Turtle Discovery & Great Sandy Marine Park Adventure

From AUD 125

4.5

126 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

Our Milbi vessel is also the most steady of the bay, our itinerary was designed so we cruise smooth waters only, slowly. Our boat has glass panels to enjoy the coral reefs from the comfort of the vessel. This is the only glass bottom boat in Hervey Bay and one of the largest of Australia.

As we ensure you have a relaxing time on board, you will enjoy 3.5hrs hours of marine adventures. Snorkelling is offered from the beaches and you can hire the equipment for just $10 per set on check in. You are likely to see fish habitat amongst the coral reef, turtles, dolphins, sea bird colonies, and possibly a reef shark or dugong. Time is set aside to explore Round Island and enjoy a sumptuous morning or afternoon tea is offered.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian / Vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

All participants will be required to complete a waiver prior to snorkelling/swimming. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from snorkelling, please consult your doctor

Bathroom facilities aboard (not wheelchair accessible) but not baby-changing facilities

Pram accessible

Snorkeling waiver must be signed.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

National Park fees

Snacks

Snorkelling Waiver sign online: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/jjk7f4t3xw2xlmxxsufrcc/web/

All activities

Coffee and/or Tea

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Drinks

No Pickups

No lunch

No indigenous guide

snorkeling is optional at an extra $10 per set payable on check in.

Options

Turtle Discovery & Great Sandy Marine Park Adventure

Operated by Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours

Reviews

4.5

126 reviews

Not worth the money
Troy M,
Dec 9, 2024
2.0
The white sands ,basically paid $250 for a cruise to go for Swim and back again the waste of money nothing really what they advertise
we had a great time...
sherry a,
Dec 30, 2023
4.0
we had a great time aboard few things out of there control was a lil bit of a let down but we can't control the weather overall was a great day out on the water crew are super nice ppl lunch was fresh was a great day definitely would book again to get the full experience next time thanks again team great job
Great half day trip
Daniel P,
Nov 11, 2022
5.0
Great day trip, in the Hervey Bay (and Big Woody Island) surroundings. Given weather conditions, we weren’t able to go very far out, and closer to Fraser Island but still worth the half day. The local guides were great, very knowledgeable about the local native culture and wildlife. We visited Big Woody Island and were able to relax on a small island beach. Itinerary depends on weather conditions.
A fun educational day out on the water
Tamara J,
May 12, 2022
5.0
What a friendly crew! Jo Jo our Butchulla guide was very knowledgeable and taught everyone in our family something new about the people of the area. We managed to walk around both islands we landed on. The first one had snorkeling, though you had to be brave to enter the water and sadly the visibility due to the recent floods wasn't great. It was still a fun experience and a safe place to teach our daughter how to snorkel. Round Island, the second Island was fantastic, so much variety of habitat on the one Island! Although sadly the larger marine animals did not show themselves, there were enough birds, crabs, and tiny fish to keep this nature loving family happy. It was a lovely peaceful, educational and entertaining day trip.
Bad weather
Michelle K,
Dec 12, 2020
3.0
Didn't see the turtles or snorkel due to bad weather. Enjoyed the cruise and a walk on a little island.