About Noosa Ocean Rider
Noosa Ocean Rider is the region's original ocean adventure tour company, operating high-powered rigid inflatable boat experiences from the Noosa Marina. Their purpose-built vessel — the same type used by professional marine operators worldwide — delivers a thrilling ride across the open ocean while providing a stable, safe platform for wildlife viewing and coastal exploration.
Their flagship experiences include seasonal whale watching tours from June to October, when thousands of humpback whales migrate along the Sunshine Coast, breaching and tail-slapping right alongside the boat. Year-round dolphin safari tours take advantage of the approximately 200 Indo-Pacific dolphins that call Noosa's waters home, with encounters that include dolphins surfing the boat's wake. The ocean adventure tour combines adrenaline with nature, crossing the Noosa River bar and heading out into Laguna Bay for an unforgettable coastal experience.
Noosa Ocean Rider has earned its reputation as a must-do Sunshine Coast activity through consistently spectacular wildlife encounters and a crew that balances excitement with genuine marine knowledge. Departing from the Noosa Marina with free parking and pickup points along Gympie Terrace, they make the logistics effortless so guests can focus entirely on the ocean experience.
