Island Dream
One of our most recent additions to the fleet. Island Dream is ready for your next houseboat adventure!
Vessel Features
- Walk-around decks
- 5 separate bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms on upper deck (2 x doubles, 1 double + 1 single)
- 2 bedrooms on lower deck (1 x king, 1 x double + 1 single)
- Bed linen, pillows and doonas included
- Large spacious living and dining area
- Fully equipped kitchen with 220L fridge/freezer & 4 burner gas top/grill/oven
- 2 bathrooms with shower and toilet (1 on upper deck, 1 on lower deck)
- TV, USB port, Media player – Bluetooth compatible. Piped music to the upper deck
- Electric anchor winch for raising and lowering the anchor
- Solid rails on both upper and lower decks to protect your privacy
- Staircase from the lower deck to the upper deck – not a ladder
- BBQ, outdoor furniture all under hard top roof
- Sunlounges for those sun lovers
- Fish cleaning sink with water on the lower deck
- Limited 240-volt power
Quick Walkthrough
Space is abundant aboard Island Dream with plenty of room to spread out!
A large dining table with plenty of seating and ample space to serve that sumptious feast! With the lower helm located nearby, the captain isn’t isolated from all the fun when you are on the move.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a 220L fridge freezer along with a 4 burner gas stove/oven/grill. All your cooking utensils are provided.
Island Dream features 5 separate bedrooms giving you the luxury of extra privacy. 3 bedrooms are located on the top deck along with a bathroom and 2 bedrooms on the lower deck with a second bathroom downstairs.
Having this number of bedrooms sleeps 12 guests comfortably, however an extra double sofa bed is provided in the lounge area for those who would prefer not to share rooms.
The upper deck outside has a BBQ, bench and sink with hot and cold water. A large outdoor setting, under a solid roof, just in case a few rain drops fall.
Sun lounges and seating can be found at the front area of the upper deck for all you sun lovers.
The lower back deck also has a sink with water, to clean up the days catch ready for the BBQ. The back deck also has a duck board, and a good size ladder for climbing in and out of the boat with ease.
Great for larger groups and family get togethers!
Hire Prices
Peak Holiday Occasions
| Charter Period | Hire Times | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas 2024, 7 nights |
Fri 20th returning Fri 27th Dec or Mon 23rd returning Mon 30th Dec |
$6,400 |
| New Years 2024 / 2025, 7 nights | Subject to availability | $7,400 |
| Easter 2025, 5 nights | Thur 17th returning Tues 22nd April |
$5,600 |
Please note: Boarding or returning on public holidays, Saturdays or Sundays will incur additional captains fees
| Charter Period | Hire Times | Weekend | Midweek | Long Weekend | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Season | Most of the year | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,680 | $4,620 |
| Off Peak Season | 1 May to 31 Aug | $2,850 | $2,850 | $3,150 | $4,450 |
| Peak Season | 1 Dec to 31 Jan excl. Xmas Week & New Year Week | $3,570 | $3,570 | $4,150 | $5,200 |
Fuel per engine hour* $45
Dinghy outboard motor hire: $95 weekend, $95 midweek, $130 week
- Security Bond – $2,000
- $1,000 deposit is required at all times to secure booking
- Balance of hire fee to be paid minimum of 30 days prior to departure on normal and off-peak seasons
- For Christmas and New Year hires $1,000 deposit is required to secure booking, with 50% of balance of hire due by 120 days and 100% due 90 days prior
- Fuel per engine hour may vary due to fluctuating fuel prices
- Tariffs subject to change without notice
- Weekend – Friday afternoon to Monday 8.00am: 2 or 3 nights
- Midweek – Monday afternoon to Friday 8.00am: 4 nights
- Week – Monday afternoon to Monday 8.00am or Friday afternoon to Friday 8.00am: 7 nights
- Gazetted Long Weekend – Friday afternoon to Tuesday 8.00am or Thursday afternoon to Monday 8.00am: 4 nights
- A Gazetted Long Weekend occurs when there is a public holiday on the Monday or Friday
- Boarding or returning on public holidays, Saturdays or Sundays will incur additional captain fees
- Easter: Thursday afternoon to Tuesday 8.00am: 5 nights
- Hire Terms and Procedures
- Doona: Eiderdowns, comforters, duvets.
- Esky: also known as chilli-bin, cooler, ice-box to Kiwi, North American and European visitors.