Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026
Mooloolaba Canal Cruise has been operating for over 30 years, and a recent refurbishment has added a modern luxe feel to a much-loved piece of Mooloolaba history. On departure we cruise past the Wharf complex and Marina towards Mooloolah Island which boasts some of Mooloolaba’s most desirable mansions and award winning homes. We continue on past Minyama Island where you will hear all about its famous residents before entering the Kawana Canal system and learning the history of the canal development. We'll also cruise past Steve Irwin's famous vessel Croc One! It’s then out to the river heads where we turn the boat around to take in the breathtaking views of the coastline from Mooloolaba Beach right up to Noosa Heads, before we head back through the river where we pass the pilot boats, commercial fishing fleet and observe the wild Osprey Eagles’ nest among other things. There is a fully licensed bar onboard offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as snacks.
Cruising Mooloolaba for over 30 years. A colorful and very informative commentary is provided throughout the cruise. On departure we cruise past the and marina towards Mooloolah Island – a man-made island boasting some of Mooloolaba’s most desirable mansions and award-winning homes. We continue on to the Kawana Canal system where you will learn the history of the canal development. It is here that you get to view Croc One, the very boat owned by the late Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter. It’s then out to the river heads where we turn the boat around so you can see the breathtaking views of the coastline. On our arrival back at The Mooloolaba Wharf, we feed the fish that know "The Mudjimba" well. Our 1HR Canal Cruise is a 'must do" activity in Mooloolaba. We have a fully licensed bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; we have snacks available for purchase or you can BYO snacks. So, you can enjoy a drink and snack whilst you sit back and relax on our still water cruise.
The Original 1-Hour Mooloolaba Canal Cruise lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $28 per person for this Noosa and Sunshine Coast experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Shares car park with "Sealife" aquarium. Head to centre of wharf complex facing the water. Skipper will collect from 15 minutes before your cruise.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Be aware with Trip Advisor website. I was charged $US$ not $AU, so it made the trip more expensive. Last minute booking so didn't notice I needed to change currency . The trip was brilliant 👍
Everything was perfect except the speaker was distorted so we didn’t really get the running commentary even though the volume was turned up via assistant. Our skipper needed to be replaced so was an hour delay but all was good, can’t help these things. Those that couldn’t wait round happily got refunded by Canal Cruise.
Fantastic little cruise. Captain was great, Barman was awesome. Thank you. Highly recommend.
A great informative trip Looked after well by Jeff and the lovely Fraya Would recommend
We had a great time on the one hour canal cruise, it was fun hearing the commentary about different homes, their history and prices and learning about the two man made islands. We had also accompanied our cruise with lunch at TheDock pub and it was very good value and a great lunch. We would definitely recommend this trip.
Wonderful relaxed experience had a stunner of a day and cruising past the luxury homes was awesome. Thanks yo the team on board
A very relaxing cruise along the canals of Mooloolaba. The guide and his assistant were very knowledgeable and we saw the beautiful homes along the canals - some owned by celebrities. One hour was the perfect length for this cruise.
We absolutely loved our cruise. Skipper Kieran and deckhand/hostess Freya were knowledgeable and delightful. A fantastic way to spend an hour in the Sunshine Coast
Great way to spend an hour on the beautiful Mooloola River. Callum the commentator was very informative and the beer wench never let us down. New skipper in trainer handled the vessel like a pro. Unfortunately we had an overcast day but no rain. Callum rolled the clears up we we all had a great view. All in all a reasonably priced way to explore the waterways.
It was a relaxing way to see the mansions and heat the history behind the houses along the canal. The 1 hour cruise was a perfect duration. Will definitely do it again!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Original 1-Hour Mooloolaba Canal Cruise | 1 hour | 4.9 (343) | $28 | |
 Howe Sound Islands Cruise | 2 hours | 5.0 (2) | $121 | View |