Where do we meet to board?

Meeting point is Raby Bay Jetty, Cleveland QLD 4163; arrive at least 20 minutes early for check-in and safety briefing.

Fishing is optional; the crew can arrange fishing as part of a tailored day but confirm when booking so gear and licenses can be organized.

Is the vessel wheelchair accessible?

The vessel is not wheelchair accessible; guests must have good mobility due to vessel layout and safety requirements.

Can we go ashore to visit the Gold Coast?

Yes — the tender provides drop-offs and pick-ups for onshore exploration, including Surfers Paradise and nearby beaches, as weather and tides permit.

What happens in bad weather?

Itineraries are subject to weather, tides and marine conditions; the crew will adjust plans for safety and communicate alternatives or rescheduling.

Meals and provisioning are handled onboard; menus are flexible but specifics vary by charter — confirm dietary needs when booking.

7-Day Gold Coast Liveaboard: Private Luxury from Raby Bay Jetty

Adventure Brief

Spend seven days aboard a private, fully crewed liveaboard departing from Raby Bay Jetty in Cleveland. Explore Moreton Bay’s sandbars and seagrass flats by day, enjoy Gold Coast dining and nightlife by tender at night — an ideal blend of water-sports, beach time, and sunset cruising.

7 days / 6 nights

moderate

From A$93,736.44

The 7-day liveaboard departs from Raby Bay Jetty in Cleveland, Queensland, and spends a week cruising Moreton Bay and the Gold Coast’s coastal edge. On this private charter for up to six guests you sleep, eat and play aboard a fully crewed vessel that doubles as a mobile beach house. Days are modular: morning swims and paddleboarding among seagrass flats, afternoons chasing sand spits and surf breaks, evenings anchored for long, slow sunsets framed by the Gold Coast skyline. Key features are the liveaboard cabin comfort, the sun-drenched bow lounge, and easy access to the region’s islands — think South Stradbroke and the eastern side of Moreton Bay — where tidal sandbars, pale silica beaches and shallow bays create a playground for a sea biscuit, giant sea mat, paddleboards and swimming. The crew runs a tender for beach drop-offs, so you can swap a day on deck for a night in Surfers Paradise chasing restaurants and nightlife without losing your berth. The area’s geology is defined by broad sand islands and sheltered bay flats under the protection of Moreton Bay Marine Park. Look for seagrass meadows that feed dugongs and attract dolphins; birdlife is abundant on the tidal mudflats. The charter’s route highlights both natural and urban contrasts: open ocean horizons, sheltered anchorages, and the surf breaks of the Gold Coast. Cultural context is present too — this coastline lies within the broader Quandamooka region, whose First Nations connection to Moreton Bay stretches back thousands of years. Practical details are straightforward. Check-in is at Raby Bay Jetty, Cleveland QLD 4163; arrive early for boarding and the mandatory safety briefing. The vessel requires good mobility due to layout and safety procedures, and activities are subject to weather, tides and marine conditions. Expect daily flexibility: the crew will tailor itineraries to tide, wind and guest preference, and optional fishing gear can be arranged. Meals and provisioning are handled onboard; packing focuses on sun protection, swimwear and a light waterproof for cooler evenings. Why book this trip? It’s a rare hybrid: a private, crewed yacht that lets you trade the city pulse of the Gold Coast for remote beaches within a single itinerary. For families or friend groups wanting water-sports, beach access, and a floating base that both explores and excuses lingering, this liveaboard is a memorable way to see southeast Queensland from the water. Onboard crew flexibility means you can adapt each day for fishing, snorkeling or a stroll on a low-tide sandbar; meals reflect simple, fresh fare but specific provisioning varies per charter. Weather can alter plans, so bring layers and a sense of curiosity. Booking through the provided referral link connects you directly to the operator for schedule and availability.