Unscripted Adventures on the Water

We offer uniquely tailored charter experiences, from part-day and full-day adventures to immersive liveaboard journeys.

Free from rigid tour schedules, we have the flexibility to move between locations at your pace, creating a truly personalised experience on the Great Barrier Reef.

Heavy Tackle Marlin

Giant black marlin and heavy tackle blue marlin

Personalised charters

Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving & snorkelling expeditions

Sport Fishing

For pelagics & reef fish

On location

Filming the Great Barrier Reef

Light Tackle Fishing

Little black marlin fishing

Meet Your Skipper

IGFA Certified Captain Alex Johnston grew up on the water. He began crewing as a ‘third’ deckhand on his father’s marlin fishing boat at the age of 9 and his passion for the industry grew exponentially throughout his teenage years.

In 2012, Alex took over from his father Graham running the legendary Shikari. He can offer you a variety of Great Barrier Reef fishing options from heavy tackle black Marlin and light tackle sportsfishing as well as custom itineraries diving and filming.

Custom Built Gameboat

40 foot Shikari

Shikari is a custom built 40ft (12m) vindex. This well known vessel is a Cairns favourite that has won many fishing tournaments and associated with multiple world records. This design gives superior stability in all weather conditions and is a fast and comfortable ride out to the reef.