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Yacht Rock Revival

If you like 70’s and 80’s music like Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Toto, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs and Christopher Cross, then you’ll love Yacht Rock Revival!

Introducing Australia’s only tribute to the soft rock era from the mid 70’s to early 80’s, Yacht Rock Revival!

Just remember to hold on to your captain’s hat because this music is so smooth and breezy, it might just blow you away!

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• 8 Piece Band
• Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band 
• Africa – Toto
• Alibis – Sergio Mendes
• All Right – Christopher Cross
• Arthurs Theme - Christopher Cross 
• Baby Come Back – Player
• Best Of My Love – The Emotions 
• Biggest Part Of Me - Ambrosia
• Can We Still Be Friends - Todd Rundgren 
• Can't Go For That - Hall & Oates
• Caribbean Queen – Billy Ocean
• China Grove – The Doobie Brothers
• Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
• Don't Stop Believing - Steve Perry 
• Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
• Easy Lover - Phil Collins & Philip Bailey 
• Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
• Eye In The Sky - Alan Parsons Project 
• Feels Like The First Time - Foreigner 
• Georgy Porgy - Toto
• Get Used To It - Roger Voudouris 
• Give Me The Night – George Benson 
• Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac 
• Heart To Heart – Kenny Loggins 
• Help Is On Its Way - Little River Band 
• Hey Nineteen – Steely Dan
• Higher Love – Steve Winwood
• Hold The Line - Toto
• Hotel California - The Eagles
• I Gotta Try – Michael McDonald
• I Keep Forgettin' - Michael McDonald 
• I'm Every Woman - Chaka Khan
• Keep On Loving You - REO Speedwagon
• Kiss You All Over - Exile
• Lido Shuffle - Boz Scaggs
• Lotta Love – Nicolette Larson
• Love Will Keep Us Together - The Captain and Tenille
• Lowdown - Boz Scaggs
• Minute By Minute - The Doobie Brothers 
• My Old School – Steely Dan
• Oh Sherrie - Steve Perry
• Power Of Love - Huey Lewis
• Private Eyes - Hall & Oates
• Reelin' In The Years - Steely Dan
• Rich Girl - Hall & Oates
• Ride Like The Wind - Christopher Cross 
• Rock With You - Michael Jackson 
• Rosanna - Toto
• Sailing - Christopher Cross
• September - Earth Wind & Fire
• She's Gone - Hall & Oates
• Sister Golden Hair - America 
• Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel 
• Somebody's Baby - Jackson Browne 
• Something Happened On The Way To Heaven - Phil Collins
• Steal Away – Robbie Dupree
• Summer Breeze – Seals & Crofts
• The Things We Do For Love – 10CC
• Two Tickets To Paradise - Eddie Money 
• What A Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers
• What Can I Say – Boz Scaggs
• You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates 
• You’re So Vain – Carly Simon

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Yot club is brisbane's huge new party venue on a 400-person yacht.

The next-level party boat, with two bars, a stage and a dance floor, will sail into the city this summer.

Brisbane has long been partial to a party boat. The Island did the honours from the 80s through until early this decade, and  Seadeck has cruised the river over the last couple of years. Now Yot Club is sailing into the city's waters, and it's set to make quite a big splash — as you'd expect from a huge yacht with two bars, a stage, a dance floor and a 400-person capacity.

Set to launch this summer in Brisbane as well as on the Gold Coast, the glamorous, custom-built vessel is calling itself "the world's first super yacht entertainment venue". It's certainly something that southeast Queensland hasn't seen before, at the very least. Sprawling over two levels, it measures nearly 40-metres long and over 22-metres wide, and blends a licensed floating club and a luxe function space, including room for 200 people to enjoy a sit-down meal.

With lounges across an open deck and undercover, a VIP room in the hull, both general and ticketed events set to welcome guests, and the promise of bands and DJs on its lineup, Yot Club wants to be the region's one-stop watery hangout. It'll be serving more than water, of course, thanks to a menu of classic and creative cocktails, plus brews chilled in the 45-keg-capacity cool room.

Planning your own shindig? You'll also be able to hire the yacht for private functions — and there's also a commercial kitchen onboard.

Details of where it'll set off from haven't yet been revealed, but when the Yot Club starts zooming down the river, you won't be able to miss it.

Yot Club  launches this summer in Brisbane on the Gold Coast. We'll update you with a date when we have one.

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The 25 Best Yacht Rock Songs Of All Time

Yacht rock isn’t exactly a genre. it’s more a state of mind..

Yacht Rock is the musical equivalent of a mid-afternoon mimosa nap in a nautical location—a balmy lite-FM breeze with the substance of a romance novel and the machismo of a Burt Reynolds mustache comb.

But what exactly is Yacht Rock?

