Welcome aboard our beautifully appointed Duffy Electric Boat. Be your own Captain, and have the luxury of your own private vessel for a 1 & 2hr Self Drive, no license or experience required calm water River/Canal Cruise.
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Be Your Own Captain on the Gold Coast
Welcome aboard your beautifully appointed Duffy Electric Boat. Enjoy the luxury of your own private vessel for a 1 to 5-hour self-drive cruise along the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater. No licence or prior boating experience is required! 🛥️
Whisper-Quiet Luxury on the Water
Our custom-built electric boats are incredibly safe and designed specifically for beginners. As you glide effortlessly across the Broadwater, you will experience a silky-smooth, whisper-quiet ride that lets you connect with nature and your guests without the noisy rumble of a traditional engine.
Your Private Floating Oasis
Pack a delicious picnic, gather your favourite people, and step onboard. After a quick 15-minute safety briefing and navigation guide, you will be ready to cruise. It is truly like having your very own limousine on the water! 🥂
Premium Onboard Features
- All-Weather Comfort: Equipped with a covered open-air canopy and full window enclosures for perfect all-round viewing.
- Spacious Layout: Relax on comfortable lounge-style seating with a central table, built-in drink holders, and an ice chest.
- Custom Soundtrack: Connect your phone via Bluetooth to play your favourite tunes as you cruise. 🎵
- Spectacular Sightseeing: Capture stunning photos of the Gold Coast skyline, luxury waterfront mansions, and local marine life like dolphins and pelicans.
- Fully Equipped: Every 18-foot boat accommodates up to 10 guests and includes life jackets, safety gear, and easy-to-read route maps.
We look forward to welcoming you and your guests onboard! Rest assured that our professional staff will be on hand to assist you to make “your day a perfect day to remember”!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- No cancellations within 72 hours of booking
Please see General Terms and Conditions below.
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Feel scammed! Wasn’t allowed to do a self-drive tour. I chanced upon this tour on TripAdvisor but the booking link didn’t work. The hotel concierge was one enough to get me the phone number and booking website as well as the open slots for later that afternoon. However, even though my credit card had been charged for a self driving tour, I received an email stating that my booking was pending. A lady called and claimed that self driving tours were not allowed after 4pm because it would get dark. Because my family was keen to try the self driving tour, I asked whether we could move our booking to an earlier slot over one of the next two days. She claimed that they were fully booked. Exasperated, I asked for a refund but she flatly refused. I finally had to pay $80 to hire a skipper for an hour so that I would not lose the $165 that had been charged to my credit card. From this, I surmised that the issue wasn’t so much the time slot as the fact that they did not want to allow us to self-drive the boat.
I feel cheated because the business should not have charged my credit card until the booking has been confirmed. I am sure that consumer laws in Australia protect the customer against such events. However, because I was on holiday with my family and only in the country for a short trip, the options for recourse were limited.
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gtangg
03 Sep 2026
Our group of 8 had an excellent afternoon cruising with Jason around the canals. The 2 hour trip was perfect on a sunny day. With no engine noise, it makes for a very pleasant journey. Jason provided plenty of information, but was guided by us. It was not overwhelming noise like you can get on a bigger boat . Bringing your own food and drink is a bonus. Highly recommended for anyone with a small group wanting to enjoy time on the water.
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Yvonne
20 Apr 2026
Awesome small group activity Our group of 8 had an excellent afternoon cruise with Jason. The two hour trip was a perfect amount of time to enjoy the waterways on a sunny afternoon. Jason was helpful but did not overwhelm you with information, unlike some big boats. Having your own food and drink on board was a bonus. The quiet boats are a great way to spend an afternoon. I would highly recommend this to any small groupread moreread less
Yvonne
20 Apr 2026
Exceptional Sunset Cruise With an Amazing Skipper Our family recently enjoyed a 3‑hour sunset cruise with Nitsa, and it was nothing short of wonderful. From the moment I first spoke with her, the entire process was smooth, friendly, and effortless. Nitsa has a warmth and generosity that instantly puts you at ease, and she added so many thoughtful touches that made the experience unforgettable.The boat itself was immaculate — comfortable leather seating, covered to protect you from the weather if needed, handy tables and cup holders, chilled ice chests for our drinks, and a quiet, peaceful ride that made the whole experience feel magical. Every member of our family commented on how relaxing it was.
