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 your booking 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.

For Weddings we require you to contact us via phone (0412 155 814 or 0402 625 825), email ( info@sunshinecoastafloat.com.au ), text (0412 155 814 or 0402 625 825) or the online chat-box on this site. This is needed as bookings for weddings are seldom if ever “standard”, and more often than not require special components and timings.

Sunshine Coast Afloat (Now Cavalier Cruises) is located within Tank Bathhouse, and operates from the Pontoon located at the rear of the premises at 209 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba Qld.

For a GPS use  “Sunshine Coast Afloat” or “209 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba Qld”.    In iPhone Maps “Sunshine Coast Afloat” are 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 (approx 200m) from the departure point.

Once parked please wait on the lower deck of the venue until instructed by the skipper that it is safe to come down the last ramp and board the vessel.

So, you are getting married! Congratulations!

By now you will no doubt have realised that a wedding may well be one of the most difficult days to organise that you will ever experience! And then the costs…. Wow, they can be very very overwhelming at times!  Well, we hope to be able to take a little of that – the burden and the costs – off your shoulders.

At Sunshine Coast Afloat we offer, unique, memorable and enjoyable weddings that will not break the bank! You may in fact be shocked at how affordable your wedding can be when you sit down with us and tell us what it is you would like to do! 

There are many other advantages to having your wedding, reception or both aboard our vessel. Let’s list a few;

1. ATMOSPHERE. This is a given on a boat. In all our years of running cruises parties and weddings it’s always been instantly apparent that everyone immediately relaxes and enjoys themselves from the very moment they step aboard. And how could they not. Our dedicated crew team ensures there is nothing to do other than be looked after as you cruise past the stunning Sunshine Coast scenery and locations.
2. SPACE. Crusader 1 is a large boat. She is in fact the 2nd largest charter vessel on the Sunshine Coast! Yet we take a maximum of 45 passengers. So space is not an option, it’s another given! With a wide and plentiful range of seating options, spread over 3 decks, you are assured of the maximum comfort and enjoyment for you and your guests.
3. DRINKS. We are fully licenced and very proud of our reputation as having not only a very large range of drinks, but also all of those at prices that rival landbased venues! And with enough notice we can even add special requests if this is something you need! The Port Side bar (Yes, that’s it’s name!) is there to add to your wedding enjoyment in every way we can!
4. ASSISTANCE (with other areas needed). A venue like our vessel is just one part. Yes, usually one of the first parts you need to figure out, but then there is the celebrant, the catering, the staging and the music (and even more in some cases!). We can assist with all of those if you would like us to. Why? Because if you need that help to make you wedding better then that is exactly what we want and need to do. Our goal is always to have the best experience possible nas the outcome for our customers! 

Everyone at Sunshine Coast Afloat prides themselves 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 important points to understand:

• All wedding are booked as a Private Charter booking. This means you have the entire boat to yourselves. No outside “individual” bookings are possible.
• Any “help” such as celebrants, waiters, waitresses, DJs, Musicians etc are to be included in the passengers numbers. 
• Departure times for wedding are always made in consultation with the customer to ensure they are best suited to the days plans. This can only be done by phone or email as a booking system cannot show such flexible/adjustable times unfortunately.
• Weddings normally require “Staging” or decorating of the vessel prior to departure. To ensure sufficient time for this is allowed it must be arranged at the time of confirming the booking. A staging time fee is applicable if more than 15 minutes is required (Most weddings require up to 2 hours preparation and an hour to dismantle as a rough guide).
• The alternative pick up and drop off point next to the Coast Guard on Parkyn Parade Mooloolaba can also be arranged if required. Please call to arrange well in advance. A fee is applicable for this service.
• All under age passengers must make themselves know to the crew.
• No combination of BYO and Purchase aboard drinks is possible, beit alcoholic or not.
• Purchases can be made at the bar using cash or eftpos.
• Drinks purchases can be set to the budget and preference of the organiser. Drinks packages are available if such is desired. Tabs can also be set to suit. All tabs must be settled with the onboard bar prior to the conclusion of the cruise.
• The vessel cannot depart until we have been able to confirm that ALL passengers are accounted for via the sign in form (sent by email on the final confirmation and as a QR code at the departure point.) A delayed departure caused by this not having been done will not result in an extended return time.

The Key Details:

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	The Pontoon at Tank Bathhouse, 209 Brisbane Road (Service Road), Mooloolaba  (Sunshine Coast), Queensland. Australia
DEPARTURE AND RETURN TIMES	The departure times can be arranged to best suit you and your group.
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. Please understand that legally We cannot depart until EVERYONE has properly checked in.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING	Crusader 1 is now a bare foot vessel.  Shoes can be taken off and stored just prior to boarding. As much as we do understand it is sometimes difficult to not (want to) wear stiletto heeled shoes at a wedding, a boat is not really suited to them. They generally damage the deck finish and all too often sprained (or worse) ankles are a result. This as the deck is a moving platform when we are underway. We can loan you stiletto heel protectors ($5.00 refundable on return) but this will only protect our deck, not your ankles. You are welcome to go barefoot during the event. We recommend you have you wedding catered as we do not supply food! You are welcome to bring your own food with you or perhaps using the Bridge Restaurant and bar’s food options is an idea for you! 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. 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. Assistance with Celebrant, catering and setting up can be arranged.. Access to the bluetooth sound system to play your own music. (or you can organise a DJ or small band if you so desire. Must be arranged in advance and advised)
NOT INCLUDED	FOOD BYO DRINKS

COVID Safe Cruising – for detailed information on how we’ve adjusted our tour to be COVID Safe as well as for our fully updated terms click here.

PLEASE ALSO CHECK OUT THE FAQ’S PAGE TO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT OTHER CONDITIONS MAY APPLY TO THIS OR ANY OF OUR TOURS.

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 further out to sea or in the river and canals.

Stay Tuned for more detailed information on our Weddings and Wedding packages on this page.