Private Cruises & Fishing Charters Gold COast

Cruising and fishing experiences tailored to your day, your group, and the conditions.

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Private Broadwater Cruises

Host your next celebration on the water with private cruises for birthdays, corporate events, bucks and hens parties and social gatherings.

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Game Fishing Charters

Head offshore in search of quality fish with experienced local operators. Trips are planned around weather and conditions to maximise safety, comfort, and fishing time.

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Whale Watching

Seasonal whale watching charters offer the chance to witness humpback whales migrating along the Gold Coast coastline.

Set up for Offshore. Versatile for Inshore.

Whether you’re heading offshore to fish, or enjoying a private cruise, each charter is shaped around the conditions, timing, and experience you’re looking for.

Tides, weather, and local knowledge guide every decision — so time on the water feels unhurried, well planned, and exactly as it should.

No rushed schedules. No cookie-cutter trips. Just game fishing charters and relaxed Broadwater cruises, thoughtfully matched to the day.

Built around your group and the conditions

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Time on the water

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Built around your group and the conditions . Offshore . Broadwater . Time on the water .

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Those looking to learn and enjoy time on the water

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Small private groups — no shared charters

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Experienced anglers chasing quality fish

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Guests who value local knowledge and planning

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Those wanting flexible trips based on conditions

Ocean to Broadwater.

Our vessel is purpose-built to safely handle offshore conditions while remaining comfortable and versatile for inshore fishing and relaxed Broadwater cruising.

Whether you’re heading offshore to chase game fish, exploring the Broadwater, or enjoying a private cruise with friends or family, each trip is planned around the conditions and your experience on the day.

Offshore-capable hull design

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Spacious, comfortable deck layout

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Quality marine electronics

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Premium rods, reels, and tackle (when fishing)

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HOW OUR PRIVATE CHARTERS WORK

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Choose Your Charter Experience

Select game fishing, whale watching, or a private Broadwater cruise based on what you’re looking for.

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Check Availability & Secure Your Date

View availability online and lock in your preferred date for your private charter.

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Trip Planned Around Conditions

Your trip is planned around tides, weather, and conditions — adjusting the experience to suit the day.

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Meet at Runaway Bay & Enjoy Your Charter

Arrive at Runaway Bay, step onboard, and enjoy a relaxed, well-run private experience on the water.

Proud Partners .

Proud Partners .

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Medusa Charters are proud partners with Reel Mates Gear, an Australian fishing apparel brand created by passionate members of the local game fishing community.

READY TO STEP ONBOARD?

Private game fishing charters, along with whale watching and relaxed Broadwater cruises, operating from Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast.

Focused, well-planned trips tailored to your group, the conditions, and the experience you’re looking for.