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Blue Destiny anchored beside my boat while I was fishing with 2 other fishers. They were way too close to us for comfort and in my opinion, they put their own customers at risk. A group of about 15 divers dived directly below and all around my boat where we were fishing with large sharp hooks and extremely strong fishing line. Ridiculous behaviour observed! Do better Blue Destiny. Have some respect for your customers and learn some manners!
Great to see gage roads brewing and Blue Destiny charters advertising functional alcoholism 100 plus passengers and a pallet of beer what a disaster
GREAT DAY! The staff is professional, fun and work well together. They were great at ensuring our enjoyment and safety. Wonderful way to spend a day. My daughter dove and we snorkelled. Top notch organization. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I really like this business, I have booked with Dave prior and have recommended since. However, this last trip, i have transferred a bond, regardless of how bad the reception is at Brooklyn, still did the right thing and gave him a bond. However, I was disappointed as it took me to send him 3 messages from 2 follow up phone calls requesting the bond back. As a business owner this should be his responsibility to ensure that he refunds the bond within a timely manner once the boat has been delivered back in good order. Why shall I have to wait and follow up with him as it take no time to transfers money especially when transferring money from personal accounts. Just simply disappointed that this has happened.
Had a fantastic day aboard the Blue Destiny cruise today. Staff were lovely, it was well organised and the spots we stopped at were great. Was not expecting such a great lunch! The whole day exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend this company.
Stayed in the penthouse and it was such a nice stay. Clean and comfortable. Richie the owner was extremely accommodating and made sure our stay was lovely. Went for a jet ski ride and he definitely made it exciting with his expertise in coaching and historical and local knowledge of the surround area. Would definitely recommend.
Avoid booking. Don't waste your time and money. We had booked Bluey boat for a work group of 11 people. Upon arriving early and notifying David to collect us, we were told that our boat was given away. David was unapologetic and suggested for US to call other boat hires in the area (all were booked out). He didn't even bother to assist us in anyway although he made the mistake, and said he was too busy to process our refund.11 people were left stranded with food and drinks, and nowhere to go. We had paid a deposit of $400 to secure the booking, and had to argue to receive it back. It was such a disappointment on our part, because our group had never been on a boat or fished before. This was booked and confirmed weeks ahead, with a follow up call 3 days prior.
Absolutely love Hawkesbury River Marina! It’s a haven for both short-term getaways and long-term stays. The quaint restaurant by the river adds to the charm, offering a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view. Boating and fishing opportunities abound, and nearby bushwalks are fantastic, especially with little ones in tow. The playground nearby is a hit with kids, and the gentle waters and small beach make it ideal for family fun. Plus, the fact that it’s the only place in NSW where you can enjoy jetskiing without a license is a definite bonus! Highly recommend for anyone seeking a slice of riverside paradise
Fantastic day out today. Although the weather was cooler and cloudy, Blue Destiny went out of their way to find fantastic dive spots that suited the weather. I had initially booked to snorkel not realising that this was a dive boat also. The Blue Destiny staff made the upgrade process so easy. The lunch was a fantastic spread, too. I look forward to going again.
Came here with a mate needing fuel for his PWC. Looks a good place to tie up if there is a free spot and go have a coffee or lunch at the cafe. [Must enquire as not sure as to the situation compared to say Akuna Bay which welcomes you with open arms and has dedicated pontoon visitor spaces to tie up. Must give Richie a call].

Back in February 2023 I did the 2.5-hour Jet Ski Safari with my brilliant guide Manny to the Spencer Cafe. Best time of my life. Got the GoPro video which I regularly play back. It was so good a month later I even went up to the Gold Coast at both Jet Ski Safaris, and Gold Coast Water sports. Now I have my own Jet Ski which in 4 months I've racked up some 61 hours on the beautiful Hawkesbury River. Slightly different than my stand-up jet skis of the mid 90’s, and my slow noisy Quintrex 430 Escape some 10 years ago.

