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Some picture perfect winter weather and an incredible array of wildlife made this one of the best day trips I have ever done.

Even the boat trip over to Tangalooma on Moreton Island was incredible, we spotted rare river dolphins before we even left the Brisbane River!

During one August, my sister was visiting from New Zealand and we wanted to do something special to celebrate my birthday.

She is a marine biologist, I knew it had to be on or in water!

We only had one day to do something, so a day trip to Tangalooma , was the perfect choice!

The trip on the boat takes about an hour and half. It isn't that far, but they have to abide by the speed limits in the Brisbane River.

The ferry terminal at Holt Street Wharf is close to Brisbane Airport at Pinkemba and quite far up the river.

As soon as you get out to Moreton Bay, the motors rev up and off you go.

We stayed on deck, so we could see as much as we could, and also because neither of us are very good on boats!

We did go prepared with our ginger tablets, salty chips and water to drink!

We really didn't need to on the day we went. You can see from the photos that it was really calm.

The boat trip really pleasant and not at all choppy. But I have seen it whip up a bit in the bay, so I guess we were lucky.

As we got closer to Moreton Island we started to get excited as we could see the incredibly white sand.

Moreton Island is apparently the 3rd largest sand island in the world .

The water clarity and colour was breathtaking.

Unfortunately, I don't think I was able to capture that fully with my photos .

Our first view of Tangalooma resort was the apartments by the jetty and the beachfront.

Bare in mind this was August, and the weather was brilliant. We hadn't packed our swimmers, snorkels and towels for our Tangalooma day trip...

...and I was beginning to wish that we had!

We were both awestruck with the sheer beauty of this secret island paradise!

And looking back across Moreton bay we could see Brisbane and telt just a little bit sorry for everyone else who was in those office blocks we could see working on this amazing day!

It was about this time in our Tangalooma day trip that I wished we had packed our swimmers, snorkels and towels!

We had booked ahead to include an optional tour called the Dugong Eco Tour.

It isn't available everyday, and if the weather isn't good it doesn't go out.

We were so lucky with the weather and the tour.

We saw turtles, flying fish, starfish, dolphins and of course dugongs galore.

Unfortunately, dugongs aren't photogenic unless you are under the water with them!

From above dugongs (sea cows or manatees) just look like big brown logs lumbering along in the water and only come up for a quick puff of air.

About Tangalooma

Tangalooma is on the western side of Moreton Island. About half way up, about in line with Redcliffe in Brisbane's northern suburbs. Moreton Island, is the third largest sand island in the world.

Tangalooma was originally a shore based whaling station which was open for 10 years and closed 1962.

Just north of the resort are the Tangalooma Wrecks. They are great for snorkelling or SCUBA diving. Visitors can take a Tangalooma day trip , or stay longer .

Words cannot describe the feeling of seeing them though.

We saw a herd of around 20 and we hung with them for ages. It was priceless, and my sister, she was almost speechless!

Other visitors on the Tangalooma day trip who didn't go on the extra tour with us got to try out some of the other activities like sand tobogganning, parasailing, jet skiing.

I think a few even braved the water for a snorkel on the Tangalooma Wrecks.

For a day trip, there is plenty to do and the resort was being upgraded when we were there with extra apartments and other facilities being built.

I spent the whole day feeling guilty about being there without my family!

It is definitely somewhere you will want to share!

When we got back from our Dugong Eco Tour, we had some time for a bit more of an exploration of the resort.

We saw the relics of the old whaling station, walked along the beach towards the Tangalooma Wrecks, checked out the Tangalooma Villas as somewhere to stay on a return visit and enjoyed watching the sun starting to set over the water.

Tangalooma Day Trip Details and Tips

I recommend you book your Tangalooma day trip ahead of time because it gets very busy during peak holiday times especially Queensland School Holidays .

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I suggest you book this sort of trip early in your holiday, as weather can cause boat trips to be cancelled and this gives you the best chance to reschedule.

Always check the terms and conditions when you book any tour. You may be able to change the dates, subject to availability if things change. Please do check that, don't take my word for it, as these things have a habit of changing!

Some tours only go on certain days, but when you book it will be obvious, even online!

Being a local, for our Tangalooma day trip, I saved a bit of money by driving to the ferry terminal .

