Duffy Down Under Electric Boat Hire
Highlights
- Pack your picnic and enjoy a personalised day on the water with Duffy's electric boat hire.
- Explore the Gold Coast at your own pace, experiencing the sights in a safe and eco-friendly way.
- Gather friends or family for a memorable cruise, with options for local catering available.
- Hop aboard a Duffy boat for a fun-filled adventure, complete with shaded seating and Bluetooth sound system.
Pop on your Captain’s Hat and pack the picnic!
Ever wanted to be the captain of your own boat? You don’t need a license to self-drive with Duffy Down Under Boat Hire.
Create your dream day on the water with the freedom to explore the Gold Coast at your own pace! It’s the perfect affordable option introducing you to the joys of boating, especially if you have never been out on the water before.
Their entire fleet of luxurious and unique boats have electric motors which mean they’re eco-friendly and whisper-quiet. It’s such a safe and enjoyable way to take in all the sights of the Gold Coast!
Every member of the family can take a turn behind the wheel as you cruise the waterways. Hop aboard for your own family cruise or gather a group of friends for a celebratory trip up the Gold Coast Broadwater.
Bring your own food, drinks and music to create your perfect day on the water or fresh local catering options can be arranged by Duffy.
If you’d rather relax and be a passenger for the day, Duffy also have experienced skippers with local knowledge to show you the best parts of the Gold Coast on a private skippered boat cruise.
Fun for all ages- eco-friendly!
Ramp access is available.
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Accreditations
- China Ready and Accredited Program
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Experience Gold Coast
Features
Hire Type/s
Duffy Down Under Boat Hire
Pop on your Captain’s Hat and pack the picnic provisions! They provide the rest. Duffy Down Under boats are fully equipped with a shaded canopy top, window enclosures, two sunroofs, a table with lounge-style seating, Bluetooth Stereo System, Safety Equipment, Navigational maps and operating instructions.
Prices start from $165 per hour, per boat not per person. Considering you can have up to 10 people on board, that works out at less than $17 per person. Some models hold up to 12 guests. No other guest except those whom you invite will be onboard.
You are more than welcome to bring your own food and beverages onboard or they can cater it for you.
If you’d rather relax and be a passenger for the day, they also have experienced skippers with local knowledge to show you the best parts of the Gold Coast.
Fun for all ages!
Rentals daily from 7 am-7 pm (must be back before last light without a skipper)
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.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
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.
- 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)
- 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.
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