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Sail Moreton Bay

Experience Australia's greatest ocean racing yacht on a day�s sailing from Brisbane to one of Moreton Bay's many islands and enjoy fun activities such as sand tobogganing in winter, snorkelling in summer and speed boat ski tube rides. Get more details at Red Balloon Days

Private Yacht Cruise

Enjoy a gourmet cheese platter and cold champagne while relaxing on this three hour cruise on Moreton Bay on board a yacht with an experienced skipper. You can even help sail the yacht. As well as passing on some of his sailing know-how your captain will talk about the history of the bay, including the stories behind St. Helena Island (once a prison for the hardened convicts); Peel Island (an old leper colony) and Tangalooma (a whaling station). See more details at RedBalloon Days

Dolphin Cruise

Cruise into the sheltered crystal clear waters around Moreton Island, a haven for playful dolphins, rare dugongs, huge sea turtles and even humpback whales. There is also the chance to snorkel on the Tangalooma Wrecks or Flinders Reef, experience the rush of boom netting, fish feeding, fishing, relax on white sandy beaches or swim in crystal clear waters. See more details at RedBalloon Days

Learn to sail

Learn basics of sailing on board a 40-foot training yacht, on two-day, hands-on course which will earn you the 'Start Yachting' certificate from the Royal Yachting Association. Sailing skills taught will include how to work the sails and winches, steering, navigation, working the sails, ropes and knots, and safety. You will also gain some knowledge of charts, buoys and beacons. All meals included (except alcohol). More details at RedBalloon Days

Cruise from Brisbane to the Gold Coast

Cruise the Brisbane and Gold Coast waters through the dozens of islands in Moreton Bay. Once you have passed through the islands you will sail through the exciting Broadwater, passing the Sovereign Islands, Tipplers Resort and Jumpin Pin. More details at FreemanX

There are other ways to get on the water in Brisbane:

Moreton Island - Cruise across beautiful Moreton Bay and once on the island enjoy activities such as sand tobogganing, boogie boarding and sightseeing. A two-day trip is also available.

Whale watching - Spend a day watching humpback whales playing in the crystal clear waters off Moreton Island between June and October.

Lunch cruise - take in the sights of the Brisbane River while enjoying great food and informative commentary. Dinner cruises are also available.

Canoeing - paddle along the Brisbane River past landmarks such as the Gateway Bridge and some of the city's best waterfront properties.

Kite surfing - learn this exciting sport on the warm flat waters of Moreton Bay in a two-hour lesson.

There are plenty more things to do in Brisbane

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Sailing and cruises - Brisbane River and Moreton Bay -

Sailing and cruises
- Brisbane River and Moreton Bay -