If I was on holiday in the Gold Coast, I would probably have paid the extra to be picked up from my Gold Coast hotel for a fantastic day trip to Tangalooma!

When you are on holiday in a location you don't know well, then the extra cost would easily have outweighed the stress and worry driving to the ferry terminal in Brisbane, trying to find the right place, be on time, negotiate toll roads and fighting with Brisbane peak hour commuter traffic!

If you are a family on a budget , it may be worth considering hiring a car and then taking a Tangalooma tour with a Brisbane departure .

Just make sure you know where you are going to meet the tour and leave plenty of time .

The tour we went on left at 10am from the ferry terminal and left Tangalooma about 4pm. We were back in the Gold Coast comfortably by 7pm, though if you come back with the tour you may be a little later getting back to your Gold Coast hotel.

We didn't get to see the wild dolphin feeding, there are some tours where you stay back on the island to do that and catch the later ferry. So that would get you back to your Gold Coast hotel quite a bit later.

Check out the different options for Tangalooma day tours , ferries, Moreton Bay cruises and transfers.

Things To Take With You On Your Tangalooma Day Trip

Here is a list of things to take with you on your Tangalooma day trip. Some are optional, others are a must!

• Sun protection - hat, shirt, sunscreen and sunglasses. These are a must all year round.
• Warm clothes just in case the wind whips up and in winter it can be cooler.
• Camera - still and video. And don't forget the instruction booklet if you are not sure how to use them!
• Sea sickness remedy - if you need one. Or else stay on deck!
• Swim wear, towel and snorkel if you have one (though I think you can hire snorkels there)

Whale Watching Season At Tangalooma

Whale Watching is also available from Tangalooma with the whale watching trips taking in Moreton Bay and out into the ocean depending on where the whales are. There are options to combine a trip to Tangalooma with whale watching during the whale watching season which runs from June to late October each year.

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Day Trip to Tangalooma & Snorkeling at the incredible Shipwrecks.

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If you’re looking for an incredible day trip from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, Tangalooma Island Resort needs to be on your list! Tangalooma is on Moreton Island and only a 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane. And the best part is, Tangalooma has one of the most unique and easily accessible snorkeling spots in southern Queensland.  

Recently my husband and I celebrated our two-year wedding anniversary, and for occasions like this, we always like to go away. The original plan was to be in Italy but then of course COVID ruined that. So taking advantage of the beautiful state we live in, we thought a day trip to Tangalooma would be perfect. Tangalooma Island Resort was absolutely stunning, the water (although a little cold) was amazing, so blue and crystal clear.  

There’re so many options when it comes to visiting Tangalooma. You can simply just book the ferry over and do your own thing for the day, or there are heaps of tour & accommodation options. We booked the ‘Beach Day Cruise’ through Tangalooma Island Resort for $89 each. This pack is basically a look after yourself kind of day. Which was perfect for us! Also, it’s the best value for money because it covered your ferry tickets, use of the resort facilities, and includes lunch vouchers, that could be used at any of the cafes & restaurants.  

How to Get to Tangalooma

The ferry departs from the Holt Street Wharf in Brisbane. We drove up from the Gold Coast and that took us just over an hour. There’s plenty of free parking on Holt Street or it’s $15 a day to park at the ferry terminal. If you’re flying in, the ferry terminal is only a 10-minute drive from Brisbane airport.  

When we first arrived on the island all I could think about is getting to the beach, the water looked incredible. Luckily the pier is right in front of the resort. The beach is really long so there was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The ocean was calm, very clear, and the most amazing color.  

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Snorkeling at the Tangalooma Shipwrecks

The best part about the day was snorkeling at the shipwrecks. There are 15 shipwrecks laying only a short swim from the shore. In 1963 these ships were deliberately sunk to create a break wall for smaller boats.

There are snorkeling tours you can book but honestly, you don’t need to! From the resort, it’s a 25-30 minutes walk, straight down the beach to the shipwrecks. Then from the shore, we swam out in under 5 minutes.

