Gold Coast Cruises
Frequently Asked Questions
Some questions about our Private Function Cruises or Wedding Packages may be answered here. We are happy to discuss all your queries.
Yes. Calm water cruising on the Broadwater can be built onto your Pop-Up Wedding Package. We offer this service for a minimum of 2 hours at $880 per hour inclusive of GST.
The Lady can accommodate up to 100 people for the cocktail style Pop-Up Wedding Package.
Plus 40 guests is priced at $38 per Adult | $22.50 per Child 2 to 12 years.
The Pop-Up Wedding Package pricing is based on a minimum of 40 people inclusive of Children 2 to 12 years. This minimum in non-negotiable.
We can offer music for your ceremony and cocktail wedding reception through Premium Spotify. You can also provide your own music selection playlist through our in-house music system. Your music can be played both in the downstairs saloon and the upper deck.
The Deluxe Stress Free Wedding Cruise Package pricing is based on 70 people inclusive of Children 2 to 12 years.
We can comfortably accommodate a maximum of 80 people for a sit-down function, or you may wish to invite less than 70 people to your wedding day. We are happy to discuss pricing variations according to your preferences for your wedding day.
With both our Pop-Up Wedding Package and Deluxe Wedding Cruise, we are happy for you to nominate to secure the services of your own suppliers. Our Preferred Third Party Vendors do come highly recommended, however we are happy to look at package price adjustments should you have other preferences.
You will need to complete your Notice of Intention to Marry (NOIM) with your chosen Commonwealth Authorised Marriage Celebrant. Section 42 of the Marriage Act 1961 requires that a marriage shall not be solemnised until AFTER one month from the date the Authorised Celebrant received the notice. All legal details are to be discussed and finalised directly with your chosen Authorised Marriage Celebrant.
Click here to visit the Qld Government website for more information regarding marriage in Queensland, Australia.
You will receive a commemorative Form 15 Marriage Certificate on your Wedding Day. Although this is a legal document, the Registered Marriage Certificate is the official document issued by QLD Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, after your marriage has been solemnised. This document is a necessity to effect name changes to legal documents e.g. passport, bank accounts etc. Following your ceremony, the legal paperwork is lodged with QLD Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages by your Authorised Marriage Celebrant. You can then apply for your Registered Marriage Certificate.
To secure your booking date, we require a non-refundable $500 deposit. A refund is applied when cancellation is made outside of 3 months of your booking date. We accept payment by a Direct Deposit Bank Transfer or Credit Card. The holding deposit is transferrable to a different date.
Balance payment for your confirmed event is required no later than 10 days before the event.
Public Holidays will incur a 10% surcharge.
Every Corporate Cruise event is unique with its own expectations and requests. We welcome your enquiries and will work with you to create a bespoke quote, specific to your company’s requirements.
Please contact us to discuss your requests for transfers or functions from both of these Gold Coast Marinas. We will price them accordingly if we have the availability to do so for your requested date.
We recommend a minimum 3 hour charter when booking a Birthday or Christmas Party, Corporate Function, Charity Fund Raising Event, School Formal, Sports Club Awards Presentation, Wake or any other private function cruise.
You have exclusive use of the vessel for your event and the fee is $880 per hour inclusive of GST. We allow one hour for boarding, followed by the cruise on the Broadwater for your nominated hours, and 30 minutes to disembark. Extras such wharf fees are N/A. We depart from and return to Pier F at Sanctuary Cove Marina in Hope Island QLD. There is ample public parking available.
We offer an variety of menu options. You can view these on the Private Function Cruises page on our website. We are also happy to discuss catering requests that are specific to cultural preferences and practices.
With all of our Standard Menu choices, we appreciate some guests may have allergies, are vegetarian or vegan. We are happy to accommodate any special dietary requests. Please advise before the day of your function and our Chef will cater accordingly.
We source fresh seasonal produce of the highest quality. This is delivered on the day of your function and prepared on-board by our talented Executive Chefs from our professional kitchen galley.
Our professional kitchen galley comfortably caters for up to 80 guests for any seated function and 130 guests for any cocktail style event. The Lady houses two decks. The lower level saloon offers an air-conditioned reception area, a fully licensed bar, a professional kitchen galley and dance floor for your sit-down function. The upper undercover deck boasts stunning uninterrupted views and provides ample seating for your guests. We look forward to creating your dream event.
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