MEET THE SKIPPER

Running the 60ft Assegai Shaka, Damian can tailor a custom trip chasing anything from reef species, Gt’s to Giant Black Marlin Diving, snorkelling and adventure cruising to exotic locations can also be included.

Damian has been fishing the Great Barrier Reef for over 25 years, first starting in small trailer boats chasing marlin and pelagic species to working as a deckhand with some of the greatest Cairn's captains of all time.


Now with 15yrs as a captain himself he has fished all up and down the Great Barrier Reef and into the Coral Sea and to many of its offshore reefs and atolls. Internationally he has also had many years fishing the waters of Papua New Guinea as well as the Phillipines, Indonesia and Palau.


Damian over his amazing journey has had many tournament wins in both light and heavy tackle categories in North Queensland and Papua New Guinea as angler, crew and captain.


MISSION STATMENT

I am very passionate about my choice of vocation and extremely proud to be skippering the absolute Pride Vessel of FNQ - Shaka.

With my wealth of experience and absolute attention to detail you are in the best hands to enjoy the trip of a lifetime.

This is a luxury vessel of the highest calibre and I guarantee this is backed up with the best level of service as well.

Also you'll see some amazing sights and catch some awesome fish when you join us!

Captain Damian Colette

"I have worked in association with Damian on various high end vessels over many years which he has been an integral part of as skipper.

His level of attention and customer service is second to none. Backed up with so much knowledge of the Great Barrier Reef and beyond, you won't find a better skipper.

Now teamed up with the luxury Shaka 60ft vessel, this is a trip you'll never forget".

— Lynton (Heff) Heffer - Fishing Port Douglas est. 1999