activities, including hiking, fishing, and exploring the island’s pristine beaches. Superyacht charter guests can spend the day exploring the island and snorkelling the Blue Lagoon. Lizard Island is also an excellent base for exploring the surrounding reefs, including the world famous Cod Hole, where divers can swim and interact with giant potato cod who are just like Labrador puppies.

5. Cooktown

Cooktown is a historic town located about 300 km from Port Douglas, accessible by superyacht and great for a day trip off the yacht. It is a significant site for Indigenous history and was also the site of Captain Cook’s landing in 1770. Visitors can explore the town’s museums and galleries, call into a pub and have a yarn with the locals, explore the historic cemetery and also learn about the region’s important Indigenous culture.

During an extended superyacht charter, you can expect to have a more relaxed pace, allowing you to explore the area at your own leisure. Your crew can offer you an array of activities, including optional diving, snorkelling, fishing, and water sports. You can also expect to indulge in luxury amenities, such as gourmet meals, spa treatments, and comfortable accommodation.

In conclusion, an overnight or extended superyacht charter from Port Douglas offers access to some of the most stunning locations in the Great Barrier Reef, including the Outer Reef, Lizard Island, Cooktown and even more exotic reefs and islands further north.

Contact the YOTSPACE superyacht crew about your next luxury charter yacht adventure on the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas.

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