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Northern Gold Coast

Australia’s theme park capital and home to an awe-inspiring stretch of beach, Gold Coast’s northern region is an absolute must.

Central Gold Coast

Home to cute cafes, craft breweries, modern shopping centres and marketplaces, plus some of the best live music venues on the Coast.

Escape the seaside and head to our lush hinterland. Unearth a piece of the city that’s as magical as the sandy coastline that made it famous.

Southern Gold Coast

With a world famous point break, sprawling beaches, the Southern Gold Coast’s laidback vibes is renowned for its casual coastal culture.

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Gold Coast Canal Cruises

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At Gold Coast Canal Cruises, you’ll receive personalised service that’s difficult to find anywhere else. Our range of cruise options can be custom tailored to suit all kinds of budgets and group requirements.

Our cruises will take you through some of the most prestigious and expensive areas in Australia. Feast your eyes on the multi-million dollar homes of the rich and famous and admire the sophisticated architecture of waterfront apartments, villas and mansions.

We’ll explore the scenic beauty of the Sovereign Islands, Ephraim Island, South Stradbroke Island, Wave Break Island, Sanctuary Cove, Mariner’s Cove and Cronin Island. For more information visit us:https://goldcoastcanalcruises.com.au/

Cape Cod Canal Cruises

Cape cod canal cruises has ended for the season. thank you for a terrific year… see you in 2024, may 27 - june 29, 2023.

Schedule and prices are subject to change. Departs from the Onset Town Pier, 184 Onset Avenue, Onset, Cape Cod, MA

June 30 - August 2, 2023

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August 3 - September 3, 2023

September 4 - september 17, 2023, september 18, 2023 - october 8, 2023, sightseeing ticket is refundable less a $3 fee (per) if cancelled by 5:00pm the day prior. music cruise ticket is refundable less a $5 fee (per) if cancelled by 5:00pm the day prior. cancellations can be made online or by calling: (508) 295-3883, cocktails and light snacks available for purchase at our onboard snack bar., click here  for music cruise band schedule, three hour sightseeing cruise.

Cruises all the way through the Cape Cod Canal, to the Sandwich Boat Basin and returns. Featuring live commentary about the fascinating history and points of interest.

Two Hour Sightseeing Cruise

Cruises 2/3 the distance of the 3-hour sightseeing cruise to the Herring Run and returns. Featuring live commentary about the fascinating history and points of interest. 

Sunset Cocktail Cruise

Enjoy a beautiful sunset, as you kick off your summer evening fun aboard this 2-hour cruise. Available Monday through Wednesday: 7:00 pm July 3rd – August 2nd 6:45 pm August 7th – 30th

Musical Bingo Cruise

An out-of-this-world live interactive entertainment experience! Musical Bingo is a revolutionary event that’s taking the East Coast by storm. Everybody loves music, everybody loves bingo, an unforgettable night for all ages! This 2-hour cruise is available on Thursdays at 7:00pm during our summer schedule. 

Live Music Cruise

There’s nothing cooler than a great live band, watching the sunset, cruising the Canal.  Available during the summer schedule only at 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings during our summer schedule. Check out the band schedule here.

Friends & Family Music Cruise

A fun time for everyone! Put a little swing in your step, or sit back and relax on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Cocktails and light snacks available for purchase at our onboard snack bar. Available at 2:00 pm on Sundays, July 2nd through September 17th. Check out the band schedule here.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & SUNSET DINNER CRUISE - GOLD COAST CANALS

• Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
• Location : Hollywell, QLD
• Product code: XMASLITE

 ✨Experience the Magic of Christmas Lights on the Gold Coast Canals!✨

Embark on a Festive Adventure aboard our comfortable vessel. ! 

This experience is exclusively for 18+ 

Try something different to the traditional Christmas lights bus tour and take our Christmas Canal cruise experience. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of twinkling Christmas lights on our glitter strip canals. 

