Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Cruise

Your cruise leaves from the Sea World Cruises Terminal at Main Beach. Free parking is available in the Sea World car park; follow the terminal signs when you arrive. You don’t need Sea World admission.

Depart from the Sea World Cruises Terminal at Main Beach and cruise through the Gold Coast’s scenic canals and open Broadwater. Along the way, take in sights including Sea World, Marina Mirage and luxury waterfront homes, with the illuminated Surfers Paradise skyline as your evening backdrop, before returning to the terminal.

Departure: 7:00 pm

Return: approximately 9:30 pm

Duration: 2.5 hours

Please check in at least 20 minutes before departure. Free parking is available onsite, and entry to Sea World Marine Park is not required. Cruise routes may vary. Please check your booking confirmation for your scheduled departure time.

Tea and coffee are included. Other drinks are available to purchase from the onboard bar.

Smart casual is recommended. Choose something comfortable for dinner and a relaxed evening on the water.

Our crew allocate seating according to passenger numbers and weather conditions. If you have a seating preference, contact our reservations team before your cruise. Outdoor dining is weather dependent.

The top deck is reached by stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. See our accessibility guide or contact reservations before booking if you need assistance.

During inclement weather, indoor bookings continue as normal. We will endeavour to relocate outdoor bookings indoors where possible. Alternatively, outdoor guests will be offered a later date or a refund.

Use the Manage booking link to access your reservation. Contact our team if you need help with a change.

Check the dietary labels on the current menu and speak with our team before booking. Menu items are subject to availability, and we cannot guarantee a total absence of allergens.

The current regular dinner cruise departs Main Beach at 7 pm and returns at approximately 9.30 pm. Please check in at least 20 minutes before departure and check your confirmation for your booked time, or arrive early and grab a drink on our sunset deck.

Booking Changes & Cancellations

For individual bookings of 1–9 guests, you can change your cruise date free of charge up to 3 hours before departure. A fare difference may apply depending on the new date, day of the week or seasonal pricing.

Cancellations made more than 3 hours before departure are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 hours of departure are non-refundable.

For groups of 10 or more guests, at least 48 hours' notice is required for cancellations. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable.

Special event cruises require at least 48 hours' cancellation notice. Private charters and venue hire require at least 14 days' notice, with any non-refundable deposit excluded from the refund.

Weather & Operational Changes

All cruises are subject to weather conditions, minimum passenger numbers and operational requirements.

If we cancel your cruise, you can choose to transfer to another suitable date or receive a full refund, subject to any applicable exclusions.

For safety or operational reasons, we may substitute the vessel or change the itinerary or departure time. All return times are approximate.

Additional Conditions

Bookings made through travel agents or third-party websites may be subject to their own booking and cancellation policies. Gift vouchers and combination tickets have separate conditions.

For full details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.