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NEW PRODUCT

Hopo is proud to announce the release of our Cruise & Dine pass in partnership with HOTA. Just $39.95

NEW PRODUCT

Hopo is proud to announce the release of our Cruise & Dine pass in partnership with HOTA. Just $39.95

Family Special - Save $41

Hop-on Hop-off
Day Pass

Family special offer – Save $41

Save $41 when you buy a family pass for 2 adults and 2 children!

Hop-on Hop-off Day Pass

Unlimited stops all day. Your day, your way.
Hourly departures between 9.15am & 4.15pm, 7 days per week
Cruise past Marina Mirage, Southport yacht Club, HOTA, Imperial Hotel (formally Versace), Homes of the rich & famous and the Broadwater
Save on family tickets

Hop-on Hop-off Highlights

Sightseeing Pass Inclusions

  • Unlimited All Day Hop-on Hop-off pass
  • Entertaining and informative onboard commentary
  • Cruises depart hourly from 9.15am
  • Cruise past or hop-on hop-off at iconic landmarks such as Surfers Paradise, HOTA – Home Of The Arts, Marina Mirage, Sea World Marine Park, Broadwater Parklands
  • Relax with a drink from the onboard bar
  • Fully accessible vessel with prams, bikes and wheelchairs onboard

Hopo Ferry Destinations

  • Surfers Paradise – for beaches, cafes, shopping & nightlife
  • HOTA – for arts, culture, theatre & dining
  • Marina Mirage – for luxury shopping and waterside dining
  • Broadwater Parklands – for swim, play, picnic or visit buzzing Southport
  • Sea World – Australia’s only theme park resort

Departure Times

Ferry
Surfers Paradise
HOTA
Marina Mirage
Broadwater Parklands
Sea World

1

9:15am

9:23am

9:50am

10am

10:10am

2

10:15am

10:23am

10:50am

11am

11:10am

1

11:15am

11:23am

11:50am

12pm

12:10pm

2

12:15pm

12:23pm

12:50pm

1pm

1:10pm

1

1:15pm

1:23pm

1:50pm

2pm

2:10pm

2

2:15pm

2:23am

2:50pm

3pm

3:10pm

1

3:15pm

3:23pm

3:50pm

4pm

4:10pm

2

4:15pm

4:23am

4:50pm

5pm

5:10pm

Ferry
Sea World
Broadwater Parklands
Marina Mirage
HOTA
Surfers Paradise

1

10:10am

10:20am

10:30am

10:57am

11:05am

2

11:10am

11:20am

11:30am

11:57am

12:05pm

1

12:10pm

12:20pm

12:30pm

12:57pm

1:05pm

2

1:10pm

1:20pm

1:30pm

1:57pm

2:05pm

1

2:10pm

2:20pm

2:30pm

2:57pm

3:05pm

2

3:10pm

3:20pm

3:30pm

3:57pm

4:05pm

1

4:10pm

4:20pm

4:30pm

4:57pm

5:05pm*

2

5:10pm

5:20pm

5:30pm

5:57pm

6:05pm*

*No boarding - drop off only.

Northbound

Surfers Paradise to Sea World

Hopo
Ferry

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

Surfers
Paradise

9:15am

10:15am

11:15am

12:15pm

1:15pm

2:15pm

3:15pm

4:15pm

Home of
the Arts

9:23am

10:23am

11:23am

12:23pm

1:23pm

2:23pm

3:23pm

4:23pm

Marina
Mirage

9:50am

10:50am

11:50am

12:50pm

1:50pm

2:50pm

3:50pm

4:50pm

Broadwater
Parklands

10am

11am

12pm

1pm

2pm

3pm

4pm

5pm

Sea
World

10:10am

11:10am

12:10pm

1:10pm

2:10pm

3:10pm

4:10pm

5:10pm

Hopo
Ferry

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

Southbound

Sea World to Surfers Paradise

Hopo
Ferry

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

Sea
World

10:10am

11:10am

12:10pm

1:10pm

2:10pm

3:10pm

4:10pm

5:10pm

Broadwater
Parklands

10:20am

11:20am

12:20pm

1:20pm

2:20pm

3:20pm

4:20pm

5:20pm

Marina
Mirage

10:30am

11:30am

12:30pm

1:30pm

2:30pm

3:30pm

4:30pm

5:30pm

Home of
the Arts

10:57am

11:57am

12:57pm

1:57pm

2:57pm

3:57pm

4:57pm

5:57pm

Surfers
Paradise

11:05am

12:05pm

1:05pm

2:05pm

3:05pm

4:05pm

5:05pm*

6:05pm*

*No boarding – drop off only.

