Boat Tours on the Gold Coast at a glance
- Our pick: Gold Coast Dinner Cruise: Buffet & Live Music from Sea World, AU$ 129 per person (2h 30m, 4.62★ · 224).
- Top rated: Gold Coast Sunset Sailing Cruise: 38ft Yacht, 4 Guests, AU$ 549 per group (2h, 5.00★ · 152).
- Best value: Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings, AU$ 99 per person (2h 30m, 4.94★ · 385).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: AU$ 99–AU$ 129 (median AU$ 119). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 10.
Of the 10 options: 10 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 6 private and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours on the Gold Coast
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
10 options
Gold Coast Dinner Cruise: Buffet & Live Music from Sea World Gold Coast dinner cruise with chef-prepared buffet, local wine and craft beer, live entertainment, and waterway views. Departs Sea World Terminal. Parking included. Every day · 19:00 · All ages ★ 4.62 (224 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 129 per person
Gold Coast Lunch Cruise: Buffet & Broadwater Views Two-hour lunch cruise on the Gold Coast with buffet, king prawns, wine and views of Sea World, Marina Mirage and Surfers Paradise skyline. Departs Surfers Paradise daily. Every day · 11:00, 12:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.77 (302 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 109 per person
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings Whale watching cruise on the Gold Coast with guaranteed sightings or a free return ticket: 360-degree views from a fast, uncrowded vessel with live commentary. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 ★ 4.94 (385 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 99 per person
Gold Coast Sunset Sailing Cruise: 38ft Yacht, 4 Guests Sail the Gold Coast at sunset on a private 38-foot yacht for up to four guests: sip sparkling wine or beer while dolphins and sea turtles often appear. Every day except Wednesday · 17:00 ★ 5.00 (152 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 549 per group
Gold Coast Sunset Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Broadwater Views Sailboat sunset cruise on Gold Coast Broadwater with sparkling wine and snacks. Small groups (max 10), 2-hour experience, marina pickup included. Next departure: 23 Jan 2027 · All ages ★ 4.91 (96 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 119 per person
Gold Coast Self-Drive Electric Boat Rental: No License Required Rent an electric boat on the Gold Coast for 1 to 4 hours and captain yourself through the Broadwater, canals and past waterfront homes. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.80 (59 reviews) Duration: 1h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 165 per group
Gold Coast Sailing Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Small Group Sail the Gold Coast Broadwater for two hours on a luxury sailboat with a live English-speaking guide. Next departure: 25 Jan 2027 · All ages ★ 4.91 (53 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 119 per person
Gold Coast Broadwater Sailing Charter: Wine & Snacks Sail the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard a private 38ft yacht for two hours with sparkling wine, coffee and pastries included. Just you, your group and the water. Every day except Wednesday · 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (28 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 549 per group
Gold Coast Sunset Sailing Charter: Private Yacht for Up to 10 Two-hour private sailing charter on the Gold Coast Broadwater for up to 10 guests, with sparkling wine, beer and snacks included. Every day except Wednesday · 17:00 ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 990 per group
Gold Coast Skippered Boat Tour: Electric Limo Experience Cruise Gold Coast canals for 1 to 5 hours aboard a silent electric boat with a guide, passing luxury homes, wildlife and bridges in a vessel built for first-time boaters. Every day · No fixed time ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 1h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 330 per group
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Dinner Cruise: Buffet & Live Music from Sea WorldOur pickPrivate | AU$ 129 per person | 2h 30m | 4.62★ · 224 | Every day · 19:00 | English |
| Gold Coast Sunset Sailing Cruise: 38ft Yacht, 4 GuestsTop ratedPrivate | AU$ 549 per group up to 4 people · ≈ AU$ 137 per person if 4 go | 2h | 5.00★ · 152 | Every day except Wednesday · 17:00 | English |
| Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise: Guaranteed SightingsBest value | AU$ 99 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 385 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
| Gold Coast Lunch Cruise: Buffet & Broadwater Views | AU$ 109 per person | 2h | 4.77★ · 302 | Every day · 11:00, 12:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Gold Coast Sunset Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Broadwater ViewsGroup of up to 10 | AU$ 119 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 96 | Next departure: 23 Jan 2027 | English |
| Gold Coast Self-Drive Electric Boat Rental: No License RequiredPrivate | AU$ 165 per group up to 10 people · ≈ AU$ 16.50 per person if 10 go | 1h–4h | 4.80★ · 59 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Gold Coast Sailing Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Small GroupGroup of up to 10 | AU$ 119 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 53 | Next departure: 25 Jan 2027 | English |
| Gold Coast Broadwater Sailing Charter: Wine & SnacksPrivate | AU$ 549 per group up to 4 people · ≈ AU$ 137 per person if 4 go | 2h | 5.00★ · 28 | Every day except Wednesday · 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Gold Coast Sunset Sailing Charter: Private Yacht for Up to 10Private | AU$ 990 per group up to 10 people · ≈ AU$ 99 per person if 10 go | 2h | 5.00★ · 19 | Every day except Wednesday · 17:00 | English |
| Gold Coast Skippered Boat Tour: Electric Limo ExperiencePrivate | AU$ 330 per group up to 12 people · ≈ AU$ 28 per person if 12 go | 1h–5h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Gold Coast Sunset Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Broadwater Views (AU$ 119 per person) · Gold Coast Sailing Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Small Group (AU$ 119 per person)