Yacht Rock is ‘70s soft schlock about boats, love affairs, and one-night stands.

Typified by artists like Christopher Cross, Rupert Holmes, and Pablo Cruise, Yacht Rock is not just easy to mock. It’s also deserving of the abuse. There’s a sensitive-male brand of chauvinism that permeates this material—like somehow because you could schnarf an 8-ball of cocaine and sail a boat into the sunset, your indulgences and marital infidelity were actually kind of sexy. Cheap pickup lines and beardly come-ons abound.

And yet, this stuff is irresistible on a slow summer day. It reeks of sunshine and laziness, and couldn’t we all use a little of both?

These are the 25 Best Yacht Rock Songs, in order. Zero suspense. (Sorry if that's less fun for you).

If you would like to learn more about Yacht Rock without getting a sailing license, read on...

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What are the qualifications for inclusion on our list?

So Yacht Rock refers to a type of soft rock, right? But there’s a ton of soft rock out there that doesn’t fit the bill. There’s no room on my boat for Barry Manilow. At the Copa? Sure. But not so much on my boat. So what makes a great yacht rock song exactly?

Ideally, one or more of these themes will be present:

Finding the love of your life;

Having a memorable one-night stand; or 

These features pretty much capture everything that’s great about this milieu. But there's also an important cheese factor at play here. While Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, CSN, and the Doobie Brothers all made songs that might qualify for inclusion here, the artists themselves are--let's just say it--too good to be considered Yacht Rock.

We'll make sure to include them in our deluxe playlist at the article's conclusion.

But in order for a song to be considered for our list, it must be at least slightly embarrassing. Case in point, the top song on our list...

1. "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes

"The Pina Colada Song" is arguably the most perfect embodiment of yacht rock, fulfilling, as it does, all three of the qualifications cited above. Holmes sings about making love in the dunes, attempts to cheat on his wife, then ultimately, rediscovers that his "old lady" is actually the love he's been searching for all along. That's the holy trinity of Yacht Rock themes, all wrapped up in a breezy story of casual adultery.

And at the turn of a new decade, listeners were feeling it. Released as a single in 1979, "Escape" stood at the top of the charts during the last week of the year. Falling to #2 in the new year, it returned to the top spot in the second week of 1980. This made it the first song to top the charts in two separate, consecutive decades. Fun fact: Rupert Holmes never drank a Pina Colada in his life. He just thought the lyric sounded right. Hard to argue that point.

2. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) by The Looking Glass

Formed at Rutgers University in 1969, Looking Glass topped the charts in 1972 with the tale of a lovelorn barmaid in a harbor town haunted by lonely sailors. It would be the band's only hit. Lead singer Elliot Lurie would go on to a brief solo career before becoming head of the music department for the 20th Century Fox movie studio in the '80s and '90s.

That means he was the musical supervisor for the soundtrack to Night at the Roxbury . Do with that information what you will. And with respect to "Brandy," see the film Guardians of the Galaxy 2 for Kurt Russell's surprisingly detailed treatise on its lyrical genius.

3. "Summer Breeze" by Seals and Crofts

The title track from the soft-rock duo's breakout 1972 record, "Summer Breeze" is an incurable earworm, a bittersweet twilight dream that captures everything that's right about Lite FM. From an album inhabited by Wrecking Crew vets and studio aces, "Summer Breeze" curls like smoke drifting lazily through an open window.

4. "Africa" by Toto

Toto singer David Paich had never been to Africa. The melody and refrain for this #1 hit from 1982 came to him fully formed as he watched a late night documentary about the plight of the African continent. The lyrics touch on missionary work and describe the landscape, as inspired by images from National Geographic , according to Paich's own recollection. Putting aside its self-aware inauthenticity, "Africa" is an infectious, 8x platinum AOR monster.

5. "Reminiscing” by Little River Band

Released in the summer of 1978 and reaching up to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Reminiscing" was guitarist Graeham Goble 's nostalgic take on the swing band era. Not only is it the only Australian song ever to reach five million radio plays in the U.S., but rumor is that it was among the late John Lennon's favorite songs.

6. "Drift Away" by Dobie Gray

Originally recorded by a country-swamp rocker named Jeffrey Kurtz, Dobie's 1973 cover became his biggest hit, reaching #5 on the charts. Though not explicitly nautical, "Drift Away" captures the distinct sensation of cruising at sunset.

7. "Love Will Find a Way" by Pablo Cruise

Pablo Cruise may have the most "yachty" of all band names on our list. And "Love Will Find a Way" is sort of the musical equivalent of a ketch skipping along a glassy surface on a crisp summer dawn. Pablo Cruise was formed in San Francisco by expats from various mildly successful bands including Stoneground and It's a Beautiful Day.

