Book Now! I highly recommend this cruise for everyone - it's up to us 'white fella's' to educate ourselves about our First Nations history. As a bonus,
- you'll hear from Simon about the history of this area, how try to imagine how this beautiful part of the world, land, sea, sky might have been before colonisation
- you'll get to taste delicious foods, carefully prepared and beautifully presented, using local bush tucker ingredients
- you will support a young family who are living their dream and sharing it with us
- an added bonus, support other First Nations businesses
Thank you so much to you all of the team at Eco-Cruises, from your beautiful shop front, gorgeously restored sailing/motor boat, scrumptious food and warm welcome was a total pleasure for me to experience.
Keep enjoying what you're doing - you are total legends!

Great experience We enjoyed a bushtucker cruise with Simon and team. Delicious food and drinks, beautiful boat and view, and great guide. Highly recommend!

Absolutely stunning sunset cruise. Great service, entertainment, nibbles and drinks! We had an amazing time and will definitely be back. Thanks so much 🤩

We enjoyed the lovely sunset cruise with Simon on Sunday. Great music, awesome staff, gorgeous vessel and lovely relaxed tour with yummy snacks and drinks. Highly recommend and will definitely do it again.

A very special sunset cruise with a special singer A fabulous outing on a perfect night. The crew were so friendly and the snack box was nicely put together. The singer Katie Milae made it very special. She has a great voice and plays a mean guitar. The sunset was the icing on the cake. No commentary but it’s not needed and Katie is much nicer to listen to. It’s a nice slow cruise on Mooloolaba canals. Highly recommend.

Awesome cruising along the canals of Mooloolaba We had a wonderful experience on this cruise. Simon, the captain, is so knowledgeable about the history, culture and food of the area. The food was delicious and it was great to learn about how the traditional people use the seasonal foods of the area. It was fascinating cruising along the canals learning of their history.
The staff are very friendly and accommodating and Simon was a dab hand on the didgeridoo.

Just cruising A beautiful cruise with great music and commentary. A great way to enjoy an evening. A yummy tasting box is included in the price 😊

Recommended experience Such a calming experience. Was amazing to kick back from our busy lives for a few hours to eat, drink and listen to lovely music. The information and facts were awesome too.

We love how the company is so environment focused, giving back to the land where they can.

100% recommend the bushtucker cruise. The sunset cruise with live music is also fantastic.

We had the absolute best sunset cruise on the last nite of our holiday to the Sunshine Coast . A complimentary drink on arrival , a delicious chacuterie box and a gorgeous young lady keeping us entertained with her fantastic skills on an acoustic guitar with the voice of an Angel, such a perfect nite to cruise the canals of Mooloolaba. Thanks to the brilliant team at Saltwater Eco Tours for a very memorable experience

I spent an amazing couple of hours on a Bushtucker cruise on board the timber sailing ketch Spray of the Coral Coast. We cruised on the canals around Mooloolaba hearing about Indigenous cultural stories from owner Simon Thornalley. We ate delicious bushtucker treats prepared by Skye and heard about how ingredients were foraged by Simon and local businesses. Such a relaxing time. Thanks Jenna, Simon and Skye.

The bushtucker cruise was the highlight of our weekend getaway last weekend. It was relaxing and informative and the canapes were yummy. Definitely the best birthday present I have given my husband. After the cruise, I bought a jar of delicious roasted macadamia butter (pictured) from the Saltwater Eco Tours shop. Do yourself a favour and try it.

Beautiful old boat, amazing bush tucker experience. So nice to hear about the local foods, the traditional names and history of the First Nations people of this area.
There should be more of these businesses to educate and open people eyes
Thankyou for an amazing experience.
Highly recommended!!!!
Will be back for a sunset cruise very soon.

An absolutely incredible evening on the Bushtucker Cruise with Saltwater Eco Tours. Treated to delicious cocktails and canapes by the lovely team on board. Simon the skipper was incredibly knowledgeable about the boat, the area and how the native ingredients used were foraged and prepared for us. He even played the didgeridoo on board, which was such a special experience. *Special mention to the Native Chilli Margaritas which we will be dreaming about for the rest of our lives!!!! Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Sunshine Coast!!!! We can't wait to visit again.

Our trip with Saltwater Eco Tours was unforgettable! The Spray of the Coral Coast is stunning, and the mix of Indigenous storytelling, live music, and breathtaking views made it so special.

