Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
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Surfers Paradise, Australia
- 1 hour 31 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a break from a fast-paced Gold Coast itinerary and relax on a cruise from Surfers Paradise. Sail through the canals and waterways of the Gold Coast, admiring the views from the top deck along the way. Snacks and refreshments are included, with drinks available for purchase. Choose from morning or afternoon to suit your needs and interests.
- A relaxing way to take in the sights of the Gold Coast
- This cruise is suitable for the whole family
- This compact tour can easily fit into busy schedules
- Many travelers miss out on seeing the Gold Coast skyline from the water
What's Included
- 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise
- Antipasto platters, cheese and crackers with cold meats and olives (Sunset cruise only)
- Cakes, biscuits with tea and coffee (Morning cruise only)
- SnacksCheese and crackers(Afternoon and city lights only).
- Restroom on boardTwo toilets onboard.
- Commantary onboard.
- Friendly guides to answer any questions
- Drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 63 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Departure point: Moorings Jetty, Cavill Avenue Address: Moorings Jetty 63 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise Directions: Please check in at our booking office - 63 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise (River end next to the Tiki Statue) half an hour prior to departure time. Dates: Daily
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Surfers Paradise River Cruises
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Gold Coast
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Surfers Paradise
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Cruise is about 1.5 hours and is a very nice tour on the river. The captain is very entertaining and humorous, giving out points of interest, and celebrities who own houses along the way. We opted for the morning cruise and they provided coffee and biscuits. Really nice cruise along the river! Highly recommend it to see houses and sites along the river!
Reviews
4.9
based on 310 reviews
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We went on the cruise yesterday. The day was gorgeous. The running commentary from the captain and his assistant was excellent and funny. We would recommend this to anyone wanting to do this trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Leigh, thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled that our captain and hostess were able to entertain you during your cruise. We will pass along your kind words to them. Thank you for the recommendation and we hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
It was a great experience, me and my partner enjoyed a lot . It was knowledgeable as well as enjoyable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're happy to hear that you both had an enjoyable experience onboard your cruise with us. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
A lovely cruise along some of the waterways in the area.
The crew were very friendly and there was an informative commentary along the way.
We also had a cup of coffee and cake included!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review Ray! We are absolutely delighted that you enjoyed cruising through our local waterways with our crew. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the commentary along with the coffee and cake. Thank you for choosing to cruise with us, and we hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
One of the things to do ✅ at gold coast .
Great experience. Friendly staff and captain. Covers all sight seeing
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Taran, so happy to hear you enjoyed the sights and had a great experience! Thanks for joining us and for the kind words about our crew. We hope to see you back onboard soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Great tour around the canals of Surfers Paradise. Informative and well organized. The crew was friendly and the complimentary snacks were a nice touch. Felt very safe and could be enjoyed by all ages.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review and for choosing our River Cruise! We are happy that you enjoyed your tour and we are looking forward to having you again in the future.
Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Excellent tour. The skipper and crew were very friendly and safety conscience with regard to sailing under bridges etc . Well done .
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Helen, thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are very pleased to hear that our staff made your cruise pleasant. We will pass on your kind comments to them. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Perfect way to spend an afternoon out on the Surfers’ canals. Inside and the sundeck for comfy seating as you cruise the waterways. Friendly staff with factual, and funny, commentary! Great for families or grab a romantic drink with your partner!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for the great review, and for choosing to cruise with us! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time on board and we look forward to having you back in the future!
Kind Regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Amazing small independent company, who really care. Don’t muss this great boat trip! In Surfers!!!!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello, thank you for your great review! We are glad you enjoyed your time on board our boat and look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Kind Regards
Surfers Paradise River Cruises
Low-key pleasant cruise along the River. Beautiful views. Interesting and humorous commentary.
Family-friendly.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Marty, thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant cruise and we hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Excellent commentary. Capt Pete and staff were great! While we didn’t see any bull sharks or dolphins we saw the beautiful sights along the river. House of the rich and famous. Learned a lot about the Surfers Paradise area. Morning cruise had some beverages and sweets. A nice touch. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Dale,
Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing to cruise with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cruise, the onboard snacks and the beautiful scenery of the Gold Coast waterways. We hope you welcome you onboard again on your next trip to the Gold Coast.
Kind Regards,
Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Its was very relaxing and got to see the beautiful view & got to see the dolphins also and enjoyed very nice cocktail
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Sarah, we are glad to hear you enjoyed cruising with us and that you got to see our local pod of dolphins! We hope to see you onboard with us again in the future.
Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruise.
Cruise is about 1.5 hours and is a very nice tour on the river. The captain is very entertaining and humorous, giving out points of interest, and celebrities who own houses along the way. We opted for the morning cruise and they provided coffee and biscuits. Really nice cruise along the river! Highly recommend it to see houses and sites along the river!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your review! We are pleased to know that you had a lovely morning tea and enjoyed our cruise! We look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises
Great morning out! Pete the driver was very informative and knowledgeable about everything we saw. He was amazing with the children and it clearly showed he loves his job. I would highly recommend people of all age groups to go.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Janine, Thank for your review and for choosing our river cruise. We are so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your cruise onboard with our Captain Pete. We will definitely pass on the comments to him. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you all in future. Kind Regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
A lovely river cruise with a friendly captain. A small family run business with not too many people rammed on the boat, so we had a great view and seat at all times. Bar prices were reasonable and crackers and cheese were included (we went in the afternoon). The captain even let passengers have a drive of the boat on the way back. A great way to see more of the Gold Coast.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Carolyn,
Thank for your review and for choosing our river cruise. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness to support our local business. We look forward to seeing you in future.
Kind Regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Really enjoyed the cruise. Captain and staff were excellent. Enjoyed the cheese and crackers and drinks were reasonably price
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Sylvia, thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are very pleased to hear that our staff made your cruise pleasant and that you had an enjoyable time onboard. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Relaxing cruise and great for families. Enjoy views and always good with a beer or snack. Highly recommended
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Josh, thank you so much for the 5* review! We are so glad you enjoyed the trip, thanks again and hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Very relaxing and a great way to see Surfers from the water. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Great value for money.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your great review. We are glad you enjoyed your cruise and would love to see you again.
It was fabulous I travelled with a friend and she also enjoyed the experience. Would totally recommend to everyone
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for cruising with us and your fantastic review.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Was an amazing experience, great view, great commentary, decent priced drinks. Only down side is that there was very little food, only cheese and crackers, some additional snacks would've been nice such as deli meat, chopped up veggies, even cold sandwiches that can be sold or something, but other than that an absolutely fantastic experience and I even got to drive the boat a bit so I definitely would recommend to others
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi David_N,
Thank you for the review. We will definitely take your advice onboard. It’s a great suggestion.
We hope to see you again in the near future.
Great experience and my whole family thoroughly enjoyed the 1.5hours cruise. Captain Pete and Emily are so friendly and very considerate.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi Jingyi_H,
Thank you very much for the review.
We have wondered crew.
We hope to see you again soon.
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