Caloundra Cruises, Sunshine Coast

Caloundra is just a 10 minute drive from the Bruce Highway and clearly sign-posted.

Majola Avenue Jetty
By Car: Turn off Bulcock Street into Maloja Avenue which is situated between the Hibiscus Caravan Park and Marsays Seafood, Caloundra. Follow the ferry boat symbol down to the end of Tripcony Lane.

Walking: Just a short walk from Bulcock Beach. At the end of the Boardwalk follow the path past La Promenade Café and take the first left into Maloja Avenue which will then take you to Tripcony Lane.

Pelican Waters Jetty
By Car: At the Nicklin Way/Caloundra Rd roundabout take the Pelican Waters Boulevard exit and follow all the Pelican Waters Boulevard signs until you get to the Pelican Waters Shopping Centre. The Jetty is right next to the Pelican Waters Tavern and there is plenty of easy parking. There are also brown ferry signs to guide you.

By Bus: The 609 bus departs Caloundra Bus Interchange hourly (at 15 past the hour) and takes about 20 minutes. On the way this bus picks up at Golden Beach shopping centre at 30 mins past the hour. Return bus departs Pelican Waters Shopping Centre at 38 mins past the hour.

User Reviews of Caloundra Cruises

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9.3 Highly Recommended

Quality 9 Ambience 10 Service 9 Value 9

An opportunity to enjoy "Messin' Around In Boats" on a sunny day can't be topped and if you haven't enjoyed a Caloundra Cruises trip on the picturesque Pumicestone Passage then you are really missing a great experience.

There are a number of cruise options (check out the website) and for those pressed for time you can do the return trip in 90 minutes at various times of the day. Current pricing is $20 adult (1/2 price kids 4-15 yrs)/$48 family (2 adults & up to 4 kids) or $19 concession (and current Govt. issued 'Companion Cardholder's are accepted).

We are locals and see the little boat/s cruising past our place daily and as we don't have access to a boat of our own regularly take a day cruise. The boats are well maintained, all the staff involved in this small family business are great and the experience is A1.

Usually we make a day's outing, boarding at Majola Jetty, Tripcony Lane, Caloundra (the ticket office is adjacent to the jetty) for the 11.30 am departure and enjoy a most relaxing journey via the Bulcock Beach Boardwalk area, swinging around into the Pumicestone Passage with Golden Beach on one side and Bribie Island on the other to the Pelican Waters Tavern jetty where the boat stops for an hour & a half (You can lunch at the Tavern or the nearby Shopping Centre offers a small Cafe, Bakery and 2 supermarkets).

The return journey to Caloundra at 1.40 pm is via a slightly different route (new as of Sept 2011), cruising past Military Jetty towards Bells Creek, as you take in views of the Glasshouse Mountains to the west, small islands and a lagoon area populated by abundant birdlife - not to mention an amazing vista of the entire Caloundra skyline - before returning to Caloundra via the sheltered side of Bribie at approximately 2.30 pm.

Undercover seating is inside the boat, or if you prefer, climb the ladder to the top deck. During each cruise there is an informative commentary not only on the sights you'll see but including interesting environmental and historical facts.

The boats have a draft/draught of only 60 cms, which allows them to get in close to the Bribie shoreline and birdlife which may be spotted along the way. Each passenger can really appreciate how pristine the waters of the Pumicestone Passage are by just glancing down a few feet to the sea bed.

You cannot help but feel totally renewed after one of these calm water cruises - with a relaxing pace and such scenic surroundings - like us, we believe you will return again & again and enjoy each cruise just as much.