2024 Best of Sunshine Coast 'Experience' Award Winner

Why Saltwater Eco Tours is the #1 Cruise Experience on the Sunshine Coast

When it comes to unforgettable things to do on the Sunshine Coast, nothing compares to the experience offered by Saltwater Eco Tours. Proudly awarded Best Tourism Experience at the 2024 Sunshine Coast Business Awards, we’re more than just a tour—we’re a journey through culture, connection, and coast.

Cruise the Mooloolaba Waterways with Heart and Purpose

Set aboard a beautifully restored heritage-listed timber vessel, our cruises explore the stunning Mooloolaba waterways with a unique twist. At Saltwater Eco Tours, we blend Indigenous storytelling, native cuisine, live music, and eco-conscious cruising into one seamless, soul-stirring experience.

Whether you're a local looking for a fresh perspective or a visitor seeking the best tours on the Sunshine Coast, Saltwater Eco Tours offers something truly special.

Sunset Cruises with Live Music: Golden Hour, Amplified

Our Sunset Cruise with Live Music is quickly becoming one of the most popular things to do in Mooloolaba - and for good reason. Guests are welcomed aboard just as the golden hour sets in, with soft acoustic music from talented local artists providing the perfect soundtrack to an evening on the water.

With a signature cocktail in hand and a gourmet grazing box filled with locally sourced ingredients, you’ll cruise along calm, sparkling waters while soaking in the views - and the vibes.

Authentic Bushtucker Cruise: Taste Country, Connect to Culture

For those seeking something deeper, our Bush Tucker Cruise offers a truly authentic Indigenous cultural experience. You’ll learn about the region’s rich Saltwater heritage while tasting native bush foods infused with modern culinary flair.

From lemon myrtle and wattleseed to freshly caught seafood and native-infused desserts, this cruise celebrates both the flavours and stories of Country - an experience that’s as educational as it is delicious.

Why We’re the Sunshine Coast’s Best Cruise Experience

Winning the 2024 Sunshine Coast Business Award is an honour that reflects our team's passion for community, culture, and the environment. Our guests consistently tell us that our cruises offer a deeper connection to the land and sea than any standard sightseeing tour.

By supporting Indigenous-owned tourism, enjoying eco-friendly travel, and participating in meaningful cultural exchange, our guests walk away with more than just great photos—they leave with a deeper understanding of what makes this region so special.

Book Your Spot on the #1 Sunshine Coast Cruise

Looking for the best Mooloolaba cruise? Whether it’s a romantic evening on our sunset cruise, an enriching journey on our bush tucker experience, or a private charter for something truly memorable, Saltwater Eco Tours promises an experience like no other.

Come aboard, slow down, and discover the Sunshine Coast through culture, cuisine, and connection.

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Set Sail on the Ultimate Hens, Bucks… or HUCKS Celebration with Saltwater Eco Tours

By Brett Ross • May 26, 2025

Planning a Sunshine Coast wedding? First of all, excellent choice. Now let’s talk pre-wedding celebrations. Whether you’re throwing a hen’s, a bucks, or going full HUCKS (we love a joint party moment), you deserve something more memorable than a bar tab and a group text. Words: Nikki Ernst | Queensland Brides Photos: Arnie Peterson & Heart & Colour Photography

Meet The Crew Behind Saltwater Eco Tours

April 26, 2025

At Saltwater Eco Tours, we’re incredibly lucky to have an amazing team who make every tour unforgettable. We're not just a group of colleagues, we're a close-knit crew who work together to bring you the best experiences.

How Saltwater Eco Tours Cares for Country

By admin • March 12, 2025

At Saltwater Eco Tours, we believe that eco-tourism is about much more than just showing you the beauty of our land and sea - it’s about preserving it for future generations. As a company, we are committed to protecting the natural environment, supporting Indigenous cultures, and promoting sustainability in everything we do. Our tours are designed to give you an authentic, eco-friendly experience, all while respecting and caring for the country that we are so fortunate to call home.

The Creation of Our New Bushtucker Menu

February 1, 2025

Saltwater Eco Tours is a venture that celebrates culture, environmental awareness, community spirit and Australian native ingredients. In November 2024 we began collaborating with Skye Staniford, Creative Director at Golden Virtues Catering & Events to enhance the menu for our signature Bushtucker Cruise. Read all about the collaboration and how Skye brought to life her incredible vision...

Sunset Sessions - Meet musician Adam-James

By admin • December 1, 2024

Adam-James is a Coastal-Folk singer/songwriter from the Sunshine Coast. He creates fast folky sounds which blend with soft rock elements that shine in his live performances. After appearing on the 2024 season of Australian Idol, and with a second national tour under his belt, Adam’s captivating live performance will have you dreaming of road trips and days by the ocean with someone you love. Adam has been playing on Saltwater Eco Tours for over two years and as our featured musician for December, we sat down with him to discover his music journey and how he impacts people through his beautiful lyrics. Here's what he said...

Sunset Sessions - Meet musician Lilli Fairfax

November 11, 2024

Lilli Fairfax is an upcoming artist in the world of country/folk/pop music. Hailing from the small town of Maitland, NSW, and now calling the Sunshine Coast, QLD home, Lilli is a singer-songwriter whose music radiates with the warmth of her coastal lifestyle and her country town roots. As our featured musician for November, we sat down with Lilli to discover her music journey and how she impacts people through her beautiful lyrics. Here's what she said...

Choose your cruise: Which tour is best for you?

March 28, 2024

Whether you enjoy sunset sessions with tunes or want to forge a deeper connection with local history and Indigenous culture through tucker and stories, our tours will immerse you in coast and culture.

Sunset Sessions - Meet musician Pat Tierney

By Sarah Vercoe • November 20, 2023

Lap slide guitarist and folksy crooner Pat Tierney will again bring his unique sound to the Sunshine Coast live music scene with a sunset session aboard Spray of the Coral Coast. As our featured musician for December, we sat down with Pat to find out what inspires his music, how he creates his inimitable sound, and what playing on the Sunshine Coast means to him. Here’s what he said:

Don't just flop and drop: Finding culture in Queensland

By Alan Granville • July 24, 2023

Finding culture in Queensland - Learning the history of the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) people who are native to this part of the Sunshine Coast.

Saltwater Eco Tours turns three!

By sarah.vercoe1 • July 9, 2023

July 4 marked three years since Saltwater Eco Tours first set sail on the Sunshine Coast. To celebrate the anniversary, founders Jenna Griffiths and Simon Thornalley reflect on their time connecting culture to the Coast.