Reality Fishing Charters is a commercial marine charter business that has been operating in South East Queensland for over 20 years.
We own and operate a 25m liveaboard vessel “Big Cat Reality“. This unique vessel allows us to offer you a number of amazing experiences that take you to destinations that you can usually only dream about. “Big Cat Reality” offers 7 and 9 day liveaboard fishing trips in the stunning Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea departing out of the port of Bundaberg.
(7 Day Swains Line Fishing Trip)
Guests for the week liveaboard trips board at Bundaberg Port Marina 1130am for a 12 noon boarding on the departure day. You will arrive back to the marina by around 5am on the 7th day and depart the vessel after breakfast by around 8am.
(9 Day Coral Sea Sports Fishing Trip)
Guests for the 9 day liveaboard trips board at Bundaberg Port Marina
(Kenn & Wreck Reef Trips) between 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm on the departure day. Guests board the vessel at 1:00 pm. You will arrive back to the marina by around 5am on the 9th day and depart the vessel after breakfast by around 9am.
(Cato Reef Trip) between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm on the departure day. Guests board the vessel at 4pm. You will arrive back to the marina by around 5am on the 7th day and depart the vessel after breakfast by around 8am.
Address:
15-17 Marina Dr
Burnett Heads (20min drive out of Bundaberg Qld)
QLD 4670, Australia
“Big Cat Reality” is a 25m liveaboard vessel that caters for 18 to 21 guests. She is all steel (164 tonne) and is well set up for extended fishing adventures with 7 fishing tenders and a rescue boat onboard. Big Cat is well appointed with all the latest electronic navigational equipment including interactive navigational screens on the back deck for your use. (Click here for full details)
Our seven fishing tenders are “4.3m Smart Waves” which are specifically set up to help you get the most out of your fishing experience. Each 4.3m tender is set up with the following:
Note: All drivers need a current recreational boat licence and participate in an onboard induction programme.
“Big Cat Reality” is set up with large, comfortable bunk style accommodation which is fully air-conditioned and spacious to minimize sea sickness. Everyone gets a separate bunk and they are located in the middle of the ship and down low which is the best place to be – No pokey bow berths! All bed linen and a bath towel are provided for the on-board fresh water showers. Please bring along a towel for swimming purposes. I’m sure you will have a pleasurable and comfortable stay on-board.
“Big Cat Reality” offers professionally presented meals prepared on-board by our qualified chefs for you to enjoy throughout your trip. Meals include: hot breakfasts, hot & cold lunches and of course the famous Big Cat Seafood Night. You will also enjoy healthy fruit platters and other exhilarating taste bud sensations for afternoon teas. If you have any dietary requirements, please advise us at the time of booking. This will allow our chefs to cater for your needs.
“Big Cat Reality” is a fully licenced vessel. We have a electronic POS system that caters for individual consumption and can provide a print out of the drinks consumed at the end of your trip. (“Only pay for what you drink”)
Drink Prices:
Soft Drinks: Coke, Coke Zero, Solo, Lemonade, water.
XXXX Beers: XXXX Gold, XXXX Bitter, XXXX Dry, XXXX Summer.
Other Standard Beers: Great Northern Super Crisp, Great Northern Original.
Premium Beers: Corona
UDL Cans: Bundaberg Rum & Cola, Jim Beam & Cola, Canadian Club & Dry, Jack Daniels & Cola.
Wine bottles: Red – Shiraz, Merlot. White – Sav Blanc, Chardonnay.
Bottles of Spirits: You can order your favourite bottle
“Special Orders” You can order alternate beverages for your trip however please be aware any remaining drinks will be charged to your bar tab at the end of the trip. Special orders are to be noted on your booking form in the “Drinks Special Order” box.
**** Drink prices are subject to change*********
(Please note: As we are fully licenced, No Alcohol is to be brought onboard)
On “Big Cat Reality” you will have the friendly and professional services of five “Big Cat” Crew, who are dedicated to your safety and the smooth running of the vessel’s operation during your enjoyable and rewarding fishing trip. The crew consist of the Captain, three deck crew and our Chef. All crew are well trained and looking forward to seeing you on your trip of a lifetime.
Guests are required to bring along all their own fishing gear including tackle. We do offer a small range of tackle onboard however we always encourage you to speak with your local tackle store and grab the best advice and gear.
Please note: No spearfishing is permitted on these trips.
Check out all the latest Wilson tackle and tips: Wilson Fishing
Bundy local tackle store: Bundaberg Tackle World
Reality Fishing Charters operates within the regulations of the Department of Primary Industry Qld. These regulations govern fish sizes, species, bag limits and reef closures that apply to our guests, Please make yourself familiar with these regulations.
We highly recommend that you download to your phone the QLD Fishing 2.0 app from either google play or Apple itunes.
You are not required to hold any fishing licences to fish on our trips.
Our crew will clean and fillet your catch then it will be cryovac sealed before being frozen to ensure freshness.
In the spirit of fairness and good team-ship: At the end of the trip the whole catch is evenly divided between all active fishers. Everyone should get a nice pack of fish to take home.
Car parking at Bundaberg Port Marina:
There is ample free car parking at the Marina with lockup parking available for an additional $10 per day fee. (please advise when Booking) *** Subject to change*****
“Bundy Shuttle Service” can transfer 1,2 or a group of 13 from the Bundaberg Airport to the Bundaberg Port Marina at very reasonable rates. Give John a call on 0421413446 or email: shuttlebuses@hotmail.com
Check out our local hotel “Light House Hotel”
Located only 10 mins from the marina Gavin and his team will look after you and your mates with cold beer, great meals and good clean accommodation. Courtesy Bus available if required.
Contact: (07) 41594202
Email: office@lighthousehotel.net.au
Can I contact “Big Cat Reality” while she is out at sea. Our operation takes guests to beautiful and remote locations that are well outside normal mobile phone service. However Big Cat is fitted with a Satellite phone system that give us up to date weather information and full phone coverage at all times. The cost of calls can be high, however for emergency use can be used.
“Big Cat Reality” Sat Phone Number: 0410658320
Check out our “Rocket Deals” page for the latest trips and adventures.
I hope the above is what you were looking for and hope to see you on board soon. If you have any further inquiries (please send us an e-mail info@bigcatreality.com ) or just give us a call on 07 3204 9340.
