Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour
4.5
Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour
By Aquaduck
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Ages 0-99, max of 90 per group
Duration: 1h
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Live guide: English
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- 1 hour city tour and river cruise
- Kids drive the duck & get a captains certificate
- Live commentary on board in English
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Aquaduck Gold Coast, Aquaduck, Circle On Cavill Shopping Centre, Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, AustraliaPlease arrive 20 minutes prior to departure for check-in.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 89107P1- Most travellers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There is no storage for prams and large bags on board or at the departure point. Please leave them in your car or hotel room.
- Seating is pre-allocated by the Aquaduck staff
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 89107P1
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- Aquaduck, Circle On Cavill Shopping Centre, Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, AustraliaPlease arrive 20 minutes prior to departure for check-in.
- Pass bySurfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise BeachMain Beach
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- SandraB4240 contributionsAqua duck is great quick tour around surfers paradiseGreat tour of the area, and of course the highlight of the trip is going from the road to the water! Our guide, Sophie, was great and had a really lovely, friendly manner with all of us on the tour! The captain was good as well with plenty of knowledge about the area. This is a quick tour to give a good overview of the main area of surfers in a unique vessel. Great for kids as all the kids had an opportunity to drive the duck in the water!Written 10 January 2024
- rael1740 contributionsquacking funIt was a great tour with good information, and i would recommend doing this at the start of your visit. Great views and fun going from land to sea. We are a family with teen and enjoyed it, but was a must do for families with young kids - a wuackinv horn, free kid removable tattoo etcWritten 11 April 2023
- leslie t0 contributionsExcellent tourGreat family trip! We had a large booking of 16, and were easily accommodated. All kids had so much fun getting to drive the boat. The tour was very informative and both kids and adults had an amazing time. Thanks ‘Azza’ for being our captain.Written 18 March 2023
- Koukli860 contributionsOld FaithfulAquaduck never fails and never changed. Been years since I’ve done one and it’s the same good time. Hubbys first time and had a good laugh.Written 28 October 2022
- Karen A0 contributionsfunwas alot of fun and so much to see on land and water very safe for the kids and adults will see alot along the way price is goodWritten 13 September 2022
- 780briane0 contributionsEnjoyable chilled experienceChilled way to see Surfers from the water. Andy the drivers was particularly funny. Wear a jacket this time of year as it can get chilly on the water when the sun goes downWritten 21 August 2022
- Cheryll N0 contributionsA must do adults only Secrets and Scandals Aqua duck Tour.Adults only Aqua duck, Secrets and Scandals cruise Four of us took this cruise last night. A great time was had by everyone. Tour guide were fun and informative. 1.5 hours of laughter, jokes, stories, secrets, with drinks and snacks Absolutely recommend for a fun time. Five stars, thank you everyoneWritten 23 July 2022
- emilymG1336FS0 contributionsGreat funHad a great time with Paul on the aquaduck, well worth the trip! Enjoyable for the kids and a nice relaxing way to get some sights in and get your bearings of the city!Written 27 June 2022
- Karen B0 contributionsLoved the AquaduckWhat a fun trip! Lots to see. Jeff, Margie and Lauren were so friendly and helpful. Drinks and nibblies included. We are locals and thoroughly enjoyed it!Written 23 April 2022
- Hollywoodchooki0 contributionsQuacking good time!A great thing to do when on the GC! The kids loved it and even got to drive the Aquaduck and received their own certificate which was a really cute touch. We travelled through the streets of Surfers Paradise and then ventured into the waters, under bridges and past jetskis, other boats and parasailers. The driver/skipper/captain was really friendly and was happy for everyone to have fun but the conductor "Margie/Maggie" was very passive aggressive and left all of us looking at each other in a "Did she really just say that so rudely?" look, but that was the only downside to this trip.Written 22 February 2022
- Bill G0 contributionsGreat way to see some waterfront homesThey are really well organized to get you loaded onto the 'boat' and off of it. There aren't any bad seats to no worries about rushing to get onto the boat. They make it a point of getting all of the kids names and take time to make sure they all get a turn to drive the boat. The guides do a really good job of telling you about the sights you are seeing. The transition from the road to the water was easy. The yachts and homes you see on the trip are fabulous. We had a beautiful day, no wind and nice temperature. It looked like the boat had some screens that would roll down if it was rainy or windy.Written 3 October 2021
- Rider1120 contributionsIt’s a QuackerWe had a good time on our tour, staff were organised and knowledgeable. Would like to hear Captain Dennis(?) speak more as I’m sure he had plenty more stories to share. Even his dad jokes were good.Written 10 March 2021
- reneehM1672HY0 contributionsGreat experienceLoved the whole thing, tour was very entertaining and staff were amazing. Azz and Kazz were awesome hosts! Thank you for the experienceWritten 15 February 2021
- djrappa0 contributionsSunset tour is a local gemAdults should definitely check out the Sunset tour for something different and a great outing for locals and tourists alike. A super nice touch is all the Beverages and Snacks provided are from local producers which makes for a wonderful (and tasty!) touch. The hosts are very welcoming and a great experience all round.Written 13 February 2021
- pd19990 contributionsRelaxing funThe tour is a fun way to see the glamorous canals of the Gold Coast, with many scandals to keep you entertained. Our tour guide, Karen, kept it fun and we really enjoyed our relaxing trip. Give it a go!Written 5 December 2020
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RGT1952
Pacific Coast Australia, Australia221 contributions
My daughter booked this tour on line, paid and received confirmation for the 12.45 pm tour (I believe it was).