And there is a certain slick professionalism to the proceedings here. Of course, Pablo Cruise was never a critic's darling. Homer Simpson once accurately classified them as wuss rock. Still, they perfectly captured the white-folks-vacationing-in-the-Caribbean energy that was all the rage at the time. Love found a way to reach #6 on the Billboard charts, remaining in constant radio rotation during the red-hot summer of '78.

8. "Ride Captain Ride" by Blues Image

Blues Image emerged from South Florida in the late '60s and served as the house band for Miami's vaunted Thee Image music venue upon its inception in 1968. This gave Blues Image the opportunity to open for ascendant headliners like Cream and the Grateful Dead. The association landed them a contract with Atco Records. Their sophomore record, Open , yielded their one and only hit. The Blues Image reach #4 on the charts in 1970 with a tune about a bunch of men who disappear into the mists of the San Francisco Bay while searching for a hippie utopia.

9. "Eye in the Sky" by The Alan Parsons Project

This #3 hit from 1982 has nothing to do with sailing. But it's infectiously smooth production sheen, layered synth, and dreamy vocals make it a perfect Lite FM gem--one cut from the stone that gave us yacht rock. The "Project" was actually a British duo--studio wizard Alan Parsons and singer Eric Woolfson.

The title track from their sixth studio album is their very best recording. It's also often paired with the instrumental lead-in "Sirius," a song famous in its own right for blaring over unnumbered sporting arena PA systems.

If that tune doesn't make you think of Michael Jordan, you probably didn't live through the late 80s.

10. "Miracles" by Jefferson Starship

Marty Balin was a pioneer of the San Francisco scene, founding Jefferson Airplane in 1965 as the house band for his own legendary club--The Matrix. But in 1971, deeply shaken by the death of Janis Joplin, Balin quit his own band. Four years later, he was invited to rejoin his old mates on the already-launched Jefferson Starship.

He immediately contributed what would become the biggest hit by any Jeffersonian vessel. "Miracles" reached #3 in 1975. Gorgeous, elegant, and open, this is a complete anomaly in the Airplane-Starship catalogue. Listen closely for the NSFW lyrics that have often flown under the radar of some adorably innocent censors.

11. "Sad Eyes" by Robert John

In 1972, Robert John had a #3 hit with his cover of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." And yet, just before recording "Sad Eyes", the Brooklyn-born singer was employed as a construction worker in Long Branch, New Jersey.

In the summer of '79, he would again climb the charts, this time to the top spot. In fact, the charting success of "Sad Eyes" was part of a cultural backlash against the reign of disco. A wave of pop hits swept on to the charts, including this slick soft rock throwback. With his sweet falsetto and doo wop sensibility, Robert John knocked The Knack's "My Sharona" from its 6-week stand atop the charts.

12. "Magnet and Steel" by Walter Egan

Before launching headlong into his music career, Walter Egan was one of the very first students to earn a fine arts degree from Georgetown, where he studied sculpture. The subject would figure into his biggest hit, a #8 easy listening smash from 1978.

Featured on his second solo record, "Magnet and Steel" enjoys the presence of some heavy friends. Lindsey Buckingham produced, played guitar and sang backup harmonies with Stevie Nicks. By most accounts, Nicks was also a primary source of inspiration for the song.

13. "Lido Shuffle" by Boz Scaggs

Of course, not all yacht rock songs are about sailing on boats. Some are about missing boats. Boz Scaggs looks dejected on the cover of 1977's Silk Degrees , but things turned out pretty well for him. This bouncy #11 hit is a classic rock mainstay today.

The band you hear backing Boz--David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, and David Hungate--would go on to form the nucleus of Toto that very same year. Toto, as it happens, is essentially a recurring theme of the genre. Before rising to massive success in their own right, the members of Toto absolutely permeated rock radio in the 70s, laying down studio tracks with Steely Dan, Seals and Crofts, Michael McDonald, and more.

14. "What You Won't Do for Love" by Bobby Caldwell

This smooth-as-silk tune reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 upon its 1978 release. It also reached #6 on the Hot Selling Soul Singles Chart. This is significant only because of Caldwell's complexion. He was a white man signed to TK Records, a label most closely associated with disco acts like KC and the Sunshine Band.

Catering to a largely Black audience, the label went to minor lengths to hide their new singer's identity--dig the silhouetted figure on the cover of his own debut. Suffice it to say, once Caldwell hit the road, audiences discovered he was white. By then, they were already hooked on this perfect groove, which you might also recognize as a sample in 2Pac's posthumous 1998 release, "Do For Love."

15. "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" by Michael McDonald

Technically, Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgettin'" is an adaptation of an earlier tune by the same name. In fact, the original "I Keep Forgettin" was conceived by the legendary songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller--best known for iconic staples like "Hound Dog", "Kansas City", "Poison Ivy" and much, much more.

