Highlights

Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)

Location: Newport, Brisbane, QLD

A Moreton Island Eco Marine Safari Cruise and Snorkel is a must-do Aussie Bucket List experience when visiting Brisbane in Queensland, Australia.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Start your day at the Newport Marina with check in on the boat at 7:30am with tea coffee and biscuits. Parking is free at Newport Marina.

The vessel will depart the marina at 0800, where you relax and enjoy a 60 minute cruise to Moreton Island, stopping if any wildlife is spotted on the way over.

Once, we have arrived, the vessel will find the perfect spot alongside the beautiful Tangalooma Wrecks. You will be allocated a time slot for your snorkel tour. During your snorkel, you will enjoy the beautiful marine life that inhabits Moreton Island. 

"Please note you MUST be able to swim to participate in this activity. Due to Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Legislation and Risk Assessments, we are unable to allow patrons to snorkel alone at the Tangalooma Wrecks whilst on the cruise."

Outside of your snorkel tour, you will be able to enjoy free time on the beach at Moreton Island to swim, sunbath and climb the famous sand hills, returning to the boat for a fresh lunch of leg ham, salad, bread rolls and roast chicken, all cooked and prepared in the morning for you. 

From 1000, our fully licenced bar is open for you to grab a cocktail, beer, wine or softdrink while you sit back and relax on the beach or the boat and take in the picturesque scenery.

The afternoon will conclude with a relaxing Eco Marine Safari, cruising the calm shallow aqua water spotting Dolphins, Dugongs,Turtles and other local marine life. Take something away with you as you learn from the full commentary explaining the history of the Island, local marine life and habitat. 

The boat will return to Newport Marina at approximately 4:00pm. 

Inclusions:

• Guided Snorkel Tour through Tangalooma Wrecks
• All snorkel Equipment including mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit
• Morning tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea
• Tea/coffee/water all day
• Free beach time on Moreton Island
• Eco Safari Cruise spotting Wildlife with commentary
• Sunscreen

What to bring:

• Your ticket
• Walking shoes
• Camera
• Dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended.
• Peak Hat & sunglasses
• Bottle of water
• Spending money
• Sunscreen

Additional Information:

The afternoon is dedicated to the Eco Marine Safari, spotting the array of incredible wildlife in their natural habitat. However, throughout the day the Captain and Crew are always on the lookout for marine life so if spotted, the Captain will pause activities and take you over to view the animals wild and free in their natural habitat.

As the animals are wild and untamed, there is no guarantee of which species you will see on your cruise, but Dolphin Wild Island Cruises have been operating within the region for over 30 years and have a 95% success rate of spotting dugongs, dolphins and turtles. 

The Captain will deliver informative and interesting commentary throughout the Eco Safari Tour educating you on the fun facts, habitats, biology and evolution of the local animals and Moreton Island’s colourful history.

Dugongs

Moreton Bay Marine Park is home to the shy elusive Dugong. Number one on everyone’s list to spot on a Moreton Bay Cruise. With an abundance of seagrass beds, it is ideal for dugongs to graze on all year round. As Dugongs are the only Herbivorous Sea Mammal in the world, they only feed on seagrass and algae growing on the seagrass limiting their homes to specific areas of coastline.

Turtles

A very healthy population of turtles can also be found foraging in the seagrass beds. Moreton Bay Marine Park houses six different species of turtles warming themselves by swimming close to the surface of the shallow water, making them easy to spot in their natural habitat.

Dolphins

Moreton Island is a haven for several dolphin species, including the bottlenose dolphin. These intelligent and social animals are often seen leaping playfully in the waves or riding the bow waves of boats. Dolphins have complex social structures and communicate using a variety of clicks, whistles, and body movements. They are also known for their incredible intelligence, demonstrated through their ability to use tools, understand symbolic language, and display empathy towards each other.

Birds

Common birds spotted each trip include Sea Eagles gliding in the sky over head, Whistling Kites and Cormorants. Don’t be surprised if a Cormorant swims beside you during the Guided Snorkeling tour.