
Business Package For Sale: Cannon Charters
About This Vessel
For Sale: Cannon Charters - A well-established Kimberley & NT fishing charter business
Cannon Charters is a highly regarded remote fishing and adventure tourism operation, offering exclusive guided experiences across the Northern Territory and Western Australia's Kimberley coast. A well-established business with strong local history and industry partnerships, Cannon Charters boasts a well-maintained asset list, loyal client base, well-proven itinerary and charter schedule, commercial charter fishing licenses for the NT and WA as well as a private pen, storage shed and office in Darwin's Cullen Bay Marina.
This is a turnkey business with strong growth potential and continuity of operations for prospective buyers. It comes fully equipped and ready to trade with forward bookings secured for the 2026 season.
Assets Included:
o Westcoaster 75' Mothership MV Cannon - a purpose built charter fishing vessel for extended live-aboard charters. Including 5 ensuited guest cabins, comfortable crew quarters, commercial-grade galley fitout, well maintained machinery and auxiliary systems and a modern integrated bridge.
o Cannon has undergone a recent major refit including hull sandblast, new gelcoat, antifoul, refrigeration, all new air-conditioning, replacement gensets, and overhauled hydraulic systems.
o 4 x custom-built 5m plate-aluminium tiller steer tenders with trailers. New electronics and rewiring (Oct 2025).
o Extensive fishing gear, guest experience equipment, spare parts and auxiliary supplies.
o Cullen Bay Marina pen, office & storeroom (negotiable lease).
o Licenses & permits including WA North Coast Fishing Tour Operator License and 4x unrestricted NT Fishing Tour Operator Licenses
Key Business Features
o Established brand with excellent reputation
o Forward bookings and repeat clientele ensure immediate cash flow
o Unique access to remote, high-demand fishing destinations across the NT and Kimberley Coasts
o Strong existing partnerships and local history
o Strong potential for sales increases with historically low investment in marketing
o Significant growth potential for an owner-operator or strategic tourism investor
Full sales package available under NDA including detailed asset list, business financial history, charter schedule and itineraries from 2021 to 2026, licenses, certifications and permits, infrastructure lease details, owners notes and a full spec sheet and photos of MV Cannon and her tenders.
Watch the YouTube videos attached for more insight into the incredible fishing grounds this business accesses.
Located Darwin, NT - Cullen Bay Marina. Contact Mike at Swan Marine mike@swanmarine. Com. Au or on 0431 936 469 with queries or for access to the sales package
Vessel Specifications
Propulsion & Performance
Accommodation & Amenities
Professional commercial-grade stainless steel galley including - walk-in cool room - 4burner electric stove, - deep fryer - new commercial dishwasher with 5min cycle (2025) - new ice maker (2025) - salamander broiler - range hood - ample bench space
Electronics & Safety
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