Your Gold Coast Waterway Adventure Starts Here
Explore 50km of pristine Broadwater, anchor at hidden beaches, create memories that last. From $43 per person per night when you share the adventure. No boating experience? Perfect. Our expert crew will train you properly.
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Another Cookie-Cutter Holiday? Not This Time.
You know the feeling...
Same Old, Same Old
Another hotel room. Another crowded beach. Another holiday where everyone retreats to their phones because there's nothing new to explore together.
Theme Parks Draining Your Wallet
$500 for a day at a theme park, and the kids are asking "what's next?" by dinner. Quality time shouldn't require a second mortgage.
No Real Connection
You've promised yourself this would be the trip where you actually connect—but somehow everyone ends up in different rooms, doing different things.
Here's what we believe: Your family deserves better than another forgettable holiday.
You shouldn't have to choose between adventure and relaxation, between quality and affordability.
Your Journey from Nervous to Nautical
Three simple steps to your Gold Coast waterway adventure
Get Your Free Captain's Prep Kit
Download our "Nervous Skipper's Guide"—it shows you exactly what to expect, where to anchor your first night, what to pack, and answers every question you're probably thinking. Takes 5 minutes to read, saves hours of worry.
Book Your Perfect Boat
Chat with our crew about which boat suits your group. Pick your dates (shoulder season = better value!). We'll hold your hand through the whole booking—no surprises, no hidden fees, just honest help choosing your adventure.
Cast Off With Confidence
Arrive for your comprehensive training, get your marked map with secret spots, then motor away as captain of your own adventure. By sunset, you'll be anchored in paradise wondering why you didn't do this years ago.
Start with Step 1 - It's Free!
Get our "Nervous Skipper's Guide to Gold Coast Houseboating"—includes first-timer tips, anchorage map, packing checklist, and answers to the 27 questions everyone asks.
Download Your Free Captain's Prep KitNo spam, just helpful info. Join 5,000+ families who started here.
No Licence Required
When you arrive, we'll show you around. Our boats are super easy to use. If you have a question while you are on the water, just call our friendly team.
You're the Captain
Whether you like fishing, adventure, views or seclusion... It's your holiday, you're the captain! Explore the stunning Gold Coast waterways to your heart's content.
Safe and Sound
Enjoy your holiday without a care in the world. The waterways are safe and calm. Our boats are safety accredited and pass all inspections.
We're Not Just Another Boat Rental
Over the past seven years, the Gold Coast has weathered floods, COVID, and cyclones. While every other houseboat company closed their doors, our crew kept going.
Why? Because our team understands what these waterways mean to Gold Coast families. Our experienced crew has personally trained thousands of first-time boaters, helped nervous parents become confident captains, and turned skeptical teenagers into waterway enthusiasts.
We're the last houseboat operator on the Gold Coast because we understand something others don't: This isn't about renting boats. It's about our crew helping families create what they desperately need—uninterrupted time together in nature's playground.
Tipplers Passage
Perfect first-night anchorage, protected waters
Moreton Bay Marine Park
Home to 502 bird species—pelicans, sea eagles, ospreys
South Stradbroke
Secret beaches theme park crowds never see
1,190 Fish Species
Bream, whiting, flathead—dinner sorted!
Crab Hotspots
Our crew will mark your map with the best spots
Everything You Get for Your Adventure
More than just a boat—it's your complete waterway experience
Your Floating Holiday Home
Fully equipped houseboat with proper beds (not bunks), full kitchen, BBQ, entertainment system. Everything's included—bedding, towels, even a crab pot to cook your fresh catch.
Value: $2500
Comprehensive Captain's Training
45-60 minute personal training from our experienced crew, marked waterways map with secret spots, plus our exclusive mobile app with GPS anchorages. We don't rush—you leave confident.
Value: $500
Expert Support When You Need It
Full support during business hours for any questions, plus emergency after-hours assistance if needed. Our crew knows these waters intimately—we're here to help.