Huge thanks to Jenna, Simon, Sophie & the Saltwater Crew for their warmth and passion.
Highly recommend—can’t wait to return!

Walk to lighthouse and surprised by the enormous sea mural. The walk up to point Cartwright and the lighthouse is a steady but manageable uphill for 1 kilometre. The walkways are smooth and easy to use offering frequent glimpses of of the Pacific Ocean and the local beach. The water tank painted at the top of the point is spectacular . Behind it is the lighthouse and views north along the coastline , looking as far as Noosa. Take the option to come back down along the river inlet offers view of the river , fishing fleet and the canals around Mooloolaba. Loved the walk.

“I had an incredible experience on the Saltwater Eco Tours Bushtucker Cruise on December 23rd, 2024, with my friend. The two-hour cruise was perfectly timed and so enjoyable. The food was delicious, showcasing authentic and fresh flavors, while the bar offered great cocktails at reasonable prices. The stories and history shared during the cruise were captivating and provided a deep appreciation for the local culture and traditions. The live music added a wonderful vibe, creating the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the scenic views. It was a truly enriching and relaxing experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable day out!”

We did the Bush Tucker tour during lunch time and it was brilliant! The hosts were great and you could feel the passion with which they do everything. The food was very good and the cocktails were great. We can recommend this boat trip to everyone. The price-value ratio is brilliant.

Pirate Party! 🥳🧭⚓️💀☠️ We decided to have my son's 4th Pirate birthday party on this beautiful boat and it was amazing. All the kiddies and adults had a wonderful time. Staff were very friendly, organised and great to deal with. The live singer was perfect and overall, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Highly recommend

Awesome We had an amazing time, felt so welcomed and comfortable. Thank you so very much. Music was awesome as well. Love that we could take photos.

Natures wonders The cruise was very relaxing
Had no idea there were so many canals
Food absolute delicious
Very proud aboriginal presence
Loved the history of the boat with Huon pine

Enjoyable Pleasant few hours cruising the canals. Lovely tastings of seafood prepared in unique ways. Enjoyed a few rounds of singing some Islander songs.

Some of the best food I've tasted FOODIES WILL LOVE THIS TOUR!
We were booked for the Friday sunset music tour however due to strong winds/storms we were rescheduled for the Sunday bush tucker cruise. The cruise itself was nice, staff super friendly and welcoming, the cocktails were amazing, but the food, OMG, the food was incredible. The food along was worth the price, 5 or 6 courses of incredible tapas type meals made up of a huge variety of native ingredients. This isn't some token effort at bush tucker, this is bush tucker fine dining.

2nd time just as awesome, we'll no doubt go again and again Obviously the 5 course gourmet tasting with complimentary champagne goes without saying was 5 star foodie heaven, the chef is a magician who meticulously prepares these treats on board. He and all the staff were AMAZING in their obvious joyfulness for what they're doing.

The history of the boat, the beautiful polished timbers, adventures it had in it's day, the indigenous use of foods, stories and landmarks of the Mooloolaba River including both under and above the water, icons such as the Osprey's nest and sea slug colony was all fascinating to our group. There was also plenty of quiet time to just chill out and meet other guests and have a chat.

Definitely can't go wrong choosing this company, any of their tours are worth every cent.

Absolutely hands down best boat tour we've been on. Even the 15 year old loved it. Fantastic service, historic boat, fabulous food and great commentary and sharing of culture. Kia ora!

What a brilliant tour to take during NAIDOC week! My parents and I took the bushtucker cruise and the canapes prepared were delicious and had me eagerly awaiting the next 😊 The staff are friendly and welcoming, and we got the opportunity to listen to First Nations stories and listen to songs. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Sunny Coast 🌞

This entire experience was absolutely breathtaking. The staff were all so friendly & hospitable. The captain opened the tour with a wonderful brief about the history of the boat that was really interesting. The boat has a magical feel of its own & you can feel the attention to detail that has gone into the tour. My partner & I enjoyed the bush tucker cruise - every dish served was mouth watering delicious! I highly recommend booking Saltwater Eco Tours on the Sunshine Coast & can't wait to go again!

I did the bush Tucker cruise Tuesday mid day. It was a divine way to spend two hours and learnt so much about the native foods and the indigenous culture The food was beyond amazing and the team were welcoming and very friendly. Great way to spend a couple of hours.

