About this Event
🎄 GOLD COAST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DINNER CRUISE
Make this your new Christmas tradition!
Join HEY! GC aboard YOLO, a luxury catamaran, for a two-hour evening cruising the Gold Coast waterways and exploring the Christmas-lit canals of Runaway Bay.
Enjoy a festive cocktail-style dinner and dessert as waterfront homes light up the night. With delicious food, Christmas tunes and good company, it’s an evening to share with friends, family or colleagues.
We love welcoming back guests who’ve made this cruise part of their Christmas celebrations—and we’d love you to join them.
✨ YOUR CHRISTMAS NIGHT OUT INCLUDES
• A two-hour cruise aboard luxury catamaran YOLO, with a maximum of 30 guests
• Christmas light displays along the Runaway Bay canals
• A sparkling welcome drink
• A plentiful Christmas-inspired dinner, served cocktail-style by our circulating waitstaff
• Dessert and festive treats from Mrs Claus Bakery Shop
• Christmas music and a Christmas Spirit Award
• A take-home goodie bag
Gather your favourite people, add a splash of Christmas to your outfit and let us take care of dinner.
🍽️ A FESTIVE DINNER, BROUGHT TO YOU
Come hungry, find your favourite spot aboard and settle in—we’ll bring dinner to you!
Our waitstaff will circulate with trays of Christmas-inspired dishes throughout the evening, so you can relax, enjoy the lights and prepare to be waited on. This is a plentiful dinner served cocktail-style, featuring festive favourites including prawns, duck, turkey and Christmas ham, alongside delicious vegetarian options.
No lining up at a buffet—just good food brought around for you to enjoy.
🍰 A LITTLE CHRISTMAS SWEETNESS
Save room for dessert! Enjoy mini pavlovas, Christmas brownies and festive treats from Mrs Claus Bakery Shop. You’ll also receive a take-home goodie bag to keep the Christmas cheer going.
🥂 DRINKS ON BOARD
Enjoy a complimentary sparkling welcome drink as you settle aboard. Additional drinks are available to purchase from the onboard cash bar. No BYO alcohol or drinks.
🎶 FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE
Christmas tunes, sparkling canal lights and good company set the scene for a relaxed evening of festive fun.
🎄 CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AWARD
Bring your Christmas cheer! Whether it’s a fabulous festive outfit, a wonderfully ridiculous hat or your infectious enthusiasm, we’ll have a prize for the guest who best embodies the spirit of Christmas.
👗 WHAT TO WEAR
Think comfortable summer boating attire with a festive splash! Bring a light layer for the evening breeze.
📅 CHOOSE YOUR CHRISTMAS CRUISE
• 20 December — Family cruise, welcoming guests aged three and over
• 22 December — Adults only, 18+
• 23 December — Adults only, 18+
All cruises run from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
🎟️ TICKETS
Adults: $140
Seniors: $128
Children: $120
Adult tickets apply from age 15 on the family cruise. Child tickets are for ages 3–14 and are available on 20 December only. The minimum age for this event is three years. Guests on the 22 and 23 December cruises must be aged 18 or over.
Seniors tickets are available to holders of a valid Australian Seniors Card or Queensland Seniors Business Discount Card. Please bring your card on the night as proof of eligibility.
🍽️ DIETARY REQUIREMENTS & ALLERGENS
Gluten-free and dairy-free options can be catered for. Please advise us of your dietary requirements when purchasing your ticket, as we cannot accommodate menu changes on the day.
The menu includes nuts, milk, soy, egg, gluten, seafood and shellfish. Guests with food allergies should contact HEY! GC before booking to discuss whether their requirements can be accommodated.
🚤 VESSEL ACCESSIBILITY
The vessel is not suitable for wheeled mobility devices. Please contact us before booking if you have questions about boarding or access.
🎟️ GUEST CANCELLATIONS & TICKET TRANSFERS
Cancellations made seven days or more before departure receive a refund less any non-refundable booking and payment processing fees disclosed at the time of purchase.
For cancellations made less than seven days before departure, tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another eligible guest. Please notify HEY! GC before the cruise so we can update the booking. The replacement guest must meet the ticket’s age and concession requirements.
☂️ WEATHER & CHANGES
The cruise proceeds in rain, subject to safe operating conditions. The vessel has a covered roof.
If severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances prevent sailing, we’ll contact you to arrange a transfer to another cruise date or a credit towards our other South East Queensland tours or cruise events, valid for three years. Any refunds issued are less any non-refundable booking & processing fee's.
Please read the full booking terms and conditions at checkout.
This event is operated by HEY! GC. A tax invoice is issued at the time of purchase.
✨ Make a night of Christmas—we look forward to welcoming you aboard!
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