Mother’s Day Cruises
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Wine, Dine and Spoil Mum This Mother’s Day
With a spectacular lunch or dinner cruise situated amongst the sparkling Gold Coast.
Treat Mum to a day to remember, with incredible food and breathtaking views while surrounded by loved ones, during the Gold Coast’s most scenic Mother’s Day lunch or dinner.
Your dining experience commences as you embark on our modern, purpose-built dining vessel; the Spirit of Elston. Delight in chef-prepared meals, served from our air-conditioned main deck. Enjoy a cocktail or glass of bubbles from the fully-stocked bar, and head up to the open-air top-deck as you traverse the iconic Gold Coast waterways. Capture the memories as the Surfers Paradise skyline sets the perfect backdrop for a photo, then kick back and relax while Mum enjoys some well-deserved me-time.
With three cruise times, designed to suit every schedule, this popular Gold Coast lunch and dinner cruise is the perfect way to share a special moment, and celebrate Mum for all that she does.
Limited spots available.
Buffet Lunch
Departs Surfers Paradise.
Early and late-lunch sittings available. See details below.
Chocolates and bubbly on arrival
Spoil Mum to a special Mother’s Day lunch cruise through the Gold Coast waterways. Enjoy a tasty buffet lunch featuring a variety of ocean king prawns, roast chicken, maple glazed ham, salads and more. Then, relax on the sundeck with a complimentary glass of bubbles, whilst enjoying picturesque views of Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast Broadwater.
Adult
Ages 14+
From
$99.00
Child
3-13yrs
From
$59.00
Buffet Dinner
Departs Sea World Cruises Terminal.
See departure details below.
Chocolates and bubbly on arrival
Treat Mum to the best dinner experience on the Gold Coast, onboard the luxurious dining vessel; The Spirit of Elston. Delight in a delicious two-course meal with live music, while Mum sips on a complimentary glass of bubbly. Step upstairs to the open-air top-deck for mesmerising views of the sparkling Surfers Paradise skyline.
Adult
Ages 14+
From
$129.00
Child
3-13yrs
From
$69.00
Departure Schedule
Early Lunch Sitting
Departs Surfers Paradise
Late Lunch Sitting
Departs Surfers Paradise
Dinner Sitting
Departs Sea World Cruise Terminal
10:40 am
1:10 pm
6:40 pm
11:00 am
1:30 pm
7:00 pm
From 11:30 am
from 1:30 pm
from 7:30 pm
12:45-1:00pm
3:15-3:30pm
9:30 pm
Cruise Highlights
Complimentary glass of bubbles for Mum!
Three departure times
Chef-prepared buffet
Spacious comfortable vessel
Spectacular Gold Coast views
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Details of the Cruise
Check-In
Please check-in at least 20 minutes prior to your cruise departure time. Departure locations differ for lunch and dinner cruises. For lunch cruises, your departure point is from the Ferry Wharf in Appel Park, Surfers Paradise. Paid parking is available across the street at Bruce Bishop Car Park or Circle on Cavill.
For dinner cruises, your departure point is from the Sea World Cruises Terminal, Main Beach. Entry to Sea World Marine Park is not required.
Lunch Cruise Inclusions
- Gold Coast waterways cruise
- Glass of bubbles for Mum
- Mother’s Day buffet lunch includes maple baked ham, ocean king prawns, mussels, roasted chicken pieces, Mediterranean pasta salad, garden salad, coleslaw, fresh damper-style rolls, a delicious mango and passionfruit pavlova, and more. See below for the full menu.
- Departs from Surfers Paradise
Dinner Cruise Inclusions
- Gold Coast waterways cruise
- Glass of bubbles for Mum
- Mother’s Day buffet dinner includes a delicious selection of hot and cold meals; including ocean king prawns, grilled calamari, rosemary crusted leg of lamb, roasted chicken pieces, daily selection of chef’s salads, ciabatta style rolls and more. See below for the full menu.
- Departs from Sea World Cruises Terminal, Main Beach
T&C's
Booking changes and cancellations are available without penalty up to 24 hours before departure. Within 24 hours, 100% of the fare is forfeited. For groups of 10 or more, 72 hours notice is required. All cruises are weather, minimum passenger number, and Queensland Health advisory dependent. In the unlikely event of a cancellation by the operator, you will be provided with a full refund (excl. gift vouchers) or a 12-month credit to use towards another cruise. The operator reserves the right to substitute the vessel or change the itinerary without notice. All return times are approximate. Conditions of Travel may vary if you have booked with a travel agent as your booking is subject to their terms and conditions. For more information and to access the full Conditions of Travel, please visit thetourcollective.com.au/conditions.
Getting Here (Dinner):
Sea World Cruises Terminal, Sea World, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, 4217
Getting Here (Lunch):
10 Ferny Ave, Appel Park, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217
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