Bushtucker Cruise What a wonderful afternoon cruising the canal on a spectacular old vessel. Simon provided great commentary, the native inspired canapes were absolutely delicious. This is the 2nd cruise I've done with Saltwater Eco Tours and the family thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend.

Amazing food and crew! This tour was very well run and just delightful. The crew were friendly and obviously enjoy their job! The boat is a beautiful vessel to cruise around on. The food was amazing!

Amazing cruise and food. Food was amazing. Music was great. Cruising the canal was smooth (I was a little worried it wouldn’t be). Staff were amazing and very informative. Even my 16 yo enjoyed it. Highly recommend.

Don't miss the Bush Tucker Cruise! We had a wonderful time on the Bushtucker Cruise. All the staff were amazing. Nathan was a most charming barman, Simon gave fantastic commentary on the history of the ketch as well as details about the various canals and waterways and Nicole was a brilliant skipper.
Best of all was the food! It was incredible. The chef made superb canapes which were presented at regular intervals throughout the cruise. We loved all the indigenous flavours.
Towards the end of the cruise we had some digeridoo and drum music to finish off an amazing time. We highly recommend the Bushtucker Cruise to anyone coming to the Sunshine Coast or staying in Mooloolaba.

Fantastic und unique indigenous experience! What a fantastic indigenous experience in Mooloolaba - the Bushtucker Cruise in the canals - an absolute must do experience whilst spending your holiday on the Sunshine Coast. The native-flavour inspired canapes are so delicious and the commentary from Simon and the team is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend visiting their new shop at the Wharf to take home some indigenous and local souvenirs as well as trying one of the great cocktails onboard. I cannot wait to come back for the Sunset Cruise with live music.

Best way to end the day What a GREAT experience - Simon and his team were absolutely fantastic and we enjoyed ourselves immensely - a MASSIVE thank you to everyone.
I highly recommend Salt Water Eco Tours and the live music too was fabulous. So much so that we are now following this new artist on socials. (Pat Tierney) We were spoilt with a complimentary drink on arrival and were also given a really neat grazing box too to nibble on and enjoy the sunset. Will certainly be back in the near future for another cruise for sure. Thanks again Liz and Basil Jones

Very enjoyable and relaxing cruise in a historic ketch around the river mouth and canals of the Mooloolabah area. Informative commentary provided plus a welcome drink and a selection of really delicious native ingredient based canapes. Friendly and helpful crew. Definitely worth doing.

Saltwater Eco Tours was sensational, not only were we cruising on a heritage vessel but it's own and run by a group of indigenous youngsters who take pride in their work and Australian culture.
We had an amazing time, drinks flowed endlessly, the ambience was relaxing with a talented musician entertaining us. Definitely recommend it taking a cruise.

I booked on with Saltwater Ecotours for the sunset sail with live music and had a fantastic experience. From the second you walk onboard you are greeted with a complementary drink and get to feast your eyes on the beauty of this classic sailboat. As the tour started Simon, the captain, gave an insightful history of the vessel and acknowledgement of the land we ventured on. The music was lovely, food was tasty, sights were gorgeous, and overall it was a perfect way to spend a Friday night! Also-checkout the Ecotours shop in the wharf after for the local ingredients used in the drinks and stunning art pieces by First Nations artists. I'm keen to checkout their other tours as well!

Amazing experience with plenty of traditional cultural stories and great food Simon and the crew were incredible and we loved every part of the cruise. The food was amazing and a great intro to bush tucker in modern cuisine. Simon’s knowledge and storytelling of the traditional stories of Mooloolaba and the broader Kabi Kabi Country is engaging and respecting of the significance of thousands of years of knowledge passed down for this amazing area. Highly recommended.

Just do it, wow! My wife and I were gifted a voucher for the cruise and it was excellent. The information was very interesting and provided a good background to the Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. The boat was spectacular and made the trip a pleasure. Do yourself a favour and book a trip.

Beautiful food and local insights One of the best experiences I’ve done in Mooloolaba. We took visitors from the US and they really loved the cultural insights, the beautiful ship and the delicious food. Can highly recommend

Great thing to do Fantastic experience on saltwater eco cruise. Great history, terrific food with bushtucker flavours and a couple of excellent cocktails! Highly recommended

Great experience What a fantastic 2hrs onboard the Bushtucker Cruise. It was certainly a unique experience. The food was superb! Captain and crew did a great job.

