Gold Coast to Brisbane Cruise Terminal

Brisbane International Cruise Terminal sits at Pinkenba, on the north bank of the Brisbane River near the airport. From the Gold Coast it is roughly 100 kilometres and 75 to 90 minutes up the M1 and the Gateway Motorway. Unison Transfers takes you door to gangway in a private car, with one fixed price agreed before you travel.

Why a private transfer beats the alternatives on a cruise day

A cruise has a boarding window, not a departure time you can catch up with. Coaches leave on their own schedule and stop for other passengers. Ride share pricing surges on the morning a ship sails, exactly when demand spikes. A booked private transfer holds its price and its pickup time whatever the day looks like.

Your chauffeur loads and unloads the cases for you. Cruise luggage is heavier than airport luggage, and the terminal drop off is a long way from the check in desks.

What is included

From $239 per car, not per person. Tolls, GST and the terminal access charge are already in it.
Luggage handled for you at both ends, including oversize cases and golf bags.
Free fitted child seats, capsule, rear facing, forward facing and booster.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, and no deposit to book.
A vehicle sized to your party: Lexus sedan for up to 3, Mercedes V Class or Executive Vito Tourer for up to 7 with room for the luggage.

Pickup points we run daily

Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Main Beach, Southport, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Coolangatta, Robina, Hope Island, Sanctuary Cove and every other Gold Coast address, plus Gold Coast Airport (OOL) for guests flying in the day before.

Coming home

We meet returning ships as well. Give us the vessel name and the disembarkation date and your driver will be waiting when you clear the terminal, with the fare fixed at the price you booked months earlier.

Pricing

Vehicle	Passengers	Price
Lexus ES300h Sedan	1 to 3	from $239
Mercedes Benz V Class	1 to 7	from $299

All fares are from prices and depend on your pickup suburb. Get the exact figure in under a minute with an online quote, or call now.

Booking ahead

Cruise dates are known months out, which makes this the easiest transfer to lock in early. Book online, choose pay later, and the price and the car are held. If your plans change, cancellation is free at any point.

Fixed price, all in

Tolls, airport fees and GST included, no surge
60 min free wait

International 60 min, domestic 45 min, no extra fee
Free cancellation

Full refund up to 24 hours before pickup
Free fitted child seats

Capsules, forward-facing & boosters at no charge
Live flight tracking

Driver adjusts automatically to delays
Meet & greet at arrivals

Driver waits with a name sign inside the terminal
Police-cleared chauffeurs

Professionally dressed, non-smoking vehicles
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Book now, pay later

Secure your transfer in 60 seconds, no deposit
Surfboards welcome

Generous luggage capacity for sports gear
24/7 service

Including pre-dawn departures and overnight returns

Door-to-Door Private Transfers — No Surge, No Surprises

Fixed price the moment you book. No queue at a taxi rank. No surge at peak hour. No shared shuttle waiting on five other passengers.

No surge pricing Free child seats Free meet & greet Free flight tracking No queue waits Night rates shown up front No toll add-ons No card fees

Instant quote — no signup needed. Get a fixed-price quote in under 60 seconds. Pay later if you prefer.

💳 We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe-secured checkout. No card fees, no holds, no nasty surprises.

📞 Last-minute bookings (under 12 hours) are subject to fleet availability — please call now to confirm.

Why Choose Unison Transfers

Reliability First

Drivers arrive 15 minutes early. Live flight tracking on every airport job. We have not missed a wedding ceremony.

Professional Drivers

Uniformed, police-cleared, fully accredited. Many speak a second language. None will ask you for a tip.

Modern Fleet

Lexus and Mercedes-Benz only. Hybrid sedans, V-Class and Vito Tourer people movers. Cleaned every shift.

Online Booking

Fixed-price quote in 60 seconds. Confirmation by email and SMS. No phone tag, no quote chasing.

Scenic Drive

Drivers know the back roads, the coffee stops, the lookouts. The drive is part of the holiday.

Our Modern Mercedes & Lexus Fleet

Every vehicle in our fleet is professionally serviced, fully insured, and chauffeured by a uniformed, accredited driver. Flexible options are available for executive, family and group travel.

Up to 3 pax Lexus ES300h hybrid sedan — Unison Transfers chauffeur

Executive Sedan

Lexus ES300h Hybrid

1–3 passengers · 2 large + 2 carry-on bags

Child seats and meet and greet free

Up to 7 pax Mercedes-Benz V-Class people mover — Unison Transfers chauffeur

Premium People Mover

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

1–7 passengers · 5 large + 5 carry-on bags

Child seats and meet and greet free

Up to 7 pax Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer people mover — Unison Transfers chauffeur

Executive Vito-Tourer

Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer

1–7 passengers · 5 large + 5 carry-on bags

Child seats and meet and greet free

📞 Pre-booked, 24/7 service for any flight time. Our office hours for new bookings are 5am–9pm AEST, but our chauffeur fleet runs around the clock. Once your transfer is locked, your driver will be on the kerb whether your flight lands at 4am or midnight, and any night rate is already in the price you were quoted.

We aim to respond to every quote enquiry within 1 hour during business hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which areas do you service?

We service the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay, Ballina, Tweed Coast, Northern Rivers and the Gold Coast hinterland — door-to-door from any address to any airport, hotel, retreat, or wedding venue.

How do I book a transfer?

Use the instant-quote tool on this page or call us. Bookings are confirmed in seconds with a fixed price and email + SMS confirmation. We also offer Book Now, Pay Later for selected routes.

Are child seats included?

Yes — capsules (0–6 months), rear-facing (6 months–1 year), forward-facing (1–4 years) and booster seats (4–7 years) are all complimentary. Tell us your child's age at booking.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancel more than 24 hours before your pickup and you get a full refund. Between 4 and 24 hours it is a 50% refund, and inside 4 hours or a no-show there is no refund, because the vehicle and driver are committed to you by then. Cancellations caused by a cancelled flight or a severe weather warning are reviewed individually and we refund or rebook in good faith.

Do you operate 24/7?

Yes. We run early-morning departures, overnight returns, and red-eye international arrivals. Any night-time rate is already inside the fixed price you see before you book.

Do you meet me at the airport?

Yes — your driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name sign. For international arrivals, we meet you just outside customs. For domestic, we wait at the bag carousel area.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

We track every flight in real time. Your driver adjusts automatically, with no late-arrival fee.

Can you fit surfboards or extra luggage?

Yes. Our Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Vito Tourer people movers both have generous luggage capacity — surfboards, golf clubs, prams and ski gear can be accommodated when advised at booking.

Can we stop along the way?

Yes — short stops at supermarkets, bottle shops, or villages can be arranged at booking. Just let us know where and we'll factor it into the schedule.

How are your prices fixed?

We quote your total at the time of booking — including all tolls, road charges, child seats, flight tracking, and meet & greet. There is no surge pricing, ever.

Route facts and booking checklist

Use this route summary to prepare a request. The confirmed itinerary and selected vehicle determine the final arrangements; check your confirmation for the collection details.

From: Gold Coast
To: Brisbane Cruise Terminal
Journey type: Private transfer for your party
Party size: Up to seven passengers per booking. A larger group travels as two vehicles arranged together and quoted as one job.
Before requesting a quote: Exact addresses, date, passengers, luggage and any flight details
Child seats: Capsules, forward facing seats and boosters are fitted before pickup at no charge. Tell us the age of each child when you book.

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