Gold Coast Cruise with Culture Experience

The Cruise with Culture tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the Gold Coast Broadwater through the lens of its First Nations people. Aboard the luxurious Kokomo vessel, guests will explore stunning waterways while learning about the deep cultural connections to land and sea. Highlights include an Acknowledgement of Country, insights into Aboriginal customs, and a Yarning Circle at Wave Break Island, where guests can engage in meaningful discussions with an Aboriginal guide. This immersive experience blends breathtaking scenery with authentic storytelling, offering a deeper appreciation of the region’s rich heritage.

Meeting Point

Kokomo Cruises

74 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia

Please arrive 15 minutes early to meet the crew at the marina gate entrance.
Our meeting point is in the small courtyard out front of the Ray White Marine Office in the Marina Mirage. A 'Kokomo Cruises' teardrop banner and A-Frame symbolise our meeting point.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Gold Coast Broadwater

Gold Coast Broadwater, Southport, Australia

The Spit (Moondarewa) is a culturally significant site featured on the Cruise with Culture tour. Once a thriving area for Aboriginal communities, it remains an important place of connection to land and sea. As you cruise through these waters, discover its deep history, ecological significance, and enduring cultural importance.

1 hour, 45 minutes

Wavebreak Island

Broadwater, New South Wales

At Wave Break Island, take part in a Yarning Circle—a unique opportunity to engage with an Aboriginal guide, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the traditions and cultural practices of the Yugambeh language-speaking people.

45 minutes