10 Reasons to Charter with Riviera Nautic for your next Holiday

1. We are one of Australia’s most awarded tourism businesses – Australian Hall of Fame Winner!
2. You don’t need a licence to charter a yacht, cruiser or dayboat with Riviera Nautic.
3. We offer 24-hour support during your charter.
4. We offer one of the most diverse charter fleets in Australia, giving you a great choice of boats.
5. We are located just 3.5 hour drive from Melbourne – no flights required.
6. The Gippsland Lakes are a boater’s paradise – safe, soft bottom, no tides or reefs and a huge range of sheltered moorings.
7. No experienced required – learn from one of the most experienced charter operators in Australia.
8. The Gippsland Lakes is the largest inland waterway in the southern hemisphere, with our extensive charter limits spreading across the best parts of the lakes, rivers, bays and inlets.
9. Wildlife, marine and birdlife are in abundance – dolphins, koalas, kangaroos, 140 species of birds, plus so much more.
10. Value for money – all of your accommodation, transport (including fuel) and entertainment all rolled up in one neat package.

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 Kaye Davis 
 
 
 
  
Very well run and managed, the staff are fantastic 👏
  
 
  
 
 
 
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The best boat rental experience around Melbourne! The staff were incredibly warm and friendly, the prices were very reasonable, and I’ve already recommended it to my friends.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 J&F Berman 
 
 
 
  
The team were so helpful and heaps of fun for our very short afternoon day boat hire. choppy waters made for lots of fun and enjoyed our time out on the water Many Thanks
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 EFF 
 
 
 
  
Exceptional value. Returning customer
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Patrick Kavanagh 
 
 
 
  
Chartered a yacht for 4 days and had a wonderful experience. Great sailing on the beautiful lakes. The Beneteau 34 yacht was very comfortable, well appointed and everything worked well. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the briefing videos were very useful and high quality. From booking to dropping the boat off, nothing could have been smoother
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Stefan H 
 
 
 
  
An amazing 3 day-adventure with our 3 little kids! The team comforted us extremely well and they took enough time for the instruction on the boat, including test ride etc. Thank you!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Andrew Evans-Barr 
 
 
 
  
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an incredible experience with Riviera Nautic, hiring Just For Fun for a family holiday (Feb 6–9). As first-time sailors, we were a little nervous, but the initial sailing lesson was patient and thorough, giving us the confidence to set out on our own. Throughout our trip, the team’s support was outstanding. When unexpected weather hit, we received prompt and expert advice that helped us navigate safely. On our return, we faced a tough docking situation in stormy conditions, and a staff member came to our rescue with calm professionalism—never making us feel like we’d done anything wrong. Despite the rain and strong winds, every staff member went above and beyond, from helping us unload in the downpour to welcoming our wet and weary family with kindness. This wasn’t the summer sailing adventure we had planned, but thanks to Riviera Nautic, it was even more memorable! We’ve caught the sailing bug and can’t wait to come back in November. Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tim Baker 
 
 
 
  
Sadly no fish, but a well enjoyed trip out on the water, see you again tomorrow
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Noah Fleiszig 
 
 
 
  
This was an excellent experience at Riviera Nautic where we got to explore the Gippsland Lakes. It has been the best experience that I had ever on a camp. Thanks Riviera Nautic for organising this. I would recommend this place to anyone for groups or individuals if you want to sail for the first time. This was a 3 hours and 30 minutes drive from Melbourne.