What truly stood out was how beautifully Nitsa interacted with our children (4 and 6). She let them take the wheel, toot the horn, and wear the captain’s hat. Their excitement was priceless, and they’re already asking when we can go again.
After a few postponed attempts last year due to illness and then a cyclone, Nitsa was incredibly accommodating. She offered a refund or the option to rebook whenever we could travel, and the process was simple and stress‑free.
On the morning of the cruise, we received a warm welcome message, and by the time we stepped aboard, it genuinely felt like we were heading out with a friend. Nitsa made the day truly special.
If you’re thinking about booking a cruise, choose Nitsa and Duffy. It’s an experience you’ll absolutely love.
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Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2026-03-11
Thank you Meagan so much for your beautiful review. It truly means the world to me.
It was such a pleasure having your lovely family finally 😀 onboard, and I’m so happy to hear how much you all enjoyed the cruise.
Your beautiful well mannered children, were such a delight to have onboard they both Captained the boat beautifully, seeing their excitement when they took the helm, their smiles were priceless!
I’m also very grateful that you and your family finally had the opportunity to travel to the Gold Coast, after the earlier postponements. Sometimes life (and the weather!) has other plans, so I’m really glad we were able to finally make it happen and create such a special experience together.
Thank you again for choosing to cruise with us, you’re always welcome back anytime! I’d love to see the kids at the helm again! ⚓️
PS thank you for the thoughtful gift, being on the water, the cream & lip balm from Kangaroo Island will be a welcome relief, I’ll think of you each time I use it!
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meagan
10 Mar 2026
Nice and peaceful experience by a slow water ride for 2 hrs. Explore the beauty of goldcoast through the canals.
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Jinto
08 Jan 2026
Fun morning on the canals Super fun way to hang out with friends while cruising by amazing homes and boats. Highly recommend it for family and friendsread moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2026-01-10
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! We love hearing that you’d recommend the experience for both family and friends. that’s the best compliment.
We’re so happy you had a great time cruising and soaking in the stunning homes and boats along the way.
Can’t wait to welcome you back on the water for more fun and great memories ⚓️
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Shaun
08 Jan 2026
Incredible Experience We had such a lovely night with Duffy on their Christmas lights cruise. Vlad, our skipper, was friendly and welcoming from the moment we stepped on board, and he really made the experience feel special.The cruise itself was a great way to see the Christmas lights from the water — so much more relaxed and fun than walking or driving around. The canals and waterfront homes looked fantastic all lit up, and gliding along with good company made it feel like a proper holiday outing.
Vlad took his time showing us the highlights and made the whole trip feel smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for a unique way to take in the Christmas lights on the Gold Coast, this is a lovely option. We’d happily do it again.
100000000/10 would recommend to anyone looking for something a bit special this Christmas 🎄
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Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2025-12-23
Thank you so much Sara for your wonderful review🎄✨ & sharing your experience so generously 🎅🚤✨
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a lovely night on the Christmas lights cruise and that Vlad helped make the experience feel so special from the moment you stepped onboard. Seeing the lights from the water really is a magical way to enjoy the season, and we’re so glad you found it relaxing, festive, and memorable.
Your kind words about the cruise, the scenery, and Vlad’s care and attention truly mean a lot to our team. A 100000000/10 recommendation made our day!
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Sara
18 Dec 2025
A Great Gold Coast Experience It would be difficult to overstate the enjoyment we had when we took our 6 year old grandson for a Gold Coast cruise with Duffy Boats. Reasonably priced very comfortable boats that are very easy to navigate in. At the end of our 2 hour tour, I was already thinking of my next trip. And, WOW seeing the magnificent mansions on the waterways. How the other half lives!! Thank you Nitsa.read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2025-12-23
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Don. We’re absolutely thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your Gold Coast cruise with us, especially sharing the experience with your 6 year old grandson. I remember thinking what lovely grandparents you and Gayle are bringing
your grandson across Australia on your own, those memories are truly special.
It’s great to know you found the boats comfortable, easy to navigate, and good value, and we agree the waterfront mansions never fail to impress!
We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great adventure!
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2026
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Don
15 Dec 2025
An amazing experience. The owners and staff have created such a welcoming environment, the boats are so much fun and it is a wonderful experience to cruise the waterways with such ease. Highly recommend. We will be back!
