Boat Hire & Cruises, Gold Coast
Compare 32 boat hire & cruises experiences from 14 local operators — every one bookable on its page.
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Dinner Cruise (Inside Seat)
2 hr 30 min · Sea World Cruises Sea World Cruises runs a Dinner Cruise with inside seating from the Gold Coast, priced from $119 per person. It's a straightforward evening on the… From $119 See times & book
HOPO Ferry
2 hr · HOPO Sightseeing Cruises HOPO Sightseeing Cruises runs the HOPO Ferry, a reef and island cruise that starts from $39. You're getting out on the water with operators who know… From $39 See times & book
Hire Gold Coast One
23 hr 45 min · Boat Hire Gold Coast Hire Gold Coast One is a boat hire run by Boat Hire Gold Coast — the straightforward way to get out on the water and do… From $220 See times & bookAll Boat Hire & Cruises, Gold Coast
Dinner Cruise (Outside Seat)
3 hr · Sea World Cruises The Dinner Cruise (Outside Seat) run by Sea World Cruises puts you on the water at Gold Coast as the day winds down—a proper meal against… From $119 See times & book
Lunch Cruise (Inside Seat)
2 hr · Sea World Cruises Sea World Cruises runs a Lunch Cruise with inside seating, priced from $89. It's a Reef & Island Cruise based right here on the Gold Coast—the… From $89 See times & book
Whale Watching Cruise
2 hr 30 min · Kokomo Cruises Gold Coast Kokomo Cruises runs this whale watching cruise on the Gold Coast, and it's the real deal if you want to get out… From $88 See times & book
HOPO Ferry (Unlimited)
2 hr · HOPO Sightseeing Cruises HOPO Sightseeing Cruises runs the HOPO Ferry (Unlimited) — a reef and island cruise that lets you get out on the water properly, from just $45… From $45 See times & book
Exclusive Cruise (2 People)
2 hr · Champagne Sailing Cruises Champagne Sailing Cruises runs this two-person exclusive cruise on the Gold Coast waters — just you, your person, and the open water. It's a private… From $515.90 See times & book
Morning Sailing Cruise
2 hr · Sun Sailing Sun Sailing runs the Morning Sailing Cruise here on the Gold Coast — it's a straightforward water-based activity that gets you out on the water when… From $86.90 See times & book
Midday Sailing Cruise including Snack and Drinks
2 hr · Sun Sailing This is a midday sailing cruise run by Sun Sailing, the kind of thing that slots perfectly into a Gold Coast day when you want to… From $86.90 See times & book
BOW RIDER 6 BOAT
3 hr · Capri Boat Hire The BOW RIDER 6 is a six-person boat you can hire directly through Capri Boat Hire, right here on the Gold Coast. You get the keys… From $218.90 See times & book
BOW RIDER 8 BOAT
3 hr · Capri Boat Hire The BOW RIDER 8 is an eight-person boat you can hire directly from Capri Boat Hire here on the Gold Coast. You get your own vessel… From $273.90 See times & bookShow 20 more
2hrs Dinner Cruise
From $86.90 See times & book
BBQ BOAT HIRE
From $548.90 See times & book
2hrs Lunch Cruise
From $86.90 See times & book
Christmas Lights Cruise
From $49.50 See times & book
Sunday Session Cruise
From $64.90 See times & book
Luxury bowrider boat hire
From $660 See times & book
BBQ Pontoon Boat Hire
From $550 See times & book
Family Fun Sailing
From $110 See times & book
Kids Learn to Sail - Level 1
From $440 See times & book
Fishermen's Friend
From $53.90 See times & book
Bush Tucker & Crab Catching
From $82.50 See times & book
BBQ Pontoon Boat
From $385 See times & book
Hire Gold Coast Two
From $220 See times & book
Hire Gold Coast Three
From $242 See times & book
Luxury Sunset Cruise
From $79 See times & book
Luxury Whale Watching Experience
From $79 See times & book
Mermaid Spirit Brisbane Riverfire 2025
From $249 See times & book
Luxury Pontoon Boat Up To 12 People
From $577.50 See times & book
Sailing Cruise with Bubbles & Nibbles
From $130.90 See times & book
Spirit Whale Watching Cruise
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Gold Coast Parasail - Solo
1 hr · GC Jet boat & Parasail Gold Coast Parasail - Solo is run by GC Jet boat & Parasail, the local crew who know how to do this properly. You'll be strapped… From $149 See times & book
Surf Lesson @ Surfers Paradise
2 hr · Go Ride A Wave - Surfers Paradise You're booking a surf lesson at Surfers Paradise, run by Go Ride A Wave — the crew who know these breaks inside out. They'll have you… From $86.90 See times & book
Tandem Parasail & 30 Min Jetski Safari
2 hr 30 min · GC Jet Boat & Parasail Tandem Parasail & 30 Min Jetski Safari is run by GC Jet Boat & Parasail, and it's exactly what it says—you'll go up under canopy over… From $285 See times & bookCommon questions
Who runs boat hire & cruises on the Gold Coast?
Sea World Cruises, Kokomo Cruises, HOPO Sightseeing Cruises and Champagne Sailing Cruises and 10 more operators — 32 bookable experiences between them.
Where should I start?
Dinner Cruise (Inside Seat), Dinner Cruise (Outside Seat) and Lunch Cruise (Inside Seat) are the most complete listings here — photos, details and booking on each page.