The only thing you’ll need to do is check the tide times, generally, the best time to snorkel is around 1.5 hours before low tide. Our plan was to go then but the wind was starting to pick up so we decided to go a bit earlier. By the time we got in the water it was about 2.5 hours before low tide and it was actually the most perfect time. In most areas, the visibility was very good and the currents weren’t too strong. We snorkeled for about an hour, didn’t see any turtles or dolphins but so many fish, and the wrecks looked awesome.

If you’re not keen on getting in the water, Tangalooma Island Resort offers glass-bottom boat and kayak tours. And, we took our own snorkeling gear but it’s possible to hire some on the island.

Day Tours & Accommodation at Tangalooma Resort

If you wanted to stay on the island for longer the accommodation at Tangalooma Island Resort looked beautiful and the rooms have the most gorgeous ocean views. There are also so many tours and activities available. Moreton Island is the world’s third-largest sand island, so during my next visit, I definitely want to go 4 wheel driving and sand tobogganing.

If you’re there in the evening you could take part in the unique opportunity to hand feed, wild bottlenose dolphins!

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Have you visited Tangalooma before? Comment below and tell me what you love most about this island.  

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Hi Elyse! Great post. Thank you for sharing it. The snorkelling looks like so much fun. I love your blog and will definitely be coming back to it when I finally get to travel Australia 🙂

Thank you so much Trea, really appreciate it. Hopefully, the borders open soon

Ah, I love Australia. Can’t wait to go back when the borders open! This island looks absolutely incredible and is now on my bucket list 😍

Yay, that’s awesome, and it’s so good how close it is to Brisbane.

Thanks for this helpful post! Snorkeling the shipwrecks would be amazing and I’d love to go. I appreciate your photos and your tips!

Thank you Erica, you’re very welcome

What an incredible mini holiday to celebrate your marriage! I love that you don’t even need to book a tour, you can just wander down and see the shipwreck! The beaches look incredible too!

Thank you, yeah it was all so amazing, the water was perfect

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Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Cruise

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Take a journey with us to the pristine waters of Moreton Bay Marine Park.

Our full-day tours are all about freedom and flexibility, allowing you to choose the pace of your day from deeply relaxed to high-energy adventure. Snorkel around the Tangalooma Wrecks, spot the big three: dolphins, dugongs and sea turtles, swim in crystal clear waters, spend time exploring untouched beaches or kick back on our boat and enjoy the licensed bar onboard. Do it all or do as little as you please.

Locally owned and operated, you will soon discover why See Moreton is TripAdvisor’s #1 Brisbane Boat Tour Company

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We’re all about freedom + flexibility, allowing you to choose the pace of your day from high energy adventure to deeply relaxed with no hidden fees. Do it all or do as little as you please.

Snorkeling Tour

Our naturalist guides have been visiting the Tangalooma Wrecks for over a decade and will ensure you see the very best that this underwater treasure has to offer.

Marine Discovery

Join us in spotting dolphins, dugongs, turtles, and birdlife accompanied by expert commentary to foster a deeper connection with the natural and cultural heritage of the region

Tropical Lunch Buffet

When all that adventuring works up an appetite, we’ve got you covered with a delicious tropical buffet lunch, as well as morning tea, sliced season melons and fruits in the afternoon

Free Island Time

There’s plenty of free time to cool off with a swim, relax on white-sand beaches, climb one of the famous sand dunes or challenge your friends to a game of beach soccer.

Fish Feeding Session

The Tangalooma Wrecks are home to an eye-watering 200 species of fish. Join our guides as they lead a fish feeding session – a firm favorite with the little ones.

• Paddle Boarding

Explore the calm waters surrounding the island at your own pace by stand-up paddle board. Keep your eyes peeled for abundant marine life in the crystal-clear waters below.

Tour Itinerary

Order and times of the itinerary and the snorkeling location may vary due to daily conditions and operational requirements.

• Gold Coast pickup (optional)
• Brisbane pickup (optional)
• Check-in opens, Rivergate Marina
• Depart, Rivergate Marina 
• Arrive, Moreton Island
• Snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks 
• Tropical Buffet Lunch
• Free Island Beach Time & Paddle Boarding
• Marine Discovery Cruise
• Depart, Moreton Island
• Arrive, Rivergate Marina

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9:30 am Depart, Rivergate Marina

10:45 am Arrive, Moreton Island

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12:00 pm Tropical Buffet Lunch

1:00 pm Free Island Beach Time & Paddle Boarding

2:30 pm Marine Discovery Cruise

3:45 pm Depart, Moreton Island

5:00 pm Arrive, Rivergate Marina

You have the whole day to enjoy Moreton Island, don’t forget to pack a day bag! No need to worry about bringing snorkel gear or beach games, we’ve got all that covered!