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Sarah
05 Oct 2025
Unique experience on the GC Great new location. Easy to find and plenty of parking options. A great morning with our parents cruising the canals. Easy to drive, great maps and instructions. Friendly and helpful staff.Repeat customers and on our GC must do list
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Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2025-08-12
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our new location and had a great morning out on the canals with your parents.
It means a lot to us that you found everything easy and enjoyable, from the parking options and instructions to our friendly team.
We love welcoming back repeat customers, and we’re honoured to be on your Gold Coast must-do list! Looking forward to seeing you again soon on a return visit across the ditch!
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Southlanders2
07 Aug 2025
Had a wonderful day with Duffy Down Under! The self-driving boat was easy to use, relaxing, and a great way to explore the waterways. Staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
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Jai
26 Jul 2025
Great morning out We had a wonderful morning just on the water ways seeing the river houses. Even got to see a dolphin when we finished. Highly recommended to do this.read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2025-07-25
Thank you so much, Claire, for taking the time to leave such a glowing review!
We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful morning exploring the waterways and riverfront homes, it’s truly one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Gold Coast from a unique perspective in our Eco-Friendly Electric Boats!
Spotting a dolphin is always such a special treat! We’re so lucky to be able to see these amazing creatures in their natural environment.
We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure on the water during your next visit to the Gold Coast. Happy Travels.
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clairethomsett6153
23 Jul 2025
Returning Customers This was the highlight of our trip. Paul was a fantastic guide, such a beautiful and peaceful boat ride. We will definitely book again when we visit the Gold Coast againread moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2025-07-22
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your time with us was the highlight of your trip. Paul will be so pleased to know you enjoyed the boat ride as your guide. We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back on the Gold Coast for another peaceful cruise! 🌊⛵
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maramawalker
22 Jul 2025
Lovely experience, they are easy to get ahold of good communicators and the actual cruise is what you want to make of it. It’s fun informative relaxing and overall a beautiful view the whole way. The drivers are competent and experienced as someone with some fear of boats and open water their skills left me at ease. I would highly recommend this excursion if you’re in the Gold Coast.
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Grace
15 Jul 2025
Best boat tour/hire in the Gold Coast!!! Best boat tour/hire you can ever do in the Gold Coast!!! Contacting to organise a time was super easy and the skipper took us on a beautiful cruise. Lovely owners aswell :)read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2025-07-17
Thank you Reuben for taking the time to provide a 5 Star review, we throughly enjoyed having you and your partner onboard. We look forward to welcoming back on your next holiday to the Gold Coast.⚓️
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Reuben
15 Jul 2025
All around amazing! Lovely experience, they are easy to get ahold of good communicators and the actual cruise is what you want to make of it. It’s fun informative relaxing and overall a beautiful view the whole way. The drivers are competent and experienced as someone with some fear of boats and open water their skills left me at ease. I would highly recommend this excursion if you’re in the Gold Coast.read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2025-07-17
Thank you Grace for taking the time to provide a five star review. We are thrilled that we made you feel at ease to give you a great perspective of the Gold Coast on the water.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard on your next visit to the Gold Coast.
Enjoy the rest of your holiday⚓️
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Grace
15 Jul 2025
A must-have experience on the Gold Coast. Nitsa knows the entire canal incredibly well. It was fun to hear all the stories she shared with us. Our friends, pups, and families all thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The boat was tranquil and comfortable. Nitsa also took some amazing portrait shots of us and our pups. It was truly a relaxing and joyful experience. Thank you Nitsa~read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2025-05-31
Thank you Jenifer for taking the time to provide a 5 Star Review. We so enjoyed having you, your fur babies, (yes all 5 of them) family and friends onboard with us. The fur babies were very content and comfortable onboard and they were so excited to get on the boat!
It was my pleasure to ensure, you all were able to relax and enjoy your time on the water.
We look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future! Hugs to the well behaved fur babies
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Jenifer
29 May 2025
Thank you Nitsa for our canal cruise. We all had a fantastic morning cruising around. The boat was perfect as was your knowledge and commentary of the waterways. Also, thanks for the great group photos.
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Michelle
10 May 2025
My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting the irrepressible Nitsa when she gave a very thorough explanation about the workings of the battery powered boat we had hired. Nitsa gave us maps of the canals, photos of marker buoys and a recommended route to take to see the most in our two hour cruise.
