PRICING

Prices are based on 10 guests, even if your group is smaller.

🌞 Season: School tuna Dec–Apr · Barrel tuna May–Jul

8H • DEEP SEA | $2,700 | 10 Guests Incl. | Extra guests $270 pp

10H • DEEP SEA | $3,500 | 10 Guests Incl. | Extra guests $350 pp

A proper day offshore chasing Southern Bluefin Tuna. If they’re not playing, we’ll switch it up and get you onto something worth catching.

Queenscliff pick-up +$150 — 6h+ private charters.
Public Holidays: +$20 pp (payable onboard)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Quality rods, reels, bait & tackle
• Life jackets & onboard toilet
• Complimentary drinking water
• Keep your catch, we clean it

WHAT TO BRING

• Warm layers
• Closed-toe shoes
• Sunscreen
• Snacks and drinks
• An esky for your catch (leave it in the car)

🍌 No bananas onboard! An old fishing superstition.

BEFORE YOU GO

Before You Go

Departure: Sorrento Pier. Arrive 15 minutes early.

Fishing Licence: Required for most adults. Get yours here.

Payment: Cash, card or bank transfer accepted onboard. 1.6% card surcharge.

Weather & Cancellations: Captain Theo makes the final weather call. If we cancel, choose a full refund or credit. Customer cancellations are subject to our booking policies.

Questions? Check our FAQ.

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Sorrento Pier on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, departure point for Sorrento Fishing Charters. Fishing trips exploring Port Phillip Bay, The Rip and Bass Strait near Melbourne, with Queenscliff pickup available.
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Spacious covered fishing deck aboard Lady Timaru, Sorrento Fishing Charters' 41-foot boat, with seating, fishing rod holders and cabin access for private and shared fishing trips from Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, near Melbourne, Victoria.

Two large tuna caught on a deep sea fishing charter with Sorrento Fishing Charters in Bass Strait, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Close-up of a large southern bluefin tuna caught on a deep sea tuna fishing charter with Sorrento Fishing Charters in Bass Strait, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Young angler holding a large southern bluefin tuna caught on an offshore tuna fishing charter with Sorrento Fishing Charters in Bass Strait, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Smiling angler holding a large southern bluefin tuna in a black-and-white photo taken during an offshore tuna fishing charter with Sorrento Fishing Charters, Bass Strait, Victoria.

Experienced angler holding a large southern bluefin tuna caught on an offshore tuna fishing charter with Sorrento Fishing Charters in Bass Strait, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Angler proudly holding two tuna caught aboard Sorrento Fishing Charters. Offshore tuna fishing and deep sea fishing charters in Bass Strait, departing from Sorrento and Queenscliff, near Melbourne, Victoria.

Smiling angler with long hair holding a large southern bluefin tuna aboard Sorrento Fishing Charters, offering tuna fishing trips from Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Black and white photo of an angler holding a large tuna aboard Sorrento Fishing Charters during a deep sea fishing trip off the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Angler proudly holding a large southern bluefin tuna caught on a deep sea tuna fishing charter with Sorrento Fishing Charters, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Smiling angler holding a southern bluefin tuna aboard Sorrento Fishing Charters during an offshore tuna fishing trip near the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Private Southern Bluefin Tuna Charter

Head offshore from Sorrento Pier into Bass Strait chasing Southern Bluefin Tuna. No shortcuts out here. We cover the miles and go looking for them.

Sorrento Fishing Charters is independently owned and operated by Captain Theo. We are not affiliated with any other fishing charter operators in Sorrento.

WHAT'S BITING NOW

Prices are based on 10 guests, even if your group is smaller.

8H • DEEP SEA | $2,700 | 10 Guests Incl. | Extra guests $270 pp

10H • DEEP SEA | $3,500 | 10 Guests Incl. | Extra guests $350 pp

Queenscliff pick-up +$150 — 6h+ private charters.
Public Holidays: +$20 pp (payable onboard)

Before You Go

Private Southern Bluefin Tuna Charter

Head offshore from Sorrento Pier into Bass Strait chasing Southern Bluefin Tuna. No shortcuts out here. We cover the miles and go looking for them.

Customer Reviews

WHAT'S BITING NOW

Prices are based on 10 guests, even if your group is smaller.

8H • DEEP SEA | $2,700 | 10 Guests Incl. | Extra guests $270 pp

10H • DEEP SEA | $3,500 | 10 Guests Incl. | Extra guests $350 pp

Queenscliff pick-up +$150 — 6h+ private charters.Public Holidays: +$20 pp (payable onboard)

Before You Go

Private Southern Bluefin Tuna Charter

Head offshore from Sorrento Pier into Bass Strait chasing Southern Bluefin Tuna. No shortcuts out here. We cover the miles and go looking for them.

Customer Reviews

Queenscliff pick-up +$150 — 6h+ private charters.
Public Holidays: +$20 pp (payable onboard)