Boat Hire & Cruises, Gold Coast
Compare 32 boat hire & cruises experiences from 14 local operators — every one bookable on its page.
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Whale Watching Cruise
2 hr 30 min · Kokomo Cruises Gold Coast Kokomo Cruises runs this whale watching cruise on the Gold Coast, and it's the real deal if you want to get out… From $88 See times & book
HOPO Ferry
2 hr · HOPO Sightseeing Cruises HOPO Sightseeing Cruises runs the HOPO Ferry, a reef and island cruise that starts from $39. You're getting out on the water with operators who know… From $39 See times & book
Hire Gold Coast One
23 hr 45 min · Boat Hire Gold Coast Hire Gold Coast One is a boat hire run by Boat Hire Gold Coast — the straightforward way to get out on the water and do… From $220 See times & bookAll Boat Hire & Cruises, Gold Coast
HOPO Ferry (Unlimited)
2 hr · HOPO Sightseeing Cruises HOPO Sightseeing Cruises runs the HOPO Ferry (Unlimited) — a reef and island cruise that lets you get out on the water properly, from just $45… From $45 See times & book
Exclusive Cruise (2 People)
2 hr · Champagne Sailing Cruises Champagne Sailing Cruises runs this two-person exclusive cruise on the Gold Coast waters — just you, your person, and the open water. It's a private… From $515.90 See times & book
Morning Sailing Cruise
2 hr · Sun Sailing Sun Sailing runs the Morning Sailing Cruise here on the Gold Coast — it's a straightforward water-based activity that gets you out on the water when… From $86.90 See times & book
Midday Sailing Cruise including Snack and Drinks
2 hr · Sun Sailing This is a midday sailing cruise run by Sun Sailing, the kind of thing that slots perfectly into a Gold Coast day when you want to… From $86.90 See times & book
BOW RIDER 6 BOAT
3 hr · Capri Boat Hire The BOW RIDER 6 is a six-person boat you can hire directly through Capri Boat Hire, right here on the Gold Coast. You get the keys… From $218.90 See times & book
BOW RIDER 8 BOAT
3 hr · Capri Boat Hire The BOW RIDER 8 is an eight-person boat you can hire directly from Capri Boat Hire here on the Gold Coast. You get your own vessel… From $273.90 See times & book
2hrs Dinner Cruise
2 hr · Spirit of Gold Coast The Spirit of Gold Coast runs a 2-hour dinner cruise along the Gold Coast waterways. You're on the water as the light changes, with a meal… From $86.90 See times & book
BBQ BOAT HIRE
4 hr · Capri Boat Hire BBQ Boat Hire is run by Capri Boat Hire right here on the Gold Coast—it's a straightforward rental setup where you book a boat and bring… From $548.90 See times & book
2hrs Lunch Cruise
2 hr · Spirit of Gold Coast The 2hrs Lunch Cruise is run by Spirit of Gold Coast, the crew who know these waters like locals know their coffee order. You're on the… From $86.90 See times & bookShow 20 more
Christmas Lights Cruise
From $49.50 See times & book
Sunday Session Cruise
From $64.90 See times & book
Luxury bowrider boat hire
From $660 See times & book
BBQ Pontoon Boat Hire
From $550 See times & book
Family Fun Sailing
From $110 See times & book
Kids Learn to Sail - Level 1
From $440 See times & book
Fishermen's Friend
From $53.90 See times & book
Bush Tucker & Crab Catching
From $82.50 See times & book
BBQ Pontoon Boat
From $385 See times & book
Hire Gold Coast Two
From $220 See times & book
Hire Gold Coast Three
From $242 See times & book
Luxury Pontoon Boat Up To 12 People
From $577.50 See times & book
Dinner Cruise (Inside Seat)
From $119 See times & book
Dinner Cruise (Outside Seat)
From $119 See times & book
Lunch Cruise (Inside Seat)
From $89 See times & book
Sailing Cruise with Bubbles & Nibbles
From $130.90 See times & book
Spirit Whale Watching Cruise
From $108.90 See times & book
Luxury Sunset Cruise
From $79 See times & book
Luxury Whale Watching Experience
From $79 See times & book
Mermaid Spirit Brisbane Riverfire 2025
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Gold Coast Parasail - Solo
1 hr · GC Jet boat & Parasail Gold Coast Parasail - Solo is run by GC Jet boat & Parasail, the local crew who know how to do this properly. You'll be strapped… From $149 See times & book
Surf Lesson @ Surfers Paradise
2 hr · Go Ride A Wave - Surfers Paradise You're booking a surf lesson at Surfers Paradise, run by Go Ride A Wave — the crew who know these breaks inside out. They'll have you… From $86.90 See times & book
Tandem Parasail & 30 Min Jetski Safari
2 hr 30 min · GC Jet Boat & Parasail Tandem Parasail & 30 Min Jetski Safari is run by GC Jet Boat & Parasail, and it's exactly what it says—you'll go up under canopy over… From $285 See times & bookCommon questions
Who runs boat hire & cruises on the Gold Coast?
Kokomo Cruises, HOPO Sightseeing Cruises, Champagne Sailing Cruises and Sun Sailing and 10 more operators — 32 bookable experiences between them.
Where should I start?
Whale Watching Cruise, HOPO Ferry (Unlimited) and HOPO Ferry are the most complete listings here — photos, details and booking on each page.