Hopo
Ferry

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

Full Timetable

TTC100887
TTC100881
TTC100866
TTC06348A (1)
TTC100840
TTC100770
TTC100757
TTC100805
TTC100799
TTC100985
TTC100976
TTC101003

Tickets

Adult

Age 15+

$45.00

Child

Ages 5 - 14

$25.00

Family

2 Adults + 2 Kids

$140.00

$99.00

Concession

Senior, Healthcare & Students etc.

$35.00

Buy tickets onboard, online, or at the customer service desks:

Hopo Kiosk, Surfers Paradise
Sea World Cruises, Main Beach

Sightseeing done right

Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways, and discover 5 of the Gold Coast’s modt popular destinations. The day pass is the best choice for flexibility, offering unlimited stops and departures every hour from each of the five stops.

Set sail on a leisurely cruise and let the vibrant Gold Coast city whisk you away. Simply relax onboard as we show you the best of the waterways including some of Gold Coast’s most expensive homes. The only decision you need to make, is where to begin your adventure!

A day out with Hopo, has something for everyone, for example: Hop onboard at Surfers Paradise and travel to the sprawling HOTA, Home of the Arts precinct, it’s Gold Coast’s epicentre of arts and culture. The iconic $60M HOTA Gallery is free to visit year-round with an award-winning restaurant Palette, amazing rooftop bar and unforgettable city skyline views. Cruise by the luxury homes and mega superyachts from the Nerang River to the Gold Coast Broadwater, then enjoy a dockside lunch at Marina Mirage amongst the million dollar boats. Take a walk along the boardwalk to buy fresh seafood from Peter’s Fish Market or the local prawn trawlers. Look for wildlife and take the kids to explore Southport Broadwater Parklands, with mega playgrounds and water parks. Hop off at the Sea World Marine Precinct for unforgettable marine experiences including Sea World, Arro Jet Boating and Whale Watching.

Our friendly Hopo team is here to help you plan your day, your way!

Explore Hopo experiences

Sightseeing Pass
Adults$39.00
2hr Sightseeing
Cruise

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a 2-hour sightseeing cruise, or hop off at any of our 5 must-see destinations.

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Day Pass
Adults$45.00
Hop-on Hop-off
Day Pass

Explore the Gold Coast with our Day Pass. Includes unlimited stops at 5 must-see destinations.

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Single Fare
From$8.00
Single & Return
Tickets

Buy ferry tickets at any stop from the Captain, or visit the Hopo for help planning your trip.

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Private Ride
From$700.00 per hour (up to 40 guests)
Night Time Private
Charter

Perfect for romantic evenings, gatherings or corporate events, with a relaxed, private atmosphere.

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Family Fun
Adults$119.00
Sea World Entry &
Return Ferry Pass

Travel the scenic way from Surfers Paradise to Sea World Marine Park with a hassle-free return on Hopo.

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Dine in Style
From$39.95
HOTA Cruise &
Dine Pass

Cruise to HOTA and dine at the scenic Exhibitionist Bar or HOTA Cafe with your $30 dining voucher.

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Kids Day Out
Adults$59.00
GC Aqua Park &
Return Ferry Pass

Make a splash on the Gold Coast waterways with a Hopo Ferry and GC Aqua Park combo pass.

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With over 200+ Reasons Why

Here’s a few of them…

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Sarah-LeighGoogle Review

“Skipper Alan provided friendly, fun and informative facts during our HOPO round trip! We recommend a ride on HOPO to everyone- locals and visitors alike!
Thank you.”

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FreddieGoogle Review

“We had a lovely morning on the Hopo. Both skippers were very friendly and made our trip very enjoyable. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much for allowing dogs on board to enjoy our day out with us instead of being stuck home alone.”

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ChanraksmeyGoogle Review

“This is another good way to see some attractions in Gold Coast. I love Alan, our cruise captain, he is very friendly and informative. He also understands his passenger needs.”

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NarelleGoogle Review

“Enjoyable 2 hours on the water exploring the GC. Just the right amount of interesting commentary. We were impressed with our captain Isaac and commented how excellent his boat handling skills were.”

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NiklasGoogle Review

“Samara did a really great job and was very welcoming, would totally recommend the day ticket if you want some informations and sightseeings whilst getting to your destination!”

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Hopo is privately owned and locally operated by The Tour Collective. To see their collection of world-class experiences click here.

Acknowledgement of Country

Hopo acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters on which we operate and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.