The two hours went by incredibly fast as there was so much to see from the comfort of the silent running boat. The boat was easy to drive and had plenty of shade.
Gayle and I thoroughly enjoyed our cruise, so much so, that I will be placing it on my "to do list" for my next visit to the Gold Coast.
The two hours went by incredibly fast as there was so much to see from the comfort of the silent running boat. The boat was easy to drive and had plenty of shade.
Gayle and I thoroughly enjoyed our cruise, so much so, that I will be placing it on my "to do list" for my next visit to the Gold Coast.
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Don
07 Feb 2025
Definitely recommend Duffy Boats. Vlad was a great host and let all the kids take a turn in driving the boat. He had a lot of local knowledge and was relaxed and hospitable. Was great to be able to play our own music and bring our own food. And we even saw dolphins at the end!
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Bree
16 Jan 2025
Highly Recommended We did a self drive tour and couldn't recommend it enough.Greeted with a friendly smile, quick instructions and we were off. The boat is electric so quiet and easy to drive, even for someone who doesn't know boat's!
Comfortable seats, plenty of room for the family and plenty of cover from the sun/wind. A bonus that we were able to take our own snacks and drinks to keep everyone happy.
Thank you for a great gold coast activity for the family, we really appreciated it.
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Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thank you Hayley, for taking the time to provide a 5 Star Review of your experience onboard. It was our pleasure to host you and your lovely family while visiting our lovely city. It's a wonderful experience to actually view the GC from the Water! Hope to welcome you back onboard on your next visit! All the best for the Holiday Season!
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HayleyM1670
28 Nov 2024
Excellent day on the water! The Duffy boat was so comfy and relaxing! We toured the waterways for a couple of hours, seeing the gorgeous homes and learning the history and all of the stories of the area. The owners, Nita’s and Gordon, were so friendly! We enjoyed being out of the sun under the cute awning over the boat. The boats are silent and make no wake, cruising along smoothly! Can’t wait to do it again!
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Valerie
27 Nov 2024
A Highlight Day! It was SO MUCH FUN! We loved having the owners as the skippers on the day we got to spend on a boat! They told us stories of local history, showed us GORGEOUS homes along the water front, stopped at the market to nab some lunch, and gave time to relax and enjoy a piece of our vacation in Australia. Highly recommend Nitsa and Gordon's boats!read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a 5 star review, we so enjoyed sharing our wonderful city with you onboard our Duffy Boats. Bonus is heading to Isle of Capri for a wee lunch break. Have a great time now, over the ditch and safe journey back to the States in a few weeks.
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Valerie
27 Nov 2024
I highly recommend Duffy Down Under for those who is looking for a nice day in the water and fun with friends. You can self-drive the boat, which is pretty exciting, enjoy the comfy vessel and create new unforgettable memories. Thanks DD team for making my bday even more special.
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Bruna
05 Oct 2024
Absolutely fantastic vendor, she went out of her way to help use. We did not go on the boat as we weren't aware that no fishing was allowed, and the vendor kindly cancelled our booking and issued a refund. Other than that, the boat looked spacious and well kept. Totally recommended this to anyone who wants a leisurely self drive boat to cruise the Gokd Coast waterways.
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Roger
02 Oct 2024
This was so much fun! We absolutely loved it. I’m petrified of boats but it was really calm and you just slowly cruise and take everything in. We took a picnic lunch and some bubbles, sat back and just enjoyed the views. I’d totally recommend Duffy Boat Hire to everyone. Nitsa and Gordon were both fabulous to deal with, really friendly people!
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Allisha
31 Aug 2024
I've been meaning to write this review for ages. We took my parents-in-law on a boat trip around the Gold Coast canals, back in May 2022. We had such a lovely time on board. The GC skyline and the lights around the city as we cruised around during sunset were simply beautiful and we were able to enjoy them from an angle and view that few ever get to experience. Our boat captain was incredibly professional, friendly, and helpful. He took us to so many little nooks and crannies along the canals and we felt absolutely safe in his hands. He also regaled us with tales of various places around the canals, as well as stories from his own life. We were able to bring a dinner for us on board, which we dined on comfortably whilst being chauffeured up and down the canals in style.
I would absolutely recommend Duffy Down Under to anyone who is interested in a similar experience, and cannot commend their service and professionalism highly enough. Thank you again for treating our folks to such a memorable experience.
