Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, the iconic Aquaduck tour offers a perfect blend of city sightseeing and river cruising. See the sights of Surfers Paradise before experiencing the famous “splash down” into the Broadwater for a calm water cruise taking in the spectacular views of the Gold Coast. Kids even get to steer the duck on the water and take home a souvenir ‘Captains certificate’.
Inclusions
- 1-hour tour begins in the heart of Surfers Paradise on Cavill Avenue
- Tour Guide delivers informative commentary on board
- Our safari includes a 20-minute city tour then a splash into the water for a 40 minutes river cruise
- See the highlights of the Gold Coast from the streets and the waterways
- All children can drive the Aquaduck and receive a Captain’s Certificate included in the ticket price
- Suitable for everyone from babies to seniors, this is a 'must-do' activity for the whole family
- Centrally located, a short walk from your Surfers Paradise hotel
Exclusions
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off - you will need to make your own way to the departure point in Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise
Highlights
- Children can have a go driving and then receive their free Aquaduck licence certificate
- Spectacular views of Gold Coast Beaches
- Imperial Hotel (the former Palazzo Versace)
- Sheraton Mirage
- Sea World
- Marina Mirage
- Australia Fair
- Mariners Cove
- Southport Yacht Club
- Famous millionaires homes
- Cruise on the spectacular Broadwater
Time
- Tours depart daily at 9:15am, 9:45am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 2:15pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm and 4:45pm
- There are 11 tours daily, we also run additional tours over peak periods (Summer Holidays) as required
- Tour times are subject to change based on demand
- We are closed Christmas Day 25th December
Departure Location
- Aquaduck departs daily from Aquaduck, Corner of Cavill Avenue & Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
- Check in time is 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Check in at Aquaduck office prior to boarding. You will then be given your boarding passes and a crew member will escort you to the Duck when it arrives
- Please see the location map here
Additional Information
- Seating is pre-allocated by the Aquaduck staff
- Child Age: 2 -16 years (seated). Any person under the age of 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
- Babies: 0 -1 on the parent’s lap are free of charge. Please note infants must be PRE-booked to ensure onboard capacity is not breached.
- You MUST book the $0 infant option if you have an infant travelling with you. All passengers must be counted in the tour due to regulations and passenger number restrictions.
- We do not have storage for prams and large bags on board or at our departure point. Kindly leave them in your car or hotel room.
Cancellation Policy
- Minimum of 24hours notice required for reschedules and cancellations. No refunds for late cancellations or ‘no-shows’.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements