SeaLink Ferries

Our History

SeaLink South East Queensland has been connecting people and communities for more than 60 years.

Our story began in June 1964, when Stradbroke Ferries introduced its first vehicle ferry, MV Myora, operating between Redland Bay and Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah). In 1972, the service moved to Toondah Harbour in Cleveland, which remains our mainland departure point for the island today.

From a single ferry servicing North Stradbroke Island, the business has grown to support communities across South East Queensland. Today, we operate vehicle and passenger ferry services between Cleveland and Dunwich, and between Redland Bay and the Southern Moreton Bay Islands of Russell, Macleay, Lamb and Karragarra. We also operate the Moggill Ferry, connecting Moggill and Riverview across the Brisbane River, and a dedicated ambulance boat service for the Queensland Ambulance Service.

With more than 200 staff, SeaLink South East Queensland supports local employment, businesses and tourism. Our services provide essential connections for residents, commuters and visitors, helping people get to work, access services, transport goods and explore the region.

Our North Stradbroke Island services depart from Toondah Harbour at 12 Emmett Drive, Cleveland, and operate year-round.

MV Minjerribah

Built in 2003, MV Minjerribah takes its name from the traditional name for North Stradbroke Island. Measuring approximately 68 metres long, the vehicle ferry can carry up to 398 passengers and features a licensed, air-conditioned café and an outdoor viewing area.

MV Sea Breeze

Formerly known as the Big Red Cat, MV Sea Breeze was built in 2006. The 49-metre vehicle ferry can carry up to 295 passengers and features a licensed, air-conditioned café.

MV Quandamooka

Built in 1994, MV Quandamooka takes its name from the traditional name for Moreton Bay. Measuring approximately 68 metres long, the vehicle ferry can carry up to 395 passengers and features a licensed, air-conditioned café and an outdoor viewing area.

MV Yalingbila

Built in 2013 by Richardson Devine Marine, MV Yalingbila previously operated on Sydney Harbour as the Elizabeth Cook, part of the Captain Cook Cruises fleet. The 24-metre passenger ferry can carry up to 198 passengers and features an outdoor viewing deck. Its name, Yalingbila, means “whale”.

MV Straddie Express – Coming Soon!

A new chapter in our passenger ferry service is on the horizon. MV Straddie Express will soon join our North Stradbroke Island fleet, connecting Cleveland and Dunwich. Stay tuned for more details as we get ready to welcome her to Moreton Bay.