What YOT Club does

YOT Club is a Gold Coast, Australia-based hospitality company that operates the world's first purpose-built superyacht entertainment venue. Founded in March 2019, the company custom-designed and built a 131-foot, 40-metre-long and 23-metre-wide flagship vessel — requiring over 20,000 hours of construction at the Coomera Marine precinct — licensed for 399 guests across two levels with two full-service cocktail bars, a commercial kitchen, a DJ booth, and a state-of-the-art AV system. The company has since assembled a five-vessel fleet (YOT Club, YOT Blue, YOT 75, YOT Vice, YOT Capri) with a combined licensed capacity of 530 passengers, and has served 85,000+ passengers since inception.

The business generates revenue through five primary streams: (1) ticketed weekend events operating on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays across both Brisbane and Gold Coast with GA ticket prices ranging from $49.95 to $109.95 per person; (2) VIP booth packages priced $1,100–$2,400 with bottle service and reserved seating; (3) private exclusive-hire charters starting at $4,200/hour for the flagship; (4) annual subscription season passes (Silver $199, Gold $499); and (5) onboard food and beverage sales through a fully licensed commercial kitchen. Customer segments span individual social event-goers, birthday and hens parties, weddings, corporate clients, and third-party event promoters who hire the venue. The company sells direct-to-consumer through its website yotclub.com.au (integrated with Stripe and the Rezdy ticketing platform) with no intermediary distribution.

Geographically, YOT Club is anchored on the Gold Coast (departure from 60 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach QLD) with a second operational base on the Brisbane River (City Botanic Gardens River Hub). Marketing relies on organic Instagram (@theyotclub), the website storefront, and event-driven demand. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, and management has not been publicly itemized in source materials.

Name

YOT Club

Legal name

YOT Club

Website

https://yotclub.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

YOT Club operates the world's first purpose-built luxury superyacht entertainment venue from the Gold Coast and Brisbane, Australia, offering ticketed weekend events, private charters, VIP booth packages, and season passes to consumers celebrating special occasions and corporate clients. Founded in 2019.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Superyacht Entertainment and Hospitality

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Cabin Charters & Shared Yacht Trips (THAEADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Cruise Ship Charters (Full-Vessel) (THAEAEAC), River Cruise Charters (Private/Group) (THAEACAE), Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht charters
• Superyacht entertainment venue
• River cruise events
• Private yacht hire
• Floating hospitality venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Gold Coast

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticketed Events: Public ticketed events every weekend (Friday nights, Saturday day/night, Sundays) operating in Brisbane and Gold Coast. Revenue from individual ticket sales across Ocean Deck and Upper Deck tiers.
2. Private Charter Hire: Exclusive venue hire of YOT Club or other vessels in the YOT fleet (YOT Blue, YOT 75, YOT Capri, YOT Vice) for private events including corporate functions, birthdays, weddings. Priced from $4,200/hour for YOT Club exclusive hire.
3. VIP Booth Packages: Premium reserved seating packages with bottle service, food inclusions, and dedicated staff. Ranging from $1,100 to $2,400 depending on deck level and season.
4. Season Passes: Annual subscription passes (Silver $199, Gold $499) offering unlimited event access with +1 guest privileges and various perks.
5. Food and Beverage Sales: Onboard food and beverage service including cocktails, premium spirits, and gourmet dining. Fully licensed venue with commercial kitchen.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

YOT Club operates the world's first luxury superyacht entertainment venue, a custom-designed 131-foot floating hospitality venue licensed for 399 guests across two levels (Ocean Deck and Upper Deck). The business runs weekly ticketed weekend cruise events on the Gold Coast Broadwater and Brisbane River and offers exclusive private charters, corporate events, weddings, and seasonal celebrations using a fleet of five luxury vessels. Onboard experiences include two full-service cocktail bars, a commercial kitchen, DJ booth, state-of-the-art AV system, and premium food and beverage service.