The original recording is by Chuck Jackson and dates to 1962. But McDonald's 1982 take is definitive. If that wasn't already true upon its release and #4 peak position on the charts, certainly Warren G. and Nate Dogg cemented its status when they sampled McDonald on "Regulate". Get the whole history on that brilliant 1994 time capsule here .

Oh and by the way, this tune also features most of the guys from Toto. I know, right? These dudes were everywhere.

16. "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty

To the casual listener, Gerry Rafferty's name should sound vaguely familiar. Indeed, you may remember hearing it uttered in passing in the film Reservoir Dogs . In a key scene, a radio DJ (deadpan comedian Steven Wright) mentions that Rafferty formed half the duo known as Stealers Wheel, which recorded a "Dylanesque, pop, bubble-gum favorite from April of 1974" called "Stuck in the Middle With You." In the same scene, Mr. Blonde (portrayed with sadistic glee by Michael Madsen), slices off a policeman's ear.

At any rate, this is a totally different song, and is actually Rafferty's biggest hit. "Baker Street" is a tune that reeks of late nights, cocaine, and regret. Peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Baker Street" soared on the wings of the decade's most memorable sax riff. Raphael Ravenscroft's performance would, in fact, lead to a mainstream revitalization of interest in the saxophone writ large.

17. "Wham Bam Shang-A-Lang" by Silver

There are several interesting things about Silver that have almost nothing to do with this song. First, bass guitarist and singer Tom Leadon was both the brother of Bernie Leadon from the Eagles and a member of Tom Petty's pre-fame band, Mudcrutch. Second, the band's keyboardist was Brent Mydland, who would go on to become the Grateful Dead's longest-tenured piano guy. Third, Silver put out their only record in 1976, and future Saturday Night Live standout Phil Harman designed the cover art.

With all of that said, Arista executives felt that their first album lacked a single so they had country songwriter Rick Giles cook up this ridiculous, gooey concoction that I kind of love. Let's say this one falls into the "so bad it's good" category. Anyway, the song peaked at #16 on the charts. The band broke up in '78, leading Mydland to accept the deadliest job in rock music. He defied the odds by playing with the Grateful Dead until an accidental drug overdose claimed his life in 1990.

18. "Biggest Part of Me" by Ambrosia

I admit, I'm kind of hard-pressed to make Ambrosia interesting. In fact, they were extremely prolific, and earned high regard in early '70s prog rock circles. And in the 1990s, lead singer David Pack would actually be the musical director for both of Bill Clinton's presidential inauguration concerts.

But this Southern California combo is much better known to mainstream audiences for their top-down, hair-blowing-in-the-wind soft rock from the decade in between. Peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980, "Biggest Part of Me" is the group's best-known tune--a seafoamy bit of blue-eyed soul served over a raw bar of smooth jazz and lite funk.

19. "Baby Come Back" by Player

Player released their self-titled debut album in 1977 and immediately shot up to #1 with "Baby Come Back." Bandmates Peter Beckett and J.C. Crowley had both recently broken up with their girlfriends. They channeled their shared angst into this composition, a self-sorry guilty pleasure featuring former Steppenwolf member Wayne Cook on keys.

Granted, Steppenwolf's edgy disposition is nowhere to be found on this record, but it is pretty infectious in a late-summer-night, slightly-buzzed, clenched-fist sort of way. Player endured various lineup changes, but never returned to the heights of their first hit.

20. "On and On" by Stephen Bishop

Remember that scene in National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) where there's this dude in a turtleneck singing a super cloying folks song before John Belushi mercifully snatches away his guitar and smashes it to smithereens? That guy was Stephen Bishop, who was actually in the middle of enjoying considerable success with his 1976 debut album, Careless .

"On and On" was the album's biggest hit, a vaguely Caribbean soft-rocker that reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in '77. The gentle electric riffs you hear there are supplied by guitarist Andrew Gold--who wrote the theme song for the Golden Girls . (I freakin' know you're singing it right now).

21. "Chevy Van" by Sammy Johns

The classic tale of boy-meets-girls, bangs-her-in-his-van, and brags-to-his-buds, all with backing from the world famous Wrecking Crew studio team. In 1975, a lot of people super related to it. It sold over a million copies and reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. I can't tell you this song is good. But I also can't tell you I don't like it.

22. "You Are the Woman" by Firefall

Firefall's lead guitarist Jock Bartley perfectly captures this song's impact, calling the band's biggest hit "a singing version of [a] Hallmark card." That feels right. The second single from Firefall's 1976 self-titled debut was only a regional hit at first. But it was driven all the way to #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the strength of radio requests.

