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Afternoon Canal Cruise - Surfers Paradise
Spend a relaxing afternoon on the water, taking in the best of the beautiful Gold Coast canals and waterways with Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Spend a relaxing afternoon on the water, taking in the best of the beautiful Gold Coast canals and waterways with Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Highlights
- Cruise the canals with Surfers Paradise River Cruises
- Soak in the views and listen to great commentary
Take time out with Surfers Paradise River Crusies, breathe in the fresh sea air and view the impressive landmarks of the coast. Cruise the Nergang 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.
See the waterways, canals & broadwater, million dollar homes of the rich and famous, luxury yachts and majestic wildlife of the ocean from the sundeck or covered indoor seating.
All while enjoying cheese & biscuits and fun facts commentary! Drinks available for purchase from our fully licensed bar.
Location: Departs 63 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise (River End). Next to Tiki statue.
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- Adult$18.00
- Child (3-14yrs)$18.00
- Senior$18.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$34.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$18.00
- Child (3-14yrs)$18.00
- Senior$18.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$35.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$18.00
- Child (3-14yrs)$18.00
- Senior$18.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$35.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$18.00
- Child (3-14yrs)$18.00
- Senior$18.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$33.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child (3-14yrs)$26.00
- Senior$29.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$119.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$31.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child (3-14yrs)$26.00
- Senior$29.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$119.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child (3-14yrs)$26.00
- Senior$29.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$119.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child (3-14yrs)$26.00
- Senior$29.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$119.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$31.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child (3-14yrs)$26.00
- Senior$29.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$119.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child (3-14yrs)$26.00
- Senior$29.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$119.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child (3-14yrs)$26.00
- Senior$29.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$119.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child (3-14yrs)$26.00
- Senior$29.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$119.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
- Adult$31.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child (3-14yrs)$26.00
- Senior$29.00
- Family (2Ad+2Ch)$119.00
- Infant (under 3 yrs) Free
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Best Canal Cruise
B Earle from
Australia
2pm on a lovely Surfers day
Leigh Drury from
NZ
Fabulous
Pam Hamon from
Australia
Relaxing
Ami Adams from
NZ
Great cruising
Tatsuya Ishikawa from
Australia
Awesome leisurely must do activity
Shyam Kansagara from
Australia
Awesome leisurely must do activity
Shyam Kansagara from
Australia
Great afternoon ruise
Wendy from
NZ
Great afternoon ruise
Wendy from
NZ
Great afternoon ruise
Wendy from
NZ
Relaxing and value for money
awatm from
United Kingdom
River cruise
Diane Daniels from
NZ
Superb cruise
Melanie from
NZ
Superb cruise
Melanie from
NZ
Superb cruise
Melanie from
NZ
Wonderful Cruise
Marion from
Australia
having a good time
maxn2 from
Australia
Lovin it
Simon from
Australia
the skyline
Nadine Schaefer from
Australia
Cocktails available
cristinas1 from
NZ
Cocktails available
cristinas1 from
NZ
Fantastic
juliew1 from
Australia
Fantastic
juliew1 from
Australia
Fantastic
juliew1 from
Australia
Really Nice
Anna R Ahlqvist from
Sweden
Really Nice
Anna R Ahlqvist from
Sweden
Really Nice
Anna R Ahlqvist from
Sweden
Tops
Jacqueline Henderson from
Australia
Tops
Jacqueline Henderson from
Australia
Tops
Jacqueline Henderson from
Australia
A must do when in Surfers
John from
United Kingdom
A must do when in Surfers
John from
United Kingdom
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Showing all 198 authenticated Bookme reviews
From Afternoon Canal Cruise - Surfers Paradise
Thank you for the wonderful review, and for choosing to cruise with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the sights and the entertaining commentary, it’s always great to hear when our guests have a good time! We’re also happy you liked the drinks. We’d love to welcome you back for the evening cruise next time. Kind Regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
vineetal from New Zealand wrote on 01 October 2026
Fantastic cruise
We loved the cruise would recommend families to book.
From Afternoon Canal Cruise - Surfers Paradise
Hi Vineetai, thank you so much for your 5-star feedback and recommendation to other travellers! We're thrilled you loved your cruise and we hope to welcome you back aboard soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
Patrick from New Zealand wrote on 25 September 2026
A great cruise
Really enjoyed the cruise, very friendly staff and very informative. I thoroughly recommend these cruises.
From Afternoon Canal Cruise - Surfers Paradise
Hey Patrick, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing feedback. We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your cruise! We cannot wait to see you again on your next trip to the Gold Coast! Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises
robins4 from Australia wrote on 15 October 2021
Cancelled
We were told as there were only three of us on the 2pm cruise it was cancelled. At first we were told 'due to weather' but then we could take the 10.30am cruise with other people who had booked. All this was the same day. We were not able to get to the earlier trip.
From Afternoon Canal Cruise - Surfers Paradise
Hi Robins4, Thank you for your feedback. We will take your concerns into consideration. Ensuring our cruise is an enjoyable experience for everyone is a top priority for us. If you are travelling to the coast again please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
B Earle from Australia wrote on 20 September 2026
Best Canal Cruise
We all had a fantastic time. Highly recommend. Staff were friendly and very welcoming. Great selection of drinks and nibbles while onboard. Lots of great facts and commentary. Kids loved having a steer of the boat.
From Afternoon Canal Cruise - Surfers Paradise
Hi B Earle, thank you so much for your lovely review and gorgeous photo! We're absolutely delighted to hear you had fantastic time on board your cruise with us. It's great to hear that you enjoyed our friendly service from our crew, drink, nibbles and our local insights and that the little ones got a chance to sit in the Captain's seat. We appreciate the high recommendation and it has been a pleasure having you all onboard. We hope to see you all back again soon. Kind regards, Surfers Paradise River Cruises.
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Amy Carnes from Australia wrote on 27 December 2025
Must do, great way to spend an hour or so.
I was very surprised by how enjoyable the experience was, I came for the sights but thoroughly enjoyed the genuinely entertaining commentary. As a added bonus, me , and everyone who bought one of drinks on board enjoyed them greatly 👌 I want to book in for the evening cruise whilst I'm here!