Gold Coast Cruzeiros

I'm Japanese! I'm on a family trip to Australia! My parents are golfing, and I joined this tour alone, getting picked up from the Gold Coast. Many of the participants were English speakers, and everyone was speaking English. I can't speak English at all, but I managed with the Felo translation app, gestures, and intuition! 😂 There was another person who joined alone, and I kayaked with them (the only paired activity). I powered through that too! Honestly, I was super anxious and nervous, but I think I'll stop being nervous partway through! Nearly 20 people participated, and I exchanged Instagrams with two of them. I probably won't see most of these people again, so don't be unnecessarily nervous, just go for it! ^^

staff in the office very nice. the tour guide explain everything details. highly recommended

Scanning the QR code for e-tickets was incredibly convenient and fast for entry! This time, I was lucky enough to see a massive humpback whale leap out of the water, along with playful dolphins swimming alongside and a stunning sunset over the sea. The scenery was truly breathtaking and incredibly therapeutic! The boat had clean restrooms, and although the indoor cabin was a bit stuffy and warm, and those prone to seasickness are advised to take motion sickness medication in advance and spend time on the deck for fresh air, seeing the whales firsthand made it all absolutely worthwhile. Highly recommended! Itinerary: Thumbs up! 👍

Compared to other paid tours in Australia, which often cost one to two thousand dollars, this one offers excellent value for money. We chose the 4 PM departure, and it was fantastic to see both the sunset and the night view. The scenery along the riverbanks, with houses built on boats, was beautiful!

All the staff were polite, and the singer was excellent, knowing how to create a great atmosphere. There isn't much of a night view on the Gold Coast, so if I had to choose again, I'd opt for the lunch cruise. I've been on a dinner cruise in Sydney before, and both the scenery and food were noticeably higher quality there.

Foi maravilhoso. As vistas eram lindas. A comida estava saborosa. A tripulação é simpática.

Beautiful sunset, slow ride. I love watching goldcoast pov from the water also we're very lucky because of the weather. Beautiful sky and there's free snacks too!

Esta foi a minha primeira experiência de mergulho com snorkel e foi extremamente divertido e gratificante. Antes de partir, é feita uma pesquisa individual com os passageiros sobre sua experiência com natação e mergulho. Como eu não sei nadar e muito menos tenho experiência com snorkel, tive a oportunidade de entrar na água e experimentar a diversão do mergulho sob a liderança do guia Yuji. Durante o processo, pude sentir profundamente a rigidez e o cuidado do Yuji, que explicou as medidas de segurança de forma muito clara. Quanto à comida na ilha, pessoalmente achei deliciosa, e as outras instalações e o ambiente também foram mantidos bastante limpos e arrumados (especialmente os banheiros e vestiários, que não tinham nenhum odor). Esta foi realmente uma viagem maravilhosa. Obrigada pelo encorajamento do Yuji, que me ajudou a desbloquear com sucesso o mergulho com snorkel.

The HOTA Cruise & Dine Experience Pass was such a great way to explore the Gold Coast! The hop-on hop-off ferry made it easy to visit different stops at my own pace while enjoying beautiful views along the river. The staff were friendly, the boarding process was smooth, and the ferry was clean and comfortable. I especially loved how relaxing the cruise was—it gave me a different perspective of the city compared to traveling by car or tram. If you’re visiting the Gold Coast and want a convenient and scenic way to get around, I definitely recommend this experience. It was well worth it!