1770 Great Barrier Reef Cruises runs Lady Musgrave Island and Coral Lagoon Day Cruises from the Town of 1770.
Contact
For full pricing and tour details please visit 1770reefcruises.com
About
Lady Musgrave Island & Lagoon is a true coral cay with a pristine 1000 acre coral lagoon which is without a doubt the most unique coral cay & lagoon on the entire Great Barrier Reef.
Lady Musgrave Island is commonly known as the “Jewel in the Crown of the Great Barrier Reef.†Lady Musgrave Island is only 32 nautical miles from the Town of 1770 and is the second southern most Island on the Great Barrier Reef.
Lady Musgrave Island (coral cay) is an unspoiled island paradise abundant in pisonia forests and bird life. The island covers an area of 14 hectares and rests on the edge of a sparkling coral lagoon. Home to over 1300 varieties of brilliantly coloured marine fish and 350 species of both hard and soft corals.
The Spirit of 1770
The tour boat, the Spirit of 1770, a purpose-built 22 metre high-speed catamaran departs the Town of 1770 marina at 8am and returns at approximately 5.30pm daily. A shuttle bus service is available from Bundaberg to the Town of 1770 return.
The “Spirit of 1770†enters the calm waters of the coral lagoon and moors along side “Reef Sanctuary†our floating pontoon, only 300 metres from the island. Step off the Spirit of 1770 & on to the pontoon, step off the pontoon & on the island, step off the pontoon and into the protected pristine waters of the coral lagoon to explore the wonders of a living reef eco-system and the colorful Marine life – all in one great Day.
There is no other Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise Experience than with Lady Musgrave Cruises 1770 (formally 1770 Great Barrier Reef Cruises)
We have been operating Day Cruises from 1770 for over 12 years and take pride in offering a value for money day cruise, excellent equipment & facilities, great food and friendly, professional service.
Lady Musgrave Day Cruise Includes:
- 6 hours on the Outer Barrier Reef
- Snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon at two different snorkeling sites throughout the day
- Viewing the coral gardens through our spacious glass bottom boat (6 meters of viewing chambers)
- Snorkeling and viewing in the lagoon at Coral Bay
- Guided island walk with informative commentary
- Feeding the colourful variety of marine life
- Discovering turtles and manta rays (all year round), and humpback whales in season
- Tropical buffet luncheon with prawns plus morning and afternoon teas included
- Plus friendly personalised service
- Quality Snorkeling equipment, fishing equipment, floatation vests, optical masks and sunscreen provided
- Optional afternoon of reef fishing for your own catch – and we always catch fish (bookings essential. Ages 12 and over only)
- Wetsuits are available for hire
Optional Scuba Diving
World class Outer Reef Wall dive sites and lagoon dives for certified and beginnerdivers
- Certified divers from $30, with a guide, Scuba qualification card must be provided.
- Introductory dives – $65
Prices includes 10% GST
General Information
Departs Daily:
Town of 1770 Marina at 8.00am, returning approximately 5:00pm
Spirit of 1770 Booking Office:
Discovery Centre,
Shop 12 Endeavour Plaza,
Agnes Waters
or 1770 Marina
Shuttle Bus Service available from
Bundaberg to 1770 return.
1-800-63-1770
All schedules, activities and prices listed may be amended without notice and are subject to weather conditions
What to Bring
To ensure you have the best possible time on day trip there are few things to consider while packing you
bag. Below are few suggestions to make you day a pleasant, comfortable and unforgettable:
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Swimmers and towel
- Camera/Video camera: if you are considering snorkeling an underwater camera will help you capture the unique and colourful marine life
- Comfortable sand shoes
- Jacket/Jumper
- If you suffer from motion sickness you may wish to bring motion sickness tablets for the boat trip over and back