As Bartley explained, "Every female between the ages of 18 and 24 wanted to be the woman portrayed in the song, and that caused their boyfriends and spouses to call radio stations and subsequently flood the airwaves with dedications of the song and the sentiment."

23. "Sailing" by Christopher Cross

Arguably, "Sailing" is the single most emblematic song of the Yacht Rock genre. Its thematic relevance requires no explanation. But it's worth noting that the song is inspired by true events. During a tough time in his youth, Cross was befriended by Al Glasscock. Serving as something of an older brother to Cross, Glasscock would take him sailing.

He recalls in his biggest hit that this was a time of escape from the harsh realities of his real life. In 1979, Cross released his self-titled debut. In early 1980, "Sailing" became a #1 hit, landing Cross a hat-trick of Grammys--including recognition as best new artist. Though Cross and Glasscock would lose touch for more than 20 years, they were reunited during a 1995 episode of The Howard Stern Show . Cross subsequently mailed a copy of his platinum record to Glasscock.

24. "Steal Away" by Robbie Dupree

Apparently, this song was perceived as so blatant a ripoff of Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins' "What a Fool Believes" that legal action was actually threatened.

It never formulated. Instead, Robbie Dupree landed a #6 Billboard Hot 100 hit with the lead single from his self-titled 1980 debut. Critics hated it, but it was a dominant presence in the summer of 1980. It even earned Dupree a Grammy nomination for best new artist. He ultimately lost to the man listed just above--Christopher Cross.

25. "This is It" by Kenny Loggins

You didn't think we'd get through this whole list without an actual Kenny Loggins tune. This song has the perfect pedigree, teaming Loggins and Michael McDonald on a 1979 composition that became the lead single off of Kenny Loggins' Keep the Fire.

Coming on the tail end of the '70s, "This is It" felt positively omnipresent in the '80s. I may be biased here. I grew up in Philadelphia, where a local television show by the same name adopted "This is It" as its theme song. But then, it did also reach #11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

And in that spirit...this is it, the end of our list.

But as usual, here's a bonus playlist--an expanded voyage through the breezy, AOR waters of the mid-'70s to early '80s.

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” If you are thinking about doing a YoT cruise “Do it” book now. We can’t thank the manager enough for a fabulous day and night so Patricio we love you. We did a day cruise today and came back tonight to do it all over again. This experience caters to all ages so get your cocktail dresses and dancing shoes on and get on board. Ahoy Leisa Baker

” Fantastic Day out on the Broadwater. Sensational food and fantastic atmosphere and fantastic service. A Team who knows what there doing Dave Thompson

” Can highly recommend a trip on YOT I’ve been on 5 times and it never disappoints. Service is great, food is delicious and the tunes are banging! Nicola Wilcock

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Vampires, witches and pirates took over the yacht — and we loved it! 🧛 🏴‍☠️ . . . . #halloween #costumes #dressup #goldcoast

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Sneeky Mid Weeky

30-40% OFF MID WEEK CHARTERS

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Explore our exclusive selection of private charters: YOT Blue, YOT Capri, YOT 75, YOT Vice, YOT Xpress & our premium YOT Club for your upcoming special occasion between the Gold Coast Broadwater & up to the Brisbane River.

YOT Blue is 80ft of pure super yacht luxury, offering a versatile layout for overnight escapes or unforgettable parties – the ultimate entertainer.

YOT Capri as our newest and biggest luxury motor yacht in the fleet. 92 feet with three distinct entertaining areas – Aft deck, Main Saloon and Forward deck.

YOT 75 is the pinnacle of yacht entertainment, licensed for up to 68 guests across 2 luxurious levels with full-service bars in the main saloon and upper deck.

YOT Vice is Brisbane’s premier super yacht venue, licensed for up to 76 guests across 2 luxurious levels with a full service bar located in the main saloon.

YOT Club was designed to create the ultimate entertainment venue. A luxury floating oasis that takes the true meaning of “hospitality” to another level.

Cruise along the idyllic Gold Coast Broadwater at high speed to drop anchor for a swim. The opportunities for a sunset charter or a destination transfer are endless.

Sunset charter

Located in the Mediterranean, cruise to iconic locations including the French Riviera, the Italian Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, Greek Islands and Croatia.

Browse our private charter options to hire the YOT Blue,  YOT Capri, YOT 75, YOT Vice or our other boat YOT Club for your next Birthday, corporate event, or any celebration in the Gold Coast, Sanctuary Cove or Brisbane.

YOT Capri as our newest and biggest luxury motor yacht in the fleet. 92 feet with three distinct entertaining areas – Aft deck, Main Saloon and Forward deck.

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YOT Blue (58 Guests) YOT Capri (70 Guests) YOT 75 (68 Guests) YOT Vice (76 Guests) YOT Club (400 Guests)

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Boattime Yacht Charters

& cruises.

