Gold Coast Charter Boat Hire, Done Right
Searching for charter boats Gold Coast? Inspiration Cruises offers private, fully skippered yacht hire for birthdays, hens and bucks parties, corporate events, family days and relaxed sunset cruises. Enjoy front-row views of Surfers Paradise, Wave Break Island and South Stradbroke with flexible 2–4 hour packages and our popular BYO policy.
Private & Exclusive
Your group only, up to 25 guests, hosted by a professional crew.
BYO Friendly
Bring your own drinks and food, or add catering & entertainment.
Great Routes
Broadwater, Wave Break Island, Tipplers, Surfers Paradise & Isle of Capri.
Simple Pricing
From $650/hr (2-hour minimum). View full pricing.
Boat Charter Packages & Inclusions
Our Gold Coast boat charter packages include a licensed skipper and crew, fuel, ice & eskies, glassware and serving ware. Choose 2–4 hours (or longer on request).
- Spacious flybridge motor yacht with indoor lounge & large deck
- Quality sound system with Bluetooth to play your own music
- Chilled BYO set-up (or pre-order catering; sunset cruise options)
- Pick-up options including Surfers Paradise / Isle of Capri public pontoons
Planning a specific event? See our popular pages: Hens Party, Bucks Party, Birthdays, Corporate, Romantic Cruises.
Popular Gold Coast Charter Boat Routes
Explore calm waterways on the Broadwater with stops at:
- Wave Break Island (swim, snorkel, sandbars)
- Tipplers at South Stradbroke (bars, boardwalks, wallabies) – see Tipplers guide
- Surfers Paradise, Budds Beach & Isle of Capri boat hire pick-ups
More ideas: Destinations We Cruise.
Ready to book your Gold Coast charter boat?
Fast responses, flexible packages, and a friendly crew.
5-Star Reviews
Guests love our private charters for birthdays, team events and romantic evenings on the water.
Charter Boats Gold Coast – FAQs
How much does a Gold Coast boat charter cost?
From $650 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. Price includes skipper & crew, fuel, ice/eskies, glassware and use of the sound system. See full pricing.
Can we BYO drinks and food?
Yes — BYO is welcome. We’ll chill your drinks on ice. Prefer everything done for you? Choose from our catering options.
How many people can we bring?
Up to 25 guests (AMSA 1E – Charter). The yacht is comfortable for both seated and social layouts.
Where do we depart from?
Main Beach / Surfers Paradise area with options for public pontoon pick-ups (e.g., Isle of Capri). We’ll confirm the most convenient location when you book.
What are the best routes?
Calm Broadwater routes to Wave Break Island and South Stradbroke (Tipplers) are guest favourites. See destinations.
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