Private River Charter with Lady Douglas in Port Douglas

Functions & Charters

Looking to hire the entire Lady Douglas for your next event? Whether you're planning a milestone celebration, family gathering, corporate escape or simply want the river all to yourself—Lady Douglas is available for private charter.

The journey is smooth, picturesque, and utterly relaxing—perfect for guests of all ages. With a shaded open deck, onboard toilet, and fully licensed bar, Lady Douglas is ideal for get-togethers with a distinctly Tropical North Queensland twist.

Our experienced crew will work with you to tailor the cruise to your needs, whether you’d like wildlife spotting, sunset drinks, or a bit of both.

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Weddings Port Douglas is a perfect place for a romantic wedding – especially at St Mary’s by the Sea or under the palms by the waterfront in Ana Park. Both are adjacent to the historic sugar wharf and right next to the public wharf.

Lady Douglas can collect passengers from the public wharf, providing an enjoyable river cruise with beverages and nibbles, then transfer guests to reception venues such as the sugar wharf or waterfront or marina restaurants. Drinks can be provided and catering or live music can be arranged if necessary.

In addition, Lady Douglas proves to be an exceptional and original venue for ceremonies or receptions.

Port Douglas is a picture-perfect setting for a wedding, with iconic ceremony spots like St Mary’s by the Sea or beneath the palms of Ana Park—both moments from the historic Sugar Wharf and public jetty.

Lady Douglas offers a stylish and memorable addition to your special day. We can collect guests from the public wharf and cruise the calm, scenic waters of Dickson Inlet while everyone relaxes with a drink in hand. Think refreshing beverages, light nibbles, and uninterrupted tropical views—a delightful prelude or transition to your reception.

Looking for something truly unique? Lady Douglas also serves as an exceptional floating venue for intimate ceremonies or cocktail-style receptions.

Catering, drinks, and live music can be arranged to suit your vision. Just say the word—we’ll help you create something truly unforgettable.

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Parties Planning a bash with a twist? Why not take the party to the water?

Lady Douglas is fully licensed and ready to cruise—day or night. With a quality sound system on board (and the option to bring in live music), all you need to bring is your dancing shoes and a good attitude. We'll handle the rest.

From kids’ birthday adventures spotting crocs in the morning sun, to hens and bucks nights with a cocktail in hand, to laid-back corporate functions or Christmas parties that don’t feel like work—we’ve done it all. And we love a good knees-up.

Drinks? Covered. Nibbles? Easy. Views? Ridiculously good. Let's get your celebration sorted—Port Douglas style.

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Groups Lady Douglas is a crowd-pleaser for groups of all kinds—clubs, large families, corporate teams, and tour groups have all made our iconic river cruise a highlight of their Port Douglas stay.

We’re conveniently located right in the heart of town, making it a breeze to get everyone on board. Charter the whole boat for a private experience, or, for smaller groups, simply join one of our regular scheduled cruises—same great views, same excellent service.

Easy to organise. Hard to forget.