Gold Coast & Brisbane

We are the #1 and most rated superyacht private charter and event boat hire on the gold coast and brisbane. .

The most spacious luxury yachts in the industry

Two impressive yachts to choose from – ‘Sun Goddess’ and ‘Mermaid Spirit’

Customised packages to meet your specific requirements

Why Boattime YC?

Create unforgettable memories with family, friends, or colleagues

Unbeatable price point without compromising on quality or luxury

Exceptional customer service (most reviews in the industry)

How can I Book?

Fill out a Booking Enquiry form or Book a Cruise Online.

Our team will guide you through the booking process

Sit back and relax while we take care of the rest!

Mermaid Spirit

This hugely spacious and beautifully appointed vessel is the perfect venue for functions and celebrations. A Tri-Deck catamaran, Mermaid Spirit is the ultimate entertaining venue.

PAX: 100 Guests

SIZE: 30m (100ft)

FEATURES:  Three amazing Decks. Huge well appointed Galley. Sun Lounge. Chefs Kitchen. Dual Bars. 

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Sun Goddess

Sleek, stylish and luxury are the first words that come to mind when you view Sun Goddess. A real ‘Head Turner’ SG will get people excited – lots of room without giving up the luxury.

PAX: 135 Guests

SIZE: 34m (110ft)

FEATURES: Dual Bars. 2 Decks. Dual level Galley. Speakers throughout. A real ‘head turner’

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Welcome to BoatTime Yacht Charters, where luxury meets affordability. We offer the most spacious luxury yachts in the industry at a price point that is unmatched. Our fleet includes two impressive yachts, Sun Goddess and the Mermaid Spirit, which are available for yacht hire and event boat hire for any occasion.

We take pride in being the best in the industry, offering our customers the perfect combination of luxury, space and affordability. Our yachts are equipped with the latest amenities and technologies to ensure that your experience is nothing short of exceptional. We have the most reviews in the industry, which is a testament to the quality of our service. We are committed to providing our customers with an unforgettable experience, no matter the occasion.

Choose Boattime Yacht Charters for your next event, and let us help you create memories that will last a lifetime. Contact us today to book your yacht charter and experience the ultimate luxury yacht charter experience.

OUR CRUISES

Whale watching.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer premade charter packages.

Package 1 – Day-trip Beaches & BBQ’s 

Departing at 12pm, our captain takes your crew out Island Hopping for a day of Watersports, BBQ buffet, Cold drinks and fun in the sun. Think Banana boats, cold beers, SUP’s and multiple bars.

This package is perfect for an Aussie Summer day, with up to 130 passengers and a minimum run time of 4 hours this is definitely one the crew will remember.

Package 2 – Evening Cocktails & Canapés

Departing at 5pm, this Sunset Cruise sets the mood for a night of world class luxury and celebration aboard the Gold Coasts premier Superyacht. Touring the northern Islands of the Coast’s broadwater and cruising back to the Sun Setting over Surfers Paradise, this is the ideal venue to create special memories.

With a selection of platters, Canapés, Cocktails and Champagne on the menu – come aboard with up to 130 guests and be entertained on a 3-hour Luxury Broadwater Cruise sure to stand out as unforgettable.

Option 3 – Custom Charter

Want to create a Custom Charter event? We’ve got it handled – Let us do the planning for you. Delicious food, plentiful drinks and great entertainment. We have a lot of partners including Dining and Recreational activities available inclusive of the charter hire.

Food and Drinks?

What extras can you provide.

• Gourmet BBQ
• Buffet style
• Fine dining
• Bar service
• Drinks packages available
• Bar tab (by consumption)
• Entertainment – DJ/band
• Extra Watersports
• Photography
• Videography

Destinations?

Landings & destinations.

Tour the northern Islands of the Coast’s Broadwater or out into the ocean with a Surfers Paradise backdrop! We can customise you destination depending on availability and charter, Ask us about our most popular destinations.

• Wave Break Island
• Sanctuary Cove
• Scottish Prince Wreck

Moreton Bay

• Brisbane River
• Moreton Island
• Stradbroke Island

Inclusions?

Entertainment areas

Audio Throughout

Flat Screen TV’s

Watersports (ask us!)

• Stand up paddle boards
• Inflatable stinger proof pool
• Banana boat

More FAQ's

Our boats are berthed at Marina Mirage. Please see the ‘contact us’ page on our website for further details and a map. Marina Mirage is about 10 mins from Surfers and 15 mins from Broadbeach.

Where can I park?

There is plentiful free parking at Marina Mirage/Mariners Cove which you are permitted to use.  Please check signage at time of parking and if parking overnight consider street parking to avoid towing.

What about other transport options?

