7 Boat Tours in the Capricorn Coast, From Cheapest Up

1.Town of 1770 Afternoon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $32Our pick

Join 1770 LARC! Tours at 2:00 pm for a one-hour ride on land and water. Your driver-guide, such as Isabella, Antony, Jess, or John, shares local history and wildlife tips as you travel through Eurimbula National Park, Round Hill Creek, and the Eurimbula coastline. Expect birds, broad views, splashing water, and a memorable beach stop.

“Isabella the guide was informative,fun and friendly. Definately a must do tour. The Lark is a great way to see the sights”

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2.Great Keppel Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Ferry Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $66

Take a 30-minute catamaran from Rosslyn Bay to Great Keppel Island, then join a one-hour glass bottom boat trip led by a marine biologist and Master Reef Guide. Guides such as Max and Tilly explain the coral and sea life, with up to five hours left to explore the island independently.

“Our very experienced skipper and tour guide, Max, made this a wonderful experience. He made sure we learned about and saw the best coral and sea life - even a couple of turtles. His local knowledge of the area, both past and present, was informative and interesting. Well worth doing!”

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3.Shared Boat Transfer to Great Keppel Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $40

Take the Freedom Fast Cats ferry from Rosslyn Bay Harbour to Great Keppel Island in about 30 minutes. The air-conditioned boat has toilets and drops you directly on the beach. Spend the day walking, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, or eating at one of two licensed venues before returning at your fixed departure time.

“trip was fast and smooth boat on time staff helped to keep u safe boarding each end ramps are steep but have good grip. Island is a joke needs heaps of work to bring it up to a standard where you could recommend a visit again 6 years ago was our last visit the island has gone backwards in that time”

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4.Yeppoon: Great Keppel Island Luxury Sail & Snorkel Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 71 reviews · 7 hours · from $120

Spend seven hours aboard Funtastic Cruises’ catamaran from Yeppoon, with snorkeling, swimming, SUP, island walks, morning tea, prawns, wraps, and a vegetarian platter included. Crew members such as Tony, Mia, Jordi, and Connor have guided past trips, while the flexible plan suits active swimmers and deck loungers alike.

“Guides went out of their way to look after us, including some personal tlc and attention in the water. Gave us plenty of time doing different activities and at different locations.”

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5.Rosslyn: Great Keppel Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 1 day · from $69

Take a 30-minute ferry from Yeppoon to Great Keppel Island, then join a one-hour glass bottom boat tour with an English-speaking guide such as Brenda or Talia. Afterward, spend the day swimming, walking, snorkelling, or visiting the island’s two licensed venues before the return ferry.

“The tour ran very smoothly and our guide (Brenda?) was great, trying her best to locate a turtle and a stingray that everyone got excited about. An easy way to see the bottom of the ocean if you don’t fancy snorkeling in winter.”

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6.Yeppoon: Great Keppel Island Fast Boat Snorkel & Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 6 hours · from $123

Race across the Southern Great Barrier Reef aboard Funtastic Cruises’ Kraken, a 12-metre fast boat. You’ll snorkel, paddleboard, swim, hike or relax on a white beach, with lunch, prawns, gear and water included. Crew names vary, with Chris, Mia, Terry, Lauren, Carl and Lauryn among recent hosts.

“We had an amazing day sailing to Keppel Island! The atmosphere on the boat was relaxed and welcoming, and the crew went above and beyond to make the experience fun—especially for the kids. Snorkeling at Keppel was absolutely beautiful, with clear waters and plenty of marine life. A perfect family-friendly adventure—we’ll definitely be back!”

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7.Bundaberg: Whale Watching Sightseeing Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 4 hours · from $113

Meet at Bundaberg Port Marina for a four-hour whale-watching cruise aboard a modern Lady Musgrave Experience boat. Watch for humpback whales along Queensland’s famous humpback highway, listen to English commentary, move between the upper and foredecks, and enjoy ham or chicken wraps, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices available.

“Great for finding whales in a very short amount of time. Lunch was delicious. Staff friendly and helpful”

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