Christmas Day Cruises

Leave the Christmas hosting to us. Bring your favourite people for a festive buffet, an included beverage package and two hours on the Gold Coast waterways.

From$249AUD

2 hour experience

Gold Coast

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A family gathered around a table with a crew member wearing a Santa hat

Christmas without the hosting
Let our crew take care of the meal and the washing-up.
A proper festive feast
Enjoy local seafood, Christmas favourites and pavlova.
Drinks are included
Your cruise includes a wine, beer and soft-drink package.
A present for every child
Keep a little Christmas magic in the day with a complimentary gift.
Four sittings to choose from
Pick an early or late lunch or one of two dinner cruises.
One easy departure point
All sittings leave Main Beach, with free parking onsite.

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What to expect

Two-hour Christmas Day waterways cruise
Christmas buffet with seafood, meats and salads
Christmas pavlova and fruit
Included wine, sparkling, beer and soft-drink package
Complimentary present for each child
Indoor dining and open-air viewing areas

This Christmas, give everyone a seat at the table and leave the hosting to us. A festive buffet, drinks and a Gold Coast view make the day yours to enjoy.

Board Spirit of Elston at Main Beach for two hours on the waterways. Choose from two lunch or two dinner sittings, with all departures leaving from Sea World Cruises Terminal.

Help yourself to a Christmas feast of local seafood, ham, roast chicken, salads and fresh bread, finished with Christmas pavlova and fruit. Your beverage package includes wine, sparkling, boutique beers, soft drinks and juice.

The kids receive a small Christmas present, and the grown-ups get a break from the cooking and cleaning. Spend the time catching up, taking family photos and making the most of Christmas together.

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Location

Sea World Cruises Terminal

Sea World Drive, Main Beach, QLD 4217

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Where do I board, and is parking available?

Cruise route and departures

All Christmas Day cruises depart and return to Sea World Cruises Terminal at Main Beach, cruising the Gold Coast waterways with Broadwater and skyline views.

25 December sittings: 10:30 am–12:30 pm; 1:00 pm–3:00 pm; 4:30 pm–6:30 pm; 7:00 pm–9:00 pm. Each cruise is approximately two hours. Please check in at least 20 minutes before departure and confirm your sitting on your booking confirmation.

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Cruise T&Cs

We permit changes and cancellations without penalty up to 24 hours before departure, or 72 hours for groups of 10 or more. Within the applicable notice period, 100% of the fare is forfeited. Cruises depend on weather and minimum passenger numbers. If the operator cancels, a full refund (excluding gift vouchers) or 12-month credit is offered. Vessels and itineraries may change, and return times are approximate. Travel-agent bookings may have different terms. Read the conditions attached to your booking and the full Conditions of Travel at https://thetourcollective.com.au/conditions.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

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Your Christmas feast, taken care of

Fill your plate with Christmas favourites, local seafood and seasonal flavours, then save room for pavlova. The same festive buffet is served across lunch and dinner sittings.

Seafood & Christmas Favourites

Creamy pumpkin soup (VE, GF)

Served with aromatic croutons (V)

Zesty citrus herb roasted chicken (GF, LF)

Roasted leg of lamb with rosemary crust (GF, LF)

Poached barramundi in coconut curry (GF, LF)

Steamed jasmine rice (VE, GF)

Creamy pesto gnocchi (V, GF)

Twice-cooked chat potatoes (VE, GF)

Chef’s selection of roasted vegetables (VE, GF)

Freshly baked bread rolls (V)

Salads & Bread

Local Queensland ocean king prawns (GF, LF)

Natural New Zealand mussels (GF, LF)

Summer garden salad (VE, GF)

Pearl couscous salad (VE)

Marinated olives (VE, GF)

Greek Feta cheese (V, GF)

Shaved Parmesan cheese (V, GF)

Something Sweet

Christmas pavlova with fresh fruit

Dietary Requirements

Allergen information is a guide only. While all care is taken, we cannot guarantee a total absence of allergens in any of our items. All items are subject to availability, the operator reserves the right to make substitutions of items of an equivalent value.

Included Beverage Package

Enjoy an included beverage package with local wines, sparkling wine, boutique beers, soft drinks and juices throughout your cruise. Alcohol is served to guests aged 18 and over.

The Vessel

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Spirit of Elston

Make yourself comfortable aboard Spirit of Elston. With an air-conditioned main cabin and open-air viewing areas, there’s room to enjoy your celebration and take in the changing Gold Coast scenery.

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Inside Seating

Enjoy your celebration in the air-conditioned main cabin, where large windows keep the Gold Coast scenery close.

Open-air views

Step outside for fresh air and Gold Coast views. The top deck is reached by stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. Contact reservations before booking to discuss seating preferences or assistance.

Accessibility guide

Make Christmas everyone’s day off

Gather your favourite people for a festive feast, drinks and Gold Coast views. We’ll take care of the hosting.

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