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Midday River Cruise - Surfers Paradise

4.7
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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. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the city skyline and lush landscape.

From your vantage point on the sundeck, you’ll see the million-dollar homes of the rich and famous. 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 28 Jul to 10 Aug 2026

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  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$35.00

  • Per Adult$10.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$35.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$34.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$35.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$35.00

  • Per Adult$15.00
  • Per Child$15.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$15.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$35.00

  • Per Adult$29.00
  • Per Child$25.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$25.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$99.00

  • Per Adult$29.00
  • Per Child$25.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$25.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$99.00

  • Per Adult$29.00
  • Per Child$25.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$25.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$99.00

  • Per Adult$29.00
  • Per Child$25.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$25.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$99.00

  • Per Adult$29.00
  • Per Child$25.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$25.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$99.00

  • Per Adult$29.00
  • Per Child$25.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$25.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$99.00

  • Per Adult$29.00
  • Per Child$25.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$25.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$99.00

  • Per Adult$29.00
  • Per Child$25.00
  • Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
  • Senior$25.00
  • Family (2 A + 2 C)$99.00

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

130 reviews

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jillm9 from New Zealand wrote on 21 July 2026

Excellent

We enjoyed our river cruise, learnt alot about surfers paradise. Great boat and wonderful staff, very friendly and happy to answer all the questions. Very good price and would highly recommend.

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Hi Jill, thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your midday cruise. It's wonderful to know that you found the boat great, good value and enjoyed our crew's hospitality and local knowledge. We appreciate the high recommendation. Thank you for choosing to cruise with us and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.

vivekj1 from Australia wrote on 11 July 2026

Experience gold coast

Amazing way to experience gold coast. Captain was very informative and kept us entertained throughout. Also allowed kids to steer the cruise and be a captain for few mins each.

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Hi Vivek, thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that our cruise was an amazing way for you to experience the Gold Coast. It's wonderful to know that our Captain kept you entertained with his local insights, and we love that the kids we're able to be captains for a few minutes. It has been a pleasure to have you on board, and we hope to see you again next time. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.

Christopher Bradfield from Australia wrote on 19 June 2026

Well worth it

It was a very pleasant trip on the boat. The crew were very informative of the properties along the waters edge. I truly would recommend it.

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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.

Marivic Jose from New Zealand wrote on 03 June 2026

Gold Coast river cruise

I We had an amazing experience on the Gold Coast River Cruise! The views were absolutely stunning, especially as we cruised past the beautiful waterfront homes, sparkling waterways, and the Surfers Paradise skyline. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout the trip.

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Hi Marivic, thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review and for sharing such a lovely photo. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the stunning views of Surfers Paradise Skyline and the beautiful waterfront homes. Our team always strive to create a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, so your kind words mean the world to us. Wishing you and your family all the best, and hope to see you back on the Gold Coast in the future. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.

Julie Fullen from New Zealand wrote on 06 May 2026

Would highly recommend

Wonderful time on the water and the crew were amazing

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Hi Julie, thank you so much for the 5-star review and the high recommendation! We're so thrilled you had a wonderful time on board your cruise with our crew-we'll make sure to pass your kind words on to them. Thank you for joining us and we hope to welcome you back on the water soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.

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