Gold Coast Canal Cruises Christmas Lights Cruise
Passengers embark on an evening cruise through the Gold Coast canals to view decorated homes lit up for the season. Guests sail aboard either a 40-guest party catamaran with an onboard licensed bar or a 20-guest party pontoon. Each cruise includes a complimentary serving of beer, wine, or champagne.
Dec 3 – Dec 28, 2026 All ages
See more Christmas lights near Runaway Bay
Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Per person, paid in full at booking: adults $55, seniors $45, children $45, under 2s free. Private whole-boat bookings, paid in full at booking: Summer Salt (up to 35) $1,700; The Fun Boat (up to 20) $1,100. One complimentary beer, wine or champagne is included on the cruise.
Hours
Summer Salt: 6:00 pm; The Fun Boat: 6:30 pm.
Neighborhood
Runaway Bay
Food & Drink
Each cruise includes one complimentary beer, wine or champagne; BYO is welcome on The Fun Boat, while Summer Salt has a licensed onboard bar.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at Runaway Bay Marina – C Arm 15 minutes before departure, as requested, so you are ready to board on time.
- Choose The Fun Boat if you want to bring your own drinks; BYO is welcome on this 20-guest pontoon.
- Pick Summer Salt if you prefer a licensed bar onboard; it is the 40-guest catamaran and departs at 6:00 pm.
- Allow for the full 1.5-hour evening cruise and bring a warm layer, since you will be out on the water after dark.
- If your plans change, note that tickets are refundable up to seven days before departure and transferable after that.
Special Events & Promotions
- Private whole-boat bookings for Summer Salt (up to 35 guests) or The Fun Boat (up to 20 guests)
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which boat should I choose?
Summer Salt is a 40-guest party catamaran with a licensed bar on board. The Fun Boat is a 20-guest party pontoon where BYO is welcome.
Is a drink included?
Yes. Every cruise includes one complimentary beer, wine or champagne.
Can I bring kids?
Yes. There are child tickets, and under 2s ride free.
Can we book a whole boat for our group?
Yes. Summer Salt takes private bookings of up to 35 guests, and The Fun Boat takes up to 20.
What if I can't make it?
Tickets and whole-boat bookings are refundable up to 7 days before your cruise. After that, they can be transferred.
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