• Shared Charters require a minimum of 10 people to proceed. Payment is required in full at time of booking via this website.

• Private Charters require a minimum of 12 people to proceed. A deposit of 30% is required upon booking.

• Shared Cruises require a minimum of 10 people to proceed. A deposit of 50% is required upon booking.

More information can be found on our charters page.

• Norden II is a 42′ Randall MK II. Surveyed for 20 people in Bass Strait and 30 people in Port Phillip Bay.

• Fishing Charters comfortably accommodate 16 people fishing at one time.

• Non-fishing cruises comfortably accommodate 20 people for enough room to move around socialise.

• Charters may be rescheduled or cancelled due to weather at anytime, unforeseen circumstances or low numbers (fewer than 10 passengers).
  The Captain’s call on weather is final.

• If conditions aren’t safe, we’ll reschedule or refund.
  If it’s deemed safe and you choose not to come, no refund will be given.

• Need to move your booking? Please give us at least 7 days’ notice.

• Cancellations within 7 days of your trip incur a 30% fee.

• Gift vouchers can be rescheduled but aren’t refundable.

Please arrive 15 minutes early – we depart right on time. Allow additional time to find parking. During peak seasons parking is limited. 
For consideration of our Combined charter passengers, if you’re late, we can’t wait – no refunds. 

• Adults aged 18–69 (without a concession) will need a Victorian recreational fishing licence – it only takes a few minutes to grab one online from Service Victoria.

• You don’t need a fishing licence if you’re:

  • under 18 years or over 70 years
  • a person identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • a Victorian or interstate equivalent Seniors Card holder
  • a Veterans Card — Victoria holder
  • a Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner or TPI-coded Repatriation Health Card holder
  • a Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card holder, coded either DSP, DSP Blind, AGE, AGE Blind or CAR

We’re all for having a good time – responsibly.

• If a passenger attempts to board the boat and the skipper deems them already intoxicated, they will refused entry. 

• Drunken or unsafe behaviour may result in your trip ending early, without a refund.

• No alcohol for anyone under 18. Adults are responsible for supervising minors.

• Bass Strait Charters accepts no liability for any incidents involving underage drinking.

• With the exception of wine served in plastic glasses, no glass on the boat. Beer/Mixes in cans are permitted. No clear/neat spirits.

We supply quality rods and reels for all guests.
Please handle them carefully – any lost or broken gear incurs a $200 replacement fee.

Bass Strait Charters is fully insured and licensed, but please remember all fishing involves some risk.
By joining a trip, you accept our Terms & Conditions.

Bass Strait Fishing Charters is not responsible for obtaining your fishing licence.  If you plan on casting a rod, you will need to obtain a fishing license.  3 day passes start at $10 and are issued via the Service Victoria website. Please make sure you have a valid fishing licence that covers you for the date of your charter. If you’re found without a current licence, officers can issue you an infringement notice. In extreme cases, you can be charged.