So, get across to the Jet Ski Safaris NSW Google Review page as everyone who rides the GTX Pro Sea-Doo PWC’s has the ride of their life and want to do it again and again! As for visiting the cafe/restaurant for lunch ~ I'll post up those details on my next visit.
What a great experience! Jay and all of the team went the extra mile to get us safely out and back and have a whale of time 😁
Maggie
at 2023 Dec 08
Maggie
at 2023 Dec 08
This was so much FUN and exhilarating!! it exceeded my expectations!!! We did the ocean tour (1 hour) and we had a blast. We hired 3 jet skis and my 14 year old did a tandem with my hubby. My 17 year old daughter had her own jet ski. We all loved it even my son on the tandem. I highly recommend this to families with teens, couples and singles. This is for everyone !!! And a shout out to all the staff who were absolutely fabulous !!!! Tip: tell the guy taking you out to take a photo of you, we didn’t say anything so we didn’t get a photo and I would have loved one.
John Ryan
at 2023 Dec 05
John Ryan
at 2023 Dec 05
Very professional & friendly staff, I enjoyed my time on there boat, thank you
rojina basnet
at 2023 Nov 23
rojina basnet
at 2023 Nov 23
We had a great time with jetski hire . our jetski guide Harry was amazing and we really appreciate his work. They instructed us throughout our safari. I really recommend this place for adventure.
Awesome friendly staff, great food, very fun. Have used them twice now and will be going again in the future
Mark Lothian
at 2023 Nov 17
Mark Lothian
at 2023 Nov 17
Too anyone thinking of going with the gang at Apache Charters. I highly recommend it to everyone. The boat is a beast, the cooking is exceptional, the deckee is all over it, the captain certainly knows what he is doing. We went up to the montees probably on the wrong moon phase, the wrong time of the year and had very challenging weather and swells but the guys went hard,above and beyond, made it a very memorable trip in deed. You never stopped trying and we came home with the goods and some awesome memories in the end Thanking you APACHE CHARTERS. Will be planning another with you very soon. 😁🙏💜.
Ingrid Pickett
at 2023 Nov 08
Ingrid Pickett
at 2023 Nov 08
Taz and Alex were awesome guides and instructors. My family and I were so impressed with the whole experience and we will definitely be back to do it again!
Beers on us guys next time
Stuart B
at 2023 Oct 25
Stuart B
at 2023 Oct 25
What a great tour. Loved every bit, even the choppy waves. Organised very well and crew were great especially our guides Ollie and Jasper. As locals we will be back..
A lovely river spot with great friendly locals.
Be inspired take a river boat ride. Visit the cafe or bring your picnic. Had a great day visiting with friends.
Kevin Chan
at 2023 Oct 19
Kevin Chan
at 2023 Oct 19
Best ever time with the guides Oli and Alex! Professional, caring and catered to exactly what we need, even though we changed our preferences so many times before the actual day. Did the 2.5 hour round trip and it was worth every single minute, went through the mangroves at high speed and even saw dolphins. Stopped over at tipplers with an amazing platter as well.
Matt Bowden
at 2023 Oct 17
Matt Bowden
at 2023 Oct 17
We had the best time with Noosa Jetski Hire. The team were super helpful, actually recommending that we postpone our original booking until the next day due to high winds.

We turned up the next day to perfect conditions and the friendliest people. From getting us ready to the safety briefing to the hot chocolate afterwards, everyone was so helpful and friendly.

Oh. And we did some jet skiing (if that’s what you call it). In a word, it was epic.

Like I say, the conditions were great but Josh was awesome, coaching my wife through the initial tricky bits before giving her enough confidence to start getting some air off a few waves.

He let me (with a 9 y/o on the back) absolutely fang it, but it never felt unsafe.

Possibly one of the best family experiences so far.

Amazing!
MD ANISUR RHAMAN
at 2023 Oct 10
MD ANISUR RHAMAN
at 2023 Oct 10
A must activity to do in Gold Coast. Whether there’s several spot and place but I’d recommend Jet Ski Safaris to go with as they’re very professional and friendly and they deserve 10 on 10. You guys are awesome, thanks again.
Sumit Mehta
at 2023 Sep 29
Sumit Mehta
at 2023 Sep 29
It was an amazing experience . The briefing was really good and all instructors were really good . It was my first time on JetSki and with help of all the supportive instructors and staff now I feel like an expert 😊
As a family of 4 ( 2 adults, 2 kids - aged 11 and 12 ) we enjoyed the most thrilling, exciting and memorable experience on the Ocean jet ski tour! Despite the late start, watching the whales up close in their natural habitat and flying through waves made up for it! A great adventure!
Harley Speight
at 2023 Sep 17
Harley Speight
at 2023 Sep 17
Absolutely hands down best charter experience!!! If you are searching for the ultimate fishing experience the. this is it!!

The crew were fantastic there knowledge, experience and skills were second to none, they really went above and beyond to cater and look after us.

All 12 of us had the ultimate fishing trip with many life long memories made, and we caught our limit and were able to return home with a full Esky of fresh fillets.!

Will be returning again for a trip next year that's forsure!!!