We drove for an hour and went to the booking office.in Surfer Paradise.
They informed us that there was no booking for the four of us and we would need to follow it up with the “3rd party”.
Until that point we were not aware that the booking had defaulted to a 3rd party.
My daughter was irate and got back on line to demand answers.
It turns out they had sold us tickets that were not available😡
We were told at the office that there was nothing available until the 4.15 pm tour.
They told us this happens all the time. 😡
This would have meant an hour trip home and then a return drive to and back from the Duck again.
Eventually after my daughter asked for a refund - they condescended to do so.
The ‘3rd party’ person then asked if there was anything else they could do to help us, as this had been their fault 🙄 (you think)…..
My daughter told them that YES they could get us on the 4.14 pm tour at THEIR cost - seeing as they had already admitted that our issue was their fault.
After apparently speaking to ‘his boss’ they did exactly that and we did the tour at no cost to us as well as our refund.
After walking around for hours we finally got on board exhausted.
I quite enjoyed the trip but it was uneventful and I wouldn’t do it again.
The driver cleaned the bus between tours and hostess (Maggie??)) was lovely.
She TRIED to be strong with a large group of very arrogant people, who didn’t think they needed to adhere to the rules of mask wearing, nor nursing their TEN or more very young children. Even though it was clearly explained why they had to.
Our day was ruined from the get go and these people didn’t help to improve things.
We drove for an hour and went to the booking office.in Surfer Paradise.
They informed us that there was no booking for the four of us and we would need to follow it up with the “3rd party”.
Until that point we were not aware that the booking had defaulted to a 3rd party.
My daughter was irate and got back on line to demand answers.
It turns out they had sold us tickets that were not available😡
We were told at the office that there was nothing available until the 4.15 pm tour.
They told us this happens all the time. 😡
This would have meant an hour trip home and then a return drive to and back from the Duck again.
Eventually after my daughter asked for a refund - they condescended to do so.
The ‘3rd party’ person then asked if there was anything else they could do to help us, as this had been their fault 🙄 (you think)…..
My daughter told them that YES they could get us on the 4.14 pm tour at THEIR cost - seeing as they had already admitted that our issue was their fault.
After apparently speaking to ‘his boss’ they did exactly that and we did the tour at no cost to us as well as our refund.
After walking around for hours we finally got on board exhausted.
I quite enjoyed the trip but it was uneventful and I wouldn’t do it again.
The driver cleaned the bus between tours and hostess (Maggie??)) was lovely.
She TRIED to be strong with a large group of very arrogant people, who didn’t think they needed to adhere to the rules of mask wearing, nor nursing their TEN or more very young children. Even though it was clearly explained why they had to.
Our day was ruined from the get go and these people didn’t help to improve things.
Written 10 January 2022
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Oh, we are so sorry you had such a terrible experience with booking. There are a lot of 3rd party or online sites booking tours that don't always have connectivity to our product. Therefore when we are fully booked the customer is left with nothing.
We encourage all customers to book direct with the operator to ensure you are booked in and confirmed.
In regards to the passengers on board there isn't a lot we can do except ask people to wear masks to protect everyone. We have put up new communication regarding mask wearing and hope that it will encourage more people.
