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Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise
Highlights
- Savour a chef-prepared buffet featuring fresh seafood and seasonal produce while cruising the scenic Broadwater.
- Drift past iconic sights like the Surfers Paradise skyline and Marina Mirage from comfortable viewing decks.
- Enjoy entertaining commentary from the friendly crew, enriching your experience with local stories and insights.
- Relax in the air-conditioned cabin or open-air decks, making it perfect for family gatherings or special celebrations.
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, scenic Broadwater cruising, and spectacular views of the Surfers Paradise skyline.
Step aboard the Spirit of Elston for a memorable Gold Coast lunch cruise along the calm Broadwater. Enjoy a chef-prepared buffet lunch featuring fresh seasonal produce, including local seafood, fresh salads, and delicious desserts, complemented by locally brewed beers, locally blended wines, and refreshing cocktails available onboard.
As you cruise past the Gold Coast’s most iconic sights — including Marina Mirage, Sea World, luxury waterfront homes, and the Surfers Paradise skyline — relax and take in panoramic views from the comfort of the air-conditioned cabin or open-air viewing decks. Entertaining commentary from our friendly crew adds insight and local stories, enhancing your experience on the water.
Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, family gatherings, or simply enjoying one of the best things to do on the Gold Coast, this lunch cruise offers a relaxed and unforgettable daytime experience. Whether you’re visiting the Gold Coast or celebrating a special occasion, this scenic cruise combines delicious dining with breathtaking views.
Itinerary highlights
Buffet Lunch, Surfers Paradise, HOTA, Marina Mirage, Sea World, Broadwater
2 hour sightseeing lunch cruise
Tropical buffet lunch
Fully-licensed onboard bar
Spacious sundeck with 360-degree views
Experience the best of the Gold Coast from the iconic waterways
Departs from the convenient location of Surfers Paradise
Tour details
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Available from 7 May 2024 to 1 January 2099
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Handrails on all stairways
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://seaworldcruises.com.au/accessibility/
Operation information
Sea World Cruises
Sea World Cruises delivers unforgettable marine experiences from the heart of the Gold Coast’s waterways, combining scenic views with exceptional service.
Enjoy daily buffet lunch and dinner cruises aboard their spacious, modern vessels, featuring locally sourced cuisine, panoramic waterway vistas and relaxed commentary as you glide past the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline, Broadwater highlights and waterfront homes. Lunch cruises offer a relaxed midday escape, while dinner cruises create a magical evening ambience with live music and dazzling city lights.
Between June and October, join the whale watching adventures and witness majestic humpback whales in their natural migration path, supported by expert commentary and wildlife insights.
Whether dining on the water or spotting spectacular marine life, Sea World Cruises promises memorable Gold Coast experiences for all ages.
Activities
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Sustainable Tourism Certification by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Experience Gold Coast
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