Tour Highlights
- Lady Musgrave Island private charter snorkel tour from Seventeen Seventy for 8 guests on a 10m cougar cat. With a full deck canopy there is ample seating for all in the shade.
- Lady Musgrave Island snorkel tour inclusions:- 5 hours in the lagoon and on the island. Morning and afternoon tea, lunch and snacks. All snorkel gear and floation equipment and wetsuits.
- As this is your private charter boat tour to Lady Musgrave Island you may spend as much time in the water snorkelling or on the island doing as much exploration as you please.
- Lady Musgrave Islands lagoon is 3,000 acres and the island itself is 38 acres. See humpback whales June - September, turtles, Manta Ray, clams, starfish, dolphins and much more.
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- Private Charter Boat:- 10m cougar cat - 8 guests
- Tender for Lady Musgrave Island exploration
- Snorkel gear - Wetsuits - Flotation vests - Pool noodles
- Muesli Bars, chips, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- Morning Tea:- Fruit platter
- Lunch:- Meat and Salad wraps - Vegetarian wraps, tea and coffee
- Afternoon Tea:- Cake tea and coffee
Lady Musgrave Island private charter snorkel tour from Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Water for a group of 8 people to explore the lagoons of the island on a private charter boat with your own captain and crew
Lady Musgrave Island tours from the town of Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Waters are very popular with small groups of families and friends arriving to discover our beautiful part of the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
From the Seventeen Seventy Marina we offer exclusive private charter snorkel tours to Lady Musgrave Island for groups of only 8 people to explore the 3000 acres of lagoons that surround Lady Musgrave Island which is 59 kilometres east of the Town of 1770.
These waters are rich with marine life and the Great Eight of the Great Barrrer Reef and the island is a nesting site to migratory birds such as the Noddy Terns.
A Great Barrier Reef tour out to the islands off Seventeen Seventy simply cannot be missed as the marine life is some of the best in the world.
As this is a private charter snorkel tour to Lady Musgrave Island its up to you the guests on how much time you wish to spend in the islands lagoon snorkelling the reef and how much time you wish to spend on Lady Musgrave Island, beach combing, spotting wildlife or just exploring the beaches.
Please Note: All guests must be confident swimmers
Itinerary
Private Charter Boat Tours Lady Musgrave Island
We begin our private charter snorkel tour from the Seventeen Seventy Marina just outside Agnes Water based around the tides.
Our snorkel tours comprise of a 9 hour day and begin from either 7am to 4.00pm or 6am to 3pm (tide dependant)
It takes 2 hours steaming time to reach Lady Musgrave Island and along the way you will see the beautiful coastal views of Australia and the marine life on the Great Barrier Reef.
Once we reach Lady Musgrave Island our private charter guests have 5 hours to snorkel the 3000 acres of lagoon surrounding the island and also enjoying a guided 40 minute to 1 hour walk around Lady Musgrave Island to learn and explore about its history and to see the wildlife and the famous attractions.
Lady Musgrave Island Tours - The Marine Life
The fertile waters of the Southern Great Barrier Reef are very well known for some of the most spectacular marine life that call this region home all year round such as the graceful Manta Ray. These fish can live up to an impressive 50 years of age and each one of them has it's own identity with spots on its underbelly just like we humans have our own unique fingerprints.
Humpback Whales also grace these waters on their annual migratory tour northwards from Antarctica to the warmer and safe waters of the Great Barrier Reef to calve. You can see the Humpback Whales during the months of June to the middle/end of September.
There is a major breeding population of green sea turtles and loggerhead turtles that live and nest on Lady Musgrave all year round.
Whilst your head is underwater and seeing all the lovely varieties of coral you will see some local residents such as starfish, lots of sea turtles, parrot fish or tusk fish, snappers, clown fish, black tip reef sharks and so so much more.
On the departure from 1770 we often see pods of whales scouring the Great Barrier Reef for food and they sometimes come alongside the boat and ride the bow.
Lady Musgrave Island Tours - The Lagoon Coral
Lady Musgrave Island snorkeling is some of the best you will ever do on the Great Barrier Reef. These southern waters are so rich and fertile with a huge variety of hard and soft corals that attract the amazing marine life that call these waters home.
As you are snorkeling along the 3000 acre lagoon surrounding Lady Musgrave Island you will see Brain coral, Staghorn coral, Fan corals, Branching corals, Plate coral, Boulder coral and soft corals.
Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts From
Seventeen Seventy
Departure Time
- Departure time is dependant on tide times
- Departure times vary from 07.00am to 4.00pm & 06.00am to 3.00pm
- Departure time will be advised on a confirmed booking
Departure Instructions
Departures from 1770 Marina, Captain Cook Drive, Town of 1770
Destinations
- Agnes Water
- Lady Musgrave Island
- Agnes Water
Months of Operation
January - December
Days of Operation
Daily
9 hour day with 5 hours at Lady Musgrave Island
Duration
9 hour day
Fitness Level Required
Active
Restrictions
- Please advise us of any pre-existing conditions
- All guests must be confident swimmers
What to Bring
- BYO drinking bottle - We supply rainwater
- BYO alcohol - to be consumed after in-water activities only
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Swimming costume
- Slip on walking shoes for island exploration
Child Policy
Children must be confident swimmers
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operators policy:
Duty of Care
During our safety brief before we leave the jetty, anyone that has any pre-existing conditions or medications will be asked to notify us. 1770 Creek2Reef will not be responsible for any non-disclosure should an incident arise.
The skipper has the right to refuse any person on board that is intoxicated prior to the commencement of the charter.
BOOKINGS
30% cancellation fee applies if cancelled 5-4 days prior to departure
60% cancellation fee applies if cancelled 3-2 days prior to departure
100% cancellation fee applies if cancelled less than 2 days prior to departure
We will reconfirm the day/night before by text msg or email whether the charter will proceed.
If the weather is deemed unsuitable by us or the minimum amount of people to fill a charter has not been met, then a full refund will be made.
If the minimum amount of people requirement is not fulfilled, then 1 days notice shall be given to either change the date or receive a full refund.
DISCLAIMER
By booking and paying for a fishing charter with 1770 Creek2Reef Fishing Charters, you are hereby considered to have agreed to and accepted each of the terms set forth in the following disclaimer.
1770 Creek2Reef Fishing Charters shall not be liable for any death, personal injury, loss or damage to property or any other related bookings or cost eg (Accomm/Fuel).
It is a condition of booking with us that you hereby release to the full extent permitted by law. 1770 Creek2Reef Fishing Charters its employees, agents and sub-contractors from all actual or contingent liability in respect of such personal injury, death, loss or damage.
All passengers shall comply with any direction given to them for their safety and comfort, and agree that willful non-compliance with such directions may result in an immediate return to the nearest port or embarkation point without refund.
It's a condition of booking and undertaking a charter than any passenger indemnifies 1770 Creek2Reef Fishing Charters for all damages caused by any such non-compliant passenger.
All passengers of 1770Creek2Reef Fishing Charters shall be liable for any cost associated with repairs, replacement, or both of the vessel, equipment, or both which occur as a result of wilful damage
From
au$2,445.00
Prices are AUD, per charter and include all levies fees and taxes.
Tour Code: 892
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