Your Crew of 7, Your Floating Home, Zero Stress
Meet Aristocat, where cruiser-style sleek meets houseboat cozy. Perfect size for families or tight-knit crews who want the full Gold Coast waterway experience without the premium price tag. Three cabins, dual helms, everything you need - nothing you don't. First-timers? We've got you.
Cruiser Style, Houseboat Soul
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Smart Design, Zero Compromise
This is our smartest-designed Essentials boat. You get everything that matters - proper beds, full galley, dual steering positions - without paying for the extras you don't need. Perfect size means perfect value.
Right-Sized for Real Adventures
7
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
Essentials - Quality Without Premium Price
Class
First-time houseboaters, families of 5-7
Perfect For
Intimate getaways, testing the waters
Best For
Cruiser-like design (not your typical houseboat)
Unique Style
8.26m - easy to handle, park anywhere
Length
2 x 60hp Yamaha - reliable power
Propulsion
Smarter Money, Better Memories
Here's the smart math: Split between 5 people, you're looking at less per night than a decent hotel room - except you get an entire floating home, three cabins, dual helms, a full kitchen, and 50km of pristine waterways to explore. This is our Essentials Class - quality where it counts, savings where it matters.
See Our Best Rates3-night minimum. Sleeps up to 7 comfortably (perfect for 5). Price varies by season. All bedding included.
The Smart Money Books Early
Aristocat is our secret weapon for savvy travelers who know value when they see it. First-timers love it because it's approachable. Repeat customers love it because it delivers. School holidays and long weekends book out 4-6 weeks ahead - the people who plan ahead get the dates they want.
Grab Your Dates NowZero Risk, All Reward
Commercially Registered & AMSA Compliant
Every vessel in our fleet is commercially registered and fully compliant with Australian Maritime Safety Authority requirements. We're a licensed commercial operation with 34 years on the Gold Coast waterways - your safety and peace of mind aren't marketing promises, they're regulatory requirements we take seriously.
Flexible Cancellation
Life happens. Cancel up to 30 days out and get your deposit back, no questions asked. We'd rather you reschedule than stress about locked-in plans.
Weather Flexibility
Forecast looking dodgy? We'll work with you on rescheduling options. We check BOM forecasts and will be upfront about conditions - your safety and enjoyment matter.
24/7 Backup
You'll have our number. Hit a snag? Can't figure something out? Call us anytime - someone who knows these boats inside-out will answer. You're never alone on the water.
First-Timer Friendly
Never driven a boat? Perfect. Our training is thorough but not overwhelming - we'll have you confident before you leave the dock. If you can parallel park, you can captain Aristocat.
Picture This Instead
It's 7pm on a Saturday. You're anchored at Tipplers, your favorite crew sprawled across the deck, someone's grilling snags on the BBQ, and the Gold Coast skyline is lighting up pink behind you. Tomorrow you'll wake up, decide over coffee whether to explore South Straddie or find that dolphin spot the owner told you about. Nobody's checking work email. The kids haven't asked for Wi-Fi in two days. This is what three nights on Aristocat feels like - and you'll be telling this story for years.
⚡ Peak dates book 4-6 weeks out - savvy travelers plan ahead
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