Written 10 January 2022
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DayTrip518103
1 contribution
Jan 2020
Had a great time today with three boys each having a turn driving the Duck on the Broadwater. Very appreciative that staff changed our tour time when we were delayed by flooding when travelling from Brisbane. Captain Jason made our day when he drove through great puddles on the road and told us he was just washing the vehicle.
Happy that grandparents could enjoy the experience with the boys.
We added a ride on the Light Rail as well.
Thanks Aquaduck Team.
Happy that grandparents could enjoy the experience with the boys.
We added a ride on the Light Rail as well.
Thanks Aquaduck Team.
Written 18 January 2020
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review rating and going indepth with your feedback we really appreciate it, we are very happy to hear that you all had a enjoyable experience on the Aquaduck
we hope to see you all again soon :)
Written 5 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
WellTravelledAussie2
Sydney Australia458 contributions
Dec 2019
The Aquaduck leaves from the centre of Surfers Paradise and the standard 'safari' takes one hour. It is wise to book beforehand and also arrive early for your tour, particularly if you have children with you. When you arrive you are given a number and that's the order you board the bus/craft. We had numbers 22 and 23 but still got decent seats however we didn't have children with us. The kids around us loved it receiving a certificate and given a turn to 'steer'. It bumpety bumpety along the roads getting to the water as there is no suspension so be forewarned if you get car sick!
There's a lively commentary not too over the top and a good vibe.
Worth the money.
There's a lively commentary not too over the top and a good vibe.
Worth the money.
Written 1 January 2020
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Thanks for your great review, we really appreciate you taking the time to do our tour and provide feedback. 😊
Written 10 January 2020
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Joseph L
Sydney, Australia19 contributions
The aquaduck 1 hour city and water tour is absolutely spectacular.This tour is amazing from the moment you board the aquaduck to the time you disembark.The tour takes you around the streets of surfers paradise seeing the wonderful coastline and then it enters the water and continues the tour show you some of the gold coast most spectacular houses of the rich and famous.You also get the chance to take some wonderful photos or videos of the spectacular scenery around you or even with the crew.The hosts are amazing and very helpful.You can also purchase souvenirs on board the aquaduck or pre-purchase when you buy your tickets.I strongly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the gold coast you will be delighted.One other thing i strongly recommend is that you go to the toilet before boarding the aquaduck there are no bathroom facilities on board but all in all this tour is great thank you.
Written 22 March 2021
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Thank you so much for this amazing review! We really appreciate your support and feedback :)
Written 20 April 2021
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Natalia C
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Jan 2020
The city tour was nice, the hostess and driver were kind but I have to tell that the tour started with the wrong foot because of the bad customer service experience at the front desk . The woman who was there on Sunday morning was very rude and unfortunately it left a bad impression on my family and me. I will NOT do the tour again with the same provider. The Company should ensure no over bookings are made and that their employees provide the best customer service to their clients.
Written 19 January 2020
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Hi NataCE73,
thank you so much for taking the time to review Aquaduck and appreciate all feedback. we are so pleased to know you had a nice tour and we do apologise that the tour started off on the wrong foot. Here at Aquaduck we thrive to give the best customer service to everyone that walks through our doors everyday and Sunday unfortunately was not one of those day and we have spoken to the young lady that was there on Sunday to make sure nothing like that happens again. We would really love for you to come back and experience the Aquaduck again soon
we hope you had a great rest of your holiday.
Written 5 February 2020
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Bill G
Winnipeg, Canada51 contributions
Jan 2020
They are really well organized to get you loaded onto the 'boat' and off of it. There aren't any bad seats to no worries about rushing to get onto the boat. They make it a point of getting all of the kids names and take time to make sure they all get a turn to drive the boat. The guides do a really good job of telling you about the sights you are seeing. The transition from the road to the water was easy. The yachts and homes you see on the trip are fabulous. We had a beautiful day, no wind and nice temperature. It looked like the boat had some screens that would roll down if it was rainy or windy.
Written 21 January 2020
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Hi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Aquaduck and leaving us awesome feedback!
we agree 233billg there arent any bad seating on the ducks, anywhere you seat you get a great view.
We are happy to hear that you had a beautiful day with us and we hope to see you again soon!!
Written 7 February 2020
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Matt S
1 contribution
Sept 2022
I booked this trip with my kids, as the seats are not assigned and we were one of the last ones to board, we have to seat all in different spots. So my partner and I in the rear of vehicle and my kids in the front.
