Port Douglas

An hour north of Cairns: a superyacht marina for yachts up to 50 m and the closest base for the Ribbon Reefs.

Last reviewed 29 October 2026

Not a port of entryBerths to 50 mPilotage conditions under 50 m

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Entry status

Not a port of entry; clear at Cairns first.

Pilotage and limits

MSQ sets a 50 m limit at Port Douglas, and it is one of the seven Queensland areas where special pilotage conditions can apply to ships under 50 m: confirm with the Regional Harbour Master, Cairns. Marina berths to 50 m; a 40 t rail lift.

Sources: MSQ vessel size restrictions

Our Cairns partner covers Port Douglas on the ground. ASY handles clearance and berthing here. Talk to us or email us.

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Condensed from Australian Superyacht Services’ Definitive Guide to bringing a foreign superyacht to Australia, researched against Commonwealth, state and port authority sources. Rules and fees change; where a point is unsettled we say so. General information, not legal advice. Reviewed 29 October 2026.