Mothershipping with Morris Nautical

Unlock your next fishing adventure with Morris Nautical.

Now, for the first time, we can offer the complete mothership experience: M.V. Gambler, Australia’s newest custom game fishing vessel, paired with M.Y. Flying Fish, M.Y. Beluga or M.Y. Northern Escape as a mother ship to call home. Charter with exclusive access to expedition-style adventures, world-class fishing and expert crew to guide you to your best catch yet.

Discover M.V. Gambler

How it works

Choose your mothership

Select M.Y. Flying Fish (8 guests), M.Y. Beluga (10 guests) or M.Y. Northern Escape (12 guests) as your floating base, with private chef, luxury cabins and full crew.

Fish aboard Gambler

Each morning Gambler and its crew take your anglers to the grounds. Non-fishing guests can snorkel, dive, explore islands or simply relax aboard the mothership.

Return to luxury

Evenings are for hot showers, sunset drinks, fine dining and swapping stories, before moving to fresh grounds overnight.

Gambler brings the speed, tackle and crew to put you on the fish. Your mothership brings the comfort, cuisine and space to make every evening memorable. Together, they unlock remote grounds from the Ribbon Reefs to the Coral Sea that are simply out of reach on a day trip.

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Choose your mothership

Choose your preferred luxury vessel to charter

M.Y. BELUGA

Length: 35m
Guests: 10 in 5 cabins
Mooring: Cairns, Queensland. Cruising Area: Queensland and South Pacific

M.Y. FLYING FISH

Length: 32m
Guests: 8 in 4 cabins
Mooring: Cairns, Queensland
Cruising Area: Queensland

M.Y. NORTHERN ESCAPE

Length: 41m
Guests: 12 in 5 cabins
Mooring: Cairns, Queensland
Cruising Area: Queensland and South Pacific

Great Barrier Reef mothershipping Packages

M.Y. Flying Fish

M.Y. Flying Fish Mothership Pricing

From $16,500 per day (incl. GST) for up to 6 guests

Daily rate inclusions:

Fuel for main engines, generators and tender(s)
Relocation from home port (Cairns)
Chef prepared meals for guests and game boat crew
Premium beverage package (option to BYO)
High-speed internet

Additional options:

Additional guests $150 per person, per day
Second game boat alongside only: AUD $500 per day (we can also assist with booking a 2nd game boat)
Chase boat: $1,500 per day
Scuba diving: $600 per day

All pricing is in AUD and inclusive of GST.

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M.Y Flying Fish

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M.Y. Beluga

M.Y. Beluga Mothership Pricing

$25,000 per day (incl. GST) for up to 6 guests

Daily rate inclusions:

Fuel for main engines, generators and tender(s)
Relocation from home port (Cairns)
Chef prepared meals for guests and game boat crew
Premium beverage package (option to BYO)
High-speed internet

Additional options:

Additional guests $150 per person, per day
Second game boat alongside only: AUD $500 per day (we can also assist with booking a 2nd game boat)
Chase boat: $1,500 per day
Scuba diving: $600 per day

All pricing is in AUD and inclusive of GST. If a second game boat is chartered, the AUD $150 pp/day is waived and replaced by the second game boat daily rate of AUD $500 per day.

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M.V. Gambler

M.V. Gambler as your game boat

From AUD $9,000 per day (incl. GST) for up to 6 guests (for charters of 4 nights or more)

Daily rate inclusions:

Exclusive use of Gambler with Captain and 2 crew members
Fuel
Full Shimano tackle on custom Ian Miller rods, plus bait, lures and equipment

Additional options:

Additional guests $150 per person, per day
Second game boat alongside only: AUD $500 per day (we can also assist with booking a 2nd game boat)
Chase boat: $1,500 per day
Scuba diving: $600 per day

All pricing is in AUD and inclusive of GST. If a second game boat is chartered, the AUD $150 pp/day is waived and replaced by the second game boat daily rate of AUD $500 per day.

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Where can I go?

Charter locations can shift to best support your operations, whether that means a few days in the Ribbon Reefs, a protected anchorage in Mrs Watson’s Bay at Lizard Island, or further exploration out to the Coral Sea.

Each mothershipping experience is fully customised, combining operational support with elevated onboard service, premium provisioning, and expert crew. Whether you’re chasing marlin, conducting reef surveys, or simply seeking a remote floating base, Morris Nautical ensures your journey is efficient, comfortable, and unforgettable.

The legendary Great Barrier Reef Black Marlin season (September to December), books out early. Bookings for the 2027 season are filling fast. Contact us now to secure your charter dates.

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M.Y Northern Escape at Lizard Island

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Catch of the day

Whether you’re casting a line for the very first time or have decades of marlin battles behind you, our expert guides are here to ensure a memorable charter. They know the local waters intimately and tailor each fishing session to suit your experience and confidence. And at the end of the day, there’s nothing quite like the taste of your own catch, especially when it’s prepared by a private chef aboard your own luxury superyacht. Our chefs are on hand to create a bespoke culinary experience exhilarating as the catch itself.

The Thrill of the Chase.
The Art of Luxury.

Mothershipping with Morris Nautical