A Dignified Ocean Tribute on the Sunshine Coast

Honour your loved one with a private ashes scattering at sea on the Sunshine Coast, conducted with grace, privacy and deep respect.

For those who held a lifelong connection to the ocean — whether through vocation, recreation or simple love of the water — there is no more meaningful farewell than returning them to the sea.

Sunshine Coast Afloat offers exclusive private ash scattering cruises departing Mooloolaba, providing a calm, supportive and beautifully appointed setting for this deeply personal moment.

Aboard Crusader 1, our extensively refurbished 55-foot open-deck vessel, you are provided with space, privacy and uninterrupted views of the ocean. With a maximum of 22 guests, the experience remains intimate and unhurried.

The vessel’s full walk-around deck allows your family to form a circle of remembrance, creating a peaceful and connected atmosphere as ashes are released to the tides.

The sea becomes the setting.
The horizon becomes the tribute.

Designed for Comfort, Privacy & Reflection

Every detail is thoughtfully arranged to ensure the occasion is handled with care and dignity.

Your private ashes scattering cruise in Mooloolaba includes:

• Exclusive charter with a maximum of 22 guests
• A spacious open deck configured beautifully for this style of ceremony
• Professional, experienced and highly trained crew focused on discretion and safety
• Calm, respectful navigation to a suitable offshore location
• Two modern onboard marine facilities
• Comfortable lounge seating for quiet reflection

We understand that these journeys are deeply personal. Our crew provide attentive support while allowing your family the space to honour your loved one in your own way.

A Meaningful Ceremony at Sea

To enhance your farewell, we can assist with:

• Arranging a private celebrant or Coast Guard officiant
• Soft background music via our onboard sound system
• Space for photographs, framed collages, flowers or petals
• Time for personal tributes, readings or prayer

Following the ceremony, you will receive a Remembrance Scroll, formally detailing the date, time and precise latitude and longitude coordinates of the scattering location — signed by the Captain — creating a lasting record of where your loved one was laid to rest.

A Unique Coastal Setting

Winter on the Sunshine Coast (mid-June to late October) has become an especially meaningful time for ashes scatterings. During these months, migrating whales travel along Australia’s east coast — often visible offshore — adding a profound and natural presence to the occasion.

It is a powerful reminder of life’s continuity and the enduring rhythm of the ocean.

Dedicated. Professional. Trusted.

Sunshine Coast Afloat has built its reputation on safety, service and respect. Our vessel is maintained to the highest marine standards, and every ash scattering cruise is conducted with professionalism and sensitivity.

This is not a standard scheduled tour.
Each ashes scattering at sea service in Mooloolaba is arranged personally to suit your family’s preferred date, weather conditions and ceremony requirements.

Bookings are made via direct consultation to ensure every detail is handled appropriately.

A Final Journey, Beautifully Conducted

If you are seeking a private, dignified and professionally managed ash scattering cruise on the Sunshine Coast, we are here to guide you with care.

Please contact us directly to discuss your wishes and arrange a suitable date.

A peaceful farewell.
A timeless ocean tribute.
A journey continued on the tides of the sea.