What's In Store for You:

• Unforgettable Atmosphere: Step into a wonderland of dazzling lights as the sun sets the Gold Coast canals come alive with the magic of Christmas. Our carefully selected route promises a chrismassy display that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. 
• Complimentary Arrival Drink: Kick off the festivities with a complimentary arrival drink that sets the tone for an evening of celebration and merriment.
• Pre-dinner nibblies to keep you satisfied whilst your dinner is being prepared in front of you.
• Aussie BBQ Dinner: Indulge your taste buds with a gourmet bbq shish kabob.   Shish Kabob selections include: Seafood, Christmas Ham, Chicken, Beef & Vegetarian options. 
• Finish your meal off with a christmas dessert to savour as you cruise along the shimmering waterways.
• Free-Flowing Soft Drinks: Stay refreshed throughout the night with complimentary soft drinks to keep the good times rolling (byo alcohol)
• Holiday Special Hot Chocolate: Warm up your spirits with our specially crafted holiday hot chocolate. It's the perfect treat to sip as you take in the breathtaking views.
• Eggnog Delight: Treat yourself to the rich and creamy flavors of holiday eggnog, served just the way you like it. It's the perfect seasonal indulgence to complement the magical atmosphere.  
• Themed Music: Get ready to groove to the beats of our curated playlist featuring the best holiday tunes and festive classics. Let the music elevate your experience and keep the party going.  We may even stop the tunes for a karaoke carolling session.
• Christmas Best Dressed Competition: Show off your festive flair and creativity!  Whether you opt for classic holiday elegance or quirky Christmas charm, let your style shine! 
• BYO Alcohol Drinks: Enhance your experience by bringing along your Favorite alcoholic beverages. It's the perfect way to toast to the holiday season with friends, old and new. We have a large esky to chill your beverages and ice for your drinks.
• Optional Hotel Transfers: For the ultimate convenience, let us take care of your transportation. Opt for our hassle-free hotel transfer service for just $25 return service and focus on making memories. (Gold Coast hotels)
• Limited Availability: This exclusive experience is designed for a small group of adults, 18 maximum, ensuring an intimate and personalized adventure.  Adults only (18+)
• Date and Duration: Revel in the festivities for 3 unforgettable hours on our Christmas Lights Canal Cruise that promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening in your holiday season calendar.  6pm to 9pm

Don't miss out on this fun seasonal opportunity to enhance your holiday calendar. Join us on the Gold Coast canals for an unforgettable evening of laughter, lights, and love on this Cruise. Secure your spot now and make this holiday season truly special! 

Note: Our vessels are bigger than the picture (winky face emoji) . They seat 10 - 30 guests.

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What a wonderful experience we had on our Christmas lights canal cruise. It was such a amazing/ relaxing time having somebody else drive you around the Christmas lights on the water. We were able to take our dinner on board and the company supplied the option to buy alcohol which was wonderful. Highly recommend this company for any of the water trips the offer.

Thank you for your comments. These were truely unique cruises and I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Best wedding recovery afternoon ever! Great job. They really go out of their way to ensure a good time.Thank you!!

It was a pleasure to have you cruise to Tipplers aboard Summer Salt

Thanks soooo much MJ & Cam for putting up with our crazy post wedding recovery crew. Was an awesome day only made hassle free & extremely enjoyable by your fantastic hospitality. We had so much fun! Cheers Kerri & Cliff 🍻x

Our pleasure Kerri and Cliff. Thank you for choosing to cruise with Gold Coast Canal Cruises aboard "Summer Salt" All the best for a wonderful future together

We had a wonderful morning cruising around Sovereign Island and the Broadwater on the Summer Salt. The owner and hostess Maryjane was friendly informative and obliging. The price was reasonable and the boat was comfortable. Happy to recommend this trip to anyone looking for a relaxing morning or afternoon out on the water.

We're so glad you enjoyed your cruise Ken and hope to see you again

This was a perfect venue for our hen party! The facilities, crew and trip were top class. The whole event was made to measure, from the music to the bar to the themed decorations. The skipper Mary is so helpful and accommodating. We couldn't have felt more welcome and can reocmmend Summer Salt as a reference for any occasion.

many thanks for your feedback it was great to meet you all so pleased you enjoyed your cruise with us

I went on this cruise for my hens night last weekend and WOW. Mary (& crew) were such great hosts, so friendly, delightful and happy. They went above and beyond to make our experience perfect. The communication prior was 10/10 and on board they had such a relaxed personality. I can not say enough positive things. Highly recommend this cruise. Cheers

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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