For guests in search of nature and those who enjoy the great outdoors, Captain Barry Cross and his crew are knowledgeable, versatile and very focused on maximising your cruising pleasure.

Captain Barry Cross

Not only are you in very safe hands, but your Skipper will keep you entertained for hours, not being one to miss a spontaneous opportunity to spin a fishing yarn or anecdote on the high seas.

Barry has far reaching local knowledge of Australian waters. His local knowledge extends from Cairns through to the Cape York Peninsula, Arnhem Land, Kimberley and Broome, and has also spent much time cruising the waters of Papua New Guinea.

Barry has cruised, fished and snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef since 1978 and is one of Australia's most experienced and professional sports-fishing guides The first angler to catch a Black Marlin on 2kg Tippet Fly, Barry has featured in numerous Australian and international fishing publications. He has facilitated world firsts in fly-fishing for his clients with catches of Black Marlin, Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackeral and Giant Trevally, and in fact pioneered Giant Trevally fishing.

Nowadays however, his greatest passion is teaching, entertaining guests and sharing their experiences from the comfort of MV Joe Joe.

Scuba Instructor / Divemaster

For clients wishing to experience SCUBA diving in one of the world's best locations and experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and beyond...Joe Joe can organize a fully qualified Dive Master / Instructor as required.

For the more advanced divers, we can design an itinerary to suit your interest and level of experience.

Dive sites can include such locations as the famed Cod Hole, Osprey Reef, plus some of those where only the professional local divers spend their leisure time.

Chef

As we travel throughout the wondrous Great Barrier Reef waters and islands, our on-board Chef will tempt and satisfy the most discerning of tastes using only the finest local ingredients - local seafood, tender cuts of North Australian beef, and fresh fruit and vegetables that only days before were soaking up the sun themselves on the Atherton Tablelands above Cairns.

We invite your comments and preferences regarding your favourite dishes and drinks so that we can arrange a culinary experience as amazing and satisfying as the journey itself.

Managing Agent / Bookings

Les is based in Cairns and is the local managing agent for the MV Joe Joe. Les has a passion for all things fishy and although spending most of his time 'up the creeks' of Tropical North Queensland he is no stranger to the offshore blue water scene.