I would absolutely recommend Duffy Down Under to anyone who is interested in a similar experience, and cannot commend their service and professionalism highly enough. Thank you again for treating our folks to such a memorable experience.
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De
23 Apr 2024
Friendly, courteous and professional - well worth it Great day out when we decided to get out and about on the Gold Coast Broadwater for a day.Booking was easy, and upon arrival Nick had everything ready to go. He gave us all the required safety briefing and provided everything needed.
The boat was well equipped and easy to use.
Would definitely use them again for our next hire.
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Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2024-01-30
Thank you so much for providing a review. We are delighted that you found our staff friendly and professional & our boats comfortable and easy to use.
We look forward to welcoming you back onboard in the not too distant future! ⚓️
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GlobalHolidayer
29 Jan 2024
It was a 3 hour boat hiring and it was very nice. Easy to book, easy to drive, easy to go and come back, we liked this family shared moment.
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Alexandra
11 Jan 2024
I booked a skippered boat for 10 of us for my birthday. Both Nitsa and our skipper bent over backwards to make us all comfortable and we had a really great 3 hours. Highly recommend this company. Also, you don't see the Gold Coast properly until you view it by boat ... Its spectacular
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Riley
03 Jan 2024
Amazing Experience on a Private Boat!!
Gordon was so friendly and nice. He was welcoming and accommodating to all our groups needs. We initially booked a 3 hour experience, but ended up extending another hour while on the boat as the group was having so much fun and the experience was amazing. GC canals are beautiful with amazing houses which Gordon showed us.
Would definitely recommend to everyone for a day out when in GC.
Gordon was so friendly and nice. He was welcoming and accommodating to all our groups needs. We initially booked a 3 hour experience, but ended up extending another hour while on the boat as the group was having so much fun and the experience was amazing. GC canals are beautiful with amazing houses which Gordon showed us.
Would definitely recommend to everyone for a day out when in GC.
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Jinisha
02 Jan 2024
We were a group of 6, and booked the experience last minute to enjoy a day out at GC. Definitely one of the most amazing experiences with a private boat, music, dancing and BYO drinks and food. Gordon was an amazing Caption who took us out through the canals of GC and showed us all the amazing houses and told us some history of the place.
Gordon was so so accomodating and so lovely throughout our 4 hour private boat experience. He always responded and spoke with a big smile on his face when our group asked him million and one questions.
Our group and myself had so much fun and definitely enjoyed the day. Definitely would highly highly recommend this experience with a group.
Gordon was so so accomodating and so lovely throughout our 4 hour private boat experience. He always responded and spoke with a big smile on his face when our group asked him million and one questions.
Our group and myself had so much fun and definitely enjoyed the day. Definitely would highly highly recommend this experience with a group.
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Srishti
02 Jan 2024
We had a great time! Nitsa took her time and explained our route carefully and gave us some great sightseeing tips! She made our entire experience enjoyable. We had an excellent time cruising the waterways. She even included a portable speaker for our outing! We rented the boat for 4 hours and it was well worth it! Wish we could have booked it for longer!!! It was just myself and my spouse but it’s definitely great for a group of friends! Will definitely book again on our next trip!!!
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Brittany
22 Dec 2023
Christmas Cheer(s) This is our second year cruising and celebrating our Christmas lunch with our organisation’s volunteers. Another fabulous experience that everyone loved. So relaxing and peaceful. The skippers are fantastic and very accommodating. Thanks again Duffy’s, see you next year!read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2024-01-03
Thank you Sarah for taking the time to provide a review and your continued support. It was a beautiful way to thank your volunteers for all the do for your organisation. Looking forward to seeing you again in 2024! Happy New Year!
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Sarah
21 Dec 2023
good experience well spent hour with food and drinks and some music, I prefer to go evening to enjoy sunset and avoid heat if summerread moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2024-01-03
Thank you for sharing your experience onboard our Duffy Boats. Sunset Cruises are a delight, and the added bonus you can bring your own food and beverages! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones
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vivan
21 Dec 2023
A fun experience with the family! This was such a fun thing to do with the family! We were given good instructions and a map of where we could drive the boat in the canals. We self drove which was easy to do, the boat was easy to drive. It was great being able to take our drinks and snacks on board. We booked the boat for 3 hours. As a bonus we saw dolphins!read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-10-31
Thank you Hayley for taking the time to provide a review, we are delighted that you and the family enjoyed the experience while onboard! It's always a bonus to see our dolphins, they bring such joy seeing them in their natural environment. We look forward to welcoming you back onboard on your next trip to the Gold Coast!
