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Rum Runner Overnight Private Charter

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Experience the magnificent Great Barrier Reef without the crowds on a Rum Runner overnight private charter!

  • Incredible value private charter with knowledgeable staff
  • Ample opportunities for snorkelling or diving with the unique marine life
  • Introductory and certified scuba divers welcome
  • Comfortable accommodations and amenities onboard
  • Quality time with the natural beauty of the reef and the Coral Sea

Whether seeking adventure or serenity, a private charter on Rum Runner promises an unparalleled journey into the heart of the Great Barrier Reef's mesmerizing wonders. With flexible itineraries that visit stunning reef sites, guests can explore secluded snorkeling spots, dive into the depths to discover fascinating marine life, and bask in the tranquility of your tropical surroundings. Rum Runner offers amazing value for money, meaning you can have an exclusive reef experience without breaking the bank!

two girls snorkelling near the surface of the great barrier reef

Highlights:

  • Overnight private charter on Rum Runner
  • Low numbers with only 16 passengers
  • Perfect for snorkellers, intro divers, and certified divers
  • 6 dives including a night dive
  • Established Cairns tour operator
  • PADI scuba diving courses available
  • Dive leader if required
  • All meals included
  • High quality snorkel and dive gear included
  • Comfy shared accommodation
  • Opportunity to sail on the Great Barrier Reef

Rum Runner sailboat on the ocean at sunrise

Sample Itinerary

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Reef Sites

Rum Runner's staff will choose the dive locations for your charter based on the conditions that day. Thetford Reef, Briggs Reef, and Moore Reef are the reef sites frequented by Rum Runner, both of which offer plenty of unique spots for snorkelling and diving. 


Snorkelling

This overnight private charter suits snorkellers who want lots of quality time underwater! With all snorkel gear...

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Reef Sites

Rum Runner's staff will choose the dive locations for your charter based on the conditions that day. Thetford Reef, Briggs Reef, and Moore Reef are the reef sites frequented by Rum Runner, both of which offer plenty of unique spots for snorkelling and diving. 


Snorkelling

This overnight private charter suits snorkellers who want lots of quality time underwater! With all snorkel gear provided, you can snorkel to your hearts content and admire all the colourful reefs and tropical marine life of the Great Barrier Reef. The reef sites are on the shallow side so snorkellers can still get amazing views near the surface.

snorkellers in the great barrier reef near cairns


Introductory diving

You can also organise intro diving during your charter on Rum Runner! Expert instructors will teach your group the basics of scuba diving and ensure everyone feels safe and happy in the water. Learn how to breathe underwater and descend to new depths as you explore the vast and beautiful ocean. All dive gear is provided as well!


Certified diving 

Certified divers will also have a blast on Rum Runner, as there is time for up to 6 dives during your trip. You can refresh your skills, check out the wonders of the reef, and even try a night dive and admire the underwater world after dark. You can dive pairs and have the assistance of the dive leader, or explore on your own if you are an experienced diver. 

scuba divers posing for camera in great barrier reef


Flexible charter itineraries

Rum Runner has flexible charters to suit your preferences while snorkelling or diving on the Great Barrier Reef. This vessel is designed for memorable interactions with the natural world, and most charters are 2-day, 1-night. Enquire about charters of different lengths, or speciality charters such as shark diving expeditions!

Vessel Specifications

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This comfortable and adventerous vessel is perfectly equipped to give charter guests an immersive Great Barrier Reef experience! Rum Runner is a functional dive boat, meaning it does not offer a luxury experience but an authentic adventure out at sea. The accommodation consists of shared dorm-style bunks and there are common areas where all the guests can mingle and share their underwater exper...

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This comfortable and adventerous vessel is perfectly equipped to give charter guests an immersive Great Barrier Reef experience! Rum Runner is a functional dive boat, meaning it does not offer a luxury experience but an authentic adventure out at sea. The accommodation consists of shared dorm-style bunks and there are common areas where all the guests can mingle and share their underwater experiences.

Vessel info:

  • Motor sailing schooner
  • 20m in length
  • Sturdy fiberglass hull
  • Built in 1984

Types of cabins:

  • Multi-share twin single bunk areas
  • Semi-private twin single bunk cabins
  • 4-share single bunk cabin

Other amenities onboard:

  • Open saloon common area and galley
  • Covered and open deck areas
  • Separate male and female toilet and shower cabinet with hot water
  • USB, 12V dc, and 240V ac for charging cameras and phones

aerial view of rum runner sailing vessel cairns

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What To Bring

Overnight bag with:

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Toiletries
  • Towel
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Seasickness tablets
  • Camera
  • BYO (Bring Your Own drinks) - No Glass

What's Included

  • Private charter on Rum Runner
  • Expert local staff and dive guides
  • All snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
  • Prescription lens masks (if required)
  • All meals and fresh bed linen

What's Extra

  • First introductory scuba dive - $120
  • Single consecutive intro dive/ single ...

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What To Bring

Overnight bag with:

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Toiletries
  • Towel
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Seasickness tablets
  • Camera
  • BYO (Bring Your Own drinks) - No Glass

What's Included

  • Private charter on Rum Runner
  • Expert local staff and dive guides
  • All snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
  • Prescription lens masks (if required)
  • All meals and fresh bed linen

What's Extra

  • First introductory scuba dive - $120
  • Single consecutive intro dive/ single certified dive - $45
  • Three consecutive intro dive package - $90
  • Full six dive package - $180
  • Go Pro hire, Digital U/W Photos, Bar Purchases
  • PADI 3 Day Open Water Diver Course - $220
  • PADI Open Water Referrals – from $200
  • $40 mandatory government reef tax 

Please click here for more diving information and to read the medical questionnaire.

Terms and Conditions

All information provided at any time by Cairns Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.

Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours/Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. 


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Scuba Diving: 

Your safety in the water is our primary concern. To ensure your comfort and safety introductory divers must be 18 years or over, or 12 years and over with parental permission. Divers with certain medical conditions or over the age of 45 may require a Divers Medical Certificate. Certified divers must be 10 and over.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies.


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.

Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 21 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

Cairns Tours are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Information & Advice:

All information, advice or pricing provided by Cairns Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Cairns Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Cairns Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Cairns Tours. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which reef sites will we visit?

Rum Runner will chose your reef location on the day based on the conditions, but Thetford Reef, Briggs Reef, and Moore Reef are common choices!

Where does Rum Runner depart from?

Rum Runner departs from Cairns Marlin Marina at E Finger.

How many people can join this charter?

Rum Runner fits 16 guests for a small-group experience on the reef!

What is the accommodation like?

Rum Runner is an authentic working dive boat, so the accommodations are basic but have everything you need for an exciting adventure at sea. There are multi-share twin single bunk areas, semi-private twin single bunk cabins, and a 4-share single bunk cabin with all linen provided.

Can we BYO?

Yes, you can bring your own alcohol! But no glass onboard, please.

What amenities are onboard?

Rum Runner is a 20m sailing schooner with an open saloon, common area, covered and open deck areas, separate male and female toilet and shower cabinet with hot water, and charging facilities (USB, 12V dc, and 240V ac suitable for charging cameras and phones).

 

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