LUXURY SAILING CHARTERS
Explore the Great Barrier Reef Under Sail
Welcome aboard Liquid Desire, our custom-built 55-foot sailing catamaran, based in Port Douglas, North Queensland. We’re a locally owned, Eco Certified business with 30 years’ experience cruising up and down the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a day out with friends or a research trip, every charter is tailored to your group, with luxury, adventure and a personal touch.
Liquid Desire
Charters
Find Your Own Reef
Everyone has their own reef. For some it’s drifting over healthy coral with a mask and snorkel. For others it’s paddleboarding, wetting a line, or watching the sun go down from the deck with good food and good company.
Our focus is getting you up close to the natural world. We tailor every charter to the people on board and encourage you to follow what brings you joy. Along the way we hope you’ll come away with a deeper appreciation of the reef and why it’s worth protecting for future generations.
Liquid Desire’s aim is to create truly unique and meaningful experiences for guests providing them with opportunities to connect with nature, discover new hobbies, and ultimately find a sense of satisfaction and happiness.
This philosophy not only promotes personalized exploration but also supports environmental awareness and appreciation for the ocean and its wonders. Encouraging individuals to engage with the marine environment can lead to a greater understanding of its importance and the need to preserve it for future generations.
Overall, the Liquid Desire charters’ approach is a fantastic way to empower individuals to create their own memorable experiences, foster personal growth, and develop a deeper connection with the natural world.
ABOUT LIQUID DESIRE CHARTERS
Luxury Sailing for the Perfect Time Away
Step aboard our hand-built catamaran, designed and built by the owner and skipper for comfort and relaxation. A huge saloon gives you plenty of ventilation and panoramic views, so you can unwind as we sail through warm tropical waters, exploring secluded islands, pristine sand cays and thriving marine ecosystems.
Quiet, steady and kind to the reef. Liquid Desire sails a lot, so you’re not listening to a noisy engine, and the stability of the sails steadies the vessel in heavier seas. When the motors do run, they’re quiet and use minimal fuel.
Locally owned, personally run. We’re a husband-and-wife team, and the vessel is owner-operated. It’s a personal touch you won’t find on a big-boat tour, and it’s the perfect way to share the experience with your closest friends and family.
Fresh, healthy food, cooked onboard. Our luxury meals – lunch (day trip) or – breakfast, lunch, and dinner (overnight trip), come with all the trimmings and are cooked fresh on the day, tailored to your food preferences. It’s never cold cuts or a pre-supplied pack. Between meals, enjoy drift snorkelling along the reef’s edge, with an abundance of fish and healthy coral.
Stunning Sunsets
Drift Snorkelling Adventures
Amazing Meals
Satisfied clients
WHAT WE OFFER
Charters and Packages
Day charters. Join us for a day on the reef with up to 11 guests on board. Your day includes morning tea, a luxury lunch and afternoon tea.
Overnight charters. Overnight trips are our speciality, and there’s no better way to experience the reef than aboard your own private catamaran. Overnight charters suit four guests, and five or six can possibly fit if the group dynamics work. Meals include breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner (depending on your charter), with a luxury lunch or dinner.
Custom charters. We offer custom charters, from family trips to research trips and everything in between. Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll tailor it to your group.
All charters also include snorkelling gear (including wetsuits or stinger suits), stand-up paddleboarding, fishing equipment and reef taxes. See our overnight charter page for full details.
Immerse yourself in the marine diversity of the region and discover the magic of North Queensland’s hidden treasures, where luxury, serenity and natural wonders come together.
Ready to find your own reef? Enquire now.
1 Day Itinerary Charter
3 Day Itinerary Charter
5 Day Itinerary Charter
Sunset Sail Itinerary Charter
PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Meet our Team
Anthony Turner
Owner and Skipper
Junlan Chen
Chef / First Mate / Snorkel Guide/Skipper
Alex Tourtian
Chef / Skipper / Snorkel Guide
Ari
Skipper / Engineer / Snorkel Guide
Fry
Chef / Snorkel Guide
Splash the Dog
First Mate
Blue skies, calm seas and a day full of adventure 🌊☀️
A 10-year-old mad fishing boy caught the biggest fish of his life — what a moment! 🎣
While the kids enjoyed the excitement of fishing and exploring, our chef kept the whole family well fed with plenty of fresh, delicious food. Five kids, from 4 to 10 years old, and not a single boring moment!
We saw so much marine life along the way — schools of healthy reef fish, beautiful coral, a big lemon shark, and even a manta ray gliding through the blue. 🐠🪸🦈
A perfect day on the Great Barrier Reef: good weather, good food, wild encounters and memories the whole family will take home. 💙
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The winter season is over now and we’re coming into some of the best months of the year. We’ve had a busy few months. Lots of happy guests. We have met some amazing people, heard some incredible stories,and shared some great times together. We consider ourselves very lucky to be able to share our platform with wonderful families and people from all over the world. It’s one of the things that keeps us inspired. Not to mention what happens under the water. if you’re looking for a beautiful holiday in a relaxed atmosphere in a Boat hand built by the owners come and check us out. Welcome to our home.
Liquid Desire was fortunate to have three fantastic young men onboard from Texas for an unbelievable fly fishing adventure earlier this year. These young gentlemen came with wonderful attitudes and amazing skills — catching and releasing all day on the shallow, sandy reef flats.
They all landed the prized permit, along with plenty of other hard-fighting species like GTs and trevally.
Trips are run by Tropical Sport Fisher, catering for 1 to 3 anglers. Expert guides and a 19-foot sports fisher boat give access to the flats on the correct tides — a whole new experience built on minimal impact, high skill, and pure nature.
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Not every perfect day ends with blue skies… and that’s part of the adventure.
Anchored in paradise, watching a tropical storm build across the horizon while the lagoon stays impossibly turquoise. There’s nothing quite like witnessing nature’s power from the water.
Come experience the wild beauty of the Great Barrier Reef with us.
⛵ Snorkel • Sail • Fish • Relax
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Some days on the Reef feel almost too beautiful to be real.
We spent the day sailing crystal-clear waters, snorkeling vibrant coral reefs, and enjoying everything the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. As the sun began to set, we dropped anchor close to shore, lit a beach fire, and watched nature put on one final show.
Storm clouds rolled across one half of the sky while the other glowed with a fiery red sunset—a reminder that the best moments are often the ones you never expect.
This is what life on Liquid Desire is all about: unforgettable adventures, incredible scenery, and slowing down to enjoy the simple moments.
Ready to experience the Great Barrier Reef from the water?
⛵ Private sailing charters
🤿 Snorkeling pristine reefs
🎣 Fishing adventures
🔥 Beach fires & unforgettable sunsets
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