The Family Day
The whole boat, a treasure map, a sandbar for lunch, and a captain who studies the animals your kids will meet.
- Two adults, up to three children
- About 6 hours
- New Farm or Manly
A day built around the small people aboard
From the moment the lines come off at New Farm or Manly, the day runs at the children's pace. Captain Jeremy reads the wind and tide and picks the calm side of the bay. On the way across there is a treasure map to study and a first clue to crack. At the Wrecks or a quiet sandbar, the snorkel gear is already sized to each child from your guest form, and Jeremy is in the water with them, pointing at what most people swim straight past.
The treasure hunt
Every Family Day includes the Sea La Vie treasure hunt: a hand-drawn map of the bay, clues that lead from the boat to the sand, and a small prize at the end. It takes about forty minutes and it is the part the kids talk about on the drive home.
Lunch on the sand
A French style picnic for the adults, with a children's plate of fresh fruit, cheese, baguette and something sweet. Complimentary champagne for the two adults. Juices and water for everyone. Lobster rolls can be added on request.
The price
$1,590 per boat for two adults and up to three children. $1,490 Monday to Thursday.
Children aged 12 and under. Teenagers count as adults. Larger families, grandparents and friends: The Ultimate Escape takes up to seven guests.
One price for the boat, never per person. 30% deposit today, balance due 7 days before your charter. Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a full refund. Free date changes, subject to availability.
What's included
- The whole boat
- Captain Jeremy
- Fuel
- The treasure hunt (map, clues, a small prize)
- A French style picnic with a children's plate
- Complimentary champagne for the two adults
- Juices and water
- Snorkelling gear and lifejackets sized to each child from the guest form
- Towels
- Route planning
Good to know
Accompanying adults supervise children throughout. Wildlife is never guaranteed. A second crew member for very young children can be arranged on request, quoted separately.
The facts
Everything you need to plan the day, at a glance.
- Duration
- About six hours
- Guests
- Two adults and up to three children aged 12 and under, five aboard at most. Teenagers count as adults. Always one private group.
- Departure
- New Farm Powerhouse or Manly Boat Harbour (25 to 30 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD). Scarborough Harbour by arrangement.
- Destinations
- Moreton Island and the Tangalooma Wrecks, or Amity and North Stradbroke, chosen for the conditions on the day
- Price
- Per boat, never per seat: $1,590 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Queensland public holidays, $1,490 Monday to Thursday.
- Boat
- 2017 Axopar 24 HT, owner-operated by Captain Jeremy, owner and marine scientist
- Weather policy
- If Jeremy cancels before departure for weather or safety, you choose an agreed alternative date or a full refund
Questions families ask
How old do the kids need to be?
There is no minimum age. Tell us each child's age and swimming confidence on the guest form so lifejackets and snorkel gear are sized before you board, and we plan the day around them.
Do the children need to be able to swim?
No. Non-swimmers stay in lifejackets, in the shallows or on the boat, and the sandbar stops are the highlight either way. Accompanying adults supervise children throughout.
Can we bring a pram, a baby or a toddler?
Yes. Tell us on the guest form. A second crew member for very young children can be arranged on request.
What if the kids are done by lunchtime?
We read the day to the children. If everyone is happy to head home early, we do, and the rate is unchanged.
Can grandparents come?
The Family Day is for two adults and up to three children. For bigger groups, The Ultimate Escape takes up to seven guests of any age.
What happens in bad weather?
If Jeremy cancels before departure for weather or safety, you get an alternative date or a full refund.
The Family Day
$1,590 per boat for two adults and up to three children. $1,490 Monday to Thursday.