Value: $300
Adventure Extras Package
Fishing gear setup, crab pots, beach games, snorkeling equipment. Plus our "Wildlife Guarantee"—catch a fish, spot a crab, or see amazing birdlife, or your next trip is 20% off.
Value: $400
Sunset BBQ Pack
Pre-arranged delivery of local seafood and meat packs direct to your boat. We'll organize it all—you just cook and enjoy.
Value: $200
Memory Makers Kit
Waterproof camera loan, best photo spots guide, and our "First Mate Certificate" for the kids (they love this!).
Value: $150
Regular Value: $4,050
From $43 per person per night
Example: Group of 12 sharing our largest boat for 7 nights in winter = $43 per person per night 3-night minimum stay • Price varies by boat size and season (Still beats one day at the theme parks!)
Don't Just Take Our Word For It
Real families, real adventures, real memories
"My teenager actually said 'thanks Mum' without being prompted! We spent three days without a single argument, caught our own dinner, and watched pelicans dive for fish at sunset. This beats any resort holiday we've done."
Sarah Mitchell
Brisbane Mum of Three
"Was nervous about driving the boat with zero experience. The crew spent extra time with us until I felt confident. By day two, my 12-year-old was helping me navigate! Worth every penny."
David Chen
First-Time Boater, Gold Coast
"40th birthday weekend with 8 mates. We thought we'd party hard, but ended up just relaxing, fishing, and actually talking. No one checked work emails once. We're making this an annual thing."
James Thompson
Birthday Weekend Captain
Join hundreds of happy families who've experienced the Gold Coast from the water
The "We've Got You" Guarantee
30 Days to Change Your Mind + Wildlife Promise
Book with complete confidence. If you need to cancel for any reason up to 30 days before your trip, we'll refund 100% of your deposit.
Plus our Wildlife Promise: With 502 bird species and 1,190 fish species in Moreton Bay Marine Park, you're guaranteed to experience incredible wildlife. If you don't catch a fish, spot a crab, or see amazing birdlife, we'll give you 20% off your next adventure.
We can make these promises because in 34 years, we've learned something important: When you put families on the water with everything they need to succeed, magic happens. Every. Single. Time.
No-Risk
Protected
Guaranteed
School Holidays Are Filling Fast
We're the ONLY houseboat operator left on the Gold Coast. When we're full, that's it.
Fair warning: Last year, we were fully booked for summer holidays by October. Once these boats are gone, your only option is to wait until autumn. Don't be the family watching everyone else's houseboat photos on Instagram while you're stuck at another crowded beach.
Not Ready to Book? Start Here Instead
The Nervous Skipper's Guide to Gold Coast Houseboating
FREE DOWNLOAD: Everything first-timers wish they knew before booking
- ✓ First Night Success Plan: Exactly where to anchor (with GPS coords)
- ✓ The "Can I Really Drive This?" Answer: Video preview of training
- ✓ Weather Decoder: When to go, when to stay (locals know)
- ✓ Kids Entertainment Matrix: Age-specific activities that actually work
- ✓ The Real Cost Calculator: Every expense revealed (no surprises)
- ✓ Packing List: What to bring, what we provide, what to forget
- ✓ 27 FAQs Answered: Every question you're thinking right now
- ✓ Boat Selector Tool: Which boat for your group size/budget
"This guide answered every question I had. By page 3, I went from "maybe" to "let's book it!" Should be required reading for first-timers."
— Michelle R., Brisbane Mum
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Two Choices Right Now
Option 1: Book another predictable holiday. Same hotels, same crowds, same forgettable experience. Watch your family retreat to separate screens. Wonder why holidays don't feel special anymore.
Option 2: Give your family the adventure they'll never forget. Wake up anchored in paradise. Catch your own dinner. Watch sea eagles soar overhead. Create the stories that become family legend.
Not quite ready? Get the free Captain's Prep Kit first (answers every question)
(07) 5502 6200"Just calling to ask questions? Perfect! Our friendly crew loves talking boats and will help you plan the perfect adventure, no pressure."