Deep North | Great Barrier Reef Spearfishing Charter | Noob Spearo x MBP

13–21 March 2027 | Norkat II | Departing Cairns | 10 spots only

The Great Barrier Reef is the best reef spearfishing Australia has to offer — more species than you can poke a stick at. Quite literally, in this case.

We've teamed up with Matt Parker (@mbp_spearfishing) to run a proper 9-day liveaboard charter out to the remote parts of the GBR. You get two in-water guides — Matt and Shrek both diving with you the whole trip, showing you spots, burleying, flashing and giving your feedback.
We'll also be filming out there (action cams), so you'll feature in a Noob Spearo video and podcast. Expect plenty of yarns, good vibes and on-the-spot coaching between sessions.

Ten guests. One boat. Unlimited diving.

When + Where

Departing: 13 March 2027 from Half Moon Bay Marina, Yorkey's Knob
Returning: 21 March 2027 to Half Moon Bay Marina, Yorkey's Knob

Trip Itinerary

• Day 1 (13 Mar): Boarding at 11am, departure after lunch + briefing. Steam overnight.
• Days 2–7 (14–19 Mar): Unlimited spearfishing on varying reefs, chosen by your guide and crew on the day depending on the weather forecast.
• Day 8 (20 Mar): Half day of spearfishing, then steam home from lunch. Usually back at the marina by 6pm.
• Day 9 (21 Mar): Fish boxed up, debarking by around 9am.

A Day Onboard

This is a guide only and can change day to day on request.

Price

Total trip cost: $7,200 per person

• Deposit to secure your spot: $2,500
• Final payment due via bank transfer 8 weeks prior to departure
• Payment plans available — get in touch to discuss
• Deposit is non-refundable within 4 months of the charter dates

Cancellation policy: Once full payment has been made, refunds unfortunately aren't possible. We strongly recommend travel insurance to be on the safe side.

What's Included

• Bus transfer from your Cairns hotel or accommodation to the boat (if you're flying in, we highly recommend arriving the day before)
• All reef fees
• All meals, snacks, soft drinks, ice
• Linen and towel
• Dive weights
• Burley, plus a styrofoam fish box for taking your catch home
• Custom trip t-shirt
• Two in-water spearfishing guides (Matt and Shrek) for the entire trip

What's Not Included

• Alcohol — BYO, preferably cans or casks to maximise safety and storage while minimising weight. Can be picked up on the morning of departure during the bus transfer.
• Travel insurance

Disclaimer: It is a condition of purchase that all guests complete a medical form and agree to the provisions of the online disclaimer as laid out in MBP Spearfishing's terms and conditions.

In Detail | The March 2027 Charter

We head straight out deep into the remote parts of the Great Barrier Reef on the day of departure, steaming overnight so you wake up to crystal clear water overflowing with life.

The GBR holds all the best-tasting and most elusive species every spearo has on the bucket list — from dogtooth tuna and wahoo through to the humble coral trout and red emperor. Then there's the properly hard-earned stuff: Maori sea perch, buffalo emperor, yellow lip emperor and mu.

All you've got to do is suit up, hunt, and chill out. We take care of the rest. The deckhands will fillet, vacuum bag and freeze all your fish, so you can get the most out of your holiday — crack a cold one and enjoy the time with your mates.

No taking turns as boaty.
The deckhands drive the tenders, so you're free to dive every single session you want to.

Matt and Shrek are both in the water with you for the whole week. They'll show you the best spots and share in the hard yakka — burleying, flashing, setting you up for the shot. Two guides across ten guests means far more eyes on you, more coaching, and more chances to have someone right there when it counts. Ask them anything: hunting techniques, gear, reading country, whatever comes up out there.

Both of us will have cameras running for the week, shooting content for Noob Spearo and MBP. If you'd rather stay off camera that's completely fine — just let us know on day one.

Want to fish? Bring your gear. Plenty of guys fish of a night, and if you want to sit a session out you can jump on the tender with a deckhand and wet a line while everyone else dives.

We follow QLD rec fishing guidelines on all charters.

The only thing left for you to do is aim and pull the trigger. How good's that!

Gyotaku Prints

Eternalise your trophy catch with a custom Gyotaku art piece by Scott from @inkyfins. All catch is stored frozen, which is perfect for the print to turn out nicely — and the ink is edible, so if you're around Cairns you can cook the fish up for dinner once the art process is done.

About the Vessel | Norkat II

Norkat II is a beautiful 72-foot fiberglass Westcoaster with a range of approximately 200 nautical miles at 8–10 knots, letting us travel long distances without refuelling. State-of-the-art navigation and communications equipment give instant, ongoing information for safe passage.
Everything on board has been designed to maximise guest comfort on extended spearfishing expeditions. The saloon, galley and cabins are all fully air-conditioned. Cabins suit sharing between friends, couples or families, or with another guest.

Large freezer and plenty of fridge space means all your fish is stored safely to take home.

The mothership is accompanied by two 6m dories, both fully equipped with GPS and depth sounder — for you and nine of your best mates to have the most memorable offshore experience possible.

Features:

• 72-foot fiberglass Westcoaster
• Licensed for 12 passengers — we cap it at 10 guests for extra comfort
• Saloon, galley and cabins fully air-conditioned
• Large freezer and plenty of fridge space
• Skipper, 2 deckhands, cook/cleaner/hosty
• Two 6m dories fully equipped with GPS and depth sounder
• Following RSA guidelines, for your safety and ours

Ready to Lock It In?

Ten spots, and the waitlist gets first crack at them. Deposit of $2,500 secures your place.
Matthew Parker — Spear Guide | 0400 002 557 | @mbp_spearfishing
Shrek - Guide | 0420 631 981 | @noobspearo
Any questions at all, sing out.