Product overview

YOT Club operates a fleet of five luxury superyacht vessels for public ticketed events and private charters on the Gold Coast Broadwater and Brisbane River. The core product is the YOT Club vessel (main superyacht entertainment venue for up to 399 guests), supplemented by four additional charter yachts: YOT Blue (58 guests), YOT 75 (68 guests), YOT Vice (76 guests), and YOT Capri (75 guests). Public events include recurring branded experiences — YOT Beach Club (day cruises), YOT Night Club (evening cruises), R&B Nights, Sunday Spritz — plus seasonal events such as Christmas Party, New Year's Eve Party, and Halloween Night. Private hire options span corporate events, weddings, birthdays, hens parties, and promoter venue hire, with VIP Booth packages and Season Pass subscriptions (Silver and Gold tiers) as add-on products. The YOT Club is the world's first purpose-built superyacht entertainment venue, launched March 2019 on the Gold Coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YOT Club (Flagship Superyacht) The flagship luxury superyacht entertainment venue — 131 feet long, 23 metres wide — licensed for up to 399 guests across two levels (Ocean Deck and Upper Deck), with two full-service cocktail bars, commercial kitchen, DJ booth, state-of-the-art AV system, and VIP Green Room lounge. Operates ticketed weekend events and private charters on the Gold Coast Broadwater and Brisbane River.
• YOT Blue Superyacht Charter An 80-foot superyacht licensed for up to 58 passengers, with four deluxe bedrooms (all with private ensuites), three entertaining areas, and a fully retractable sunroof. Available for hourly and overnight charters and can cruise under the Sundale Bridge.
• YOT 75 Luxury Catamaran Charter A 75-foot vessel licensed for up to 68 guests across two luxurious levels with two full-service bars in the main saloon and upper deck. Features four entertaining areas, plasma screen TV, and optional extras including laser clay target shooting, jet skis, and photo/video services.
• YOT Vice Superyacht Charter A 90-foot, two-level superyacht licensed for up to 76 guests on Brisbane River cruises (up to 48 on Moreton Bay). Features a full bar with beer on tap, cocktail service, onboard catering, 55-inch digital smart TV, Hifi system with dual-zone speakers, and optional activities such as standup paddle boards, beach transfers, fireworks, and resident DJ.
• YOT Capri Superyacht Charter A 92-foot flagship vessel with luxurious entertaining spaces across two levels including the exclusive 'Capri Lounge Bar' and a retractable roof in the main saloon. Accommodates up to 75 guests, with three bedrooms sleeping 6 guests for overnight stays, plus separate crew quarters.
• YOT Beach Club (Daytime Cruise Event) Recurring daytime cruise event on selected Saturdays featuring a superyacht experience with complimentary drink on arrival, special guest DJs, dance floor, and premium food and beverage options. Available in both Brisbane and Gold Coast.
• YOT Night Club (Evening Cruise Event) Recurring evening cruise event featuring resident DJs spinning party anthems, with ticketed entry, cocktail bars, and dancing. Operates on selected Saturday nights from Brisbane and Gold Coast.
• R&B Nights Recurring Friday night cruise event featuring urban and hip-hop music with Alizé branding, DJ sets, and VIP booth packages. Available from both Brisbane and Gold Coast locations.
• Sunday Spritz Refined Sunday afternoon event featuring signature Ink gin Spritz cocktails on arrival, freshly shucked oysters, live acoustic band, and a bottomless spritz beverage package add-on option. Operates selected Sundays from Brisbane and Gold Coast.
• Halloween Night Cruise Annual Halloween-themed cruise event featuring costume prizes, resident DJ sets, photo booth, and cocktail service. Held on the Gold Coast with two session times (afternoon and evening).
• New Year's Eve Party Mediterranean White Party NYE event aboard YOT Club featuring a 4-hour cruise, roaming canapés, live DJ sets (deep house, tropical beats, Mediterranean sounds), fireworks views, and ticket tiers from $295 (Ocean Deck GA) to $4,490 (Upper Deck VIP Booth).
• Christmas Party Cruise Annual joint Christmas cruise sailing from Brisbane (Nov 27) and Gold Coast (Dec 4). 3-hour superyacht celebration with gourmet roaming canapés, complimentary drink on arrival, resident DJs, and beverage package options.
• Lunch on the YOT Buffet seafood lunch cruises departing from Brisbane Botanic Gardens or Mariners Cove Southport. Includes 2.5-hour cruise, welcome cocktail, live onboard entertainment, and dining options. Also includes a 3-course Sunday seafood lunch option on the Gold Coast.
• YOT Club Season Passes Annual subscription program offering unlimited access to YOT Club ticketed events with +1 guest privileges and birthday perks. Silver Pass ($199 AUD/365 days) includes complimentary drink on arrival on Ocean Deck and 2 bonus Ocean Deck tickets for birthday. Gold Pass ($499 AUD/365 days) includes complimentary cocktail on arrival for VIP Upper Deck and 4 bonus VIP Upper Deck tickets for birthday.
• Corporate Events Charter Full or partial yacht hire for corporate functions including product launches, networking, EOFY celebrations, Christmas parties, and team-building. Up to 399 guests, two cocktail bars, commercial kitchen, state-of-the-art AV, and full staff service. Starting from $4,200/hour.
• Wedding Packages Wedding ceremony and reception hosting aboard YOT Club vessels with cruising on the Gold Coast Broadwater or Brisbane River. Features custom photography backdrops, dining options, and full bar service. Available for private charter booking.
• Promoter Venue Hire Full venue hire for promoters to host events up to 399 guests. Includes state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, private green room for VIPs, full staff service, and catering. Promoter fees negotiable with minimum spend requirements.
• Upper Deck Exclusive Hire Exclusive hire of the VIP Upper Deck mezzanine level for up to 100 guests during ticketed Saturday and Sunday events. Features panoramic views overlooking the stage and Ocean Deck, private cocktail bar, and dedicated facilities. Pricing on application.
• VIP Booth Packages Reserved seating booths on scheduled events with bottle service. Three tiers: Ocean Deck Booth, Innerstage VIP Ocean Deck Booth, and Upper Deck Booth, ranging from $1,100 to $2,400 depending on deck level and season. Each package includes tickets, spirits, mixers, champagne, and food inclusions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85,000 passengers served since February 2019
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sydney Showboats: Luxury paddlewheel showboat on Sydney Harbour offering dinner-and-show cruises, Christmas parties, and wedding/function hire. Closest concept analogue to YOT Club's combined dining, entertainment and charter model.
• Captain Cook Cruises: Established Australian cruise operator offering Sydney Harbour dinner cruises, private charters and event hosting. Directly comparable to YOT Club on ticketed dinner/party cruises and corporate/private hire, though at larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Sunset Sail Sydney: Premium sunset and party cruise operator in Sydney Harbour with ticketed events and private charters. Closest direct competitor in terms of venue-on-water party cruise model.
• Kookaburra Showboat Cruises: Brisbane River dining cruise and function venue. Competes directly with YOT Club in the same Brisbane River cruising corridor for weddings, corporate events and ticketed dining experiences.

Broad incumbents

• Cruise Whitsundays: Large Queensland cruise operator offering island transfers, day cruises and tourism experiences in the Whitsundays. Comparable regional Queensland water-cruise operator but at much larger scale and broader mass-tourism offering.
• Sea World Cruises: Gold Coast-based water-based tourism operator with whale-watching cruises, surfers paradise dining cruises and Sea World ferry services. Same Gold Coast geography as YOT Club but a broader tourism portfolio rather than the yacht-entertainment niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/theyotclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yot-club

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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