Please note that other impacts such as phone and agent bookings, weather and other unforeseen things could impact on the availability at the same time as you are requesting the charter online. Our Terms and conditions are available on this webpage ( Click here to view them now ) and will also be emailed to you as part of the booking confirmation.

The “BRIDGE SEAFOOD ” Pontoon (located at the rear of the restaurant),
209 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba Qld.

For a GPS use “Bridge Seafoods” or “209 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba Qld”.    In iPhone Maps “Bridge Seafoods” is far more accurate.

Please DO NOT park your car here on the service Road, but rather in the FREE public car-park next to the BP service station across the road. 

The location is the corner of Incana Court and Brisbane Road. This parking is free and unlimited in time, and only a 2 minute stroll (100m) from the departure point.

Once parked please wait near the top of the ramp until instructed by the skipper that it is safe to come down the ramp and board the vessel.

This is a Perfect way to enjoy a 1 ½ Hour River Cruise with Scones and tea.

Key Details:

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	The Pontoon at Bridge Seafoods, 209 Brisbane Road (Service Road), Mooloolaba( Sunshine Coast), Queensland. Australia
DEPARTURE AND RETURN TIMES	The departure times are 11:30AM for lunchtime cruises – returning at 1PM and for the Twilight cruise we depart at 5:30PM returning at 7PM. If you think a private booking is better suited these times can be arranged to best suit you and your group. Please call us to arrange this separately as this cruise is setup for “open bookings”.
DEPARTURE NOTE	Please arrive 30 minutes prior for a prompt departure.Please ensure you have checked in via the Covid Safe link sent with your confirmation or with the QR code at the departure location. We cannot depart until EVERYONE has properly checked in.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING	Comfortable clothing, enclosed shoes (NO BLACK SOLES & NO STILETTO HEELS PLEASE!), hat and sunglasses. Bring a rain jacket just in case. Alcohol can be purchased aboard. NO BYO DRINKS! We reserve the right to check bags and other items to ensure alcohol is not brought aboard. You are welcome to bring your own food with you or have it catered as we do not supply food! Please note that Crusader 1 is a NON-SMOKING vessel.
INCLUDED	Professional and experienced crew. Self serve Iced water on arrival. Self Serve Iced Water aboard. Bar available for purchases of a range of drinks. Scones (1  full scone per person). Tea and Coffee included.
NOT INCLUDED	OTHER FOOD            BYO DRINKS
	OCEAN ACCESS         PRIVATE BOOKING

Our 1 ½ hour Scones and Tea Cruise is an ideal and extremely enjoyable way to sail the Mooloolah river and canals!

The Mooloolah river and canals of Minyama are a wonderful group of protected waterways, all flanked by multi million dollar homes, Water based operations such as the famous Wharf and Fisheries, as well as marina and beautifully maintained public parkland.

It’s difficult to imagine a more relaxing and enjoyable way to spend some quality time with a loved one, group of friends or family than aboard our vessel Crusader 1 sailing around these waterways enjoying a cup of tea or coffee together with a scone with jam and cream.

This River Cruise is fairly short at 1 ½ hours to ensure it does not take up a lot of our customers time.

This makes it an ideal and low cost experience, absolutely ideal for individuals, couples and smaller groups looking to spend quality time together. All in a manner that is a bit different to the norm, and feels just maybe that little bit decadent when compared to “normal life”!

Have a drink and a catchup as you sail past the Amazing and luxurious properties that adorn the Mooloolah River, as well as viewing the Wharf, Marinas and public riverside parklands. You will gain a whole new appreciation of the area and really see it from a different perspective.

Your cruise is aboard Crusader 1, our large – 55 foot -, open deck vessel which allows full walk around access. We mention open deck as we know from our many years of experience that being inside an enclosed space is NOT want people want when being on board a boat! Add to this that Crusader 1 has been extensively refurbished in 2021 to ensure she provides you with comfort and quality in every area, and you really start to understand that this is a special experience indeed!

Crusader 1 is not your usual small river cruise boat. This cruise sees you enjoying being abroad what so many of our customers call “A Real Boat!”. Crusader 1 is in survey for cruise up to 200NM offshore! Built to withstand dangerous open ocean conditions, this gentle river cruise really lets her shine in the comfort and safety she provides her passengers! And with a maximum of 45 passengers (and seating for up to 60!), all on such a large vessel, you are assured of lots of space and room to move about. And the onboard bar will make sure that you can take full advantage should you feel like something a little stronger than a tea or coffee! 

Everyone at Sunshine Coast Afloat prides themself on being extremely dedicated and  responsible to our guests. Not only will we always provide you with an extremely safe, clean and well appointed vessel, we will, on all trips, try to limit vessel capacity to to the best suited numbers to ensure that you have a safe, comfortable and memorable experience.

Our highly qualified and trained crew are on board to assist in making sure every aspect of your cruise is executed with your enjoyment and safety the absolute focus at all times. From the moment you step aboard they will ensure you have nothing more to do than to sit back enjoy yourself.

No doubt this is why we have, for the last 9 years won the top Tripadvisor awards each year!

Some key points you can expect with Sunshine Coast Afloat on this tour;

• We base the number of scones as 1 per person based on the number of passengers booked for the cruise. (Scones are cut in half and you will be able to apply Jam and cream to your taste).
• We will have both tea and coffee available on board, including allowing for refills.
• In addition to tea and Coffee we will have a wide range of drinks aboard for you to choose from at prices at or below those of the average tavern! (NO BYO)
• There are 2, on deck, modern marine toilets for your use.
• Our modern marine (2000W) sound system will be gently playing background music to make sure the mood is perfect.
• Plenty of comfortable seating ranging from bean bags to lounges and more.
• Where we can we will place additional small table to assist with the scones.
• A large centre table, surrounded by large soft covered seating pods, accommodates larger groups in comfort.

This particular Cruise does not run every day. As such the available trips do often fill quickly. We strongly recommend booking early or organising a large enough group to ensure you are able to venture out with us.

We really look forward to seeing you aboard soon!
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COVID safe operations – for detailed information on how we’ve adjusted our tour to be COVID Safe as well as for our fully updated terms click here.

• Minimum passenger numbers and safe suitable weather do apply as conditions for the cruise proceeding.
• Advance bookings are essential – Bookings close a few hours prior to the departure time.
• As we are fully licenced we reserve the right to inspect all bags and eskis to ensure we do not violate the terms of our liquor license. BYO drinks are not permitted.

Wondering what the weather might be like? A great place to get an idea up to 7 days out is Seabreeze! or BOM or Willy Weather. Of course please remember that these sites are generalised and focused on the Beach conditions, and as such may not accurately reflect what is happening in the protected waters in the river and canals.

If you have questions relating to this or any of our other tour offerings, our FAQ’S PAGE might be able to assist as well. Of course you can always contact us by phone, email or text.