Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
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Surfers Paradise, Australia
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
End a day in paradise–Surfers Paradise– in style and comfort with a memorable sunset cruise through the spectacular waterways of the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise canals. Sit back and relax on the vessel's open sundeck or inside, and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks from the bar, as the sun goes down.
- Learn more about the Gold Coast from on-board commentary
- This sunset cruise is an easy way to take in the Gold Coast cityscape
- See Surfers Paradise from a unique vantage point on the water
- An ideal tour activity for couples or groups of friends
What's Included
- Commentary onboard
- Sunset cruise snacks included(Cheese, crackers and savoury nibbles)
- Restroom on boardTwo toilets onboard.
- 1.5 Hour cruise
- Two levels onboard to enjoy.
- Friendly guides to answer any questions.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) Cocktails, Spirits.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Moorings, 63 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
We have a big yellow sign above the office. Please arrive 30 mins before for boarding.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Surfers Paradise River Cruises
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
Sally_B
Fabulous cruise. Just the right length. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Beautiful views and interesting commentary. River, houses, marina, skyline, etc. looked amazing at sunset. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you!
Reviews
4.7
based on 148 reviews
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Melissa_B, Jul 2026
I have done this cruise several times, when I visit Surfers. It is awesome to see the beautiful homes and the sunset with great comentary. Great prices for drinks and cocktails. Basic nibbles included which was an absolute bonus.
Realaxing, great value and well worth it. Will definitely do it again, next time in town.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Melissa, thank you so much for choosing to cruise with us again! We absolutely love welcoming you back, and it's wonderful to hear that our sunset cruise continues to make your visits to Surfers Paradise special. We really appreciate your loyalty and can't wait to have you back on board the next time you're in town. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Neil_D, Jun 2026
It was a great experience.
Had a lot of fun doing the cruise and captain was awesome.
Explained a lot about Gold Coast and the surrounding areas and of course a lot of commentary about the fancy houses of the rich and famous.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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.
Sharelle_D, Jun 2026
A delightful way to spend an hour and half cruising through the canals out to the spit, watching the world go by, while sipping very reasonably priced drinks and eating provided nibbles. Thoroughly recommend. Support a local family business.
Response from Host, Jun 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.
Aneta_A, Jun 2026
The river cruise was blended with relaxation , humour and lots of information about local area.
The crew have been working hard to make the cruise informative and entertaining.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Aneta, thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad that you had a relaxing and fun experience on board your cruise with us. We're happy that you enjoyed our entertaining local insights from our crew- we'll be sure to pass your kind compliments to them. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you on board again soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Sally_B, Apr 2026
Fabulous cruise. Just the right length. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Beautiful views and interesting commentary. River, houses, marina, skyline, etc. looked amazing at sunset. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Sally, thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the sunset views and the commentary. Our crew takes great pride in making everyone feel welcome, so we'll be sure to pass your kind words along to them. Hope to see you on board again soon! Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Gerald_B, Apr 2026
Excellent river cruise experience. Captain Pete gives some great banter. Many good photo ops. Good charcuterie spread. Happy hour drinks on the way back. Bring a sweater - it got a little chilly once the sun went down. A+.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Gerald,
Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing to cruise with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time on board, our crew always try their best to give all our customers a great experience, so we're glad that it hasn't gone unnoticed. As a small business we really appreciate your support and we hope to welcome you on board again soon!
Kind Regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Rumbie_K, Apr 2026
Great snacks, Great drinks, great experience and nice tour instructors. Will definitely do this again.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Rumbie, we’re so glad you had a great experience and that the snacks and drinks were a hit! Our crew will be happy to hear this. Thanks for joining us, and we look forward to your next tour.
Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Kevin_E, Mar 2026
A very relaxing and great way to see the beauty of Surfers Paradise in front of the setting sun. From million dollar shoreline homes to breathtaking views, with a cocktail in hand and some wonderful music to enjoy, it really is a fantastic way to relax and soak up the atmosphere.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Kevin, there really is nothing like the view of the setting sun with a cocktail in hand! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the atmosphere on board your cruise and thank you for joining us. Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Shalamar_K, Mar 2026
Captain Pete and crew were awesome. Loved the vibes of the journey. Also, loved all of the great facts shared during the outing. Highly recommend this excursion.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Shalam, we are so glad to hear that you had an awesome time! Captain Pete and the crew loved having you on board. Thanks for the high recommendation and hope to see you next time. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Alison_B, Feb 2026
Amazing cruise. Relaxed, well paced and informative. The crew was friendly and welcoming. We saw sea birds dolphins and bats along the way too. A great way to connect with nature.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Alison, thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed our cruise and got to see some of the wildlife we have on the river! We look forward to seeing you in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises
Arjun_M, Feb 2026
Great captain and tour guide, told us a lot about the Gold Coast and provided great entertainment, highly recommended.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Arjun, thank you for your lovely review and for recommending our cruise to other travellers! We are happy that you enjoyed your tour with our captain and crew. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
David_W, Jan 2026
Quivk 90 min tour of some of the best houses in area. Captain made it with his snese of humour. Is not a luxury trip, but very good value for money and we enjoyed
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear David,
Thank you for your 5 star review and for choosing to cruise with us! We're glad that you enjoyed the cruise, the scenery, and of course the captain's sense of humour. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again in the future!
Kind Regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
sonia_e, Jan 2026
We had a wonderful time. A relaxing ride on sunset New year's eve. Fabulous customer service . Incredible views . Great snacks and cocktails .
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the lovely review, and for choosing to cruise with us! We're so glad you had a relaxing and memorable sunset cruise on New Year’s Eve. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the views, snacks, and cocktails. We hope to see you again soon for another amazing experience!
