• 0730 Welcomed onboard. Boarding begins from Newport Marina. 
•  0800 Depart for Moreton Island. Tea/coffee/biscuits served on arrival.
•  0830 Snorkel brief and snorkel waivers signed. If any wildlife spotted, vessel will slow down to view.
• 0900 Arrive at Moreton Island and prepare for snorkel, don snorkel gear.
• 0915/0930 Into the water for those participating in the guided snorkel tour through Tangalooma wrecks with our experienced guides.
• 1015/1030 Snorkel tour finishes.
• 1000 Bar is open for anyone not participating in the Guided Snorkel Tour
• 1100 Lunch is Served onboard (see menu) 
• 1145 – 1315 Free time on Moreton Island (boat is moved close to beach and we can take guests across in the tender)
• 13.15pm guests back onboard for afternoon eco safari cruise (fruit platters served as well).
• 1430pm Leave Moreton to head back to Newport Marina
• 1600pm Back on the dock.

The afternoon is dedicated to the Eco Marine Safari, spotting the array of incredible wildlife in their natural habitat. However, throughout the day the Captain and Crew are always on the lookout for marine life so if spotted, the Captain will pause activities and take you over to view the animals wild and free in their natural habitat. 

As the animals are wild and untamed, there is no guarantee of which species you will see on your cruise, but Dolphin Wild Island Cruises have been operating within the region for over 30 years and have a 95% success rate of spotting dugongs, dolphins and turtles. 

The Captain will deliver informative and interesting commentary throughout the Eco Safari Tour educating you on the fun facts, habitats, biology and evolution of the local animals and Moreton Island’s colourful history.

Dugongs

Moreton Bay Marine Park is home to the shy elusive Dugong. Number one on everyone’s list to spot on a Moreton Bay Cruise. With an abundance of seagrass beds, it is ideal for dugongs to graze on all year round. As Dugongs are the only Herbivorous Sea Mammal in the world, they only feed on seagrass and algae growing on the seagrass limiting their homes to specific areas of coastline.

Turtles

A very healthy population of turtles can also be found foraging in the seagrass beds. Moreton Bay Marine Park houses six different species of turtles warming themselves by swimming close to the surface of the shallow water, making them easy to spot in their natural habitat.

Dolphins

Moreton Island is a haven for several dolphin species, including the bottlenose dolphin. These intelligent and social animals are often seen leaping playfully in the waves or riding the bow waves of boats. Dolphins have complex social structures and communicate using a variety of clicks, whistles, and body movements. They are also known for their incredible intelligence, demonstrated through their ability to use tools, understand symbolic language, and display empathy towards each other.

Birds

Common birds spotted each trip include Sea Eagles gliding in the sky over head, Whistling Kites and Cormorants. Don’t be surprised if a Cormorant swims beside you during the Guided Snorkeling tour.

Did you know there is a pristine Marine Park between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast that boasts crystal clear waters and an abundance of marine wildlife?!  This is Moreton Island, recognised as one of the world’s premier snorkelling destinations, yet still one of QLD’s best kept secrets. During our Dolphin Wild Eco Marine Safari Cruise you have the option to participate in a Guided Snorkel of the famous Tangalooma Wrecks at Moreton Island, with 15 fascinating shipwrecks and artificial reef to explore.

This is not your average snorkel, it’s a drift snorkel. You will be dropped off at one end of the wrecks and float your way around, over and through the 15 shipwrecks to the other end where your vessel will be waiting for you. A safety boat will escort you at either end of the wrecks for additional safety.

Your guide will lead you the safest and most interesting path through the shipwrecks so you can get up close and personal with the local marine life. The best thing about snorkelling the Tangalooma Wrecks is that each time you return, the snorkel will be different. As the tide changes so does the amount of exposed shipwrecks; altering your path and allowing you to see everything from a different perspective.

Dolphin Wild provide all required gear including Eco Guides, safety vessel, wetsuit, mask, goggles and fins.  You are welcome to bring your own mask/snorkel/wetsuit if you have your own. Otherwise we will provide all necessary equipment. We DO NOT provide participants with life jackets for the snorkelling tour as you must be able to swim to participate.

If you don’t wish to snorkel, or are not a confident swimmer, the vessel will anchor near the wrecks, so non-snorkelers can still experience and photograph these magnificent wrecks and Moreton Island. During the snorkel, you will remain onboard the vessel, relaxing in the sunshine or in our comfortable air conditioned saloon, until all snorkellers are back on board.

Please note, for your safety, participants must be competent swimmers to join the snorkel tour. There can be strong currents through the wrecks, so it is important you feel comfortable and confident in the water.

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.