Thanks so much Apache! From the first instance to the end you have really been amazing 💯
Had an amazing experience on Johno, nice and clean boat. David was so friendly. You will have everthing on board to make you day a fun day 👍🏼👍🏼
Barry Trotter
at 2023 Sep 08
Barry Trotter
at 2023 Sep 08
Fantastic and enjoyable fun! Jaye provided great (and safe) direction for even the most timid of thrill-seekers
We’re very recently had a lovely day out on one of David BBQ Boats, the boat with Spotless. Everything worked perfectly, David meet us at the wharf - he was very informative, Gave us a lot of local knowledge, where to go to fish. We caught a couple of big flathead. The onboard toilet was very popular with the ladies.
It was a great day out and all the family enjoyed it immensely
Sarah Harrison
at 2023 Aug 20
Sarah Harrison
at 2023 Aug 20
What an awesome experience. I would highly recommend doing this. It was so much fun! We did the 1.5 hour tour which took us up to Tipplers on Stradbroke island and back. Thank you to our tour guides Tom & Harry for the best day. We will definitely be back.
David was a pretty chill guy! Gave us a detailed briefing and let us go on about our day of fun, helped took pictures of us and helped packed our caught fishes.
Anthony Mania
at 2023 Jul 27
Anthony Mania
at 2023 Jul 27
Went to the Monties with these guys and just WOW! Amazing fishing! All 12 of us bagged out with a huge mixed range of fillets. Food and service were spot on, and I was even more impressed with the ability to change up plans to avoid a bit of bad weather but still maximizing fishing time. Will be going back with these guys again for sure!
T Agassiz
at 2023 Jul 13
T Agassiz
at 2023 Jul 13
It’s been well over a year since our experience with Jet Ski Safaris. We remember it well because the team and our experience was absolutely remarkable.
The team were warm, welcoming, friendly, supportive and funny. We had such a great time together due to the amazing atmosphere created by everyone involved that day. Thanks for a wonderful time. Must make another booking during the summer months. Thanks guys and girls.
Strongly recommend!
The boat we booked is quite spacious for three families, we had a great time fishing BBQ. Owner is very responsive and shared us tips of fishing. Will definitely come back for 2nd time!
Thanks!
Teresa Higgins
at 2023 May 02
Teresa Higgins
at 2023 May 02
Fabulous fun at 70kph! Everyone should do this at least once in their life! I'm 51 and my hubby is 66, we loved the speed. The instructor was excellent at explaining what to do and made sure I was comfortable. I ended up travelling at max speed it was a blast! This is a must-do experience. Make sure you ride your own, you won't regret it!!!
The food here was yummy but bit expensive. Very few vegetarian options. I tried burger(they charge extra for fries with it). It was delicious. The view was amazing.
Mrs L
at 2023 Apr 09
Mrs L
at 2023 Apr 09
Had a group with 7 kids and they were just amazing. Really friendly, helped the kids and passed the rods so everyone had a chance to reel in a fish. Was able to get about 10 snappers up to 90cm. Bathe boat was spacious but the staff were just great even keeping the little kids entertained. Highly recommended
JED
at 2023 Jan 26
JED
at 2023 Jan 26
Great experience, highly qualified guides. We did the ocean tour. Was at high tide in a massive swell, so we were the last tour group for the day. Expert guidance across the bar even did some of the first timers. Recommended for a great tour!
Like the river and the view. But cannot agree with the service provided.

