Sea World Cruises Seaworld Cruises - Lunch Cruise

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Two hours on the Gold Coast Broadwater from the heart of Surfers Paradise, with a buffet lunch of king prawns, mussels, ham and salads and the crew's commentary on the sights. You board at the river end of Cavill Avenue, steps from the tram.

Days

2 hours

Group size

Shared lunch cruise

Start / finish

Surfers Paradise / Surfers Paradise

Return

See itinerary for details

Transport

Spirit of Elston dining cruise boat

Meals

Buffet lunch with dessert, tea and coffee

Route

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Included experiences

Nerang River — board in the heart of Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast Broadwater — cruise past Sea World and Marina Mirage
Palazzo Versace and HOTA — landmarks seen from the water
Buffet lunch — Gold Coast king prawns, ham and pavlova
Top deck — open-air views of the Surfers Paradise skyline

Sea World Cruises Seaworld Cruises - Lunch Cruise

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MIDDAY: BOARDING IN SURFERS PARADISE

This cruise starts in the middle of Surfers Paradise, at the pontoon on the Nerang River at the river end of Cavill Avenue. The street is named after Jim Cavill, whose Surfers Paradise Hotel of 1925 gave the whole suburb its name. Get there about half an hour early, as parking and the walk take a few minutes, and the crew check you in right beside the Spirit of Elston. Most days you sail at midday, with 11am and 1:30pm sailings at busier times of year.

DOWN THE NERANG RIVER TO THE BROADWATER

The boat heads down the Nerang River, past HOTA, Home of the Arts, and the waterfront homes along the canals, with the Surfers skyline growing behind you. Out on the Broadwater, a calm lagoon sheltered from the ocean by South Stradbroke Island, you pass the yachts at Marina Mirage, the Palazzo Versace, which opened in 2000 as the first hotel in the world to carry the Versace name, and Sea World, open since 1971. The crew fill you in on local stories as you go, and the water is calm enough that seasickness is rarely a worry.

LUNCH ON THE WATER

Lunch is a buffet that changes with the season: Gold Coast king prawns, New Zealand mussels, maple-glazed ham, chicken and salads with damper-style rolls, then tropical fruit and pavlova with cream, mango and passionfruit. Tea and coffee are included, and the bar sells beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks. Eat in the air-conditioned cabin with its wide windows, or carry your drink up to the open top deck or the rear balcony on a fine day. Want the best view of the skyline? Head up top on the way back upriver.

BACK TO CAVILL AVENUE

After two hours on the water you're back at the same pontoon, a short walk from the beach, the tram and the shops of Cavill Avenue.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Surfers Paradise pontoon on the Nerang River, at the river end of Cavill Avenue (Appel Park, 10a Ferny Avenue). The Hopo ferry kiosk staff can point you to it.
Departure time: Usually departs around midday, with 11am and 1:30pm sailings at some times of the year. Your time is confirmed when you book. Arrive about 30 minutes early.
Finishes: Back at the same pontoon two hours later.
Suits: All ages. Children 3 to 13 travel on a child ticket; infants are free.
Dietary needs: Dishes are labelled vegetarian, vegan, gluten friendly or lactose free, and flagged where they may contain nuts or egg. The menu can change and allergens can't be ruled out, so tell us about allergies when you book.
Please note: Paid parking is at the Bruce Bishop and Circle on Cavill car parks, with a drop-off zone on Ferny Avenue. The Cavill Avenue tram stop is about 250 metres away and the Appel Park bus stop about 100 metres. The lower deck is wheelchair accessible, but there is no accessible toilet on board.

What is included

2 hour Gold Coast Broadwater sightseeing cruise
Buffet lunch with desserts
Tea and coffee
Crew commentary
Air-conditioned main cabin and open-air top deck

Not included

Drinks from the bar: beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks
Parking (paid car parks nearby)

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Do I need travel insurance?

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Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

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How fit do I need to be?

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Booking the trip

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If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

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Cost and Fees

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Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

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Whilst on tour

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