Captains & Crew
Captain's Corner
While we always strive to offer best advice, and many of our agency services are available nationwide, Queensland is our area of expertise, and we freely offer all Captains our local resources to assist with itinerary planning.
CHARTS & NAVIGATIONAL RESOURCES/LINKS
We recommended Australian Charts for cruising in and around Cairns & Whitsundays
- Aus 616 PLans in the Coral Sea (includes Osprey Reef)
- Aus 832 Cape Flattery to Barrow Point (includes Lizard Island)
- Aus 831 Low Islets to Cape Flattery (Cooktown)
- Aus 830 Russell Island to Low Islets (Cairns Area)
- Aus 829 Brooke Islands to Russell Island
- Aus 262 Approaches to Cairns
- Aus 263 Cairns (Northern Sheet)
- Aus 825 Whitsunday Island to Bowen
- Aus 824 Bailey Islet to Whitsunday Island
- Aus 252 Whitsunday Group – Laguna Quays
- Aus 253 Whitsunday Passage – Shute Harbour
- Aus 254 Plans in Whitsundays
- Aus 268 Plans or Airlie Beach & Bowen
For more comprehensive, latest cruising advice and local regulations for the Great Barrier Reef, we recommend referring to the Australian Government Great Barrier Reef Marine Park website https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/ and the associated cruising guide Superyacht https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/visit/superyachts.
WEATHER & TIDES
Tide Times: www.msq.qld.gov.au/home/tides
Maritime Information: www.msq.qld.gov.au
Bureau of meteorology: www.bom.gov.au
Hydrographic Service: www.amsa.gov.au
Note Local time is GMT+10 hours
LOCAL ADVICE
The city of Cairns is primely located in the heart of far north Queensland, and benefits from all of local services that you would expect from a modern city, without any of the drawbacks. The air is clean, and the road networks are strong, allowing for easy access city wide. Peak hour lasts for about 20 minutes at 8.30am and 4pm, while at all other times the roads are free of congestion and navigation is easy. For more information about what the city of cairns has to offer, please check out Travel Guide to Cairns, Queensland – Tourism Australia
- International Airport
- Several haul out facilities for vessels up to 1120 tons (approx 55m LOA)
- Marine chandleries
- Safety Equipment services
- World Class Marina in the heart of the city
- Museums, Libraries, Shopping Malls, Bars & Restaurants
CAIRNS MARLIN MARINA
The jewel in the crown is the sought-after Sailfish Quay which caters exclusively to superyachts up to 60m in length inside a floating pontoon, or 140m on the outside fixed wharf. Recognised as the superyacht hub of Australia, the Cairns Marlin Marina has the friendly staff to match – with decades of collective experience in the superyacht industry.
- 12 dedicated Superyacht berths
- Berths up to 140M
- Customs and Quarantine clearance from berth
- Min Channel Depth 9.2M
- Depth alongside up to 6.5M
- Truck or Bowser Bunkering
- 3 Phase Power up to 200 Amps
- Refuse/Recycling services including bulk refuge removal
- Re-fuelling facilities
- Security card access to gated pontoons
- Security lighting on dock
- 24 hour security and CCTV surveillance with monitoring and recording
- 24 hour customer service
- Alongside parking for Yacht crew vehicles
- Floating work platforms for hire
- Direct access for services & suppliers for work and deliveries
- Black water pump out available
- Fresh water
- Bathroom amenities and laundry
- Wifi connection
- Mail and Newspaper delivery
CREW & GUEST CONCIERGE
Our team understands exactly what a superyacht needs, and we pair that with deep local knowledge across every port we work in. It's what lets us anticipate the small things before they become problems and consistently exceed expectations for captains, crew and their guests.
Whether it's a last-minute guest transfer or a complex crew change, we handle the details so the yacht can focus on the experience:
Car hire and private guest transfers and tours
Hotel and restaurant bookings
Medical appointments
Crew repatriation and travel coordination
Freight management and customs clearance for parts and provisions
Provisioning — galley stores, specialty items and last-minute requests
Berth and marina bookings across our ports
Fuel and bunkering coordination
No request is too big or too small if your guests or crew need it, we'll make it happen.
We’d love to hear from you!
As specialists in providing professional concierge and agency services to the superyacht industry, we are here to help make your next adventure Downunder unforgettable.
You can reach us by email, mobile, or by completing the enquiry form.
SARAH TOXWARD
General Manager
Mobile: +61 (0)431 793 499
Email: agent@cmaaust.com
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