R Marine Crawley Amity Point Getaway

Boating trips rarely go exactly to plan — and that’s part of the adventure.
While the forecast encouraged a few to sit this one out, 9 Riviera boats and around 30 members still made the journey — and what followed was a fantastic few days of cruising, exploring and, most importantly, enjoying great company on the water, and you know what? There was plenty of sun to go around when it counted at the end 🙂 Because at the end of the day, trips like these aren’t about perfect weather. They’re about the people you share them with.

Earlier this month, a group of R Marine Crawley Riviera owners set off for a long-weekend escape to Amity Point. With 14 boats initially registered following the huge success of last year’s trip, anticipation was high once again.

Thursday – Setting Off North

The fleet gathered at the entrance to the Coomera River at Sovereign Island on Thursday morning, with skippers and crew easing into the long weekend ahead.

At 9:45am the Riviera flotilla began a relaxed cruise north through the Broadwater, settling into an easy rhythm as everyone made their way toward North Stradbroke Island.

Rather than pushing on to Peel Island as originally planned, the group made the call to anchor for the evening at Myora, a sheltered and picturesque spot tucked just south of Amity Point.

Once anchored and settled in, the afternoon quickly turned into one of the unexpected highlights of the trip.

A group of tenders set off from the anchored Rivieras for an exploration into the surrounding waterways, weaving through mangroves and venturing up the waters of Amity Springs. It was the kind of adventure that perfectly sums up cruising in this part of Moreton Bay — calm waterways, hidden pockets to discover, and plenty of laughs shared between boats along the way.

As evening arrived, everyone returned to their boats for relaxed, self-catered dinners onboard, with the Riviera fleet gently swinging at anchor in the peaceful waters of Myora.

Friday – Lunch at Amity

Friday morning saw the group lift anchor and make the short cruise around to Amity Point, one of North Stradbroke Island’s most iconic boating destinations.

Some crews made the most of arriving a little early. The family aboard ‘Q6′, the Riviera 545 SUV, ventured ashore ahead of the group and enjoyed the calm swimming area near the Amity Boat Ramp — a perfect way to spend a little time in the water before lunch.

By midday, tenders were zipping back and forth as everyone headed ashore for a long and leisurely lunch at the Amity Pavilion. Good food, cold drinks and plenty of stories from the previous day quickly filled the table, with the relaxed island atmosphere setting the tone for the afternoon.

While the original plan was to collect fresh prawns the following day for the Saturday beach gathering, the group decided to pick them up while at Amity, bringing them back to the boats ready for the weekend festivities.

After lunch, the fleet cruised back around to Myora, where the protected anchorage once again provided a comfortable base for the evening.

Before long, three of the Rivieras rafted up together, creating a floating social hub as the sun began to drop across the bay. The prawns made an early appearance on the back deck, paired with a beautiful platter prepared by Rhonda aboard Monte, the Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht Platinum.

With a glowing sunset unfolding across the water and laughter drifting easily between the rafted boats, it was one of those evenings that perfectly captured what these trips are all about — relaxed boating, good food and great company.

Saturday – Cruising and Campfire Conversations

With the prawns already well and truly enjoyed the evening before, Saturday morning began at a relaxed pace back at Myora.

After a leisurely breakfast onboard, the group weighed anchor and set off for a slow cruise across the bay toward Peel Island. While the weather wasn’t ideal for the originally planned beach day, the beauty of travelling by boat is being able to adapt — and the fleet soon tucked into a lovely sheltered pocket of the island, protected from the wind. Here, crews dropped anchor for a few hours and enjoyed a refreshing swim in the calm water in the corner of Peel Island, stretching their legs and enjoying a peaceful change of scenery before the next leg of the day.

By mid-afternoon, anchors were lifted once again as the flotilla made its way to the evening’s destination: Blaksley Anchorage.

As the evening settled in, everyone headed ashore where a small beach fire became the centre of the afternoon gathering. While the sunset itself stayed mostly hidden behind the clouds, the atmosphere more than made up for it.

Members chatted around the fire, shared stories from past trips, and took the opportunity to capture a few family photos — the kind that always seem to happen naturally on boating adventures like this.

Sunday – The Cruise Home

Sunday morning arrived and with the fleet keeping an eye on the tides for the run back to the GC Broadwater, boats began lifting anchor and preparing for the return journey.

The cruise home was an easy one, with the group timing their departure to take advantage of the 12:40pm high tide at Jacobs Well, ensuring a smooth run back toward the Gold Coast.

While every trip eventually comes to an end, weekends like this always leave members with the same feeling — looking forward to the next one.

What These Trips Are Really About

The Amity Point getaway was another reminder that Riviera boating isn’t just about the destinations.

It’s about exploring winding mangrove creeks by tender, sharing seafood on the back deck, cruising together across the bay, and gathering around a beach fire at the end of the day.

With nine Riviera boats and around 30 members making the journey, the weekend delivered exactly what R Marine Crawley trips are known for: relaxed cruising, great friendships and plenty of stories to take home.

And if this trip proved anything, it’s that great company makes every boating adventure a good one.

March 12, 2026

R Marine Crawley Amity Point Getaway