March didn’t exactly ease us in this year. The first trip out brought seven straight days of wind — the kind that keeps you on your toes and makes you work a little harder for every fish. But that’s often …
Wrapping Up 2025 at Swain Reefs
Our November and December 2025 trips to the Swain Reefs aboard Eastern Voyager wrapped up the season with some very different but equally memorable charters. The trips delivered strong fishing, good company and the kind of moments that stick long …
Swains Reef Success: Eastern Voyager’s Winter Fishing Roundup
Winter may have arrived, but that didn’t stop the Eastern Voyager from delivering epic fishing trips on the Swains Reef throughout June and July. With back-to-back charters, the crew kept the good times rolling, and the catches coming, making for …
Spanish Mackerel Mania! Trophy Catches & Diverse Species on the Swain Reefs
The Swain Reefs, renowned for their vibrant marine life and pristine waters, provided the perfectbackdrop for our adventures. With trophy catches, personal bests, and memorable experiences, ourguests enjoyed some of the best fishing Australia has to offer. Our first charter …
Monster Giant Trevally Fishing: A March CharterRecap on the Great Barrier Reef
As we set our sights on the upcoming April charters on the Great Barrier Reef, it’s worthwhile reflectingon the remarkable catches and experiences shared during our March charters to the Swain Reefs.These were characterised by a recurring theme: the consistent …
Eastern Voyager’s October Reef Fishing Recap
In October, Eastern Voyager was out at sea for another round of fishing charters, and it was a blast. On our first charter, a crew from NSW hit the jackpot with 177 fish on a day that had everyone in …
Angling Antics in August: Swain Reefs’ BestCatches and Stories
August brought its unique flavor of fishing experiences at Swain Reefs, and our fishing groups on Eastern Voyager had a blast. As the chilly winds gave way to sunnier days, each trip had its own share of highs and unforgettable …
Swain Reefs and Ribbon Reefs fishing trips see big catches and exciting sights
Beautiful weather conditions throughout July and August offered up some great fishing opportunities on the reef.
Some of the fish caught by our passengers included Common Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Spanish Mackerel and Yellow Fin Tuna to name a few.
Action-packed Reef Charter Trips from Gladstone
When you embark on a reef fishing charter from Gladstone, you can experience the Swains from our custom-built fishing dories. You can fish then sit back and relax while we take care of the cooking and cleaning. All fun and no work. Take in the beautiful scenery and watch the variety of sea life like dolphins, turtles and whales as they pass by.
Reef fishing on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
M.V. Eastern Voyager operates out of Gladstone in Queensland and directly accesses the Southern Great Barrier Reef. As a family run business, the Eastern Voyager offers charters from four nights to extended stays of 14 nights and beyond. If you’re …