Moreton Island: Dolphin and Tangalooma Wrecks Day Cruise Cruise with Gold Coast Pickup
ID: GYG74468-O-259413
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Set sail to discover the world-renowned Moreton island paradise. Snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks, watch wild dolphins, relax on white sand beaches, and enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch.
Discover Moreton Bay Marine Park and learn about marine life from an onboard marine naturalist on this cruise. Go on a guided snorkeling tour of the Tangalooma wrecks and keep an eye our for the dolphins, dugongs and sea turtles that call this glamour area home.
Choose from a tour where you meet the boat at the Rivergate Marina or with pickup from the Gold Coast or Brisbane. Throw your swimwear into a bag and set sail to uncover miles of unspoiled white sand beaches.
Departing daily from Brisbane, cruise in luxury to Moreton Bay Marine Park aboard the modern, air-conditioned catamaran Spirit of Migaloo II. Here enjoy the freedom to do as much or as little as you please with all activities included and no local fees.
Dive in and snorkel the fifteen shipwrecks that have been deliberately sunk just off the coastline with an abundance of spectacular coral formations and colorful marine life that needs to be seen to be believed. No experience is required and all equipment and water safety items are provided.
Afterwards, join our naturalist guides in a fish-feeding session with the 200 species that frequent the area. Satisfy your appetite with a gourmet tropical buffet featuring ocean king prawns, and quench your thirst with a glass of local wine, craft beer or frozen cocktail.
Take the time to relax, and enjoy free island time on the pristine white-sand beach. Paddleboard on sheltered crystal-clear waters, join a game with complimentary beach sporting equipment, or simply kick back and soak in the serenity.
Watch out for some of Queensland’s best marine wildlife in this area which is home to one of the largest populations of bottlenose dolphins in Australia. Feel the joy of seeing them jump and play in turquoise waters.
Search for six of the world’s seven species of sea turtles and herds of shy and gentle dugongs in one of the world’s remaining strongholds for this species.
Get help from the onboard marine naturalists who have been working with these incredible animals for over a decade and have the experience to give you the closest wildlife encounters possible.
Highlights
- Snorkel the famous Tangalooma Wrecks from the dedicated snorkelling vessel
- Savor a mouth-watering tropical buffet lunch with ocean king prawns
- Search for wild dolphins and other marine animals like sea turtles and dugongs
- Relax on the vessel and enjoy tasty frozen cocktails and a fully stocked bar
- Experience free time on the beach where you can feed the fish and kayak
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Average tour sightings: Dolphins 92%, sea turtles 99%, dugongs 70%
• Buffet Lunch Menu (Allergen information: VE = Vegan | V = Vegetarian | GF = Gluten Free | LF = Lactose-Free | N = May contain nuts | E = May contain eggs):
Ocean king prawns (GF, LF)
Lightly seasoned roasted chicken pieces (GF, LF)
Maple-glazed baked ham off the bone (GF, LF)
Summer garden salad (VE, GF, LF)
Mediterranean pasta salad (VE, LF, N)
Classic coleslaw salad (V, GF, E)
Damper-style bread rolls (VE)
Sliced seasonal melons and tropical fruits (VE, GF, LF)
• Light snacks are also available for purchase onboard.
Meet outside Vibe Hotel at 7:30 AM. Please be patient as the guide may be held up on occasion due to morning traffic and other hotel pickups. If you aren’t at the departure point on time, the guide cannot wait for you.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.