About this tour
An 8-hour private boat cruise around Moreton Island featuring the Tangalooma Wrecks, plus cruises past Stradbroke Island and Wave Break Island. You'll snorkel the wrecks, spot dolphins, turtles and rays, walk on Moreton Island for native wildlife, and enjoy locally grown seasonal fruit onboard. Guided throughout with live commentary, this tour suits anyone wanting a comprehensive coastal day out without the time pressure of standard group tours.
Highlights
- Snorkel the world-famous Tangalooma Wrecks directly
- Cruise past North and South Stradbroke Island and Wave Break Island
- Dolphin, turtle, ray and fish sightings commonly observed
- Guided walk on Moreton Island to spot native wildlife
- Local seasonal fruit platter included during cruise
- Snorkelling equipment provided
- Live onboard commentary from local guide
- Private tour format
What to expect
You'll board a boat and head out to the Tangalooma Wrecks, where you'll spend time snorkelling around the wreck sites with provided equipment. The cruise also takes you past North and South Stradbroke Island and Wave Break Island — expect to see marine life like dolphins, turtles and rays during the journey. Partway through, you'll land on Moreton Island for a gentle walk to look for native wildlife.
Throughout the 8 hours, you'll have access to bottled water and a platter of locally grown seasonal fruit. A local guide provides live commentary and context about the locations and wildlife you're seeing. The pace is leisurely rather than rushed, giving you time to take in the scenery and marine environment.
What travellers say
- Comprehensive day covering multiple island locations in one tour
- Snorkelling equipment and seasonal fruit included
- Live guide commentary adds local context and knowledge
- Reliable wildlife sightings — dolphins, turtles and rays common
- Gentle walk breaks up boat time without intense exertion
- Not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health
- Eight-hour duration demanding for those with limited stamina
- Seafood catering not included — costs extra at booking
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone seeking a full-day coastal experience with snorkelling, wildlife spotting and a guided walk — suitable for most fitness levels. Be aware: the tour isn't recommended for people with spinal injuries, pregnant travellers, or those with poor cardiovascular health due to the boat conditions and activity involved. Infants can come (lap-sitting required for under-2s, or bring a pram for onboard use) and service animals are permitted. Seafood nibbles catering is available for an extra $25 per person, to be arranged when booking. Public transport access is available nearby. The 8-hour duration is substantial, so check tide and weather conditions may affect exact timing.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.