Paradise II
Paradise II is our most recent addition to the fleet. Newly refurbished, she is all set ready to go for your next houseboat adventure along the beautiful Tweed River!
Vessel Features
Licenced for up to 10 guests, Paradise II is the perfect houseboat for a family or group of friends who prefer a little extra space and privacy.
With flybridge controls, your captain can cruise the river without feeling isolated from the group.
Jump onboard and experience a relaxing Tweed River escape aboard Paradise II!
- 3 separate bedrooms – 2 double, 1 bunk room (2 single beds) 1 double trundle in lounge area, 1 double sofa bed
- Spacious living area
- TV/DVD player
- Media player – Bluetooth compatible
- Kitchen fully equipped, including microwave
- Full bathroom, shower is separate to the toilet
- Electric anchor winch
- BBQ on upper deck
- Solid rails all round to protect your privacy
- Dual driving controls, downstairs and from the upper deck, so the captain is not isolated from any activities
- Limited 240-volt power, so that during your holiday you can operate small appliances like mobile phone chargers, nebulisers, video camera chargers, sorry no hair dryers
- Bed linen, pillows and doonas included, you simply need to bring (or hire from us) towels
Quick Walkthrough
With three separate bedrooms – 2 double bedrooms and a bunk room with 2 single beds. If you need the extra beds, you will find a double trundle and double sofa bed in the lounge area.
Hire Prices
Peak Holiday Occasions
| Charter Period | Hire Times | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas 2023, 7 nights | Thurs 21st returning Thurs 28th Dec OR Fri 22nd returning Fri 29th Dec | $4,300 |
| New Years 2023 / 2024, 7 nights | New Year hire periods are subject to availability | $4,600 |
| Easter 2024, 5 nights | Thur 28th March returning Tues 2nd April 2023 | $3,800 |
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 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Peak Season | 1 May to 31 Aug | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,400 |
| Peak Season | 1 Dec to 31 Jan excl. Xmas Week & New Year Week | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,700 | $3,600 |
Fuel per engine hour* $36
Dinghy outboard motor hire: $95 weekend, $95 midweek, $130 week
- Security Bond – $2,000
- $500 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 9.00am: 2 or 3 nights
- Midweek – Monday afternoon to Friday 9.00am: 4 nights
- Week – Monday afternoon to Monday 9.00am or Friday afternoon to Friday 9.00am: 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 captains 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.