Gold Coast 2 hour Sightseeing Cruise
- Gold Coast
- Gourmet / Sightseeing Cruises
- Family Outing
- Date Spots
- Instagrammable Spot
- Boat Tour
Overview
Time: Cruises depart daily and every hour from 9.15am to 4.15pm, excluding Christmas Day.
Departure Times For Reference: 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm
Timetable for reference, please click.
Marvel at the sparkling Gold Coast skyline, luxury homes and riverside landmarks, whilst enjoying the entertaining commentary and drinks from the onboard bar.
Book your cruise online for guaranteed seats on the city’s best-value calm water cruise experience.
Hopo is a relaxing and scenic journey along the Nerang River, with several stops en-route. As you travel towards the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater, you’ll see world-famous attractions and the city’s marine playground filled with wildlife and an array of vessels.
Enjoy the Surfers Paradise calm waterways, the expansive colourful Home of the Arts (HOTA) precinct, the impressive superyachts docked at Marina Mirage, the picturesque Southport Broadwater Parklands, and iconic Sea World Marine Park.
Location
Iconic tourist attractions (this route is a loop):
• Surfers Paradise, Appel Park Wharf
• HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise
• Marina Mirage, Main Beach
• Sea World, Main Beach
• Broadwater Parklands, Southport
Additional Information
• The ferries and all piers are wheelchair accessible and equipped with ramps and wheelchair-friendly areas
• Prams, bicycles, surfboards and other sports equipment are welcome to be taken on the ferry
• Animals other than registered service animals are not able to travel on the ferry
• Some routes experience mandatory service breaks of up to 30 minutes
What’s included
Included
- 2-hour sightseeing river cruise of the Gold Coast Broadwater with panoramic skyline views (This route is a loop).
- Surfers Paradise city tour cruising along the pristine waterways.
- Entertaining and informative commentary from local experts.
Not included
- Drinks – available for purchase onboard.
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Child age is 3 to 13 years inclusive.
Infant age is 0 to 2 years inclusive. Infants are free of charge. However, they still require a ticket to travel.
Infants, children and teenagers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are accompanied by a minor you are responsible for their safety at all times.
How to use
Tickets are valid for one calendar day only.
The guest needs to go to the Hopo Kiosk in Appel Park(address: Appel Park, 10 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise), Surfers Paradise to redeem your voucher with agent confrmation number for a Hopo ticket and check – in. Ticket will be validated on the day of the journey by crew members. The disembarkation point is the same as the boarding point.
Tickets should be treated like cash as lost tickets are not able to be replaced.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Good to know
On occasion, the operator may have to cancel a cruise due to unfavourable weather conditions, low passenger numbers or government directives. In this unlikely event, you will be offered travel on another suitable tour/day or issued a full refund. Refunds will not be provided for non-refundable bookings.
The operator reserves the right to substitute the vessel, itinerary, date, time, price, location, inclusions and age restrictions without notice.
Unfortunately, there are no accessible toilets on the ferry. Toilets are for crew or emergency use only.
The ferry stops have sheltered waiting areas and seating nearby.
There are wide gangways and ramps onto the ferry, which are suitable for wheelchairs and mobility devices. Also handrails and tactile ground indicators to assist with boarding.
For safety and hygiene reasons, food can not be consumed on the ferries. Passengers are welcome to bring non-alcoholic drinks onboard, and there is a small range of drinks available for purchase.
Onboard toilets are for emergency use only. However, please note the full loop journey is 2 hours.
There is room onboard for wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams etc. Note: please ensure that your mobility aid conforms with the maneuverability assumptions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002.
Timetable For Reference: https://hopo.com.au/timetable/.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
