Tangalooma Island Resort Day Cruises

From $199 to $209

For the full Tangalooma experience, kick things up a gear on the ‘Premium Dolphin Feeding Day Cruise’. Spend the day exploring Moreton Island on your choice of land or water-based tour before joining the local Eco Rangers at dusk to hand feed a member of the wild dolphin family that visit the shores each evening. This experience is undoubtedly the highlight of any visit to Tangalooma. And be sure to smile, as their photographers are there to capture your perfect day out!

This day cruise includes: return launch transfers, a complimentary beverage onboard the launch transfer, lunch, full access to resort amenities and facilities, Eco Ranger experiences, a selection of free resort activities including the daily Pelican and Seabird talk and the daily Kookaburra feed, your choice of Desert Safari Tour (including sand tobogganing), Snorkel the Wrecks tour, Marine Discovery Cruise, ATV Quad Bike Tour or Whale Watching (June to October), access to the dolphin feeding program, and access to the Resort’s day lounge.

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From $95 to $199

Since 1987, Tangalooma Island Resort has offered Brisbane’s closest Whale Watching day cruise, plus the opportunity to enjoy island life for the day, and night if you stay longer.

Tangalooma’s Whale Watching Cruises operate from June through to the end of October, with departures available from Brisbane and Tangalooma. See these majestic humpback whales in their natural environment as part of an awe-inspiring day tour. Choose your whale watching tour inclusion on the Classic Day Cruise, Dolphin Viewing Day Cruise or Premium Dolphin Feeding Day Cruise.

All Tangalooma day cruises including whale watching offer return launch transfers, light lunch served on-board the whale watching cruise, access to resort amenities and facilities, your choice of Eco Ranger experiences, a complimentary beverage onboard the launch transfer service, and a selection of free resort activities including the daily Pelican and Seabird talk and the Kookaburra feed.

Humpback whales migrate each winter, putting on a magnificent display of breaching, tail slapping, and spy-hopping as they make their way to warmer waters. South-East Queensland is one of the best places to see these amazing creatures, with over 30,000 whales expected to pass right by Moreton Island this season.

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$89

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, avoid the traffic of going up or down the coast and just enjoy the relaxed tropical island lifestyle for the day on Tangalooma’s Beach Day Cruise.

With lunch included your transition into cruise mode will become more than a one-off occurrence. Plus, enjoy full guest access to Resort facilities including a heap of free land-based activities, pool tables, swimming pools, restaurants, bars and more. So close to Brisbane, yet you’ll feel worlds away.

The Beach Day Cruise includes return catamaran transfers from Holt Street Wharf – Brisbane, lunch vouchers to the value of AUD20 per adult and AUD15 per child, Discover the World of Dolphins Presentation from Tangalooma Eco Rangers, up to seven hours at the Resort to partake in selected free land-based activities, and full use of resort amenities and facilities, including two swimming pools, restaurants and bars.

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From $189 to $199

Sip a Cocktail while while enjoying the rare sight in Brisbane of a sunset over water

Upon arrival your day kicks off with a signature tour (quad bikes, desert safari, snorkelling, marine discovery cruise or whale watching), lunch, cocktail voucher and access to the wheelhouse deck* plus watch the wild dolphins as they come in each night! All this packed into a simple day trip from Brisbane – we guarantee there is no day trip like this!

The close the day out watching the picturesque sunset over Moreton Bay – enjoying the sunset from the best seat in the house, while sipping on a delicious evening cocktail (included)!

You won’t want to miss the chance to see the family of wild dolphins as they come into shore at dusk from your vantage point of the jetty, you can see them close up and at their most charming, with presentations from their marine experts so you’ll learn about them too.

Disabled Access

From $139 to $149

Grab the family and hop on a Classic Day Cruise, and the choice of activity is yours!

