New Years Eve Cruise on the Gold Coast

Cruise into 2011 in glamorous style on Rivers grand Voyager! Celebrate the beginning of the new year with a 4 course meal served to your table, open bar, live entertainment & dance floor.

The cruise will take you along Gold Coast’s scenic waterways then to view the spectacular fireworks display. It will definitely be a night to remember!

The New Years Eve cruise will depart from Marina Mirage at 8pm and will return to the pier at 12.30 am, where guests can remain onboard until 1 am.

Chef has also prepared an exclusive New Years Eve menu to celebrate. Here's just a few items to tempt your tastebuds:

• Appetizer plate to share of Grilled flat bread, Chef’s selection of freshly made dips, marinated olives, tapenade, home made tomato relish and continental meats
  

• Smoked salmon terrine with layers of cream cheese, capers and lemon with crème fraîche on a honeydew base

• Eye fillet steak served medium with king prawns and Japanese style mustard anglaise on crushed potato & green beans

• Pear and red wine tart with pistachio frangipane & summer berry compote

Beverages

Beer, local & imported
Softdrink

Wine
Oyster Bay Sparkling
Oyster Bay Sparkling Rose
Brand’s Laira Chardonnay
Brand’s Laira Cabernet Sauvignon

Basic Spirits
Vodka, Gin, Bacardi, Bourbon, Scotch

Cocktails
Cosmopolitan, Appletini, Cookies & cream, Tequila sunrise, Champagne cocktail

Don't miss out on this truly unique Gold Coast experience. Book now Ph 5527 6361 or visit www.rivers.net.au

Adults Price: $149 per person
Kids price: $99 per person

Passengers give our first Dinner Cruise the thumbs up!

If these shots are anything to go by, our first Dinner Cruise passengers had a fantastic night on Saturday, 30th October.

Here's what one of our excited customers had to say about their experience on board.

"We had a great night! The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was great as was the music. A good night was had by all. Thank you." - Zoe

Visit our Facebook Page for more photos.

Experience a Rivers Cruise for yourself. Book your table now for our next Dinner Cruise. Call Ph 5527 6361 or visit www.rivers.net.au

Dinner Cruise Menu - Saturday, 30th October

Chef has been working hard to create something special for our first Dinner Cruise on Saturday. Here's a sneak peek at the delicious dishes Chef will prepare fresh onboard for our guests.

Entrée
Served alternately

Classic crystal bay prawn & seafood cocktail on crisp iceberg lettuce with Thousand Island dressing.

Peppered beef carpaccio with Bavarian potato salad, creamy white balsamic dressing and toasted macadamia nuts.

Vegetarian option - Goats cheese bruschetta with roasted vegetables and salad of wild rocket with lemon vinaigrette (Must be pre-booked at time of reservation)

Main
Your choice of

Chicken saltimbocca on roasted root vegetables with haloumi cheese and preserved lemon & tomato chutney

Braised cattleman’s lamb shank on crushed new potatoes with green beans and red wine jus

Market fresh fish of the day served on spring onion garlic mash with a salsa of tomato, green olive and avocado

Vegetarian option - Roasted Mediterranean vegetable lasagna with a rich tomato and basil coulis (Must be pre-booked at time of reservation)

Dessert
Served alternately

Belgium dark & white chocolate mousse with marinated sour cherries.

Vanilla and mango cheesecake with seasonal berry compote.

To make a booking, call Ph 5527 6361 or visit www.rivers.net.au

Voyager gets a makeover!

Today we snapped this pic as the mighty Voyager was slowly hoisted out of the Brisbane river.

In preparation for her first Gold Coast dinner cruise, scheduled for the 30th October, Voyager will undergo routine maintenance and a bit of an upgrade. Including new paint work, carpet, timber decks and new tinted windows. We're also upgrading our on board commercial kitchen and installing more air conditioning for extra comfort.

Voyager's premier Gold Coast cruise will set sail from Marina Mirage on Saturday 30th October and includes a 3 course meal served to your table, a 3.5 hour scenic cruise & live entertainment.

To make a booking call (07) 5527 6361 or visit www.rivers.net.au

Explorer gets a new look!

Explorer has been taken out of the water and will be given a complete make over!

She'll be a stunner once the renovations are finished. With all new interiors including new bars, floors and wall coverings, seating, furniture and a fresh coat of paint.

Visit our facebook page for more photos

Dinner Cruises debut on Saturday, 30th October

It's official. Rivers first Gold Coast dinner cruise will set sail on Saturday, 30th October. Departing from Marina Mirage, the dinner cruise offers a 3 course meal served to your table, a 3.5 hour scenic cruise & live entertainment. Bookings can be made by calling Ph (07) 5527 6361 or inquire online at www.rivers.net.au.

