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Find information about ticket types, managing your booking, changing dates, refunds, and everything you need before your visit.

Do you accept concession or companion cards?

Hopo accepts all Australian concession cards and companion cards. Companions travel for free with the purchase of a ticket by the cardholder, check the website https://hopo.com.au/accessibility/ accessibility information. Concession cardholders receive discounted tickets, the following cards are accepted:

  • Student Card (or wearing school uniform)
  • Seniors Card
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Veterans Card
  • Health Care Card
  • Low Income Income Healthcare Card
  • Foster Child Health Care Card
  • Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
  • Carers Business Discount Card

For more info go to https://tourco.com.au/terms-conditions/

Can I pay with my translink Go Card?

Unfortunately, you can not pay with your Go Card. Hopo is a privately funded public transport, and is not part of the Queensland government funded Go Card network.

Where can I buy a ticket?

Tickets can be purchased onboard (cashless payments only), online via the HOPO website, or at select hotel desks.

Please note: cash is not accepted for safety and security reasons. If you would like to pay cash, you can buy your ticket at Sea World Cruises Terminal, Main Beach.

Do I need to book?

You do not need to book your seat on the ferry. Simply wait for the next arriving ferry with your ticket, or purchase a ticket onboard.

If you would like to secure your seat on the ferry, please book a 2hr Sightseeing Cruise - https://hopo.com.au/tickets/gold-coast-sightseeing-cruise/

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