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Midday River Cruise - Surfers Paradise

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The best place to relax and sight-see on the Gold Coast is on the water!

The best place to relax and sight-see on the Gold Coast is on the water!

Highlights

  • 1 hour Gold Coast river cruise
  • Fun Facts commentary on the Surfers Paradise canals and Gold Coast waterways

Join Surfers Paradise River Cruises for a leisurely 1 hour cruise on the waterways, taking in all the impressive sights the Gold Coast has on offer.

Cruise the Nerang River past Chevron Island, Cronin Island and Paradise Waters, then out to the Broadwater past Southport Yacht Club, Mariners Cove, Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace and Sea World.

From your vantage point on the sundeck, you’ll see the million-dollar homes of the rich and famous, luxury yachts moored at the marina and a variety of ocean life. There is also comfortable indoor seating should you prefer to stay covered.

Per Adult $29.00 (Aged 15+)
Per Child $25.00 (Aged 3-14 years)
Infant (under 3 yrs) $0.00 (Infant (under 3 yrs))
Senior $25.00 (Senior)
Family (2 A + 2 C) $99.00 (Family (2 A + 2 C))

What's included

  • Fun Facts commentary

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • Departs 63 Cavill Ave
  • Surfers Paradise (River End). Next to the Tiki statue.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Child: 3 - 14 years old.

Available Bookings from 26 Oct to 8 Nov 2025

All prices are shown in AUD ($)

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  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$18.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free of Charge
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$69.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.7

119 reviews

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Louise from New Zealand wrote on 25 October 2025

River Cruise

Absolutely loved it and great value for money, so much so that we booked a second trip at the end of our holiday to do it all over again. We highly recommend the snow cones and the extra touch of snacks on the afternoon cruise was very nice. Very cool that my son got to drive the boat and great commentary by the Captain. Thank you, we will be back next time we're in Australia!

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Dear Louise, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing to cruise with us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the cruise, the commentary, the onboard snacks and of course the snow cones! It's always a treat seeing our little captains drive the boat, and we look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon! Kind Regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.

Ayesha Hashimi from Australia wrote on 26 September 2025

Budget friendly.

Great experience for families.

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Hi Ayesha, thank you so much for your perfect review! We are happy that you had a great experience onboard your tour. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.

Yvonne Lewis from Australia wrote on 17 September 2025

We loved it!

Amazing people!! Kind and generous

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Hi Yvonne, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are thrilled to hear that you loved your cruise with us and appreciate your thoughtfulness to support our local business. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.

Carla from New Zealand wrote on 17 September 2025

Great way to fill in an hour

Good commentary, interesting sightseeing and great experience.

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Hi Carla, thank you for giving us a perfect rating! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience onboard your cruise. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.

Louise hinton from New Zealand wrote on 22 April 2025

Excellent

The crew commentary and humor. Gold 🌟

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Hi Louise, 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.

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