With Orpheus Island Lodge attracting a new kind of visitor to the region, the seed was sown for a collection of luxury travel experiences showcasing the best of Queensland. It was then, he fell in love with yachts, his first – M.Y Flying Fish.
When Morris Group founder, Chris Morris, acquired Orpheus Island in 2011 it was the beginning of his love affair with the undeniable magic of tropical North Queensland.
Chris Morris
Morris Nautical
Departing primarily from Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Morris Nautical provides access to some of the most remarkable and remote marine environments in the world. From the outer reef and Coral Sea to far-reaching island chains, itineraries unfold at a considered pace, revealing destinations rarely experienced in such a personal way.
Our fleet — including M.Y. Northern Escape, M.Y. Beluga and M.Y. Flying Fish — has been thoughtfully assembled to offer a spectrum of charter experiences, from refined day voyages to extended expeditions at sea. Each vessel is fully crewed and tailored to the journey, with an emphasis on understated service, exceptional dining and seamless execution.
Morris Nautical is a privately owned fleet of luxury vessels, offering bespoke yacht charters across Australia and beyond. Designed for those who value privacy, freedom and a deeper connection to place, each journey is shaped by the rhythm of the ocean and the individuality of our guests.
“Chartering a Morris Nautical yacht should feel effortless. It is about time, space and the freedom to explore without constraint. At Morris Nautical, we create journeys that are entirely personal, shaped by the destination and defined by how you choose to experience it.”
– Sam Aldred, CEO Morris Nautical
A collection of luxury yachts
Morris Nautical’s fleet of luxury yachts is based in Cairns, Australia – available for private charter throughout Australia and the South Pacific.
