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Moreton Island Eco Marine Safari Cruise & Snorkel – Self Drive

  • Brisbane
  • Full-day Tours
  • Instant Confirmation
  • Tour in English
  • Family-Friendly
  • Boat Tour

Overview

You MUST be COVID double vaccinated and have your government approved certificate as proof on your check in app to board this cruise from the 17th December 2021. No refunds or credits will be given to anyone who makes a booking  who doesn’t meet this criteria.

Start your day at the Newport Marina with check in on the boat at 8:00am with tea coffee and biscuits. Parking is free at  Newport Marina.

The vessel will depart the marina and you will enjoy a 55 minute cruise to Moreton Island, stopping if any dolphins or whales are spotted on the way over.

You will be ready and dressed in your wet suit as we arrive to jump straight into the water for an action packed boom-netting ride. Climb on the net and ride it behind the boat for an adrenaline rush like you’ve never experienced.

Grab your snorkeling gear and the vessel will head over to the Tangalooma Wrecks where you will start your approximate 1 hour optional extra Guided Snorkeling and Fish Feeding Tour. 

“Please note you MUST be able to swim to participate in this activity and it’s $20 extra per person payable on the day. 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.”

You will then 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 healthy lunch of local prawns, leg ham, salad, bread rolls and roast chicken, all cooked and prepared in the early hours of the morning for you. 

You can then head to the bar, grab a cold drink and sit back and relax on the beach or the boat and take in the picturesque scenery while enjoying your lunch.

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.

Dolphin Wild Island Cruises is an Australian owned small local family business who have been operating Marine Eco Cruises for over 30 years and have a 100% safety record.

You MUST be able to swim to participate in the Boom-netting and Guided Snorkeling and Fish Feeding Tour. Snorkeling and boom-netting are potentially hazardous activities and based on medical and fitness information you provide the Master of the vessel with decided if you are fit enough to participate in these activities. 

Child ticket is 14yrs and under and a Family Ttcket is 2 Adults and 2 Children

All bookings close at 6pm prior to the day of departure


Self-drive:Newport Marina, 158 Griffith Road, Newport, QLD 4020. Parking is free at  Newport Marina.

or you can catch the train from the city to Kippa-Station, it’s last stop on the Redcliffe Peninsula Line.

Check in: 8:00am Return 4:000pm


What’s included

Included

  • Morning tea
  • Boom netting and wetsuit
  • Lunch
  • Free time on the beach
  • Afternoon tea
  • Eco Safari Cruise with informative commentary

Not included

  • All other fees that Inclusion not mentioned.

Ages

Any person 15 years and older is considered an adult.

Children under 14 years.

How to use

You will receive a voucher after the booking is confirmed. Please check the details on it. On the day of tour, please make your own way to Newport Marina and show your voucher to check in.

Good to know

Snorkelling is booked and paid for on board on the day of the cruise for a cost of 20 AUD per Adult and 10 AUD per Child.

Drinks & Snacks available on-board cruise. Direct payment in cash only on-board.

Passengers MUST be able to swim to participate in the Boom-netting and Guided Snorkeling Tour

Passengers not participating in the Snorkeling Tour are still able to see the wrecks in our safety vessel while it is patrolling the snorkeling tour group

There are no Credit Card or EFTPOS facilities on board, AUD cash only.

The master of the vessel determines the suitability of snorkelling and boom netting based on medical and fitness information and the day's conditions.

The snorkelling is done as a group tour. Due to risk assessments and safety precautions, passengers cannot snorkel alone.

Wetsuits, mask, fins, and a flotation device (noodle) are provided. Passengers may bring their own, but the guided snorkelling fee of 20 AUD still applies.

Boom-netting and snorkelling is contingent on passengers signing a medical declaration and waiver. Snorkelling and boom-netting are potentially hazardous activities which may result in loss or damage to property, serious injury, illness or death.

Disclaimer

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.

We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.

In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.

If your booking includes hotel accommodation, please note that check-in time at Australian hotels is generally 13:00-15:00. Specific check-in times vary by hotel, so please confirm your check-in time in advance. Early check-in is not recommended. If you need to check in early due to special circumstances, please note that early check-in fees may apply and must be negotiated and paid directly with the hotel.

We are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings during the tour. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour if conditions do not permit. An alternative will be provided if possible. It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure we have accurate information: airline and airport dates and times; correct travel dates with the correct codes; the traveler's age, etc. Please notify us immediately of any changes.

We are not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage, valuables, or personal belongings carried during the tour. We are not liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from the deterioration of any traveler's health condition. By booking this tour, the traveler agrees to the policies outlined herein and accepts that all activities involve some risk, and the traveler will not hold our company, its employees, or subcontractors liable for any injury or loss suffered by the traveler or to the traveler's property. For your safety, when participating in indoor or outdoor activities with inherent risks (such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, skydiving, etc.), please ensure you fully understand the weather conditions, your personal physical condition, and relevant announcements and advice from professional organizations before proceeding.

Visitors should pay attention to their physical condition. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, colds, fever, or who are intoxicated should exercise caution when participating in activities or follow medical advice. If you feel unwell, please stop the activity immediately and seek assistance from on-site staff.

When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.

The wildlife sightseeing listed in the itinerary refers to wild animals. They move freely and are not under human control; seeing them is not guaranteed on every trip. No refunds or cancellations will be arranged for those who do not see wildlife.

No refunds will be issued for missed trips due to the visitor's own subjective reasons.

The tour duration is only an approximation. If the tour ends early, it may be due to weather conditions requiring an earlier conclusion.

Due to weather, traffic, and other reasons, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted; please refer to the actual itinerary.

No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.

Multi-day tours are all group tours for individual travelers. Driver and guide arrangements will be made according to the itinerary and travel conditions, and may change daily. Final departure and driver/guide information will be provided by the tour operator.

For products with airport transfers: Airport transfers are arranged uniformly and will not be based on different flight times. Thank you for your understanding.

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. By completing your booking, you agree to all the above terms and conditions.

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