Snorkel the world-famous Tangalooma Shipwrecks, ride the ATV Quad bikes on Australia’s best dedicated quad tracks, spot the unique marine life on the Marine Discovery tour, take a Desert Safari tour and speed down the dunes on a sand toboggan, Speed along on an ATV Quad Bike or visit between June and October to experience Tangalooma’s famous Whale Watching Cruise!

Packed with all of the day trip essentials, a Tangalooma Day Cruise is a great way to experience this island paradise with your choice of tour and up to eight hours soaking up the ambience in nature’s playground.

Tangalooma Day Cruises include return launch transfers, a complimentary beverage onboard the launch transfer, lunch, full access to resort amenities and facilities, Eco Ranger experiences, a selection of free resort activities, your choice of Desert Safari Tour (including sand tobogganing), Snorkel the Wrecks, ATV Quad Bike Tour, Marine Discovery Cruise or Whale Watching Cruise (June to October).

Disabled Access

From $139 to $199

Feel the need for speed? Take a journey to the Tangalooma Desert as part of this thrilling and bumping 4WD bus tour.

Cruise over from Brisbane to Tangalooma and take a journey to the Tangalooma Desert as part of this thrilling and bumping 4WD bus tour where getting there is half the fun! As Tangalooma Island Resort buses have exclusive drive-on access to the desert, guests will receive a unique look into the heart of Moreton Island and then participate in the exhilarating sport of Moreton Island sand tobogganing, reaching speeds of up to 40 kilometres per hour!

Upgrade your Day Cruise to stay back for a longer visit that includes either Wild Dolphin Viewing or Wild Dolphin Feeding

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From $139 to $199

Cruise out past the wrecks in search of dolphins, dugongs, turtles and more!

Go further than land can take you and enjoy a cruise along the Moreton Bay Regions protected marine park. As you motor along the bay in the Glass Bottom Boat you are able to see the marine life beneath the surface. The knowledgeable guides will tell you all about the island and its surrounds. This day cruise caters for all ages, making it the perfect family day out.

Upgrade your Day Cruise to stay back for a longer visit that includes either Wild Dolphin Viewing or Wild Dolphin Feeding.

Disabled Access

From $149 to $209

Enjoy one of Australia’s best snorkelling locations set amongst shipwrecks for just the day.

Tangalooma Island Resort latest day trip offering includes a guided snorkel tour through the magical Tangalooma Shipwrecks of Moreton Island. The crystal clear waters that surround the wrecks are filled with over 200 species of fish and 130 species of coral, not to mention three different species of marine sea turtle, dolphins and even Wobbegong sharks and stingrays. This guided tour begins at the Tangalooma beach front, with a short boat ride to the wrecks, with all snorkel gear provided.

Upgrade your Day Cruise to stay back for a longer visit that includes either Wild Dolphin Viewing or Wild Dolphin Feeding.

Disabled Access

From $149 to $209

Journey through Tangalooma as part of this thrilling and bumping ATV Quad Bike Tour. Experience the thrill of riding on an ATV quad bike along the beach and through the bushland at Tangalooma. The professional guides will assist you regardless of your experience, providing you with basic bush track training to handle the best dedicated ATV quad bike tracks in Australia.

Upgrade your Day Cruise to stay back for a longer visit that includes either Wild Dolphin Viewing or Wild Dolphin Feeding.

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From $386 to $396

Jam packed with adventure this Day Cruise from Brisbane includes an incredible opportunity to ‘Buzz the Wrecks’ on a 12 minute Scenic Helicopter Joy flight.

Couple this with an additional signature tour (quad bikes, desert safari, snorkelling, marine discovery cruise or whale watching), lunch, cocktail voucher and access to the wheelhouse deck* plus watch the wild dolphins as they come in at sunset! All this packed into a simple day trip from Brisbane – we guarantee there is no day trip like this!

There’s no better way to end the day at Tangalooma Island Resort than watching the picturesque sunset over Moreton Bay – but now you can enjoy the sunset from the best seat in the house, while sipping on a delicious evening cocktail!

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