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2 Hour Private Skippered Cruise
Highlights
- Cruise the tranquil Gold Coast waterways aboard a Duffy Electric Boat, enjoying a unique and relaxing adventure.
- Spot local wildlife like dolphins and sea eagles while gliding silently through the iconic river system.
- Bring your own food and beverages to personalise your cruise experience or request catering for added convenience.
- Discover opulent mansions and local landmarks from a fresh perspective, immersing yourself in the lifestyle of the Gold Coast.
Famously Fun in Paradise! Duffy Boats that is!
Look no further, treat your family to something different onboard your very own unique to Australia, Duffy Electric Boat. We offer a fleet of affordable, luxurious for its class boats, providing the ultimate soft adventure experience which is safe, fun & relaxing for all ages.
This popular calm water cruise will give you a commanding, beautiful way to discover the beauty of the iconic Gold Coast in style, silently cruising the waterways at your own pace. An adventure as well as a unique perspective on some of the city’s most opulent mansions, which offers a distinctive way to see how the locals live on our diverse river system. You may also experience the beautiful Gold Coast wildlife in its natural habitat, so keep a keen eye out for local dolphins, sea eagles, pelicans and a sneaky turtle, as well as local landmarks.
Your more than welcome to bring your own food & beverages or we can cater upon request.
We look forward to welcoming you and your guest onboard! Rest assured that our professional staff will be on hand to assist you to make “your day a perfect day to remember”!
Itinerary highlights
Whisper Quite, Eco-Friendly Spectacular Gold Coast River Cruise
The Gold Coast is Australia’s most popular tourist destination, why not enjoy what our spectacular waterways have to offer at your own pace by experiencing our private skippered cruise?
Duffy Electric Boat is the best way to enjoy a fun filled morning, afternoon or evening cruising the Gold Coast waterways with your family and friends. When you glide across the water in a Duffy Electric Boat, you’ll be treated to a totally different boating experience. Silky smooth and whisper quiet, it’s the classy alternative to polluting, loud and offensive outboards. Your family, friends and even your senses will thank you!
Once you hop onboard, sit back, relax, soak up the atmosphere while our friendly skipper points out all the sights along the way as you pass through Main Beach, Southport, Paradise Waters, Surfers Paradise, with its breathtaking skyline, Chevron & Cronin Islands.
You are more than welcome to bring your own food and beverages onboard or we can upon request supply catering options.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating).
- A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- A place to store medical equipment (eg oxygen).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
Operation information
Duffy Down Under Electric Boat Cruises & Tours
Pop on your Captain’s Hat, pack the picnic.
Gather your family or a group of friends for a celebratory trip up the Gold Coast Broadwater as you jump aboard your very own Luxury Private Skippered Cruise.
Create your dream day on the water with the freedom to explore the Gold Coast at your own pace.
From a morning cruise to basking in the sunset over wine, a date just for two, family fun, chilled celebrations, or no occasion at all besides enjoying the stunning Gold Coast. Soak in the glorious sights from a Duffy Boat!
Bring your own music, food and beverages onboard or indulge in a range of fresh, local catering options to create your perfect day on the water.
Sit back and relax as their experienced skipper, with local knowledge, shows you the best parts of the Gold Coast. It’s such a safe, enjoyable way to travel, green, clean and quiet, it’s like having your own limo on the water.
The on-water Limo is fully equipped with safety equipment, a toilet, an ice chest, a shaded canopy top, window enclosures, two sunroofs, Bluetooth, and a table with lounge-style seating for 12 passengers comfortably. Their Classic Snug is also a great option, sitting up to nine people.
Fun for all ages and eco-friendly.
Ramp access is available.
Activities
Tags
Accreditations
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ATEC Japan Host
- China Ready and Accredited Program
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Experience Gold Coast
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