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Hayley
27 Oct 2023
A lovely way to cruise the canals This was a wonderful self drive cruise in a quiet, roomy, comfortable, electric boat. Sailing quietly along the canals was so peaceful and very interesting. The boat canopy is open sided but provides complete shade. Nitsa was really helpful and friendly in telling us how to manage the boat ( it's very easy) and where to travel on the canal. We'll definitely come back and do this cruise again.read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-10-24
Ahoy Susan we are thrilled that you found your experience with us a wonderful, peaceful and relaxing time on the water. Our electric powered Duffy’s are one of a kind with all the comforts of home.
It’s important to note, with our extensive safety briefing, maps, and the manoeuvrability of the Duffy Boat they are easy to drive, like driving a car, as long as you have full comprehension of our briefing.
Susan, we can’t thank you enough for providing a glowing review and we look forward to welcoming you back onboard in the not too distant future ⚓️
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Colin
19 Oct 2023
House alert The houses we saw were out of this world. Gordon explained who lived in some of them. A great 4 hours spent on his boat. Thank you.read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-10-24
Thank you so much John (and the Gillian Island Crew) for the glowing review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your 4 hours onboard with Gordo. The homes on our cruise are certainly a House Alert, I could name a few I would like to call ours, hahaha. We look forward to seeing you all once again on a return trip to the Gold Coast!
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johnpT3878MV
14 Oct 2023
We had a great time for our younger boy’s 1st birthday. Plenty space for food and lucky to have the owner to guide our tour, even helped us to setup the decorations and took lots of photos with nice views around. We left something behind and just realised on the way to the next destination, called Duffy and they stored it somewhere safe for us to pick up as she got a full booking that day. Highly recommended and it won’t let you down.
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Mengyu
24 Sep 2023
Thank you to the team at Duffy for making a birthday so special.
Their customer care is from start to finish is exceptional, will definitely be back and highly recommending to friends and family!
Their customer care is from start to finish is exceptional, will definitely be back and highly recommending to friends and family!
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Arissra
29 Aug 2023
A must do on the Gold Coast Brilliant tour of the Gold Coast. Had so much fun with friends. We cruised the Gold Coast for 2 hours while enjoying a fruit platter.Highly recommended.
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Peter
28 Jun 2023
Cruisey time Great way to have a good look around the beautiful houses on the water ways and also some easy chill out time for 6 of us. Through but clear instructions provided before sailing. Time onboard enjoyed by all.read moreread less
PhillipB294
25 Jun 2023
Perfect Day on the Water Such a wonderful few hours out on the water. We originally were going to self drive but last minute were given a skipper (Peter) which was a wonderful surprise. Peters interaction with us all was wonderful, his knowledge of the area superb. Having grown up in the area gave him some more detail into certain properties we went past.We come upto the GC every year to reunite and catch up old friends and do a different boat trip every year. This one has surpassed them all. Thank you Nitsa for organising a wonderful day for us and an extra big thank you to Peter for being our No. 1 Skipper tfor the day.
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Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-05-25
Thank you Sandra for such a glowing review. It warms my heart to receive such accolades on your experience with us & our lovely Skipper Peter. I have shared this with him, sure it will make his night too! I’ll have to have Peter brief me on your local knowledge you shared with him! I t was a pleasure having you all onboard and look forward to seeing you again on your next return trip to the GC⚓️
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Spoz
22 May 2023
We had the best time using duffy hire!! I booked a electric canopy boat for four of us for mothers day and it was magic! We drove the boat ourselves but the safety run down was super straight forward and the boat was easy to drive. The boat was super comfy for all of us and the service we got was so friendly.
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Rachael
18 May 2023
Great day out on the water We had a great time. We enjoyed our trip that much we hired the boat for an extra hour when we got backread moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-05-19
Thank you both for taking the time to provide a review, the time relaxing on the boat goes way too fast, glad that it was available for that extra hour too⚓️ looking forward to seeing you again the next time you’re down on the Gold Coast
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Andrew
16 May 2023
Stylish and comfortable memorable afternoon cruising on the sunny canals of Surfers. What a fabulous way to celebrate an 86th birthday with family. We opted for the self drive option which worked a charm. Nitsa is super to deal with and went out of her way to make our day special. We took all our favourite supplies and 3 hours whizzed on by.. next time I would take the 4 hours to allow a bit more time at the Isle of Capri. This was hands down the best experience in our week away. 5 stars!!read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-05-19
Thank you so much Cath, for taking the time to review your experience with us. We were delighted to help your dad celebration his 86th Birthday onboard our Electric Boats with your family. Looking forward to welcoming you all back in the not too distant future!
