About Us

Cape Adieu was built in 1978 for remote Cray & Shark fishing in the Great Australian Bight. Since then she has been engaged in a number of fisheries including Pearling in the Coral Sea, Cray & Shark Fishing in the Southern Ocean, and Snapper fishing in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

She has also been used as a surf charter vessel in the Spice Islands and remote Archipelago of Eastern Indonesia conducting dive charters most notably identifying the wreck of the Sanyo Marv off the remote Arnhem Land coast for the NT Museum.

In June 2003, Cape Adieu Harbour Cruises, a family operated business, was established and has since provided sunset dinner cruises, private functions, charters and wedding reception services to over 50,000 clients. Owner/Operator Shane Hearn has over 30 years experience in the commercial fishing industry.

Our dinner cruises operate daily from March to December and features only the freshest local wild caught seafood including our signature ‘Smoked Spanish Mackerel’ which is smoked on board daily. All food is prepared fresh daily by our onboard Chef. Whilst cruising we barbeque Catch of the day Fish and Scotch Fillet Steaks which are cooked to order.

Cape Adieu is BYO or fully licensed and we supply all ice, eskies and glassware. With three spacious decks and our capacity of 50 passengers you are assured personalised service by our friendly, helpful and informative Crew.

Cape Adieu is owned and operated by NT Professional Fishermen.