Island hopping & boat trips · Australia
Compare island hopping and boat trips operators in QLD, Gold Coast
About this list
When you look for island hopping and boat trips in QLD, Gold Coast, Australia, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 4 operators in QLD, Gold Coast, Australia on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms an island hopping or boat trip program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. All 4 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Jun–Nov. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. 1 is listed as open to beginners and 2 as open to children. Operators with structured encounter data list the humpback whale as a target species. Ways to meet them: boat-based watching. 4 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.
4 listed operators
Australia · QLD, Gold Coast
Gold Coast Whale Watch
Island hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- Jun–Nov
- Price
- AUD 99 and up
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · QLD, Gold Coast
Queensland Scuba Diving Company
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- A$129 / person
- Checked
- Official source
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Australia · QLD, Gold Coast
Sea World Cruises
Island hopping & boat tripsFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- Jun–Nov
- Price
- A$89 and up
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · QLD, Gold Coast
Whale Watch Queensland
Island hopping & boat tripsFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- Jun–Nov
- Price
- AUD 79 and up
- Checked
- Official source
All of QLD, Gold Coast
Island hopping and boat trips in other regions of Australia
- Rowley Shoals & Kimberley, Western Australia17
- NSW, Sydney11
- Broome & Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia9
- Exmouth & Ningaloo, Western Australia9
- Busselton & Dunsborough, Western Australia7
- Mandurah & Bunbury, Western Australia7
- Pilbara & Dampier, Western Australia7
- Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia7
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory6
- Darwin, Northern Territory5
- Byron Bay & North Coast, New South Wales4
- NSW, Mid North Coast4
- QLD, Cairns4
- Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast, Queensland4
- Albany & Bremer Bay, Western Australia4
- Geraldton & Abrolhos, Western Australia4
- Perth & Fremantle, Western Australia4
- WA, Rottnest4
- NSW, Central Coast3
- NSW, Port Stephens3
- Adelaide River, Northern Territory3
- QLD, Port Douglas3
- QLD, Whitsundays3
Other activities in Australia
- Family water activities in Australia265
- Snorkeling in Australia178
- Scuba diving in Australia120
- Swimming in Australia117
- Beaches and water play in Australia110
- Marine life encounters in Australia99
- Surfing and SUP in Australia63
- Kayaking and paddling in Australia54
- Liveaboards in Australia27
- Freediving in Australia15
Frequently asked questions
How many operators run island hopping and boat trips in QLD, Gold Coast, Australia?
4 are listed now. Only operators whose island hopping or boat trip program is confirmed by the structured activity classification are included; ones that merely mention the word in their description are not.
Can I see prices for island hopping and boat trips in QLD, Gold Coast, Australia before I book?
All 4 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown.
When is a good time for island hopping and boat trips in QLD, Gold Coast, Australia?
Most listings give the season as Jun–Nov. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book.
Can beginners or children join?
On record, 1 accept beginners and 2 accept children. Age limits and requirements differ by operator, so check before you book.
What marine life can you see in QLD, Gold Coast, Australia?
Animals listed as target species: humpback whale. They are wild animals, so sightings are not guaranteed.