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✨ Christmas Lights Cruise – Celebrate Summer on the Water ✨
There’s no better way to enjoy those balmy summer nights and get into the festive spirit!
Join us aboard the Spray of the Coral Coast for a relaxing evening cruising through the sparkling Mooloolah River. Sit back with your family and friends as we drift past stunning waterfront homes and dazzling Christmas light displays.
Our friendly crew and the magical atmosphere on board promise to make this a truly memorable experience.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Included:
Scenic cruise through the Mooloolaba canals aboard Spray of the Coral Coast
A complimentary glass of champagne or beer for adults, and a soft drink for kids
Intimate, family-friendly setting with space to move around and take in the lights
Fully licensed bar offering a range of beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails
Come aboard, unwind, and soak up the joy of the season under the stars!
All aboard our Christmas Lights Tour
The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557
· Location: Our berth is directly next to the blue tower and Sea Restaurant. The jetty entrance is in front of the Greek restaurant Spero. Walk down the jetty past Prawn Star trawerls all the way to the end.
· IMPORTANT Parking: 4-hour public carpark at the Wharf, Mooloolaba. This can be challenging when busy, and we advise you to park at the Pay&Go parking complex on Brisbane Road ($5 all day), a 5 minute walk to the Wharf.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
Please wear white-sole shoes only (or remove upon boarding) to protect our 114-year-old deck.
Your ticket comes with one welcome drink.
Our licensed bar serves a range of beer, wine, spirits, specialty cocktails, and soft drinks.
If the captain decides to postpone the tour due to heavy rain or wind, we will notify you as soon as possible via email and text. Your ticket can transfer onto any of our future tours, receive a voucher or a refund.
If the passengers cancel with more than 48 hours notice a refund or voucher can be applied, less than 48 hours the ticket is forfeited.
Please feel free to get in touch via email- admin@saltwaterecotours.com.au, phone- 0447 085 521, or our social media accounts with any further questions.
We look forward to having you on board for a special experience!
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The food was super fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. I especially loved that each course came with a story explaining its origins, cultural significance, and sustainable sourcing in different seasons. It added so much depth to the dining experience and really showcased the connection between food, people, and the environment.
Every member of my party had a great time and was suitably impressed with the cruise and the timing of sunset.
And a big thank you to Jenna and Simon, who reinforce cultural significance and know how to make things happen.
It is such a relaxed way to see Mooloolaba. The boat has a really nice feel to it, not crowded or overly touristy, and cruising through the canals at sunset was genuinely beautiful. The colours over the water were amazing.
The live music really made the experience. It was good acoustic music that fit the setting perfectly without being too loud, so you could still talk, have a drink, and enjoy the atmosphere.
The crew were friendly and easygoing which made it feel more like a local experience rather than a typical tour. You can tell they care about what they do.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a sunset cruise in Mooloolaba, especially if you want something laid back with live music instead of a party style cruise. It would be great for couples or even just a chilled afternoon with friends.
Definitely one of the better things to do on the Sunshine Coast.
The boat itself is absolutely stunning meticulously maintained, spacious, and the perfect vessel for a day on the water. It wasn’t just a boat ride, though; it was a full scale experience. The crew went above and beyond to provide top tier hospitality and entertainment, and their passion for what they do really shines through. We actually walked away having learned a lot about the local area, which was a fantastic and unexpected bonus!
I also have to give a special shout out to the bar program. My absolute favorite part of the trip was the native botanical infused cocktails. They were unique, refreshing, and used local ingredients that perfectly captured the spirit of the coast. It’s those small, thoughtful details that set this experience apart from your standard boat tour.
If you are visiting the Sunny Coast, do yourself a favor and book a spot with this team. You’ll get great vibes, friendly faces, and memories that last a lifetime. A massive thank you to the whole crew!
Captain was amazing
Boat staff were beautiful and nothing was to much hassle.
The history of the boat was the coolest absolutely ❤️ 💯
Our live artist was simply amazing !
The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what they do. What really stood out was the genuine care they show, not just for giving guests an amazing experience, but for preserving and sharing the importance of the land and its Indigenous culture. The stories, insights, and context they provided added so much depth and meaning to the journey and made it feel truly special rather than just a sightseeing trip.
The food and drinks were another highlight, beautifully prepared, fresh, and surprisingly impressive for a cruise. Everything felt well considered and elevated the whole experience even further.
We’ve honestly never experienced anything quite like this. It was immersive, educational, relaxing, and inspiring all at once. If you’re looking for something unique that goes beyond the usual coastal tour and leaves you with a real appreciation for the place and its significance, this is an absolute must do. Highly recommended.
Yesterday I went on this beautiful old boat with for their Bushtucker Cruise, enjoying delicious seafood that is sustainably sourced with native ingredients, listened to our Indigenous culture & local history with some of my special people.
Excellent vibe. I can’t wait to go on the Sunset cruise next.
This experience is amazing . Do yourself a favour and go on this tour, listen to the history of our country.
The vessel is accessible, the staff amazing and so accommodating.
The food incredible. We highly recommend and will be back again.
Thank you to the crew for making our experience so enjoyable.
When weighing up the prices against the other cruises they were not the cheapest but you have to consider the extras eg
* completely free drink
* free grazing box
* live music ( this really made the experience special )
* 2 hour cruise time
* reasonable drinks prices
Very happy we will book again next year
The boat was beautiful, the views were relaxing, and the native-inspired food and drinks were delicious, a really nice addition to the experience. Overall, it felt like a well-balanced mix of learning, eating amazing food, scenery and just enjoying time on the water. Definitely something we’d recommend.
Staff incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and fun.
We were blessed with a perfect sunset accompanied with great music.
Definitely will go again 😀
I loved hearing the stories of the trees, sea animals,local area that only an Indigenous person would know. The didgeridoo closure was a Blessing.
I had great respect for such the young, intelligent Indigenous man having a love for historical,vintage, quality made boats to the point of renovating one himself.
I bought a jar of the Lemon Myrtle Coconut Sauce from their shop to have with Fresh prawns I bought from the Mooloolaba Seafood markets
The sauce was To Die For !
Well done to the team 🙂🙏
You should all stand Proud of such quality products and Tourism Service
Delicious cocktails or drink of your choice were available to purchase. This tour is great value for money and an amazing experience. An ideal 'gift' for family and friends.
Do NOT miss this unique experience. Vivien Barton from Brisbane
The drink selection was fantastic as well, and the cocktails were outstanding — I’m not usually a cocktail person, and I was genuinely impressed. It’s a very enjoyable and relaxing experience cruising down the Mooloolaba canals.
Be prepared to go barefoot (although the crew were very flexible if you’re wearing appropriate footwear), then just sit back and relax — the background music was great too.
The grazing bites provided won’t replace lunch in most cases, but the wharf has plenty of restaurants to choose from right after the cruise.
Huge thanks to everyone involved — we’ll definitely be doing this cruise again.
The tastings were super delish as were the cocktails!
Cannot fail to mention the boat; it was Gorgeous.
We will most certainly be back!!
- 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!
The staff are very friendly and accommodating and Simon was a dab hand on the didgeridoo.
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.



























































