A full day from Bundaberg to Lady Musgrave Island, where a three-level pontoon sits inside the only coral cay lagoon on the Great Barrier Reef you can take a boat into. Snorkel with turtles in stinger-free water, take the glass-bottom boat, walk the island with an ecologist, and have a buffet lunch out on the reef.
Days
- Full day, 7am to about 5pm
Age
- All ages, children with an adult
Group size
- Shared catamaran day tour
Start / finish
- Bundaberg Port Marina / Lady Musgrave Island / Bundaberg Port Marina
- Bundaberg Port Marina, about 5 to 5:30pm
Return
- Bundaberg Port Marina, about 5 to 5:30pm
Transport
- 35 m high-speed catamaran Reef Empress
Meals
- Morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea
Route
Included experiences
- Lady Musgrave lagoon — snorkel with turtles in stinger-free water
- Lady Musgrave HQ pontoon — underwater observatory and sun deck
- Glass-bottom boat — coral and reef fish without getting wet
- Lady Musgrave Island — guided walk through Pisonia forest and seabird colonies
- Reef Empress — marine biologist talk, dolphins and seasonal whales
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the snorkelling and reef quality, describing abundant marine life including turtles, fish and occasionally manta rays and whales in clear water, alongside the island's beauty and the range of included activities such as the glass-bottom boat tour and guided island walk. Staff friendliness, knowledge and attentiveness stand out most prominently across reviews, with guides demonstrating expertise in marine biology, reef ecology and island history whilst ensuring safety and going out of their way to assist guests. The most common caveat is that the boat journey to the island can be rough or choppy due to sea conditions, though travellers generally note this is worthwhile for the experience, and several mention the tour is not suitable for very young children or those with mobility concerns.
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The best day out at Lady Musgrave Island. It was choppy heading out but Captain Paul handled the boat beautifully, and Mikalaya, Jonte, Hunter and Ray shared their knowledge of the reef with real passion.
A true VIP day for my birthday. Hunter's glass-bottom boat tour was full of knowledge and personality, Hannah's island tour packed in interesting facts, Savannah made a delicious cheese platter and Jonte shared his diving know-how.
Our Lady Musgrave tour was more than we expected, and the staff went above and beyond.
The crew were so helpful and friendly. The snorkelling, diving, island tour and glass-bottom boat were all excellent.
The snorkel spot and the boat trip out to the island were fabulous, and I counted nine kinds of butterflyfish. The staff were so polite and helpful that all three of my day trips were exceptional.
My aunt, uncle and I visited Lady Musgrave Island and it was worth it, with breathtaking views, crystal-clear water and beautiful sea life. Hunter, Lily and the rest of the staff made it fun and engaging.
