Top Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

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Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)

Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights …More

Brisbane, Australia

4.7 (975)

Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)

Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (975)

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$37

Multi award winning Whitsunday Jetski Tours offers exciting adventure tours in the Whitsundays and is the first and only guided jetski tour operating from Coral …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.9 (3,517)

Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

Multi award winning Whitsunday Jetski Tours offers exciting adventure tours in the Whitsundays and is the first and only guided jetski tour operating from Coral...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (3,517)

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$91

Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

VOTED #9 TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA 2026! VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD 2021! Multi award winning Aquascene is Magnetic Island’s …More

Magnetic Island, Australia

5.0 (1,481)

Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

VOTED #9 TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA 2026! VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD 2021! Multi award winning Aquascene is Magnetic Island’s...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,481)

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$125

Aquaduck Sunshine Coast - 1hr Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour

The one hour amphibious Aquaduck tour includes an informative tour along Mooloolaba Beach, the Esplanade and Sunshine Strip with a cruise through the canals and …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.8 (169)

Aquaduck Sunshine Coast - 1hr Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour

The one hour amphibious Aquaduck tour includes an informative tour along Mooloolaba Beach, the Esplanade and Sunshine Strip with a cruise through the canals and...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (169)

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$39

The Original 1-Hour Mooloolaba Canal Cruise

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 …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (335)

The Original 1-Hour Mooloolaba Canal Cruise

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...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (335)

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$27

We spend more time in the rainforest than any other tour! Immerse yourself in a rainforest experience like no other. Beginning the day at a …More

Port Douglas, Australia

5.0 (111)

Mossman Gorge Adventure Day

We spend more time in the rainforest than any other tour! Immerse yourself in a rainforest experience like no other. Beginning the day at a...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (111)

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$199

Noosa whales dolphins' adventures [sunshine coast ]

Embark on Noosa’s ultimate whale adventure with father-and-son crew Mike & Ozzie aboard the fastest rigid inflatable boat in town — the same type trusted …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (166)

Noosa whales dolphins' adventures [sunshine coast ]

Embark on Noosa’s ultimate whale adventure with father-and-son crew Mike & Ozzie aboard the fastest rigid inflatable boat in town — the same type trusted...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (166)

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$69

Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

Enjoy a 4.5-hour experience at the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation. This half-day eco-tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary …More

Cape Tribulation, Australia

5.0 (926)

Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

Enjoy a 4.5-hour experience at the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation. This half-day eco-tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (926)

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$152

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

A maximum of 36 people. Guided Snorkel Tours. Glass Bottom Boat. Optical Masks Included. Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily). …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.9 (1,022)

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

A maximum of 36 people. Guided Snorkel Tours. Glass Bottom Boat. Optical Masks Included. Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily)....

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,022)

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$196

Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour

1 hour Aquaduck city and river tour. Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, tours aboard the amphibious ‘Aquaduck’ combine an informative city-tour with a …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4.6 (380)

Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour

1 hour Aquaduck city and river tour. Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, tours aboard the amphibious ‘Aquaduck’ combine an informative city-tour with a...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.6 (380)

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$45

Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.7 (609)

Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (609)

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$235

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise on the Surfers Paradise Canals and Gold Coast Waterways. Cruises departing daily; morning, Midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights cruises. Departing …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4.9 (308)

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise on the Surfers Paradise Canals and Gold Coast Waterways. Cruises departing daily; morning, Midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights cruises. Departing...

1 hour 31 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (308)

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$27

Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr)

Aboard the boat, the sights will be accompanied by informative commentary about the region as well as a morning tea to satisfy your on board …More

Brisbane, Australia

4.7 (528)

Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr)

Aboard the boat, the sights will be accompanied by informative commentary about the region as well as a morning tea to satisfy your on board...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (528)

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$67

Ultimate Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

Immerse yourself deep into the rainforest by taking a trip on our world-renowned wildlife experience cruise. During your 60 – 90 minute journey, you will …More

Port Douglas, Australia

4.8 (372)

Ultimate Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

Immerse yourself deep into the rainforest by taking a trip on our world-renowned wildlife experience cruise. During your 60 – 90 minute journey, you will...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (372)

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$28

As the setting sun slowly slips behind the majestic Blackall Mountain Range to the west of Mooloolaba you will be cruising comfortably through the waterways …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (56)

1 Hour Tour Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise

As the setting sun slowly slips behind the majestic Blackall Mountain Range to the west of Mooloolaba you will be cruising comfortably through the waterways...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (56)

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$28

Watch whales dive and play on a whale-watching cruise from Hervey Bay. Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic …More

Fraser Island, Australia

4.9 (582)

Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Watch whales dive and play on a whale-watching cruise from Hervey Bay. Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (582)

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$110

Mooloolaba's famous Sunset cruise. This 90 minute relaxing cruise along the beautiful Mooloolaba river and canals. We offer a optional a-la-carte seafood menu and fully …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (312)

Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba's famous Sunset cruise. This 90 minute relaxing cruise along the beautiful Mooloolaba river and canals. We offer a optional a-la-carte seafood menu and fully...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (312)

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$38

As the sun sets behind the mountains of Mossman Gorge, enjoy a drink as well as some complimentary cheese and nibbles on the foredeck of …More

Port Douglas, Australia

5.0 (94)

2 Hour Sunset Sailing

As the sun sets behind the mountains of Mossman Gorge, enjoy a drink as well as some complimentary cheese and nibbles on the foredeck of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (94)

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$76

Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

Relax on board a luxury yacht while sailing the waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Sip wine or beer and enjoy a local cheese platter served with …More

Magnetic Island, Australia

5.0 (205)

Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

Relax on board a luxury yacht while sailing the waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Sip wine or beer and enjoy a local cheese platter served with...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (205)

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$101

Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (101)

Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (101)

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$62

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours are:

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Which Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Free Cancellation?

Queensland Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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