Kind Regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Bader_A, Oct 2025
Very nice ,relaxing and informative experience the captain was very welcoming and helpful on safety. The assistant was equally friendly and welcoming
Response from Host, Oct 2025
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.
Loretta_R, Oct 2025
Absolutely fantastic! Lovely way to view part of the Gold Coast. We did this our first night and so glad we did, was the best way to start our holiday! Staff were amazing, yummy cocktails and snacks. Fantastic all around :)
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your great review! We are glad that we could make your trip to the Gold Coast memorable. If you travel back to the Gold Coast, please don't hesitate to call us. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Kelly_M, Oct 2025
A nice relaxing sunset cruise. We departed at 5pm so got to see the best of both daylight views on the way up the river while the sun set then night views on the return trip with all the beautiful city lights.
Complimentary Crackers, cheese and salami to nibble on during your cruise and drinks available for purchase.
An informative guide to explain what some of the buildings, landmarks and boats were.
I travelled with my partner and family and we all had a great time!
Highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Kelly, thank you so much for your lovely review! We are glad to hear that you and your family had a great time onboard your cruise. We hope to see you all again in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Brian_M, Oct 2025
A great way to watch the sun set over the city.
Informative and knowledgeable guide.
Drinks were good value and even discounted on the return leg of the tour.
Definitely recommend the tour
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Brian, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our cruise to other travellers. We are happy to hear of your experience onboard your sunset cruise with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise river Cruises.
Margaret_W, Oct 2025
Staff friendly, drinks were good value, we were able to see the scenery. From my perspective it was lots of high rise buildings and fabulous homes. It was boring after a while. One hour and a half was too long. The Captain was informative.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
HI Margaret, thank you so much for cruising with us and for your lovely review. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Lisa_K, Sep 2025
Awesome cruise, great info and amazing houses to see. Cocktails onboard were superb as was the staff. 10/10
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Lisa, thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so glad to hear that you had a great time on your sunset cruise and that you enjoyed your cocktails. We will definitely pass on your kind comments to our crew. We look forward to welcoming you again onboard. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Wayne_W, Sep 2025
Well priced excursion that took you up and down the panels of the gold coast. Nibbles in board where not great but can't complain with the price.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Wayne, thank you for your perfect rating! We hope to see you again on your next visit to the Gold Coast. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Gagan_S, Sep 2025
Nice experience. We watched complete sunset. Great fun. Great staff. Captain was good man. Staff was really polite and helpful
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Gagan, thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are so glad you had fun onboard your sunset cruise with our crew, thanks again and hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Aisling_L, Jul 2025
The snacks were lovely and you can help yourself. The captain and crew were very knowledgeable and professional. Sang happy birthday for our birthdays and offered people to sit in the driver seat. Bar had a range of drinks for reasonable cost. Timing was perfect at 4pm as we got to see the sunset while on the cruise.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello,
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.
Stacie_H, Jul 2025
A really fun experience, brilliant staff, fab food and drinks - really fun being on board. 🥰 The information about the local area was helpful and good to know. The views were lovely too.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Stacie!
Thank you for such a positive review. Our crew do work very hard and we are glad this is shown on our cruise. We will pass on the kind comments to them, thanks again and we hope to see you in the future.
Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Mandy_L, Jul 2025
Very nice cruise up the river and out host was very knowledgable and his assistant Nicole made ace drinks!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Mandy_L, thank you for your 5* review! We are happy to hear that you had a nice time onboard with our Captain and our lovely Nicole. We will definitely pass your kind comments to them. We hope to see you again in future. Kind Regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
RORA_A, Jul 2025
Bring a camera and a jersey although it wasn't that cold. It is July! The nibbles provided were tasty, the drinks were chilled ( I had a lovely minty mojito) the staff were smiling and attentive when travelling under the bridges. A fantastic view of the waterside homes ( I personally would not enjoy 40 sets of eyes gorking whilst I'm cooking tea). Overall a beautiful sunset experience. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Rora, thank you for your positive 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.
Donna_R, Jun 2025
Amazing photo opportunities, knowledge about the area and history of the buildings. Slowed down to give us chance to get photos-
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Donna, thank you for your lovely review and for choosing to cruise with us! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your cruise and we hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Ekaterina_P, May 2025
Beautiful sunset from the boat, you can enjoy the beautiful views from the water. I recommend it for exploring the city.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for cruising with us and your review. We hope to see you again on the cruise.
Fiona_P, Apr 2025
Fantastic cruise. Great staff.
Way more expensive on Viatour. Only $29aud at the pier.
Cheese and crackers were good and fresh, delicious cocktails well priced too.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Fiona,
Thank you for travelling with us and for recommending our river cruise. We are glad you enjoyed the delicious cocktails.
Just to clarify, our $29 cruise is referring to our midday express which is shorter in duration and does not include complimentary snacks.
We hope to see you again soon.
Kind regards,
Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Dipan_R, Mar 2025
They Charge $29.99 on site, so, the cost is very higher on your on line booking portal, so, it's better to book on their site in person
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hi Dipan, thank you for cruising with us and writing a review. You guys went on the sunset cruise which is a little more expensive then our; morning 10:30am and afternoon 2pm cruises. They are $29.99 but sunset is slightly higher.
We hope to see you again in the future and you enjoyed the beautiful Gold Coast.
Anurag_K, Jan 2025
Great trip, friendly and careful crew. Strongly Recommend
Shows the major highlights of Gold Coast!!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Anurag_,
Thank you for your prefect review and for recommending our river cruise to other travellers. We're glad to hear you had a great time on board and we look forward to seeing you again.
Kind Regards,
Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
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