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Happy Sailor Tattoo Gold Coast

115/157 Queen St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

4.9 (37 reviews)

Tattoo Portfolio

A detailed black and grey tiger tattoo with floral accents adorns the forearm.
A captivating spider tattoo with a portrait face design adorns the forearm.
A detailed black and grey realism tattoo featuring a rose intertwined with a vintage clock on the forearm.
A detailed blackwork moth tattoo with a crescent moon design on the forearm.
Detailed black and grey japanese dragon tattoo with floral accents on the back.
A detailed portrait tattoo with a vintage style and intricate linework.
A detailed black and grey realism tattoo depicting a ship battling a kraken on the forearm.
A simple linework heart tattoo on the forearm showcases a minimalist design.

About Happy Sailor Tattoo Gold Coast

Happy Sailor Tattoo Gold Coast is a shop front tattoo studio located in 115/157 Queen St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia, QLD. The studio specialises in black and-grey style tattoos.

With a 4.9 star rating from 37 Google reviews, this studio is highly rated by clients.

Whether you're looking for custom artwork, a walk-in piece, or a consultation on your next tattoo, Happy Sailor Tattoo Gold Coast offers a professional tattooing experience for all styles and sizes.

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

* Hours may vary on public holidays. We recommend calling ahead to confirm.

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Pricing Information

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Estimated starting price

• Final price depends on size and detail

• Consultations usually free

• Deposit may be required to book

Studio Information

Location Type

shop front

Style

fine line, black and grey, linework

Google Rating

4.9 ★

Location

QLD

What to Know

  • Consultation recommended
  • Deposit may be required
  • Aftercare instructions provided
  • ID required (18+)

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About Happy Sailor Tattoo Gold Coast

Happy Sailor Tattoo Gold Coast is a family-owned private studio in Southport, established in 2022 and a short tram ride or drive from Surfers Paradise. It offers a broad spread of styles rather than a single house look.

Run as a small operation, the studio leans on clean, fast line work and a warm, low-pressure atmosphere. Work ranges from ultra fine line and traditional Japanese through to florals, mandalas, micro realism, cover-ups and full sleeves, and every tattoo is done with 100% vegan ink and natural or organic products where possible. It reads as an easy, welcoming place for a first tattoo or a larger custom project.

A considered, environmentally minded choice for custom or flash work on the Gold Coast.

Explore more tattoo studios in Southport, or browse Fine Line tattoo studios in Southport.

Artists at Happy Sailor Tattoo Gold Coast

Tom (Chom)

Apprenticed from 2012 in Surfers Paradise and trained by Gold Coast artist Luke Braniff. Known for fast, clean line work across ultra fine line, traditional and Japanese styles.

Jessicat

Has worked on the Gold Coast tattoo scene since the early 2010s with a warm, welcoming manner. Works across fine line, black and grey, floral, mandala and traditional work.

Services

Custom DesignsFlash / Pre-DrawnCover-Ups

Frequently Asked Questions

Do they take walk-ins?

No. Bookings are by appointment only.

How do I book?

By direct message via the studio's Instagram or Facebook page.

Do they use vegan ink?

Yes. The studio uses 100% vegan ink and natural or organic products where possible.

What styles do they offer?

All styles, from custom to flash, including ultra fine line, traditional, Japanese, mandala, floral, micro realism, cover-ups and sleeves.