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Lady Musgrave Island: Reef Lagoon Day Cruise & Snorkel

Step aboard a luxury day vessel to Lady Musgrave Island's world-famous coral lagoon — the southernmost true coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef — for snorkelling, glass-bottom boat touring, and a beach picnic on an uninhabited paradise.

What to expect

Board the purpose-built reef vessel at the Town of 1770 (approximately 1.5 hours from Gladstone by road or charter transfer). The three-hour sail to the island is scenic in itself, arriving at the only true coral atoll lagoon in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Drift snorkel the living bommies teeming with manta rays, green turtles and reef fish, then explore the island on foot to discover nesting seabirds. A freshly prepared tropical lunch is served on board before the leisurely return journey.

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1770 Reef – Lady Musgrave Experience
AUD 265 per adult (full-day cruise including lunch, snorkel gear, and glass-bottom boat)
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Good to know

Departs Town of 1770 — arrange a private charter transfer from Gladstone port (approx. AUD 150 per vehicle return). Vessel departs 8:30 AM; confirm your all-aboard time with the operator before booking. Advance booking is essential as this is one of Queensland's most in-demand reef experiences.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Gladstone — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Pursuit
10 nights · calls at Gladstone
from $5,536
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Regent · Seven Seas Explorer
12 nights · calls at Gladstone
from $10,299
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