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Hopo 2 Hour Sightseeing Cruise

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours

Sightseeing Tours

Part of: Hopo Ferry and Sightseeing Cruises – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

1 min guests

60 max guests

Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways to explore five popular destinations in comfort and style.
Hop onboard at Surfers Paradise to access the vibrant HOTA precinct, a hub for arts and culture.
Visit the iconic HOTA Gallery for free year-round, featuring breathtaking skyline views and an award-winning restaurant.
Enjoy a family-friendly outing with Hopo, perfect for all ages and a memorable day on the water.

Contact and Booking Channels

Surfers Paradise, Queensland

Start location: Appel Park, 10 Ferny Ave,, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217, Australia
End location: Australia
Phone: 07 5655 3528
Email: info@hopo.com.au
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Rates

$29.00 – $39.00 – $25.00

$29.00 – $39.00 Adult
$25.00 Child

Booking Channels

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Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways, and discover 5 popular destinations without getting off on our Sightseeing Cruise. A day out with Hopo, has something for everyone, for example: Hop onboard at Surfers Paradise and travel to the sprawling HOTA, Home of the Arts precinct, it’s Gold Coast’s epicentre of arts and culture. The iconic $60M HOTA Gallery is free to visit year-round with an award-winning restaurant Palette, amazing rooftop bar and unforgettable city skyline views.

Itinerary highlights

Sightseeing Cruise Highlights

– Relaxing 2 hour Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise
– Entertaining and informative onboard commentary
– Cruises depart hourly from 9.15am
– Cruise past iconic landmarks such as HOTA – Home Of The Arts, Marina Mirage, Sea World Marine Park, Broadwater Parklands and luxury homes and yachts
– Relax with a drink from the onboard bar
– Fully accessible vessel with prams, bikes and wheelchairs onboard

Tour details

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Sightseeing Tours
Half Day or Less
Water – Motorised
Small Group Tour
Basic

Available from 9 February 2026 to 31 March 2028

Features

Service facilities

Family Friendly
Non Smoking

Accessibility

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.
Employs people with disabilities.
Staff are trained in disability awareness.
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)
Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Vision

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).

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)

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)

Access & Inclusion

An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
https://hopo.com.au/accessibility/

Operation information

Hopo Ferry and Sightseeing Cruises – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways aboard Hopo, the city’s only hop-on hop-off explorer and best-value sightseeing tour!

Embark on a 2-hour Sightseeing Cruise, departing from Surfers Paradise every hour. Or grab the popular Day Pass and discover the 5 must-do destinations:

Surfers Paradise
HOTA, Home of the Arts
Marina Mirage
Southport Broadwater Parklands
Sea World

Experience the best of the waterways, with 360-degree views of the iconic Surfers Paradise city skyline, famous landmarks, luxury homes of the rich and famous, art galleries, spectacular super-yachts, and vast beautiful parklands.

Enjoy a drink from the onboard bar whilst the friendly captain keeps you entertained with informative commentary, music, local tips and wildlife spotting.

Kids can also meet the captain and have a turn driving the boat. During the sightseeing cruise, you might also be lucky enough to spot a dolphin!

Tickets are validated upon boarding.

Activities

Boating

Accreditations

ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Quality Tourism Accreditation

Memberships

Australian Tourism Export Council
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
QLD – Experience Gold Coast

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