Gold Coast Dinner Cruise

Days: Monday to Sunday
Time: Boarding 7pm for a 3 hour cruise
Departs from: Marina Mirage, Gold Coast, Queensland 4217
Cruise duration: 3 to 3.5 hours (subject to tides)
Includes: Scenic cruise, 3 course dinner, live entertainment
Optional Extras: Drinks package, Seafood Platter, Guaranteed Window Seat $20pp

PRICES	Sun-Thurs	Fri-Sat	Public Holidays
Adults	$89 pp	$99 pp	$109 pp
Concession	$69 pp	$79 pp	$89 pp
Children (under 12)	FREE*	FREE*	FREE*

* One child under 12 years of age is FREE with every paying adult. Additional children are charged at half adult price.

Lunch, High Tea, Whale Watching & Super Duck cruises will begin in late October / early November.

Snap up more Super Duck souvenirs!

There are plenty more souvenirs to snap up at Super Duck. The Gold Coast's newest amphibious adventure now stocks a full range of souvenirs from cuddly plush toys to caps, T-shirts and costumes for the kids.

To check out what's available visit: http://www.superducktours.com.au/souvenirs.html Souvenirs may be purchased online by emailing operations@superducktours.com.au

Coming soon... Baby Duck!

The Super Duck family will soon welcome a new member - Baby Duck! Along with our Super Duck Mascot and Lady Duck, this cute and cuddly new addition completes the Super Duck family. Keep checking our souvenirs page for details on when Baby Duck will be available to purchase.

For more information on our souvenirs phone (07) 5526 2644 or visit:
http://www.superducktours.com.au/souvenirs.html

Feed the birds (and other animals!) on Rivers High Tea Canal Cruises

One of the many highlights onboard our Rivers High Tea Canal Cruise is the chance to feed the animals. From the safety of our vessel, Saphire, you can feed dolphins, birds, fish and other marine life as you journey on your 1.5 hour cruise around Surfers Paradise. Pictured above are just a few of our passengers feeding the birds as they travel on the sunny waters of the Gold Coast.

There are three cruises daily, which include either breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. To book, phone (07) 5527 6361 or for more info, visit: http://www.rivers.net.au/gold-coast-canal_cruises.htm

Super Duck splashes into the water with its first passengers

Meet some of the very first passengers to try out our brand new Super Duck Adventure Tour. The Super Duck took the plunge and splashed into the water for the first time this week at Surfers Paradise. The happy guests enjoyed the vessel's first official "duck dive" which took them on a cruising journey to view yachts, waterfront mansions, Seaworld, the Versace Hotel, and more.

For more information and/or to book, visit: http://www.superducktours.com.au
Also, become a fan of Super Duck's Facebook page.

Kids love the Super Duck mascot PLUS 20 free double cruise passes up for grabs!

Our Super Duck mascot toys are proving a hit amongst the the little ones! Kids are loving the plush toy mascot (available in boy and girl duck) which "quacks" when you squeeze it, $19.95. Are they looking for a bit more adventure? Then pick up a Super Duck costume, including cape and mask for your little duck, $4.95 each.

All Super Duck souvenirs are available to purchase on board the Super Duck cruise or by phoning (07) 5526 2644. For more information visit: http://www.superduck.net.au/souvenirs.html

ALSO, here's your chance to win double passes on Super Duck's first cruise! Simply phone (07) 5526 2644 and mention the Super Duck website to score two complimentary tickets for Monday, 15th Febuary!

Our first Canal Cruise customers!

With our High Tea Canal Cruises now in full swing, here is a photo of our very first customers!

These excited passengers were among the first to test our our brand new Canal Cruise, which departs from Cavill Avenue and journeys south to the Isle of Capri. From there you can take in magnificent views of the large waterfront homes owned by the rich and famous! Then it's onto Marina Mirage - the home of the exclusive Versace Hotel - before reaching the Gold Coast Seaway and returning back via Seaworld.

For more information, or to book phone: (07) 5527 6361

Rivers High Tea Canal Cruise sets sail - BOOK NOW!

We are delighted to announce that the Rivers High Tea Canal Cruise will set sail as of next week! We are currently taking bookings for scenic canal cruises on the Gold Coast.

Cruise Times:
Breakfast: 10am to 11.30am
Lunch: 12 to 1.30pm
Afternoon Tea: 2pm to 3.30pm
Note: Please be at departure point 30 minutes before the cruise departure time.

Cruise duration: 1 ½ hours.
Includes: Informative commentary, high tea (click here for menus), tea & coffee.

Prices:
Adult: (age 17+) $38.00
Adult concession*: $30.00
Child (age 1-12): FREE
Child (age 13 – 16): $25.00
*Concessions are: pensioner, senior, student. Qualifying card must be presented upon request.

Bookings: Phone: (07) 5527 6361 / Booking office: Tiki Village, 6 Ferny Avenue (River end Cnr Cavill Ave) Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217.

CLICK HERE for more information on cruise routes, high tea menus and departure points.

Saphire gets a makeover - check out the new signage!

We are super excited to reveal our vessel Saphire's new makeover!

Check out photos of the canal cruise vessel's new signage as she cruises along a scenic route from Tiki Village. Saphire also takes in views of Chevron Island and the very exclusive Paradise Waters. Here you will see first hand private helicopters, mega mansions of the rich and famous.

Click here for our gallery of images - make sure to follow our Facebook page for continuous updates.