There are lots of ways to get to the boat! The most popular (and cost effective/convenient) is often via Maxi Taxis.

I am short on time can you please help me out with catering/drinks?

Yes, we also offer catering and drinks service for your convenience. Please request our full catering list as advance bookings are required. We offer a range of catering options from grazing boards, to canapes and private chefs.

(Catering and drinks service options may be affected by Government restrictions due to Covid, please check at the time of your charter what the current restrictions are)

Do you have Eskies on board?

Yes we have Fridges & Eskies and we also provide ice. 

Where can we go on our charter?

We mainly operate in the calm, protected waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater. Where to go very much depends on what you would like to do and how long your boat charter is for so please feel free to discuss this with our team. In a 3 hour charter during the day our guests usually love a swim stop at Wavebreak Island where you can enjoy the range of island activities on board. Your skipper is knowledgeable in the local area and will make recommendations based on the conditions on the day.  If you don’t wish to swim in a 3 hour charter you instead opt to sail further north along the inside of South Stradbroke Island and see the millionaires mansions at Sovereign Islands.

In the evening we will generally sail north to watch the sunset and return to the southern part of the Broadwater to enjoy the city lights after dark which are just beautiful.

Will I get seasick?

We mainly operate in the calm, protected waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater. If we go offshore (into the open ocean) there is a possibility of large waves. 

Are your charters suitable for guests with limited mobility?

We have welcomed several guests on board with limited mobility. However we do realise that each individual is different in terms of ability and what they are comfortable with. Please take a look at the 360 tours on the ‘ Our Boats ‘ page for an ideal of getting around the boats and do bear in mind a big step up (or carry) is required to board the boats at the marina. Our friendly team will be happy to discuss further to ensure you and your guests are comfortable prior to making a booking.

How do I book?

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Brisbane River Cruising

BARONESS CLASSIC CHARTERS

Baroness Classic Charters Up To 140 Guests. 4 Areas Of Entertaining!

Brisbane yacht charters – luxury yacht cruise down brisbane river.

With loads of space for team-building activities – your staff and clients can mix and mingle and enjoy information and training on our large screen Smart TV. A computer is connected to allow for PowerPoint presentations and videos.

Weddings & Engagements

Sunset Cruises

Cruise brisbane  river on  luxury motor vessel mv baroness (nee mv commissioner 2).

The MV Baroness is a refined and comfortable way to cruise and enjoy the Brisbane River views and our gorgeous weather.  She is a classic vessel capable of carrying up to 140 passengers.  Baroness Classic Charters is fully Covid-19 safe and complying with government regulations. Call Janine for an information pack on 1800 270 946 or email us today.

Offering FIVE seperate entertaining areas, guests can mingle and move around

Baroness from aft to bow and relax in comfort., breezy back deck, generous bow area, onboard safety, what to do aboard the mv baroness on the brisbane river.

Charter Prices 

Minimum cruise time 3-hours, 3 hr brisbane river charter $5,900, 4 hr brisbane river charter $6,900, additional hours $1,000 including staff, travel to gold coast $5,000 plus charter costs, day cruise to moreton bay wrecks with water trampoline for up to 90 passengers, $12,000 including gourmet bbq lunch, dj $500-600 (3-hr cruise), service/kitchen deckhand $300.

BBQ $100 Cleaning Fee (BBQ not available Nov, Dec)

Decoration Time (2-hrs) $150

If you are planning an event on the waters of the Brisbane River,

Here are some tips to make your occasion more enjoyable. .

•  Time of Year – Firstly, know which time of the year you want to book a luxury boat charter on the Brisbane River. Weather plays a big part in the type of experience you are seeking. For instance, during peak summer, it’s often hot and humid, and rain can be frequent and heavy. During the winter, it is drier; however, the evenings can be cold. Fortunately, you don’t have to let the rain bother you too much. Our yacht has many indoor spaces for you to enjoy and the Sun Room and spacious Saloon are completely weather-proof.
• Food and Drinks – With our commercial-size kitchen,  you can hire a caterer and enjoy professionally-prepared dishes. Or, you can throw some snags on the BBQ and chat as you share a casual lunch together.  We have all the platters, plates and cutlery you could possibly require so there is no need to bring any plastic plates or utensils onboard during your luxury boat hire. 
• Time of Day – Do you enjoy the sunset and the stars or want a warm day for swimming and sun-bathing on the bow of the MV Baroness? You may choose to enjoy the sunset with bubbly and light snacks to watch the lights of  Brisbane City and sneak a peek inside the waterfront mansions as you cruise the river under the stars.  The MV Baroness is well-lit for socialising under the stars with twinkling bistro lights on the Bow and Back Deck.   
•  Swimming – Only on a day trip to Moreton Bay can swimming be permitted. The size of the MV Baroness makes it difficult to anchor too close to land so swimmers must be proficient.   The MV Baroness has a swim mat onboard and range of floatation toys for guests to enjoy.  There is also a HUGE water Trampoline available.  Ask our booking agent Janine about it.

