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The view from the water is always the better one. RedBalloon scenic cruises take you around Sydney Harbour, through the Whitsundays, along the coastline of Western Australia, and onto inlets, bays, and waterways across the country. Some include lunch, some include wine, some just give you the deck and the view. Browse by location and find a cruise that gives you a reason to be on the water.
Australia's relationship with water runs deep. The bays, rivers, reefs, and coastal passages that frame the continent are some of its most spectacular landscapes. Scenic cruises let you experience those waterways from the one angle that does them justice: on the water itself. Whether it's a dolphin encounter cruise off Moreton Island, a gondola glide through Surfers Paradise, or a working mud-crabbing boat in the Kimberley, the view from the deck is one you don't forget.
The Dolphin and Tangalooma Wrecks cruise with Brisbane transfers is one of Queensland's most celebrated day-out experiences. The cruise heads to Moreton Island to explore the famous Tangalooma Wrecks, a line of deliberately sunken ships now teeming with marine life and ends with dolphin feeding on the beach as the sun sets. Transfers from Brisbane are included, making it an effortless day out.
For something more intimate and unexpected, the Luxury Gondola cruise in Surfers Paradise glides through the waterways of Surfers Paradise for 90 minutes in a genuine Venetian gondola. It's a favourite for anniversaries, proposals, and special occasions. Romance on the water without leaving the Gold Coast.
In South Australia, the Murray Mouth Scenic Cruise in Goolwa takes you out along the mighty Murray River to where it meets the Southern Ocean, a 90-minute cruise through one of Australia's most ecologically significant waterways, with wildlife sightings and landscape commentary throughout.
In Western Australia, the Kimberley Mud Crabbing Cruise in Broome is five hours on the water in one of the most remote and beautiful parts of the country. Pulling pots, learning the local fishing traditions, and eating what you catch. It's one of the most distinctive experiences on RedBalloon.
A cruise makes a memorable gift for almost any occasion. Birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, and special family celebrations all suit the setting of being on the water. A RedBalloon Gift Voucher gives the recipient complete flexibility to choose their own cruise, date, and location.
Options include dolphin encounter cruises, gondola experiences, river cruises, reef and snorkelling boat tours, and working fishing cruises across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia.
The Tangalooma cruise includes return transfers from Brisbane, time at the Wrecks for snorkelling, and the famous evening dolphin feeding experience on the beach. Check the listing for current inclusions and departure times.
River and canal cruises (Murray Mouth, Gondola) are on sheltered water and very calm. The Tangalooma cruise crosses Moreton Bay, which can have some movement. If you're concerned, check individual listings or speak to the operator before booking.
Yes, many cruise operators offer group bookings. The Gondola in Surfers Paradise can also be booked for private charters. Contact operators directly via the experience listing for group pricing.
Explore the full range of scenic cruises on RedBalloon and find the perfect waterway for your next gift or getaway.