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• townsville sunsea reef cruise
• spirit of 1770 lady musgrave island

sunsea reef cruise

Sunsea Cruises invites you to experience the Great Barrier Reef just off the Townsville Coast. In under 2 hours you can be snorkeling or diving through the crystal clear waters discovering the unbelievable colours of the tropical fish and coral you may even be lucky enough to spot a whale or a dolphin.

Sunsea Reef Cruises goes to the beautiful, pristine Kelso Reef daily with the vessel "Reef Cat" taking a maximum of 150 passengers to keep the experience personal and uncrowded.

highlights
Educational presentation on the Great Barrier Reef by a Marine Biologist

inclusions
Morning tea Tropical buffet lunch Afternoon tea Use of snorkel equipment Glass bottom boat tours Complimentary tea and coffee all day Games and books for children

times
Departs: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Breakwater Terminal, Townsville.
Returns: 5.00pm

additional information
Rates: are per person, in Australian Dollars and include GST
Children: 5 – 15 years child rates apply. Family rates for 2 adults/2 children. Children must be 14 years and over to Dive.
Excludes: Environmental Management levy, approximately $6 per person paid on the day of the tour.
Operated By: Sunsea Cruises

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spirit of 1770 lady musgrave island

Sunsea Cruises invites you to experience the Great Barrier Reef just off the Townsville Coast. In under 2 hours you can be snorkeling or diving through the crystal clear waters discovering the unbelievable colours of the tropical fish and coral you may even be lucky enough to spot a whale or a dolphin.

Sunsea Reef Cruises goes to the beautiful, pristine Kelso Reef daily with the vessel "Reef Cat" taking a maximum of 150 passengers to keep the experience personal and uncrowded.

highlights
Glass bottom boat viewing 5 hours to explore the island and lagoon Swim with turtles

inclusions
International Standard Reef Service
90 minute cruise aboard 22 metre high-speed Catamaran “Spirit of 1770”
Experience humpback whales in season while in transit to/from the island
Enjoy over 5 hours to explore Lady Musgrave Island & Coral Lagoon      
Activity and snorkel demonstration
Swim with the turtles  in the lagoon all year round
Glass-bottom boat coral viewing with easy access ramp onto the island
Enjoy the ultimate viewing experience of the coral, fish and turtles in our semi-submersible with commentary
Lady Musgrave Island interpretive guided Island walks
Floating Pontoon (Reef Sanctuary) offers covered seating area, change rooms, fresh water showers and two water line easy access snorkel platforms
Enjoy our Fish Feeding sessions from the Underwater Observatory on Reef Haven
Tropical Buffet Lunch with prawns plus Morning/Afternoon Teas included
Tea, coffee, herbal tea, hot chocolate, cordial and cold water provided all day
Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkels, fins), floatation vests and sunscreen provided
Wetsuits and optical masks are available for hire at $5 and $10 per person respectively
Plus friendly personalised service

Optional: 1.5 hours reef fishing on the outer reef wall for ones own catch with all equipment provided.  Must be pre booked

Optional: Certified Scuba Diving – Outer Reef Wall and/or lagoon dives (extra charge)

Optional: Introductory Scuba Diving from Reef Haven in lagoon (extra charge)

times
Departs: daily 08.00 Town of 1770, 1770 Marina, Captain Cook Drive
Returns: approx 17.00

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