How can Baroness Classic Charters help you?

There are many ways for you to use our well-appointed luxury yacht: 

Corporate Events : Plan your next corporate event on a chartered boat. Having your corporate event on a luxury yacht will not only impress your guests, but it will offer your staff a VIP experience in which you can show them how much they mean to the functioning of your company.

Parties and Special Occasions : You can also use a yacht for special occasions such as an engagement party, a wedding anniversary, a wedding, or even a hens or bucks party. Not only will the setting and the views impress your guests − but having this as your background for your photos will be pure magic. 

Family Fun Days : Another option is to charter a yacht simply to unwind. Once onboard, you can enjoy a sunset and a few drinks with friends and family.

Memorials : Did your dear departed love the water and the river?  It may be fitting to celebrate their life with an ash scattering or memorial on the Brisbane River waterways  We allow one-hour cruises for these event and they are priced at $1,000 per hour for up to 100 guests.

Booking Enquiries

Please call Janine on 1800 270 946 or email [email protected]

Baroness Classic Charters – MV Baroness

1800 270 946

Address – Berth 16A, Rivergate Marina, 7 Rivergate Drive, Murarrie.

Yacht Hire Brisbane

YOT VICE | From $1,250 Per Hour | 76 Guests

AUSSIE PRINCESS | From $750 Per Hour | 24 Guests

CRYSTAL BLUE EXPRESS | From $590 Per Hour | 20 Guests

IMPULSIVE | From $16,000 for 4 hours | 80 Guests

ISLAND PRINCESS | From $1,670 Per Hour | 70 Guests

MV BARONESS | From $1,820 Per Hour | 135 Guests

SOVEREIGN LADY | From $1,320 Per Hour | 28 Guests

SUN GODDESS | From $1,450 Per Hour | 135 Guests

YOT BLUE | From $1,250 Per Hour | 58 Guests

YOT 75 | From $1,250 Per Hour | 68 Guests

YOT CLUB | From $3,750 Per Hour | 400 Guests

MERMAID SPIRIT | From $1,450 Per Hour | 100 Guests

Private Brisbane Luxury Yacht Hire

Embark on a luxurious journey with Club Nautical's private yacht charters in Brisbane. We proudly offer a wide selection of boats, ensuring there's something to suit every budget and occasion. Whether you're planning a corporate gathering, a birthday celebration or a romantic wedding reception, we have you covered. 

At Club Nautical , we understand the importance of attention to detail. That's why our dedicated crew takes care of everything, from catering and entertainment to mooring and navigation. With a captain and crew included in every charter, you can relax and indulge in the ultimate VIP treatment. 

Experience unparalleled comfort and elegance as you glide through the sparkling waters of Brisbane. Let us turn your dream event into a reality, leaving you with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

Why Should You Charter a Yacht in Brisbane?

Hiring a yacht in Brisbane is the perfect way to explore the stunning coastline of Queensland in unparalleled luxury and style. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a family adventure or a corporate retreat, chartering a yacht allows you to tailor your journey according to your preferences. From leisurely cruises along the Brisbane River to thrilling offshore excursions to Moreton Bay, the possibilities are endless. 

By choosing Club Nautical, you can expect exceptional service, well-maintained vessels and expert guidance to ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience. Don't miss the chance to indulge in the ultimate maritime escapade along Brisbane's coastline.

Yacht Hire FAQs

What factors should i consider when hiring a yacht.

When hiring a yacht, consider its size, amenities and features such as cabins, bathrooms and entertainment systems. Assess the yacht's condition, crew expertise, safety measures and additional services like catering and itinerary customisation. Look for comfort, style and performance aspects such as speed, stability and fuel efficiency. Ensure the yacht meets your specific needs, whether it's for leisure cruising or adventurous exploration.

How do I determine the right size of yacht for my group?

To determine the right size of yacht for your group, consider the number of guests, desired level of comfort and planned activities. Ensure there's ample space for everyone to move around comfortably, including cabins, lounging areas and deck space. Factor in any special requirements such as catering facilities or equipment storage. 

What are the benefits of hiring a yacht for a corporate function?

Hiring a yacht for a corporate function offers privacy, exclusivity and a unique environment for networking and team building. It provides a memorable experience for clients or employees, fostering stronger relationships in a luxurious setting. Yachts offer customisable spaces for meetings, presentations and leisure activities, enhancing productivity and creativity. Additionally, the serene backdrop of the sea can reduce stress and promote relaxation, making it an ideal setting for strategic discussions and decision-making.

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