Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours

05/03/2025

🌀Important Update from Duffy Boats Gold Coast

As a local tourism operator, Duffy Boats Gold Coast is temporarily closing due to the impact of Cyclone Alfred. The safety of our guests and staff is our top priority, and the closure will take effect immediately.

We will reopen once we are confident that the waterways are safe and our services can be fully restored.

Reopening Updates:
The reopening date will be evaluated daily by our management team, based on the safety of the waterways and in compliance with local authority guidelines.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding as we navigate these challenging conditions together.

Your Safety is Our Priority:
We encourage everyone to follow the safety and preparedness advice from local emergency services. Your well-being remains our highest concern.

For further updates, please refer to the City of Gold Coast’s Disaster and Emergency Dashboard,

https://dashboard.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard Duffy Boats as soon as it is safe.

In the meantime, stay safe!⚓️

City of Gold Coast dashboard for disaster management

07/02/2025

Thank you Don for this lovely 5 star review of your Self Drive Duffy Experience 🐬

We can’t wait to welcome you back on the water with us again soon

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31/12/2024

🥂 Anchors up, 2024—it’s time to chart a new course for 2025!🥂

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you ❤️

To you - our customers, whether you are local legends, interstate travelers, or overseas visitors – thank you for choosing us to be part of your special moments out on the water.

A huge thank you also goes out to our amazing team of skippers. Your dedication, expertise, and warm hospitality have been the backbone of every trip. You always go above and beyond to ensure every cruise is safe, seamless, and full of fun!

Whether it was a family celebration, a romantic cruise, a birthday, hens, bucks, wedding transfer, scattering of ashes or just a relaxing few hours, we’ve loved welcoming you aboard and sharing the magic of our Gold Coast waterways with you ✨ 🌊

Your smiles, laughter, and support mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to create even more memories together in 2025. Here’s to sunshine, smooth sailing, and fun-filled adventures ahead for all.

Cheers to a fantastic year – see you out on the water with us soon 🥂

The Duffy Boat Hire Cruises & Tours Team 🚤

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful customers, friends, family, & the Duffy Skippers, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your trust and support throughout the year. May this Christmas bring you peace, joy, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

We look forward to continuing to help you make unforgettable memories on the water!⚓️

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

04/11/2024

Looking for a family adventure everyone will enjoy? 🌞🚤 Our self-drive boat hire options offer the perfect escape that the whole family will enjoy.

Whether it’s a day of exploring or a sunset cruise, We have options to fit every family & occasion. Perfect for all ages, so everyone from little ones to grandparents can enjoy.

Our boats are easy-to-navigate & no boat license is required —just bring your crew, a picnic, and a sense of adventure 📸

✨ Book your self-drive family cruise today
📞 0412 399 183
ONLINE BOOKING: www.duffydownunder.com.au

04/10/2024

🌊 Picture-Perfect Moments! 🌅

Ready for an unforgettable experience ? Whether it’s a sunset cruise or a day on the water with friends, every moment on board is picture-perfect 📸✨.

Enjoy the peaceful waters, the serenity and the breathtaking views of the Gold Coast as you glide through the water create memories you’ll cherish forever.

Bring your camera, your crew, and get ready to cruise in style on your next Duffy adventure! 🛥️

04/10/2024

🐬 Take charge of your own adventure!

✨ Self Drive - NO BOAT LICENSE REQUIRED *

☀️ Holds up to 10 adults comfortably

🌴 Limited spots left for this long weekend, get in touch today!!

🐠 Book online via our website www.duffydownunder.com.au

* Conditions apply, enquire for full details

28/08/2024

Please support Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc. upcoming Father’s Day Raffle.

Raffle drawn - 30/8/24

We have some fantastic news to share! Our Father's Day Raffle just got even better, thanks to the generous contributions from some amazing local businesses. On top of our popular Daddy Hampers, we've added a range of exciting prizes that you won't want to miss!

New Prizes Include:
🏋️‍♂️ Gym Passes from Paradise Fitness Clubs, Paradise Point
🏄 Wake Park Pass from Gold Coast Wake Park
🚤 Duffy Boat Hire with Skipper from Duffy Down Under Boat Hire, Cruises & Tours
🦘 Family Pass to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
🍽️ Dinner Voucher Omeros Bros Seafood Restaurant
🍻 Carton of Beer from Liquor Legends, Arundel

These incredible prizes are now up for grabs, and every ticket you purchase helps us raise much-needed funds for the care and upkeep of our cherished herd of horses at Arundel Park RDA.

Raffle Ticket Prices:
1 for $5
3 for $10
5 for $15

Raffle Draw Date: Friday, 30th August

Support a great cause and win amazing prizes! Click the link or visit our reception to get your tickets.
https://www.trybooking.com/CUEED

A huge thank you to the generous local businesses for their support, and to all of you for your continued contribution to our mission 💚

15/08/2024

Exciting weekend ahead - thrills in Paradise- bring on the excitement over our shores!🛫🛬

The countdown is on, and the weather is set to clear up... just in time for take off 🛩

The Pacific Airshow will launch over our iconic Surfers Paradise beach tomorrow 🙌

From Friday to Sunday, we're in for three days of heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations by the world's finest aviators.

This is the largest Airshow event to ever take place in Australia. After a spectacular debut last year, we expect this edition to be even bigger and better.

Don't miss out on the action! Tickets are still available.

All details here 👉 pacificairshowaus.com

25/07/2024

🥂 IT’S GALS DAY ✨

Tag your girls, who are you bringing? 🌺✨

Here’s a few reasons to book your next day with us here 💕

✨ Chill vibes on leather lounge style seating
🥂 BYO food and beverages
🎶 Play your favorite tunes via Bluetooth connectivity
📸 Plenty of photo ops
🌞 Canopy top with window enclosures
🛥️ Self drive or skippered cruises

05/07/2024

📸 Create lasting memories, capture the scene, with Duffy Boat Hire, every moment's a dream ✨

03/07/2024

♡ Testimonial Thursday

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.

Thank you @ De Villiers Keet - Reviewed on Google 💫

01/07/2024

🚤 Cruise into magical moments ✨
🌅 Date nights
👧 School holiday Fun
🎉 Birthday parties
👰‍♀️ Intimate weddings + events.

Book with us today and let the magic of the open water create incredible moments you’ll cherish forever.

17/06/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We are honoured to announce that Duffy Boat Hire Cruises & Tours has been awarded the prestigious Best of QLD Experience for 2024! 🏆✨

We would like to say a massive thank you to all our incredible guests & staff for making this possible. Your support and love for our unique boating adventures have propelled us to this amazing achievement.

Book your unforgettable Duffy Boat experience today and come see why we are recommended by travelers world wide 🛥️💙

We can’t wait to make more memories together on our beautiful Gold Coat Waterways 🌊

04/06/2024

Who said it’s winter? Not the Duffy fleet as they all put to sea this morning on beautiful water looking like glass. Winter is the best time of the year for a cruise, it’s quiet, temperature perfect & the Broadwater to yourself. Does it get any better, well ok, maybe grab a bottle of wine, some beers and a few nibble’s to enjoy.😃🍺