Gold Coast Sunset Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Broadwater Views
Sail past Surfers Paradise as the sun hits the water, glass in hand
You board a small sailboat at the Gold Coast marina, receive two glasses of sparkling wine or soft drinks, and sail past Surfers Paradise, Marina Mirage, and the Palazzo Versace as the sun drops. Sea World Resort slides past on the water, and snacks arrive while you're actually watching the light change. The crew handles everything (timing, route, the boat itself), so you show up, climb aboard, and let the evening happen.
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Gold Coast sunset cruise experience
- Walk around marina and cafes
- View Palazzo Versace Hotel
- Cruise past Sea World water park
- Enjoy sunset sailing with sparkling wine
What’s included
Your experience includes a pre-cruise walk around the marina and nearby cafes, boarding the luxury sailboat, two glasses of sparkling wine or soft drinks, a snacks platter, and the full sailing route past Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, the Palazzo Versace Hotel, Wave Break Island, Surfers Paradise, and Sea World Resort as the sun sets over the Gold Coast Broadwater.
Times
Next departure: 23 Jan 2027
Before you book
Operated by Champagne Sailing Cruises
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The experience
The boat leaves the marina at dusk, and within minutes you're on the calm Broadwater with the Southport Yacht Club and Marina Mirage sliding past on one side. The crew hands you sparkling wine or a soft drink, two glasses included, and points out the Palazzo Versace Hotel rising up from the water's edge, all marble and columns and the kind of excess that only makes sense when you're floating past it at sunset. Groups stay under ten people, so there's room to move, to sit where you want, to actually hear what's happening instead of shouting over a crowd.
As you cruise toward Surfers Paradise, Sea World Resort comes into view across the water. You can see the roller coasters running, hear the distant screams of people still on dry land doing something far more frantic. The whole thing has a strange, quiet contrast to it: you're moving slowly through warm evening light while the theme park churns away in the background. The snacks come out: a nibbles platter that sits on the rail while you watch the sky change color. It's not fancy, but it's enough, and it's there while you're actually looking at something worth looking at.
The Gold Coast sunset cruise operates in all weather, which means you dress for what's coming and go anyway. Soft-soled shoes grip the deck better, and you'll climb one or two steps to board. Nothing steep. If you're bringing a small child, a pram works fine on deck. The whole thing takes about two hours from the moment you step aboard until you're back at the marina, and you can bring your own drinks if you want to swap out the sparkling wine for something else.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a calm evening on the water without arranging a boat, timing the sunset yourself, or deciding where to go: the small group size and fixed route mean you show up and the crew handles the rest.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 14 years); Infant (under 5): free.
How long is the Gold Coast sunset cruise?
Approximately two hours from departure at the marina until return.
What's included in the sparkling wine and nibbles?
Two glasses of sparkling wine or soft drinks per person, plus a snacks platter. You can bring your own drinks if you prefer.
What's the maximum group size?
Groups are limited to 10 people to ensure personalized attention from the crew.
Do I need to be fit or experienced to go on this cruise?
No. The cruise is suitable for all fitness levels. You'll climb one or two steps to board the vessel.
What if the weather is bad?
The cruise operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the conditions on the day.
Where do I meet for the cruise?
You'll meet at the marina. There's a pre-cruise walk around the marina and cafes before boarding.
Are soft-soled shoes required?
They're recommended because they grip the deck better, but not strictly required.
Gold Coast Sunset Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Broadwater Views
2h · EN
from AU$ 119 per person
≈ US$ 85 in your currency
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