Gold Coast Christmas Lights Dinner Cruise 2026

Experience Christmas lights magic while enjoying a delicious cocktail dinner cruise on board a luxury catamaran at the beautiful Gold Coast. 🌟 GOLD COAST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COCKTAIL CRUISE 🌟 Step aboard YOLO, a new to the Gold Coast waterways luxury catamaran and indulge in an unforgettable evening on the sparkling Gold Coast waterways. ✨ An Exclusive Dining Experience Celebrate the season with a specially curated Christmas‑themed cocktail canape dinner, crafted to delight your senses as you sip and savour under the stars. 🎄 A Festive Journey Like No Other Glide past the shimmering canals of Southport Broadwater and Runaway Bay, where homes along the glitter strip dazzle with enchanting Christmas light displays. 🥂 A Special Evening to Share Whether with family, friends, or colleagues, this cruise offers the perfect blend of elegance, celebration, and holiday cheer—an alternative to the traditional bus tour. 🚤 Reserve Your Place Today Seats are limited for this one‑of‑a‑kind Christmas lights cruise. Secure your tickets now and make this festive season truly magical. 🌈 What's In Store for You: 🎉 Unforgettable Atmosphere: Step into a wonderland of dazzling lights as the sun sets and the Gold Coast canals and Broadwater come alive with the magic of Christmas. Our carefully selected route promises a Christmassy display that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. 🥂 Complimentary Welcome Drink Begin your festive journey with a sparkling arrival drink, perfectly setting the mood for an evening of celebration on the water. 🍴 Charcuterie & Canapés Served On Board The culinary experience begins the moment you step aboard — Enjoy a beautifully presented charcuterie board and gourmet canapés as the cruise sets sail. 🍢 Cocktail Canapé Dinner Savour a hand‑crafted selection of festive flavours, featuring locally sourced King Prawns, succulent Turkey, roast Duck, traditional Christmas Ham, and vibrant vegetarian creations. Hot Selection 🔥 BBQ Butterfly King Prawns • Juicy, locally sourced,fresh trawler caught king prawns grilled over smoky coals. (GF) • King Prawns, Mango, lime, red chilli, coriander, mint salsa on the side (VEG, GF) • Duck and Hoisin Pancakes, Cucumber, Shallot (GF) Cold Selection King Prawns Fresh King Prawns, lemon, cocktail sources, locally sourced, trawler caught.(GF) 🥗 Festive Roasted Vegetable Salad (VEG) • Roasted pumpkin, beetroot, and baby carrots. Tossed with rocket, candied pecans, and a maple-balsamic glaze. (VEG, GF) 🦃 Chicken and Turkey • Turkey rolled with cranberry relish, cream cheese, sliced tortilla pin wheels • Chicken Wing Dings 🍖 Christmas Sliders • Caprese Sliders, vegetarian mozarella slices, cherry tomatoes, basil leaf (VEG, GF) • Christmas double smoked ham, rocket, truffle mayo, parmesian, mini brioche buns 🧀 Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Grazing Boards • Decadent creamy, sharp, and aged cheeses varieties, with festive garnishes (Rennet and VEG, GF) • Assorted mixed nuts, crisps and crackers. • Assorted mixed nuts, crisps and crackers.(VEG,GF) • Garnished with fresh figs, seasonal berries, pomegranate (VEG,GF) 🎄🍰🍫 Decadent Dessert Selection Fruity Mini Pavlovas (VEG,GF) Festive Season Fruit Platter (VEG,GF) Hand Made Gingerbread Cookies Signature Hand Made Christmas Chocolate (VEG) Vegetarian ☕ Holiday Special - A Signature Hand Made 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. 🍺Drinks: Cash Bar operates from the catamaran's on board bar. No BYO. BYO Drinks cannot be taken on board.. 🎶 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. 👗Attire - Comfortable, summer, Gold Coast casual or boating attire with a Christmas splash. Depending on the weather, light winds may require a jumper. 🎄Christmas Best Dressed Competition: Take home a prize. Show off your festive flair and creativity! Whether you opt for classic holiday elegance or quirky Christmas charm, let your style shine! 🎟️ Limited Availability: This exclusive experience is designed for a small group of adults, 30 people maximum, ensuring an intimate and personalized adventure. Adults only (18+). Cruise on 23rd December can be booked for children. 🌌 Date and Duration: Revel in the festivities for 2 unforgettable hours on our Christmas Lights Cruise that promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening in your holiday season calendar. Cruise times: 630pm to 830pm Don't miss out on this fun seasonal opportunity to enhance your holiday calendar. Join us on the Gold Coast for an unforgettable evening of laughter, lights, and love on this fun cruise experience. Secure your spot now and make this holiday season truly special! 🎁🌟 Additional Information: Tickets: Advent Special Deals December 11th and 12th only. ; Check availability and ticket prices as multi - ticket discounts available. Save $34 for 2 adult tickets and $38 for two child tickets Adults $138.50 Child $118.50 Plus save another $10.00 per ticket by choosing 'Other Payment Options' during checkout and make payment by Direct Bank Transfer. Adult tickets are 15yrs and above. Child tickets are available for the cruise on 23rd December only. Child tickets are 3yrs to 14 yrs. Under 3 years is free. Please advise us the day of ticket purchase if an under 3yrs child will accompany you. Important: Vessel Rules and Regulations. No alcohol permitted to be taken on board. The boat is not accessible. 🎟️Specific terms and conditions for this ticket purchase is provided during checkout. Please read all terms and conditions. ☂️Important T&C's: This is an all weather event. The event will proceed in wet weather as the boat has a roof cover. The menu includes nuts, milk, soy, egg, gluten, seafood and shellfish. Full refund 7 days or more before the event or if the cruise is cancelled due to an issue in our control. In the case of a severe electrical storm or high winds or any other event out of our control, the event will be rescheduled. Alternatively, you can choose a credit towards our other South East Queensland tours, wine tours, adventure tours, road trips or cruise events valid for three years. This event is operated by Hey! GC. Tax invoice issued at time of purchase.