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Catherine
08 May 2023
Wonderful experience to be a ‘captain’! The boat is electric, very clean and quiet. Clear instructions from the Captain. Unforgettable!
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Tim
20 Apr 2023
Amazing Experience for Family The trip was such an amazing experience. We are a group of six from ages 8 to 73. We do ask for a skipper to join. He was fun and exprience. With his aid all of us enjoy the ride in evening breeze and breathtaking view. Although the booking can simply take the boat hire, I do recommend to also hire a skipper, especially for beginners. He put our mind at ease so we can fully enjoy the relaxing ambient.
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Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-04-18
Thank you Karen for taking the time to provide a review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your time onboard. It’s wonderful that you took up the offer for having the skipper onboard. It certainly gives you the skills for future boating, & the chance to sit back, relax while you soak up the beautiful Gold Coast Skyline! Thanks again!!
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Karenkmlam
18 Apr 2023
Absolutely amazing best part of the Gold Coast Had Gordan as our skipper, he was absolutely amazing, he gave us excellent commentary and answered any and all questions, even let us drive the boat at some points! Would absolutely recommend to everyone!read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-04-15
Thank you so much for the glowing review, we are so happy you had Gordon onboard with you and it made for an amazing day on the water for you! Thanks once again and hope to see you again in the not too distant future ⚓️
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I4765IRstellac
15 Apr 2023
It was our parents wishes to have their ashes scattered in the Nerang River. Not knowing what to do we contacted Duffy Boat hire. Nitsa was amazing, so helpful and thoughtful and helped us plan the day with ideas and suggestions and even as we found out on the day, upgraded us to the bigger boat. On the day "Easter Sunday" we sailed for a particular spot on the river to arrive at dusk. Our skipper Gordon was the most caring person and said he would do ever it takes to make this a special occasion for the family, nothing was too much for him. The fact that the boat is electric and so very peaceful made it even more special.
Nitsa and Gordon thank you so very much. We will be back whenever the family gets together.
David, Genine and Michelle
Nitsa and Gordon thank you so very much. We will be back whenever the family gets together.
David, Genine and Michelle
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David
11 Apr 2023
100% recommend WOW!!! What an experience! such a relaxing way to spend a couple of hours, take your own food and drinks kick back and glide through the water. We had the music going and the sun was shining. the electric motor made it all the more relaxing as its basically silent. We saw tons of dolphins and they come very close to the boat. We saw the most amazing luxury houses too. Highly recommend this activity, perfect for all ages, friendly staff take great care of you, and it was CHEAP! (As in, not expensive) good quality boat with wind protection. Give it a go you will not be disappointed!Thanks to the Duffy team.
Tash
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Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-04-13
Thank you SO much Tash for taking the time to review your experience with us.
We are delighted that you enjoyed your time on the Water onboard our Electric Boat. It gives you a unique perspective on some of the city’s most opulent mansions, as well as local landmarks. Of Course the added bonus of being able to play with our dolphins too in their natural habitat.
Thanks again so much, it really warms our heart to receive such a glowing review. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you once again on your next trip to the Gold Coast!
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baysonfam
11 Apr 2023
Awesome and enjoyed it! It was an unique experience for me and my friends as it was our first time controlling a boat by ourselves. We were oversee by a boat captain that guided us around the canal. It was relaxing and calm to ride the boat around Gold Coast. If you are lucky, you might be able to see some dolphins or stingray jumping out of the water.read moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-04-07
Thank you KitoriY for taking the time to provide a 5 star review, we are so happy you enjoyed your time onboard! Having the Captain onboard I’m sure gave you the confidence to be able to do this experience again, learning all the ins & outs of skippering you on boat! Well done! See you next time!
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KitoriY
06 Apr 2023
We had amazing experience. It was great to see Gold coast and Broadwater this way. We were very lucky that Duffy’s owner came along with us on our boat ride. It was good to have her as we got to know so much about the areas and saw beautiful houses along the way with some information. It felt like a wonderful tour. She also took a lot of photos for us and stopped the boat for amazing views and pictures of gold coast. She was just there to guide us and we all took turns to drive the boat, having her was an added advantage .
