10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Gold Coast That You Shouldn't Miss

September 30, 2021 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in Gold Coast, Australia including Walkin' On Water Surf School, Gold Coast Canal Cruises, Jet Ski Safaris, Go Ride A Wave, Get Wet Surf School, Surfers Paradise River Cruises, Jetboat Extreme, Paradise Jet Boating, Queensland Scuba Diving Company, Champagne Sailing Cruises.
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1. Walkin' On Water Surf School

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5.0 based on 176 reviews

Walkin' On Water Surf School

Walkin' On Water Surf School is the Gold Coast’s Premier Surf School. We are located at Greenmount Beach in Coolangatta and use the beautiful beaches of Rainbow Bay, Greenmount and Coolangatta, which are ideal beaches for all levels of surf lesson. We offer group and private lessons for all ages and abilities having taught people from 4 years old to those in their 80’s. We are blessed with an amazing location for beginners and early intermediates especially having protected rolling waves, perfect for getting the basics and learning in gentle forgiving waves. It is renowned as the ideal learn to surf location on the Coast. For those with greater experience and skills also have fantastic wave opportunities to work on all levels of skills.Combined with our comprehensive lesson plans, all our Surf Instructors are professional fully qualified Surfing Australia surf instructors that are handpicked for their skills, knowledge and experience and importantly are able to successfully pass on this knowledge and information to our surf participants in a extremely fun, friendly and non threatening environment. All our Instructors also hold a number of lifesaving/lifeguard and first aid qualifications to ensure as safe an environment as possible. Walkin' On Water Surf School is the areas ONLY fully licensed and registered Surf School by the state, national and international Governing Bodies of Surfing – Surfing Queensland, Surfing Australia and the International Surfing Association.

2. Gold Coast Canal Cruises

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5.0 based on 208 reviews

Gold Coast Canal Cruises

Discover the beauty of the Gold Coast's expansive Canals and Broadwater aboard our spacious 10.8m vessel Summer Salt. Comfortable undercover seating for 30 with capacity up to 45 guests. Licensed Bar on board. The perfect way to enjoy the Gold Coast's beautiful waterways. Peek into the magnificent homes and lifestyles of the rich and famous. Explore our Islands including South Stradbroke, Sovereign and Ephraim Islands, Wave Break, Chevron, Cronin and Macintosh Islands. Experience the view of the ever-changing Surfers Paradise skyline. Travel via the waterways to Marina Mirage Queensland's finest waterfront shopping and dining resort, Sanctuary Cove, Palazzo Versace Australia's only 6 star Hotel, Couran Cove, and the Sea World Resort and Water Park. So sit back, relax and enjoy the extensive views of the coast skyline. The best way to discover the magnificent Gold Coast is on the water.

3. Jet Ski Safaris

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5.0 based on 2,011 reviews

Jet Ski Safaris

Let us introduce you to the most unique, specialized and exciting Jet Ski experience on the Gold Coast. Ride your own jet ski and feel the freedom and exhilaration that Jet Ski Safaris has to offer as you explore the wild blue yonder and the hidden islands of paradise. Meet the local dolphins, turtles, wallabies and wild pigs that inhabit this wonderful Jet Ski paradise. All Jet Ski Safaris are led by a team of professional guides with vast knowledge of the local waterways you are assured of an adventure you will never forget. No Licence Required: No Experience necessary! All safaris are led by professional and experienced guides ensuring your safety. - We provide a high ratio of guides per customer to ensure that you can ride at the speed you desire, fast, medium or slow. - All Participants will have a full comprehensive safety briefing prior to departure. - Each participant is then given a practice to familiarize themselves with the handling of the Jet Ski

4. Go Ride A Wave

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5.0 based on 515 reviews

Go Ride A Wave

Go Ride A Wave Surfers Paradise has a shop that provides 2 hour surfing lessons every day from $65. We also provide surf boards, bodyboards, and other beach equipment for hire and sale. All our instructors are fully qualified surf life savers to make sure we provide a safe environment to learn in

5. Get Wet Surf School

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5.0 based on 587 reviews

Get Wet Surf School

Learn to surf where the locals do! Get Wet Surf School offers a 100% "stand up" guarantee on your first lesson. A local family operated business since 2005, Their patient and experienced instructors will do everything they can to get you standing on a board and riding the waves while at the same time making sure you are having loads of fun. Get Wet operate at The Spit beach, the best place for beginner with consistently easy to surf waves, its where the locals go to learn. its only a 5 min drive from the heart of Surfers Paradise and offers all day free parking. for those without a car they offer complimentary transport to and from the heart of Surfers Paradise.

6. Surfers Paradise River Cruises

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5.0 based on 2,073 reviews

Surfers Paradise River Cruises

For the best value morning tea / coffee cruise, midday cruise, afternoon cruise or stunning sunset cruises on the Gold Coast. Morning tea cruise includes cakes & biscuits with tea/coffee. Join Surfers Paradise River Cruises as we cruise the canals & the broadwater of Surfers Paradise & the Gold Coast. Past the million dollar homes & yachts, Palazzo Versace hotel, & Marina Mirage. All cruises feature a fun facts filled commentary. Sit back relax & enjoy all the Gold Coast has to offer - exceptional views, interesting history & gorgeous sunsets. Great for tourists & locals alike.

7. Jetboat Extreme

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5.0 based on 928 reviews

Jetboat Extreme

Jet boat Extreme is Gold Coast's number one Jet boating experience, it will give you that adrenaline rush you'll never forget. It's the most fun and exciting adventure thrill jetboat ride on the Gold Coast. Experience the thrill, as they deliver speeds of over 80 kph with the 650 hp twin jet-power turbo engines. The tour includes 55 minutes of thrill, fun and adventure jet boating with the infamous 360 degree spins and water slides, power-break stops, sweeping fish tails and wild wave riding. Their boats are guaranteed to deliver all the fun you can handle! The only complete Jet boat Experience in the Heart of Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Australia. We are with in 5 minute walking distance of 52 major hotels in Surfer Paradise so no transfers required.

8. Paradise Jet Boating

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5.0 based on 1,722 reviews

Paradise Jet Boating

Australia’s most exciting Jet Boat ride. Our rides are famous for their unique combination of Jet Boat thrills & adventure mixed with stunning scenery & sightseeing. Experience 360 degrees spins, high speed drifting and other exciting manoeuvres in as little as 10 cms of water, while we explore the beautiful Gold Coast waterways. We travel through the Moreton Bay Marine Park. beautiful natural scenery, dolphin spotting and abundant other wildlife. Then a slow cruise around the iconic Sovereign Islands and the collection of amazing multi-million dollar mansions. Recent achievements include; Dual category Finalist in the latest prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards. ECO Tourism Australia certified. Australia’s only eco approved jetboat ride. T-QUAL Tick endorsed recognising the high quality of the experience and level of customer service. Ride the Paradise Jet Boats and enjoy the Gold Coast’s premier water activity.

9. Queensland Scuba Diving Company

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5.0 based on 250 reviews

Queensland Scuba Diving Company

Queensland Scuba Diving Company Scuba Dive the Gold Coast waterways with NO Experience Necessary & Hand feed the fish today!

10. Champagne Sailing Cruises

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5.0 based on 77 reviews

Champagne Sailing Cruises

2hour midday and sunset sailing cruises on the Gold Coast Broadwater.Includes 2 glasses of complimentary bubbly and a fresh platter of nibbles.Great, friendly family run business aimed at couples and small groups.

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