Three reasons why I gave one star: 1. After booking the boat online, the owner's phone was not available and after meeting with him, he reasoned that he didn't like to answer the phone, which was very unprofessional. 2. Because we couldn't start the stove, we called the owner to ask for help. We were grateful that the owner showed up in time to help us solve the problem with the stove, but the day after we returned, we were deducted $20 in bonds, on the grounds that it helped us turn on the stove. Theoretically, any service due to problems on board should be included in the cost of the boat rental fee. So I can't see how the deduction is justified. 3. The most unbearable thing was that the captain was very critical of our dress code. It was very rude and unprofessional to post that our clothes should not be worn for fishing.
Idyllic situation with plenty of action going on. The staff are very helpful, and friendly, although they are very busy, but will chat with you when the pressure is off. They always seem to be running from place to place and rarely walk unless they have at least one phone to their ear and another in their hand.
The internet wasn't working properly, but that was Telstra's fault. We had a relaxing and enjoyable 4 days and will be back.
Patrick
Cassandra Rowe
at 2022 Dec 22
Cassandra Rowe
at 2022 Dec 22
Awesome night with 50 people on board, recommend to all. Great BBQ dinner and drinks. Thanks you guys the service was also outstanding🌹
Absolute gem of a day today! Dave was so awesome showing us the tips and tricks of the Hawkesbury River and reminding us of the safety whilst in the vessel. 10/10 would recommend. Looks like I'll be seeing Dave a lot more over the summer and borrowing his other pontoons. Thanks mate!
Jason Jarvis
at 2022 Aug 22
Jason Jarvis
at 2022 Aug 22
Great day out with this outfit! Well done Jazz!
Chris Paraha
at 2022 Jul 12
Chris Paraha
at 2022 Jul 12
Went with Steve and Harley on Thursday 7 July. Thanks guys for everything. Totally awesome. Thanks.
Active Games
at 2022 May 25
Active Games
at 2022 May 25
Did a Shark Bay Charter and enjoyed it thoroughly. Can't speak highly enough of Mat and the crew. Excellent food and heaps of fish! Been with quite a few other charter companies at Abrolhos and Monties, but Apache seem to tick all the boxes.
Captain Elio and his team are amazing!!! Very easy going and flexible crew. Will definitely give them a 5 star rating. Nothing was too difficult for them.
chris ravit
at 2021 Oct 09
chris ravit
at 2021 Oct 09
I had a awesome time!!! I would highly recommend anyone to give it a go if they are looking for both a thrill or a cruise.
The team here really help you in feeling comfortable and safe while having a fun time!
Thanks lads!
Highly recommend Tigress, very welcoming, friendly hosts. Informative & sociable. We had a really enjoyable half day family trip to Carnac. Use of the kayaks, sups and meeting friendly sea lions made the experience a lot of fun. Thankyou Suzi & Florrie, it was lovely to meet you both 🙏😎
Had a wonderful day on board the Tigress. Sailed out to Carnac Island for the day, enjoying a delicious morning tea along the way. When we got there, we saw the friendly sea lions, and also went for a swim and a ride on the canoes too. Highly recommend. Thank you for such a great time Suzie and Florrie! 🌊🌞
What a perfect day activity! Comfortably fit for 4 adults and easily able to access a variety of beaches on the river. Great value for money, would definitely love to come back!
B M
at 2020 Apr 20
B M
at 2020 Apr 20
Great Boat and Great location to hire from, highly recommend them!
Could not have had a better experience on this trip to Carnac Island. Susie and Florrie were so welcoming and knowledgable even for us as locals. They have an honest and respectful approach to appreciating the sea and the wildlife. For my partner and I, swimming with Sea lions will be an absolutely memorable event and a trip we'd highly recommend and love to do again !
We had a brilliant morning sailing with Florrie and Susie, both such welcoming and interesting people to chat to whilst we sailed, and made the trip really relaxing. The sea lions were wonderful and we were able to swim right up close to them whilst they played around us in the water. The boat is really well looked after, and a pleasure to spend time on. We would definitely recommend.
What a great way to spend the day at Carnac Island. We got to swim with some very friendly and inquisitive sea lions. It was a magical experience as the sea lions play around you. Suzie and Florrie are awesome hosts and made the day very enjoyable, as did the other guests on the yacht. Tigress is certainly the nicest yacht to do the trip on, particularly if you are not a strong swimmer because Tigress can anchor in shallow water, much closer to the sea lions
We had an amazing morning on Tigress over at Carnac Island! We were lucky to swim with the sociable seals, kayak and SUP in the beautiful waters. Florrie and Suzi are a fantastic team who have lots of knowledge of the island and it's wildlife. Not only do they have. extensive sailing experience, they are also just lovely people who couldn't do enough for us. Thanks again. Highly recommend!!
We booked the boat online but little did we know that Suzie and Flo would make our experience to Carnac Island so amazing. They were very welcoming and helpful. The sail across the Sea was so calming and relaxing and then snorkeling with the seals was an experience we will never forget. Thank you so much for making our day that little more incredible. I highly recommend these guys 😁
Henry Neville
at 2019 Sep 24
Henry Neville
at 2019 Sep 24
