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Experience the Gold Coast, from the water of its canals to its rivers and open ocean. Take your pick from dinner cruises and party cruises, to whale watching and more; watch the sunset behind the mountain backdrop or take a day cruise to one of the many islands. You can even hire an entire boat for a special occasion or corporate event.
Whether you want to book onto an organised cruise or tailor-make your own experience, there are plenty of Gold Coast cruise companies around along with deals and discounts to be had. Costs vary according to length of the cruise and inclusions, but it’s also important to get the best price.
Whether you book direct, through an online activities site or a daily deals website, here’s a rough guide to cruises available on the Gold Coast.
Company / activity site | Sightseeing | Lunch | Dinner | Special events | Morning/afternoon tea | Private hire |
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Adrenaline | From $33pp | N/A | N/A | N/A | From $29pp | From $165 |
Experience Oz | From $29pp | From $42pp | From $79pp | N/A | N/A | From $195 |
Viator | From $29pp | From $65pp | From $79pp | N/A | From $25pp | From $165 |
Surfers Paradise River Cruises | From $20 per adult | $25 per adult | N/A | From $59pp | From $20 per adult | From $59pp |
Wyndham Cruises | From $33 per adult | $59 per adult | $79 per adult | From $39pp | From $25 per adult | From $25pp |
Gold Coast Canal Cruises | N/A | $25 per adult | N/A | Contact for details | $25 per adult | Contact for details |
Aquaduck | $38 per adult | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Gold Coast is surrounded by islands, and Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island make popular day cruise destinations. Spot dolphins, other sea life and shipwreck sights along the way. On the islands you can enjoy the beaches, wildlife, snorkelling and other water activities while taking in beautiful scenery.
You’ll normally enjoy a BBQ lunch as part of the experience. Check out Experience Oz and Viator for cruises to Moreton Island, Moreton Bay Marine Park and Stradbroke Island.
A Gold Coast cruise is a great way to put a unique spin on a special occasion such as a wedding or a corporate event. Many day cruise companies offer their boats out for hire, with or without a skipper and catering – see our table below for an idea of pricing.
Gold Coast boat hire can be tailored for parties, special occasions and corporate events. It can include a DJ, catering and an unlimited bar, amongst other things. There are Gold Coast cruise companies that specialise in organising tailored boat charters, such as Gold Coast Cruises, Cruise GC, Margarita Cruises, Gold Coast Gondolas and Champagne Sailing Cruises.
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