The Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Climate change is one of the biggest threats affecting its future. We all need to help protect this unique environment.
What we are doing:
Continually seeking ways to reduce our carbon footprint and become carbon neutral.
Sourcing and researching alternative fuels and outboard motors to ensure replacements are reliable, cost effective and suitable for our requirements. Availability, service and support are also vital elementss in our decision making process to adopt new practices and equipment. Customer feedback on their own personal experiences with alternative fuels, outboards and engine modifications is greatly appreciated during this investigative stage.
Working towards our ECO Certification.
Educating our customers about the reef, the need to protect it and how they can help.
Acting in accordance with our Environmental Impact Statement. Available on request, on board vessel and explained at Safety and Tender briefing sessions.
What you can do: 
Planning for your fishing trip:
Car Pool, fly or hire a bus. Bring environmentally safe toiletries and biodegradable fishing products where possible. Drink tap water on board instead of bottled water. Bring cans rather that stubbies. Turn cabin lights off. Choose not to have a clean towel mid week. Follow instructions in safety and tender briefing sessions. Feedback to crew on own experiences with alternative fuels and outboards. Offer crew suggestions on how we can improve our practices.
Inform yourself before your trip by visiting www.gbrmpa.gov.au/visit-the-reef/responsible-reef-practices/
At home:
Educate your family. Choose to walk, ride a bike or car pool. Turn off lights and appliances. Install energy efficient globes and low flow shower heads. Seek alternative power supplies, recycled materials and carbon conscious suppliers.
Find out more from the following sites:
http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/ http://www.climatesmart.qld.gov.au/
http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ http://emissionscalculator.gbrmpa.gov.au
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority charges visitors to the reef a small fee to assist in the costs of managing the Marine Park and protecting its future sustainability. This fee is called the Environmental Management Charge (EMC). These charges are included in our daily charter rate and will be itemised on your final account. For information of current charges please contact us directly.