Montebello Islands Fishing Charter.
If you are looking for a “bucket list” fishing trip, then I cannot recommend enough, Apache Charters and their “live aboard 6 night charter” to the Montebello Islands, leaving from either Onslow or Exmouth.
Their huge 65ft vessel “Lady Grace” is perfectly kitted out for an extended charter with several sleeping areas / bunks on deck, with more bunks on the flybridge and cabins below deck with ample room to spare for a group of 10-12 people along with the 3-man crew.
Male and female toilets / showers with plenty of hot water allow for a clean-up every night after a hard day reeling in fish.
Coral Trout, Spangled Emperor, Blue Bone (Tuskfish), Red Emperor, Long Nose Emperor, Spanish Mackerel, Rankin Cod, various Reds and the occasional Sailfish / Tuna are all on offer as well as a few surprises at some of the drops.
With the added bonus of seeing lots of Whales breaching, Dolphins, Sea Snakes, Turtles, Sharks and awesome scenery, this is a truly amazing trip.
On a day off from fishing (weather dependent and to give the arms a rest) we did some sight-seeing, snorkelling, swimming in the perfectly clear, sheltered bays and view the interesting history of the “Monties” using the large tender.
We relaxed at night catching a few squid behind the boat while enjoying an ice cold beer and feasting on the freshest seafood tucker you can get. Take your own playlist on your phone / thumb drive if you wish.
The fresh air and physical workout from the fishing ensures sleeping isn’t too difficult.
The crew of Matt (Skipper), Mark (5 Star Chef / Deckie) and “Nice One” Gary (Super Deckie) ensured the trip was safe, enjoyable, interesting, informative and last but no means least, about catching (and eating) fish.
Perfect!
Thanks again to Matt, Mark and Gary.
Amazing boat and gracious hosts! We had an awesome day out at Rottnest with our team for our Christmas party. Florrie and Susan were very accommodating when it came to picking the best bay for the day- and the Tigress is set up with everything you need from plates to glasses to eskies. The stand-up paddle boards and kayaks are a great extra to have and the whole team thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Would book again in a heartbeat!
Richard Cranium
at 2018 Oct 29
Richard Cranium
at 2018 Oct 29
I had the pleasure of joining Matt, Jack, and Mark on a recent trip to Montebellos islands after experience with the charter group in Fremantle and the Abrolhos islands.
My high hopes were not disappointed, and the trip lived up to nearly every expectation I had, with the only exception being the windy weather- the only thing out of anyone's hands.
To his credit, Matt was quick to come up with other options for the days when the wind was up which kept us all happy and amused while keeping safety a priority. He put us on the fish, and worked hard to make sure everyone enjoyed their time and their catch, which was always handled quickly and professionally by the crew.
Jack did an excellent job with all things deck related, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things fishing, jigging, trolling and knots. Nothing was too much effort and he happily helped us all out with whatever was needed.
Mark kept us all well fed and a little spoiled in my opinion, with no shortage of delicious meals each morning, noon, and night, along with sashimi, pickled fish dishes and platters each day during "happy hour".
Along with the guys on the boat, Michelle in the office is an absolute credit to the team and deserves a special mention. Booking was easy, no fuss and a she is pleasure to deal with. Michelle also assisted with a few special requests along with transfers which made everything so much easier.
I have no hesitation in recommending these guys to anyone who wants a fantastic all around experience. Thanks guys, great job!
C B
at 2018 Apr 06
C B
at 2018 Apr 06
First Class service, 100% professional and courteous. I had my 30th onboard and It was perfect, couldn't have asked for a better boat or Skipper. Thanks again!
Incredibly friendly staff. Richie the marina owner is especially welcoming to first time boat visitors and goes out of his way to make you feel welcome. There is a well equipped general store and bottle shop with food (including fresh meat), alcohol, fishing equipment, personal items, cleaning supplies and everything else you might need.

There is also a laundromat and hot showers, a clothes shop and a cheeky little cafe that serves good quality and hearty food much of it from local produce. Highly recommended.
Cassi Pascoe
at 2018 Jan 08
Cassi Pascoe
at 2018 Jan 08
What an amazing crew and vessel!! Had a hens day sat jan 6th and it was perfection. I highly recommend this vessel and Its crew. Will definatley be using these guys again 😁👍👍👍
sam zad
at 2017 Nov 13
sam zad
at 2017 Nov 13
Fun place.
gorgeous area, easily accessed by train or car. Plenty of eateries, ferry trips to Danger Island. Morings available if you visit via boat ⛴
Glenn McCarthy
at 2017 Feb 14
Glenn McCarthy
at 2017 Feb 14
Perfect day for fishing leaving from Fremantle unfortunately that's as good as it got. Spent more time travelling from spot to spot looking for fish than we did fishing and when we did find a spot where the fish were biting and where most of the 8 fish were caught between 13 people (3 of those by one fisho) the skipper Phil decided that was not good and up we up rods again and moved on to another spot where the fish were not biting.

Highlight of the day was the service from the deckhand and his hamburgers!

I would not recommend this fishing charter out of Fremantle to anyone. They maybe better at it when they travel north.

Glenn