Noosa Ferry Cruise Co HV Stillwater Luxury Sunset Cruise

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Watch the sun go down over the Noosa River from Stillwater, a quiet hybrid-electric catamaran, with a welcome drink and a platter to share. Board in Noosa Heads or Noosaville for 90 minutes on the water.

Days

1.5 hours

Age

All ages

Group size

Shared sunset cruise

Start / finish

Noosa Heads or Noosaville / Noosa River

Return

See itinerary for details

Transport

Hybrid-electric catamaran HV Stillwater

Meals

Welcome drink and a shared nibbles platter

Route

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Included experiences

Noosa River — 90-minute cruise at sunset
Noosa Sound — glide through the waterways on near-silent hybrid power
On board — welcome drink, nibbles platter and a licensed bar

Noosa Ferry Cruise Co HV Stillwater Luxury Sunset Cruise

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Itinerary

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LATE AFTERNOON: STEPPING ABOARD STILLWATER

Choose your jetty when you book: the Sofitel jetty off Hastings Street in Noosa Heads, or the Pelican Boat Hire jetty on the riverfront at Noosaville. The time moves with the sunset through the year, and a welcome drink is handed to you as you step on. Stillwater runs on hybrid-electric power, so she slides away from the jetty with barely a hum, very different from the company's heritage-style ferries. Find a spot in the plush seating, under cover if the weather turns.

GOLDEN HOUR ON THE NOOSA RIVER

For an hour and a half you wind through the channels of Noosa Sound and along the Noosa River, which rises far to the north in the Cooloola wetlands before reaching the sea here at Laguna Bay. Noosa Shire has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2007, one of the reasons this river still looks so green from the water. A light nibbles platter is passed around, and the bar sells more drinks if you want them. Watch the shallows: pelicans cruise the river at this hour, and ospreys often hunt over the water before dusk.

SUNSET AND THE RETURN

As the sun drops behind the hinterland the river turns gold, then pink, and the quiet engine means you hear the water and the birds rather than a motor. With the light gone, Stillwater brings you back along the river to finish your evening in Noosa.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Choose when you book: Sofitel jetty, Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, or Pelican Boat Hire jetty, Noosaville.
Departure time: Late afternoon; the time moves with sunset through the year and is confirmed when you book.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Suits: Couples, families and groups. Children aged 5 to 17 pay the child fare; under 5s travel free.
Accessibility: The boat has a fully accessible toilet, roomy seating and wide aisles. Wheelchair boarding is only possible at Noosa Marina in Tewantin, so ask for it when you book.

What is included

90-minute sunset cruise on HV Stillwater
Welcome drink on arrival
Light nibbles platter to share

Not included

Further drinks (licensed bar on board)

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Where can I get more information about this trip?

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What immunisations do I need?

For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.

Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

Do I need travel insurance?

Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.

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How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

What should I pack?

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Private tours and families

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Booking the trip

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If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

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Does the tour price include flights?

No. Tour prices do not include any travel arrangements other than for the duration of the tour itself. If you need assistance with booking flights or buses our travel team and certainly help - Just ask!

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As a rule of thumb, try to book at least 2 weeks prior to departure, this will usually get you a seat on the date you want. That being said, we cannot guarantee that spaces will be available at the time of your booking so, if you can, book as soon as possible. Bookings can still be made right up until the departure date of the tour if seats are available. If you know when you'd like to travel, please contact us and we will let you know if you need to book soon or if you have time.

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Cost and Fees

Do I need to tip the guide?

If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

Our tour prices are completely transparent. There are no additional fees involved that are not included in the overall tour price shown. If you wish to do optional activities such as helicopter rides or wildlife safaris, then an extra cost may be needed. However, this will always be made clear at the time of your booking.

What does Paid Locally mean?

Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?

We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

Where do I meet the tour?

For pick-up times and locations, please check the "Start/Finish" section directly under the itinerary, which lists every pick-up point and its time.There is a lot of information there to help you plan your flights and arrival.Please review it carefully, as pick-ups can vary from tour to tour.

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(5/5)

The Stillwater sunset cruise was sensational. Dean and Mia were outstanding and the vibe made it a cruise we'll always remember.

Hans Heeraman Verified· Travelled 18th July 2025

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