2000
In November the top deck of the Stradbroke Venture is removed due to problems manoeuvring the vessel in high winds and loading delays.
In September the Minjerribah begins operating from Cleveland to Dunwich and becomes the sister ship to the Quandamooka. The 67 metre long vessel is built in China and can carry 50 vehicles and 400 passengers. It continues to operate for Stradbroke Ferries on the North Stradbroke Island schedule.
1990
The Bay Islander joins the Myora to operate between the Southern Moreton Bay islands. It was formerly a cross-river vehicular cable ferry, Coraki, from Coraki in New South Wales. She is given her new name when she is lengthened from 19 metres to 25 metres and introduced to service at Redland Bay.
1992
This year, the 100 seater Gateway to Stradbroke passenger ferry is built at Pacific Marine at Southport.
2005
2000
On 28th December the company converts from being Stradbroke Ferries Pty Ltd, to Stradbroke Ferries Limited and becomes an unlisted Public Company.
2001
The Pinkenba Railway Station is purchased and half of the building is relocated to the current Dunwich site to become the island booking office. The other half is sent to a private property in Cleveland.
2005
The Myora is sold and sailed to New Zealand. It is now believed to be operating in Fiji.
2006
1993
The Bay Islander is lengthened from 25 metres to 31 metres.
1994
The Quandamooka is built at Index Ship Building Yard in Brisbane and begins operating from Cleveland to Dunwich. The vessel is 49 metres long.
The Moongalba is sold and sails to New Zealand where she works transporting cars between Auckland and Waiheke Island. She is renamed the Spirit of Waiheke.
2002
Stradbroke Ferries recognises the need to have a retail outlet that promotes the island as a holiday destination and is a one stop shop for bookings. Stradbroke Island Holidays opens and still continues to grow the tourism business.
2003
In May the Escape to Stradbroke, a 130 seater water taxi, begins operating between Cleveland and Dunwich. It is built at Aluminium Marine at Victoria Point.
2011
Stradbroke Ferries enters into a contract on the LNG project in Gladstone to transport trucks and supplies to Curtis Island. The Quandamooka is the first boat to be deployed for this project, along with other vessels including the Minjerribah in 2012. The Minjerribah is returned to the Stradbroke operations in 2014, where it continues to operate.
2011
On 13th December Stradbroke Ferries Limited is purchased by Transit Systems, a family owned Australian company, whose head office is located in the Redlands.
1996
A new wheelhouse is fitted on the Myora in Bundaberg.
1997
Stradbroke Ferries purchases the Combie Trader business and vessel which operates from Scarborough to Bulwer on Moreton Island. This business also includes the Bulwer General Store, Garage and accommodation facilities. The business is sold in 2009.
2003
In August the second ramp at Dunwich is completed, allowing more access and services for Stradbroke Ferries to the island.
2004
In July, the 24 vehicle ferry Lakarma provides a transport service from Redland Bay to the Southern Moreton Bay islands. The vessel is 36 metres long, 180 tonne and can carry up to 200 passengers.
2012
The Moongalba returns to Brisbane as the Spirit of Waiheke and is repurchased by Stradbroke Ferries Ltd. It recommences operations to North Stradbroke Island.
2013
1999
In August the Quandamooka is re-engined and lengthened to 67 metres, with a capacity to carry 50 cars and 400 passengers. In November, a new super structure with a cafĂŠ area is constructed and fitted.
1990
2004
The Moreton Escape is purchased and refitted to suit the growing Moreton Island business. It becomes the second ferry to service the Scarborough to Bulwer operations.
2000
On Tuesday 19th March the Spirit of Waiheke is renamed back to its original name of Moongalba (meaning sitting down place) at a ceremony at Dunwich. She continues to be used as an additional boat when needed.
2014
A new brand is developed to bring all of the Stradbroke Island services of Stradbroke Ferries and the Big Red Cat under one umbrella of Stradbroke Ferries.
2010