The vehicle started moving and it moves like riding a jelly. The stewardess was talking non-sense about the city and we were sitting close to 2 Nigerian guys who were repeating a conversation over and over again:
— is it a duck? Is it a super duck? What is it?
— I don't know.
After half an hour of slow ride we arrived to Main Beach.The vehicle went down into the water, it stood about 10 minutes floating and then we started our trip back.
The traffic congestion that the vehicle caused was embarrassing as it doesn't go faster than 10 kph. I waived to the driver behind us just to show sympathy with his situation and in return he showed me the middle finger. Not to mention the evil laughter honk that the vehicle has that scares the sh*t out of you.
Upon arrival back to Surfers, these people start offering toys and tattoos to the kids, and if they grab them, you have no choice, you have to pay them. It's also surprising that they are expensive and terrible quality. The duck my son got lost its head the very same evening.
Not recommended.
The vehicle started moving and it moves like riding a jelly. The stewardess was talking non-sense about the city and we were sitting close to 2 Nigerian guys who were repeating a conversation over and over again:
— is it a duck? Is it a super duck? What is it?
— I don't know.
After half an hour of slow ride we arrived to Main Beach.The vehicle went down into the water, it stood about 10 minutes floating and then we started our trip back.
The traffic congestion that the vehicle caused was embarrassing as it doesn't go faster than 10 kph. I waived to the driver behind us just to show sympathy with his situation and in return he showed me the middle finger. Not to mention the evil laughter honk that the vehicle has that scares the sh*t out of you.
Upon arrival back to Surfers, these people start offering toys and tattoos to the kids, and if they grab them, you have no choice, you have to pay them. It's also surprising that they are expensive and terrible quality. The duck my son got lost its head the very same evening.
Not recommended.
Written 25 September 2022
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Hello,
We believe you may have completed this tour with a different company as you have described a different tour and process than the one we offer.
We have preallocated seating to avoid separating groups, drive immediately when in the water, do not have a laughing sound effect and we do not offer tattoos. As for the traffic, unfortunately that is an unavoidable and unpredictable experience for everyone on the road.
Written 3 October 2022
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lastword2016
Edinburgh, UK529 contributions
Jan 2020
We didn’t know what to expect as we hadn’t done such a thing before.......but we loved it! The first part of our tour was on land. The guide was full of information about the Gold Coast, so we learned a lot about the places we were passing. Then, miraculously, the ‘bus’ became a ‘boat’, and we drove into the river......for a boat trip! Great fun! The commentary by the guide carried on, describing the places and buildings we were passing. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and before too long we headed back onto land, and became a bus again! The whole trip lasted one hour. I’d highly recommend this unique tour.
Written 14 February 2020
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Hello, Thank you for your lovely review and for sharing your experience on the Aqua Duck! We are so happy that you enjoyed yourself on the tour. We would love to see you guys next time! Quack Quack !
Written 17 February 2020
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Kiwilisa
Brisbane, Australia440 contributions
Booked this tour directly at the Aquaduck Office for the next day. Office located central surfers paradise near the Mantra Cavill. Purchased the infinity combo. $57 for the combo so better to buy this way. Ran on time, no issues with the tour but don’t expect excitement ( I’d just done the jet boating experience that morning so this water ride was less exhilarating) The Aquaduck does travel to the waterways that the jet skiers & jet boaters go and of course the Aqua duck does not go fast at all. I feel this would definitely be suitable for young families or older aged more mature adults ( I took my mum ). Stairs up may be steep for elderly. Some thing to consider when you are at the coast.
Written 13 September 2021
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Thank you for your review and feedback :)
Written 15 September 2021
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O9755TDlizl
Rotorua, New Zealand2 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Brilliant staff highly engaging with the public. We’re absolutely wonderful with a group of special clients - nothing was too much trouble. Even showed some little kids how important it is to keep the waterways clean. Well done
Written 14 March 2020
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Hi Tara & Jason,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review we appreciate it! We are very pleased to hear you all enjoyed the tour. Come back and visit us next time :)
Written 16 March 2020
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First safari at 10am and last one at 5.30pm which I recon is the best since you get to the city at sunset
Written 4 February 2020
Hi , i am staying at Q1 so where is the departure point?
Written 7 June 2019
At their office right in the centre of surfers paradise
Written 8 June 2019
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