Caloundra Eco Explorer Calm Water Cruise
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August 2026
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What you can expect
The Pumicestone Passage on Caloundra’s doorstep is 35kms long and separates Bribie Island National Park from the mainland. This internationally significant Marine Park with its numerous islands and creeks is home to over 300 bird species and is an important sanctuary in their migration.
Follow the Lighthouse Keepers’ journey south on our award winning Eco Explorer cruise. Departing at 9.30 am every Thursday, this 2 hr 30 min cruise travels to the very heart of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park. Your experienced tour guide’s commentary will cover the fascinating history, geography and ecology of this pristine region.
Spot a sea eagle and watch a wader as we travel the foreshore of Bribie Island. Enjoy a generous morning tea and locally sourced fruit platter while the boat is at anchor. Hear dreamtime legends in the shadow of the Glasshouse Mountains before travelling home in time for lunch.
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What you need to know
- 2.5 hour calm water cruise
- Morning tea
- Hotel transfers
- Pumicestone Passage Marine Park
- Bribie Island National Park
- Spotting eagles
- Glasshouse Mountains
- Cruises depart on Thursdays from the Pelican Waters Tavern Jetty at 9.30am and return at 12noon. Boarding commences at 9.15am
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
- Wind jacket
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Vessel subject to change without notice
Recent reviews
A relaxed little cruise of the Bribie passage
A relaxed little cruise of the Bribie passage. Very knowledgeable commentary from the Tour Guide gave a wonderful insight into local wildlife and history. Self-focusing binoculars and booklets available for passengers to borrow. The skipper was flexible and happy to turn the boat around for people to better view and photograph wildlife. A tasty morning tea which I found disappointing as one dry biscuit was all that was available after I had enquired in advance if I needed to bring my own gluten free and was told they would provide.
A great experience by relaxing cruise very knowledgeable commentary great way to kill 2.5 hrs and stop and have lunch at the tavern on the return is recommende
A great experience by relaxing cruise very knowledgeable commentary great way to kill 2.5 hrs and stop and have lunch at the tavern on the return is recommended!
