Day Cruise
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Day Cruise

About the cruise

Enjoy the Gold Coast high life for a day. This cruise is perfect for those who just want to sit back and relax with a cold drink while slowly cruising past the Gold Coast’s newest and most expensive waterfront homes.

Your destination is The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove, a relaxed waterfront precinct where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch with a glass of wine overlooking the luxury boats moored at the famous Sanctuary Cove Marina. After lunch stroll the Village streets and explore a unique array of specialty stores including fashion boutiques, art galleries, gifts, home wares and even a chocolate shop.

What does the cruise price include?


  • Lunch at Sanctuary Cove Marine Village with a choice of waterfront restaurants
  • Glass of wine or soft drink or tea/coffee with lunch
  • 5 hour day tour
  • 3 hours calm water cruising aboard Sea World’s luxury 24 metre vessel
  • 2 hour stopover at the Marine Village Sanctuary Cove
  • Cruise commentary from Sea World crew
  • Wildlife spotting during cruise - sea eagles, dolphins, wallabies

When does the cruise operate?

The cruise operates from 7 December 2011 to 22 May 2012 on selected weekdays and weekends. Please call our reservations team on 1800 649 994 to confirm our operating days.

What time does the cruise depart?

The cruise departs from the Sea World Cruise Terminal at 10am and returns 3pm.

Day Cruise Prices

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Lunch Menu

Select a meal from the delicious menu options available at one of four Sanctuary Cove waterfront restaurants

Pricing & Packages

  • Day Cruise

    Day Cruise with Lunch

    Adult $79
    Child (0-13) $59
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  • High Life Day Cruise Combo Upgrade

    Day Cruise + Sea World Entry

    Adult $99
    Child (0-13) $79
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Tour Schedule

DAY CRUISE SCHEDULE Cruise operates on selected weekdays and weekends from 7 December 2001 to 22 May 2012
Departs 10am Depart Sea World Cruise Terminal in the carpark outside Sea World
10am - 11.30am Cruise to Sanctuary Cove via Wavebreak, Ephraim, Sovereign and South
Stradbroke Islands
11.30am Arrive Sanctuary Cove
11.30am - 1.30pm Lunch and shopping at Sanctuary Cove
1.30pm Depart Sanctuary Cove
Returns 3pm Return Sea World Cruise Terminal

Sea World Cruises Terms and Conditions:
* Child age is 0-13 inclusive. Children under 3 pay full child price. No other concessions. Sea World Cruises and its employees are not liable or responsible for any accidental injury to passengers or any loss or damage to personal possessions. Cruise routes, times, days of operation, lunch meals, participating restaurants and prices subject to change without notice. Full refund provided only if cruise is cancelled. Refunds provided by original seller of the ticket only. No other refunds provided.

Lunch Vouchers can only be redeemed on the day of the cruise and with participating Sanctuary Cove restaurants. Choice of one meal per lunch voucher from set lunch menu only. Choice of one drink per lunch voucher as per set drinks menu. First choice of restaurant may not be available as seating is limited and subject to peak periods and weather conditions. If you do not board the vessel at the scheduled departure time at The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove you will not receive a refund of any kind and Sea World Cruises will not be liable or responsible for arranging or paying for your return trip.

Cruise plus Sea World Combo Ticket: Sea World admission valid only on the day of the Sea World Cruise or day following. Sea World admission ticket issued only at the Sea World Cruise terminal.

Where does the cruise go?


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