Darwin Bluewater Charters
Darwin Bluewater Charters operates week-long mothership expeditions from Darwin and fly-in/fly-out adventures from Kununurra, fishing remote Northern Territory and Kimberley coastlines. The 56-foot liveaboard vessel targets barramundi, threadfin salmon, giant trevally, queenfish, golden snapper and mud crabs across pristine rivers and offshore reefs. Trips suit small groups seeking remote fishing combined with scenic exploration and quality accommodation. All-inclusive packages feature gourmet meals, tackle, guides and two tender boats for accessing remote creeks and islands. The operation has run since 1997 with experienced crew and emphasises catch-and-release fishing.
- Vessel
- MV Hyland C; 56-foot liveaboard mothership; AMSA survey for 12 passengers plus 3 crew; air-conditioned accommodation; two high-speed custom sportfishing tender boats; 2000 nautical mile range; over 2 months standalone capability
- Maximum passengers
- 6
- Minimum passengers
- 1
- Trips
- 6-night Darwin to Little Moyle River mothership expedition; 7-night North Kimberley Coast fly-in/fly-out expedition; customised barramundi and bluewater combo adventures; dedicated barramundi fishing expeditions; GT fishing trips; scenic and research charters
- Departure time
- 8:00am (Darwin); 7:00am (Kununurra)
- Return time
- 4:30pm (Darwin)
- Target species
- Barramundi; threadfin salmon; giant trevally; queenfish; golden snapper; jewfish; spangled emperor; red emperor; coral trout; longtail tuna; Spanish mackerel; billfish; mangrove jacks; fingermark bream; mud crabs; oysters
- Departure point
- Cullen Bay Marina ferry and fuel jetty, Darwin, NT 0804
- What is included
- All-inclusive of meals, soft drinks, snacks, fishing tackle, accommodation, experienced guides and crew
- Skipper / guide: Mal Miles
Company information
Operating since 1997, Darwin Bluewater Charters is run by owner-skipper Mal Miles with 30 years of local fishing knowledge. The operation employs a crew of fully qualified, experienced guides. Trips cater to small groups of up to six clients seeking remote fishing adventures combined with social holidays. The company holds Northern Territory and Western Australian fishing tour licences.
Details checked against the operator’s website on 9 November 2026.
More charters: Darwin (and all of the NT)