Paradise Sportfishing Adventures 

4.5/5 (270 beoordelingen)
 Marlin Marina 1 Spence St, Cairns, QL 4870, Australië

Paradise Sportfishing Adventures 

4.5/5 (270 beoordelingen)
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Marlin Marina 1 Spence St
Cairns, QL, Australië

Explore the pristine waters off the coast of Queensland and have a fishing adventure with Paradise Sportfishing Adventures! Captain John specializes in calm-water fishing excursions throughout the productive Cairns Trinity Inlet.

You’ll join him on his 25’ custom-built estuary boat, propelled by a 130 HP Honda four-stroke outboard engine. The boat can accommodate up to 8 anglers per trip, so it’s great for some fun with a group of friends. It also sports a full cover shade top and a toilet. You’ll be able to cover the Inlet in both speed and comfort.

All trips include quality fishing gear and bait. You’ll use Shimano Raider rods and Spinning Reels. There’s a large cooler on board with plenty of ice and you can bring drinks and snacks. Should you catch a legal-size fish, it can be cleaned and iced on board. There is an excellent restaurant at the marina that can cook your fish for lunch or dinner.

Each trip begins with the collection of live baits using a cast net. This is a very interesting part of the charter, especially if you have not seen a cast net in use. Specific bait varies depending on the season, with Sardines and Herring being the most effective and easiest to catch.

After securing the bait, it’s time to move up the Trinity Inlet, where depending on the season you’ll be going up against the likes of the famous Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Queenfish, Trevally, Salmon, and Fingermark. The day is typically split in two, with an early morning charter aimed at the early risers, and an afternoon trip for those that like to sleep in.

Join Paradise Sportfishing Adventures and have an unforgettable time under the Australian sun!

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Rating

4.5
270 reviews
5
172
4
65
3
18
2
6
1
1
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (106)

captain was a legend
Perfect day!
Perfect day!
Perfect day!
Perfect day!
Perfect day!
+100

What anglers say

84%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
61%
Caught fish

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Andreas Flink-Tornberg
Andreas Flink-Tornberg
5.0
Verified
Perfect day!
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on November 17, 20252 adults
Perfect half day fishing trip with the fantastic captain John! captain John is just a great guy with lots of experience and knolledge and also he is a lot of fun with entertaining stories and tricks up his sleeve. Me and my son had a great day with good fisching and catches. We ended the day with a great meal at the Ochre cooked on the fisch we caught, GREAT! Thank You John for a Day we will remeber for life! Andreas & Pontus
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Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Cod
Australian Salmon
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Nichole Lynch
Nichole Lynch
4.3
Verified
Great for Inexperienced Anglers
Full Day Trip – Private on December 25, 20252 adults
We caught a lot of fish species on this charter, Capt Burn did great catching live bait, which definitely helped with catching fish throughout the day. But if you like to actively fish, cast with bait and lures, this is not the charter for you. The poles are baited with a sinker, casted out by the captain, and you just sit and wait until you get a bite. We like to actively fish, use several different types of bait/lures, with/without a sinker, etc. That was not an option on this charter. The very large t-top is great for providing shade, but makes it difficult to cast.
Reported catch:
Queenfish
Response from Captain
December 28, 2025
0
Brett Flemming
Brett Flemming
5.0
Verified
captain was a legend
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on January 6, 20262 adults
captain went out before out charter started and picked up a ton of live prawns which was what i caught my first ever barra on was stoked to catch one. we had a great mixed bag on the boat today, Grunters, black tip reef shark, catfish, baby jew fish, barramundi, and baby GT.
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Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Barramundi
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Carly Wright
Carly Wright
5.0
Verified
Great service and lovely Skipper
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on August 18, 20253 adults
Thanks for getting us in last minute when it didn't work out with another boat. For the short time frame, our Skipper showed us a great time, grabbing the live bait with the adorable local bird whose always there to take the bait tax, and taking us to some fab spots. The Skipper was knowledgeable and a quintessential Cairns Aussie which made the experience that much better. He really knew the area. Thanks so much
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Robert Pasnin
Robert Pasnin
5.0
Verified
New
Leasure trip
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on February 8, 20262 adults
The captain was great and full of knowledge. Very relaxing great fun .I highly recommend
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Trip availability and prices

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Halve dag trip (AM) - Gedeeld
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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US $213
Shared tour: 2 people
Halve Dag Trip (PM) - Gedeeld
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
US $213
Shared tour: 2 people
Dagtocht - Gedeeld
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $426
Shared tour: 2 people
Halve Dag Trip (Ochtend) – Privé
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $780
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Halve dag trip (PM) - Privé
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
US $780
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Volledige dag trip - Privé
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,419
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Rating

4.5
270 reviews
5
172
4
65
3
18
2
6
1
1
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (106)

captain was a legend
Perfect day!
Perfect day!
Perfect day!
Perfect day!
Perfect day!
+100

What anglers say

84%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
61%
Caught fish

All reviews (270)

Filter
Showing 15 of 270 reviews
Andreas Flink-Tornberg
Andreas Flink-Tornberg
5.0
Verified
Perfect day!
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on November 17, 20252 adults
Perfect half day fishing trip with the fantastic captain John! captain John is just a great guy with lots of experience and knolledge and also he is a lot of fun with entertaining stories and tricks up his sleeve. Me and my son had a great day with good fisching and catches. We ended the day with a great meal at the Ochre cooked on the fisch we caught, GREAT! Thank You John for a Day we will remeber for life! Andreas & Pontus
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Review media 0
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Cod
Australian Salmon
0
Nichole Lynch
Nichole Lynch
4.3
Verified
Great for Inexperienced Anglers
Full Day Trip – Private on December 25, 20252 adults
We caught a lot of fish species on this charter, Capt Burn did great catching live bait, which definitely helped with catching fish throughout the day. But if you like to actively fish, cast with bait and lures, this is not the charter for you. The poles are baited with a sinker, casted out by the captain, and you just sit and wait until you get a bite. We like to actively fish, use several different types of bait/lures, with/without a sinker, etc. That was not an option on this charter. The very large t-top is great for providing shade, but makes it difficult to cast.
Reported catch:
Queenfish
Response from Captain
December 28, 2025
0
Brett Flemming
Brett Flemming
5.0
Verified
captain was a legend
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on January 6, 20262 adults
captain went out before out charter started and picked up a ton of live prawns which was what i caught my first ever barra on was stoked to catch one. we had a great mixed bag on the boat today, Grunters, black tip reef shark, catfish, baby jew fish, barramundi, and baby GT.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Barramundi
0
Carly Wright
Carly Wright
5.0
Verified
Great service and lovely Skipper
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on August 18, 20253 adults
Thanks for getting us in last minute when it didn't work out with another boat. For the short time frame, our Skipper showed us a great time, grabbing the live bait with the adorable local bird whose always there to take the bait tax, and taking us to some fab spots. The Skipper was knowledgeable and a quintessential Cairns Aussie which made the experience that much better. He really knew the area. Thanks so much
0
Robert Pasnin
Robert Pasnin
5.0
Verified
New
Leasure trip
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on February 8, 20262 adults
The captain was great and full of knowledge. Very relaxing great fun .I highly recommend
0

FAQs about Paradise Sportfishing Adventures

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Custom built
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki 150
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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