Water Sports in Central Sunshine Coast

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Category: Water SportsLocation: Central Sunshine CoastListings: 2

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Saltwater Eco Tours - wildlife experiences on the Sunshine Coast

Saltwater Eco Tours (Mooloolaba)5.0 (422)

From $75pp

Mooloolaba cultural and sunset cruises on a heritage timber ketch, plus guided canoe tours and private charters for birthdays and teams.

Swan Boat Hire - water sports on the Sunshine Coast

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Swan Boat Hire (Maroochydore)4.7 (487)

From $233

Thrill-seekers can split off for a guided jet ski tour while the rest of the crew cruises the calm water upstream.

Choosing a Day Out on the Water

The region's water options split between two rivers and two styles. In Maroochydore, Swan Boat Hire puts groups behind the wheel of their own BBQ boat, while Saltwater Eco Tours in Mooloolaba takes them out on a crewed heritage ketch or a guided canoe tour.

Self-drive in Maroochydore or crewed in Mooloolaba:

Swan Boat Hire's BBQ cruisers and pontoons carry 8 to 16, with no boat licence needed, From $233 per group.
Swan covers the fuel and gas, and walks each driver through the controls, safety rules and a map.
Swan also hires kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and tinnies, and runs guided jet ski tours.
Saltwater Eco Tours sails Spray of the Coral Coast, a restored Huon pine ketch, From $75 per person.
Saltwater's private charters run two to four hours for up to 32 guests, with a skipper and crew.

Groups can stop on a sandbank for a swim, a fish or a barbecue.
The river, its creeks and canals give calm water to explore.
Dogs can come along on every craft.
Weekend and holiday BBQ boats need booking well ahead.

Mooloolaba cruises and canoes

The two-hour sunset cruise brings a local musician, a grazing box and a licensed bar.
The Bushtucker Cruise serves native-ingredient canapés with cultural storytelling.
Guided canoe tours with Undumbi Culture use painted two-person canoes, with adaptive equipment available.
Saltwater names milestone birthdays, hens, bucks and corporate charters among its bookings.

Common Questions Before You Paddle Out

Is a licence needed to drive Swan's boats?

No. Swan Boat Hire's staff take each driver through the controls and safety rules first.

How many people fit on a Swan BBQ boat?

Boats carry 8, 10, 12 or 16, with the 16-seat Maroochy Dreamboat at the top of the range.

Can a group charter the Mooloolaba ketch privately?

Yes, for two to four hours with up to 32 guests.

Which option suits a team-building day?

Saltwater's guided canoe tours suit team-building and social groups, while Swan's self-drive boats suit a relaxed day on the river.