Amazing tour and food I bought this as a gift to my husband myself for Christmas, and it was the right choice. It was a beautiful blue sky day. We sailed in and out of the canals had the most amazing food and really enjoyed ourselves. My husband couldn’t stop talking about how much he enjoyed the tour.

Exquisite, from the moment you are welcomed on board till when you are brought back to earth by the soulful didgeridoo playing upon returning. The history of the Saltwater people is thoughtfully presented throughout their tour, and the delicious bush tucker infused cuisine excites your tastebuds along with their reative cocktail creations. I've been on many boat tours but this by far is one of the better ones. Thank you for your hospitality.

Fantastic For Work Team I booked the Bushtucker Cruise for my team as part of our Christmas conference. Everyone had a great time trying all the delicious food & learning about the canals. We even got a surprise didgeridoo performance, along with a dolphin spotting!
I would highly recommend this activity!

Fabulous cruise Very interesting history of the boat and the area. The food was amazing and the staff were so personable and friendly. Loved the cruise and was lucky to see stingray and dolphins. Highly recommended

We had the best time on the Sunset Cruise with live music, highly recommend. The smooth water made sailing so seem less and enjoyable with my friends. The music was soft and perfect, as was the complimented champers & glaze platter

Great experience and value!! The cruise was fantastic the food was to die for and the crew were very polite and knowledgeable,over all great experience and great value would do it again with out a problem.

A wonderful experience. Simon, Nathan and Nicki were great, it was a fun and friendly atmosphere.
We enjoyed the live music, and the weather was perfect.
A must do when In Mooloolaba.

Great time had by all! The best cruise you can do ! Staff and service were awesome and the Music was excellent.
Highly recommended

Calm A calm and relaxing experience. Beautiful unique boat. The sky answered the didgies call. Check the weather patterns in the pics.

I took my partner on a surprise sunset tour. It was recommended by the lovely man on the prawn star boat when we were having lunch. My partner was suitably surprised and we had an awesome time. The live music was fabulous as were the drinks served in good time and the snack box was fresh and delicious . A must do for any tourist coming to Mooloolaba. You get an awesome look at the stunning homes on the canals. Well run and well priced. Thank you for helping me show him a good time! He couldn’t stop smiling! Of course that was probably because I was with him ????

Great food & a lovely cruise around Mooloolaba We had a fabulous day out on this stunning heritage boat. A gorgeous boat, fabulous captain and team to look after us, and the food was sensational! There was plenty of food, a mix of small plates all seasoned with bush food and very tasty. Knowledgeable crew and a lovely way to look around the Mooloolaba waters, but also get some insight into indigenous culture and use of the land and water. Highly recommended for a great day out.

I give Simon, Nicole and team 10/10… could not be faulted… from the tour chat by Simon and his didgeridoo playing to the absolutely amazing bush tucker food from Nicole, great cocktails and lovely group of tourists. Will be recommending it. Next time I’ll do sunset tour. Thanks to all.

Great music. Amazing cocktails. Relaxed atmosphere. Canapés on point. 115 year old boat with a load of character. Such a great idea for a date night my partner loved it. Staff were amazing and the cocktails were delicious. They had live music going whilst we cruised Mooloolaba river at sunset. Can’t get much better for a beautiful Friday afternoon experience. Highly recommend.

Informative I highly recommend the Bush Tucker Cruise as a must do.
The food was delicious, the vessel was amazing, the staff were so helpful and friendly.
I learnt so much about the local people, their culture and how knowledgeable they are about nature and their environment. We could learn a lot from our first nation people if only we took the time to listen.

Great Wonderful food, friendly service, beautiful old boat and interesting information. We will certainly come again.

Lovely way to while away a couple of hours with friends. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed these couple of hours on the Mooloolah river. Very relaxing, pleasant way to sedately venture into the local waterways. Food was good. Got a nice smattering of info during the trip. I went with older members of my family ( retirees ) and they had a lovely time.

What a beautiful experience this tour was. Such a beautiful old boat with awesome live music, amazing company, perfect weather, drinks and a delicious little platter. Honestly, It was the perfect afternoon. Thanks so much Saltwater Eco Tours!

Amazing tour This is an excellent tour. Very relaxing and great food. The tour guide “auntie”, was so informative and her stories so interesting. All the staff were very friendly. The boat itself is beautiful. Thanks so much

Amazing Cultural Cruise A simply amazing experience on all counts. Beautiful boat, superb staff, delicious food and such a privilege to hear from Aunty Bridgette about Country and her connection to it. WOW!