Boat Tours in Noosa & Sunshine Coast at a glance
- Our pick: Mooloolaba Seafood Lunch Cruise & River Canals, AU$ 75 per person (1h 30m, 4.85★ · 955).
- Top rated: Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Steve Irwin's Croc One, AU$ 40 per person (1h, 4.88★ · 57).
- Best value: Mooloolaba Canal Cruise: Croc One & Riverside Mansions, AU$ 38 per person (1h, 4.92★ · 350).
Price per person across the 13 options priced per person: AU$ 38–AU$ 169 (median AU$ 89). With 100+ reviews: 11 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 11 with live guides in English, 13 with free cancellation, 13 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly and 12 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Boat Tours in Noosa & Sunshine Coast
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
13 options
Mooloolaba Seafood Lunch Cruise & River Canals 1.5-hour seafood lunch cruise through Mooloolaba's river and canals with fresh fish, prawns or calamari included. Table service, licensed bar, daily departures at 11am & 1pm. Tue–Sun · 11:00 and 13:00 ★ 4.85 (955 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 75 per person
Mooloolaba Canal Cruise: Croc One & Riverside Mansions Cruise past homes, Croc One and the river heads on a 1-hour Mooloolaba canal tour with live commentary and a licensed bar onboard. Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.92 (350 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 38 per person
Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba: River, Canals & Fresh Seafood Cruise the Mooloolaba River and canals at sunset, departing from the Wharf with views of Noosa headland, the fishing fleet and Millionaires Row. Tue–Sun · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (313 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 55 per person
Noosa Everglades: Canoe & Cruise Lake Cootharaba Australia's only Everglades in Cooloola National Park. Cruise Lake Cootharaba, canoe through mirrored waterways, rainforest walk. Pickup included, snacks provided. Every day · 08:45 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.58 (383 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 169 per person
Mooloolaba Bushtucker Cruise: Indigenous Stories & Lunch Cruise the Mooloolaba waterways aboard a heritage sailing vessel for two hours, enjoying native canapes and locally foraged dishes while learning First. Tue–Sun · 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.98 (170 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 120 per person
Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Steve Irwin's Croc One You glide through Mooloolaba's canals at sunset, past Steve Irwin's Croc One, with a skipper's commentary and a chance to take the helm yourself. Every day · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (57 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 40 per person
Noosa Dolphin Boat Tour: Small Group & Coastal Views Small-group dolphin tour on the Sunshine Coast with max 12 passengers, experienced skipper, and life jackets included. Departure times set by tides. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.68 (118 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 95 per person
Noosa Queen Sunset Cruise: Makepeace Island and Lake Cooroibah Cruise the Noosa River at sunset aboard the Noosa Queen, passing Makepeace Island and reaching Lake Cooroibah. Mon–Thu · 17:30 · All ages ★ 4.94 (116 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 38 per person
Noosa Whale Watch Cruise: Humpback Whales with Skipper Watch Humpback Whales migrate past Noosa Headland on a 2-hour cruise with one of Australia's most experienced skippers in an intimate group of up to 12 passengers. Next departure: 21 Jun 2027 · From age 7 ★ 4.87 (103 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 105 per person
Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music: 2-Hour Evening Two-hour sunset cruise from Mooloolaba with live acoustic music, grazing box and welcome drink included: watch the sun set over the waterways while local artists perform. Every day · 16:00, 16:30, 17:00 and 19:00 · All ages ★ 4.87 (104 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 89 per person
Noosa Whale Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales & Dolphins Whale watching cruise in Noosa on a rigid inflatable boat with a father-and-son crew, spot humpback whales. Next departure: 12 Jun 2027 · From age 7 ★ 4.88 (169 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 99 per person
Noosa Dolphin Safari & Fast Boat Ocean Adventure High-speed boat tour from Noosa River past Noosa Headlands and Tea Tree Bay. See resident dolphin pods with calves. Small groups, life jackets and rain coats included. Sun · 10:30 · From age 7 ★ 4.97 (128 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 90 per person
Mooloolaba Rafting: Turtle Spotting on the Sunshine Coast Feel the salt air on a small-group Mooloolaba turtle tour, spot turtles near Mudjimba Island, and cruise past Point Cartwright: includes all fees and taxes. Every day except Tuesday · 09:00 and 11:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (87 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 79 per person
The top 12 of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooloolaba Seafood Lunch Cruise & River CanalsOur pick | AU$ 75 per person | 1h 30m | 4.85★ · 955 | Tue–Sun · 11:00 and 13:00 | — |
| Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Steve Irwin's Croc OneTop rated | AU$ 40 per person | 1h | 4.88★ · 57 | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| Mooloolaba Canal Cruise: Croc One & Riverside MansionsBest value | AU$ 38 per person | 1h | 4.92★ · 350 | Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 14:30 | English |
| Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba: River, Canals & Fresh SeafoodGroup of up to 12 | AU$ 55 per person | 1h 30m | 4.88★ · 313 | Tue–Sun · 17:00 | — |
| Noosa Everglades: Canoe & Cruise Lake CootharabaPickup offered | AU$ 169 per person | 6h | 4.58★ · 383 | Every day · 08:45 | English |
| Mooloolaba Bushtucker Cruise: Indigenous Stories & Lunch | AU$ 120 per person | 2h | 4.98★ · 170 | Tue–Sun · 11:30 | English |
| Noosa Dolphin Boat Tour: Small Group & Coastal ViewsGroup of up to 12 | AU$ 95 per person | 1h 30m | 4.68★ · 118 | Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Noosa Queen Sunset Cruise: Makepeace Island and Lake Cooroibah | AU$ 38 per person | 1h 30m | 4.94★ · 116 | Mon–Thu · 17:30 | English |
| Noosa Whale Watch Cruise: Humpback Whales with SkipperGroup of up to 12 | AU$ 105 per person | 2h | 4.87★ · 103 | Next departure: 21 Jun 2027 | English |
| Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music: 2-Hour Evening | AU$ 89 per person | 2h | 4.87★ · 104 | Every day · 16:00, 16:30, 17:00 and 19:00 | English |
| Noosa Whale Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales & DolphinsGroup of up to 12 | AU$ 99 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 169 | Next departure: 12 Jun 2027 | English |
| Noosa Dolphin Safari & Fast Boat Ocean AdventureGroup of up to 12 | AU$ 90 per person | 1h 30m | 4.97★ · 128 | Sun · 10:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba: River, Canals & Fresh Seafood (AU$ 55 per person) · Noosa Dolphin Boat Tour: Small Group & Coastal Views (AU$ 95 per person) · Noosa Whale Watch Cruise: Humpback Whales with Skipper (AU$ 105 per person)
- With pickup (1): Noosa Everglades: Canoe & Cruise Lake Cootharaba (AU$ 169 per person)