Torres Strait

Reef Fishing Charters

Embark on a reef fishing adventure like no other with Tradewind Charters. Aboard the MV Alfred Wallace, you’ll chase trophy fish across reefs, channels, and offshore drop-offs teeming with marine life. Experience the thrill of giant trevally as they smash your topwater lure, or pull a massive snapper or grouper from the depths with a jig. With every cast comes the chance for an unforgettable catch, while you take in the beauty of some of the most remote and untouched destinations on the planet. This is reef fishing at its finest — thrilling, challenging, and unmeasurably rewarding.

Spearfishing Charters

Experience world-class blue-water spearfishing aboard the MV Alfred Wallace. Our charters take you to remote reefs, offshore drop-offs, and hidden channels teeming with dogtooth tuna, pelagic predators, and giant reef fish — all without the crowds. Discover untouched fishing grounds and enjoy the excitement and satisfaction of true expedition-style spearfishing in some of the most pristine, wild waters in the world.

Research Charters

Tradewind Charters offers fully equipped research charters aboard the MV Alfred Wallace, giving you access to remote coastal, island, and offshore locations. Our expeditions support marine, environmental, archaeological, and exploratory projects, including the use of drones, AUVs, side-scan sonar, and other specialised instruments.

Experienced crew ensures safe, efficient operations, giving research teams the flexibility to work in isolated regions with a focus on ensuring the best outcomes for each research charter.

Photography Charters

Experience the world like few others ever have on our photography charters. Your charter takes you into remote and untouched locations, from dense coastal forests and winding rivers to colourful villages and hidden beaches. These destinations are alive with rare wildlife, stunning landscapes, and scenes of daily life that have remained largely unchanged — a photographer’s dream!

Aboard our MV Alfred Wallace mobile base, you can explore areas inaccessible to conventional tourism. With the freedom to follow the light, weather, and wildlife, photographers are rewarded with extraordinary perspectives, once-in-a-lifetime moments, and images that capture the raw, authentic beauty of each location.