The boat ride itself was super fun. They also have speakers so you can play your own music and dance, bring snacks and just generally have a great time. We went there in the afternoon but heard they also have sunset time boats as well.
The boat ride itself was super fun. They also have speakers so you can play your own music and dance, bring snacks and just generally have a great time. We went there in the afternoon but heard they also have sunset time boats as well.
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Reeva
01 Mar 2023
We had amazing experience. It was great to see Gold coast and Broadwater this way. We were very lucky that Duffy’s owner came along with us on our boat ride. It was good to have her as we got to know so much about the areas and saw beautiful houses along the way with some information. It felt like a wonderful tour. She also took a lot of photos for us and stopped the boat for amazing views and pictures of gold coast. She was just there to guide us and we all took turns to drive the boat, having her was an added advantage .
The boat ride itself was super fun. They also have speakers so you can play your own music and dance, bring snacks and just generally have a great time. We went there in the afternoon but heard they also have sunset time boats as well.
The boat ride itself was super fun. They also have speakers so you can play your own music and dance, bring snacks and just generally have a great time. We went there in the afternoon but heard they also have sunset time boats as well.
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reeva
01 Mar 2023
Fantastic Service & Experience Book it!! Book it!! Very quick and easy! We had such a nice boat ride on a beautiful day. I want to highlight that Gordon who is fun, warm and welcoming offered a complimentary skipper service, while we stayed back relaxed, comfortable beneath canopy gazing at the beautiful real estate Gold Coast offers. He shared fascinating information about the luxury restaurants, properties, amenities and current events around the area. Excellent job Nitsa on providing quick response on booking, free parking, directions and other necessary information. I will definitely and highly recommend this service for a relaxing ride with family and friends.read moreread less
Amanda
22 Feb 2023
Must do cruise! We just finished our canal cruise with Skipper Gordon. What a treat! He was knowledgeable and accommodating while giving us some of the history of both Duffy and the Gold Coast. This was, by far, the best way to see the canals and the harbor. Incredible!read moreread less
SharonBrown6478
12 Feb 2023
Wasn't tidy and their was showers so got wet General housekeeping and better service, and was rained on. And abit rude is well . and boring hospitalityread moreread less
Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-01-21
Unfortunately, in your situation you feel as if I should have been able to control the weather? It rained…... And thankfully you were on a boat that had fully functional windows to which I gave you advice on how to close. The boat also has a full canopy top had you followed the instructions provided you would have had no rain inside the boat at all.
Again, being Mother Nature we can't help the fact the weather I wasn't perfect for you , and we sincerely hope your next boating adventure comes with sunshine & rainbows
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C2274GZjaredf
20 Jan 2023
Wonderful from booking to docking What a blast!!From the moment I booked this, the operator was in touch to ensure we had the best possible experience.
I had so many questions and requests and Nitsa was prompt in her responses and beyond accommodating!
On the day - coordinating small children, elderly participants with mobility considerations, special custom catering requests - they had it all under control and made everyone feel equally welcome and included.
Nitsa was our skipper and she was fabulous - we felt safe in her hands, she was fun and knowledgeable about the area we toured.
The experience itself is wonderful.
So much fun, so much to see and well, well worth the time and price.
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Nitsa K, Owner at Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours, responded to this review - 2023-01-11
Thank you so much Leigh for taking the time to provide a 5 Star review of your experience with us. It was such a pleasure to help you plan your husband’s birthday celebrations. Given the distance you travelled to get to Australia .Trying to organise such experiences from afar can be quite daunting, we do cherish our guest experience showcasing our wonderful city. Nothing pleases me more than knowing you all had fun while onboard. It was equally fun for me sharing the time on the water with you and your family. Safe travels and hope to see you again on your return visit. Happy New Year!
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799leighs
09 Jan 2023
Great activity out on the water We really enjoyed the self-drive boat hire, thank you. Great instructions, easy to operate and a unique view of the Gold coast, would highly recommend.read moreread less
Jill
15 Dec 2022
happy wife happy life We did this on a whim - a lot of fun. The smile it put on my wife's face was worth every cent. Enjoyed the real estate form the water too. Our best day in GC!read moreread less
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