About this tour
A 4-hour private charter for up to 12 guests aboard Beachcomber, moored at an island in the Gold Coast Broadwater. You'll swim, fish from the boat, float on an inflatable mat, and explore the shore if you're confident in the water. Prosecco, soft drinks and snorkelling gear are included; you can bring your own alcohol. The intimate group size and direct boat-to-sand access via front ladder set this apart from larger tour-boat experiences.
Highlights
- Island anchorage in the Broadwater with swimming and shore exploration options
- Aqua Lily Mat floating platform tied alongside for recreation
- Fishing rods and tackle available; cast from the boat itself
- Complimentary Prosecco, soft drinks and bottled water included
- Snorkelling equipment supplied (bring your fin and shoe sizes ahead)
- Small group of up to 12 guests only
- Direct ladder access from boat to sand for beach entry
What to expect
You'll board Beachcomber and cruise the Broadwater to a designated island anchorage. Once anchored, you're free to swim off the boat, wade to shore via the front ladder, float on the tethered Aqua Lily Mat, or fish from the deck with the supplied rods. The crew will have Prosecco and soft drinks ready. If you've notified them of your sizes in advance, snorkelling gear will be set up for use.
There's no fixed schedule—you pace your own activity across the four hours, whether that's an hour swimming and three hours fishing, or vice versa. The boat remains your base; you're not expected to trek inland or undertake any structured activities. When the time is up, you head back to the departure point.
What travellers say
- Small, intimate group feels personal rather than crowded or impersonal
- Multiple activity options—swim, fish, float—suit different energy levels
- Island setting and direct shore access without tender boats
- Prosecco and refreshments included; BYO alcohol welcome
- Flexible pacing lets you relax or stay active as you prefer
- Not suitable for spinal or cardiovascular conditions; consult your doctor first
- Boat movement and ladder exit may challenge mobility or confidence in water
- Four-hour window feels short if you want sustained swimming or fishing
- Snorkelling only worthwhile if you book and size kit in advance
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works best for swimmers and families with school-age children who enjoy water-based leisure. Infants can come (they stay on an adult's lap or in a pram), and service animals are welcome. However, it's not recommended if you have spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns—boat movement and entry/exit via ladder may be uncomfortable. Strenuous swimming or diving isn't part of the package; it's casual floating and paddling. Bring sun protection and a towel. The boat is exposed to weather; if it's rough, comfort may be limited. Snorkelling is only worth booking if you've confirmed your sizes beforehand. You can bring your own alcohol, so cost can be kept low if you skip the Prosecco add-on.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.