Lady Musgrave Island tours depart from Seventeen Seventy daily for snorkel tours of the magnificent and safe 10 kilometre coral walled lagoon around the island that is simply teeming with a huge variety of marine life.
Lady Musgrave Island snorkelling tours from Seventeen Seventy next to Agnes Water. Discover the pristine beauty of Lady Musgrave Island on a daily snorkel tour departing from Seventeen Seventy based on the various tide times. This idyllic coral cay, nestled within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, boasts a magnificent 10-kilometer coral-walled lagoon teeming with diverse marine life.
Check-in at 1770 Marina and enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise to Lady Musgrave Island. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the friendly crew and provided with an overview of the Great Barrier Reef day tour activities. The reef tour includes snorkelling, guided island walks, and glass bottom boat tours, allowing you to experience the Great Barrier Reef both above and below the water.
Experience the magic of Lady Musgrave Island with our all-inclusive snorkelling tour. Book now for an unforgettable adventure on the Great Barrier Reef!
See all tours and attractions in Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Water.
Whilst at Lady Musgrave Island guests may choose to spend all of their time in the water snorkeling the 10 kilometer coral lagoon walls or join in the fascinating glass bottom boat tour and/or an eco-island walk to see the birds and wildlife and learn all about the history of the island and the Great Barrier Reef.
This area of the Great Barrier Reef is famous for the sighting of squadrons of Mantaray and people come from far and wide to see them as they perform underwater ballet.
The size of the Mantaray is impressive as is the way they gently glide through the water feeding on large quantities of zooplankton and small fish.
A fascinating fact for you is each Manatray is identifiable by its unique underbelly marking and no two are the same.
Everyone loves sea turtles and we have plenty of them here at Lady Musgrave Island for you to snorkel alongside.
Guests are always impressed with the huge variety of marine life, health and the colours of the corals surrounding Lady Musgrave Island.
See some of the other "Great Eight" Great Barrier Reef living icons can be seen in an article here for your reading pleasure.
During our Great Barrier Reef tour guests will enjoy morning and afternoon tea and a buffet luncheon.
Now you have visited Lady Musgrave Island take a scenic flight and day tour to Lady Elliot Island.
Take a look at our private charter boat tours in Agnes Water
8.30am (*) - Check in at 1770 Marina
Depart 1770 Marina
Morning tea during transfer – Fresh scones with jam and cream and biscuits
Arrive Lady Musgrave Island
Guided Island Walk
Glass Bottom Boat Viewing
Lunch throughout the day – Salad wraps with choice of ham, salami or chicken. Dietary alternative on request.
Snorkeling
Depart Lady Musgrave Island
Afternoon tea during transfer – cheese platter and fresh fruit.
5.30pm (**) - Arrive 1770 Marina
(*) Check in times change daily with the tides. Can be as early as 0500 and as late as 1100.
(**) Return time is approx. 8-9hrs after check in. Return may be earlier or later at 1770 Reefs discretion, based on conditions and passenger requirements.
Catering Onboard
- Snorkeling within the pristine Lady Musgrave Island lagoon.
- Lagoon is abundant in 1300 varieties of tropical fish and 350 species of hard and soft corals.
- Home to resident turtles year round, with daily turtle sightings and frequent encounters while snorkeling.
- Coral wall creates calm waters for snorkeling. No swell or currents in the lagoon. Very safe for non-swimmers and first time snorkelers.
- Flotation aids including lifejackets and pool noodles for guest comfort.
- Fully supervised by qualified crew member, with rescue tender as an added safety precaution for guests.
You will get between 1.5 and 2 hours of snorkelling time.
- Guided walk of approximately 45 minutes over less than 1km.
- Explore the Pisonia Grandis forest and learn about the symbiotic relationship between the tree’s and birds that makes life on Lady Musgrave Island possible.
- 300,000 migratory sea birds visit the island to nest each year between September to May including wedge tailed shearwaters.
- Buff-banded rails, eastern reef egrets and other species of sea bird are resident year round.
- The clean white sand, which is created by ground coral, is soft under foot and is the canvas to the lagoons pristine waters.
- During turtle nesting season (Oct – Dec) Loggerhead and Green Sea turtles return to the island each night to lay their eggs. Hatching season is from January to April.
- 12m purpose built glass bottom boat for Lady Musgrave Island launched in April 2023.
- Explore the Lady Musgrave Lagoon from above, including coral bommies abundant in fish.
- Local guides share knowledge on the lagoon and surrounding ocean habitats.
- Interpretation of the lagoons intricate ecosystem and how species interact to survive within the lagoon.
- Lady Musgrave Island’s coral is exceptionally healthy, being far enough south in cool waters. Has not experienced any coral bleaching events in the past 10 years.
Seventeen Seventy
Lady Musgrave Island
January - December
Daily
Departure times depends on tides, times may vary - Check in time varies between 5.00am and 11.00am
Transfer to Lady Musgrave from 1770: 90min approx
Please note Public Holiday rates may apply
8 to 9 hours approx.
Low, Medium
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:
All schedules, activities and prices listed may be amended without notice. Price includes 10% GST. 1770reef tours depart in all weather conditions deemed safe. Departures are subject to weather and tide conditions. 1770reef reserves the right to cancel tours at any time. Tickets are transferable to another date. Tickets cannot be transferred within 48hr cancellation window. Cancellation fee will apply. Please read cancellation policy carefully below.
Cancellations made with less than 48 hour’s notice are non-refundable.
Cancellations made with more than 48 hour’s incur a 10% cancellation fee.
In the event that the tour is cancelled by 1770reef, 100% refundable or transferable.
Please note public holiday surcharges apply
***Please note infants 3 & under will be charged $29 per infant - Infants must be included at time of booking, see extras on booking form***
***Check in times change daily with the tides. Can be as early as 4.00am and as late as 11.00am***
***Return time is approx. 8-9hrs after check in. Return may be earlier or later at 1770 Reefs discretion, based on conditions and passenger requirements***
au$253.98
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$172.38
Family: au$712.98
Tour Code: 851