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Escape to an island for the day on this Tangalooma Beach Day Cruise with return ferry transfers and over 75 activities to choose from.

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Enjoy a Moreton Island escape just 75 minutes from Brisbane on this Tangalooma Beach Day Cruise. Relax on the golden shores of the island and indulge in some relaxing island time swimming in the crystal clear waters or choose from over 75 paid activities and tours.

If you love to snorkel then the Tangalooma Wrecks is just a short walk along the beach or enjoy an action packed quad bike tour or sandboarding. Day visitors are welcome to lounge by the resort pools and there are plenty of food outlets and resort bars to dine at when you are feeling hungry.

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• Return coach transfers from selected Gold Coast hotels
• Return boat cruise across Moreton Bay marine park
• 1 standard beverage on the launch transfer
• Day pass access to the resort
• Use of Resort facilities including swimming pools, restaurants and bars
• ‘Discover the World of Dolphins’ Presentation at the Marine Education Centre
• Choice of island based Eco Ranger experiences
• Island lunch voucher ($20 per adult, $15 per child)
• Wild dolphin feeding
• Discover this tropical island escape only 75 minutes from Brisbane
• Crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and untouched national park
• Moreton Island is one of the few sand islands of the world
• Spend a few hours soaking up the atmosphere of Tangalooma Island Resort
• Enjoy over 40 free land-based activities including swimming, archery, tennis, squash, boule, basketball, badminton and croquet
• More optional activities are available to enjoy at own cost including 4WD Desert Safari, sand tobogganing, snorkelling and segways
• Tours depart from Gold Coast hotels at 6.15am and return at 7pm
• Tours operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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• Some of the activities and tours are physically demanding, and may pose a health or safety risk. For your safety, you must disclose before booking if you are suffering from any injury, medical condition (such as pregnancy, epilepsy, asthma or cardiovascular conditions), disability, disease or illness which may be aggravated by participation in, or may interfere with your ability to safely participate in our products. If you are unsure, or have any further questions, please contact our team before booking

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Tangalooma wrecks trip., from $149.00 (november to may), duration: 7 hours (approx.), location: ex gold coast, qld.

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This full day Moreton Island adventure tour departs ex Rivergate Marina in Brisbane with Gold Coast bus transfers included. Enjoy marine life spotting, a Tangalooma wreck snorkel, swimming, fish feeding, free time to walk the islands beaches and buffet lunch, all on board of a large stable, million dollar catamaran.

Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world and a declared Marine Park. The Tangalooma wrecks were purposely sunk in 1963 and have become a world famous snorkelling and diving spot.

Allow 7-8 hours total turnaround time including your hotel transfer for this island adventure.

• Marine eco tour
• Tangalooma wreck snorkel
• Chance to spot and watch dolphins and turtles
• Free time to explore the island Buffet lunch
• Snorkelling equipment supplied
• Large stable and sheltered  vessel
• Gold Coast transfers included
• Vessel departs ex Rivergate Marina, Brisbane
• Tour operated by See Moreton

DEPARTURE TIMES

Tour departs between November and May on most days. Check the tour calendar for dates and to book online.  Hotel pick-up times are shown below but are subject to change.

• 7:15am – Crown Plaza (2807 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise)
• 7:20am – Sofitel Hotel (81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach)
• 7:30am – Novotel Surfers Paradise (Cnr Surfers Paradise Boulevard & Hanlan Street, Surfers Paradise)
• 7.35am – Mantra on View (22 View St, Surfers Paradise)
• 7:40 am – QT Gold Coast (7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise)
• 7:45am – Xanadu Resort (59 Pacific St, Main Beach)
• 7:45am – Palazzo Versace (94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach)
• 7:45am – Sheraton Mirage Resort (Seaworld Dr, Main Beach)
• 7:45am – Seaworld Resort (71 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach)
• 7.45am – Meriton Apartments Southport (Aqua St, Southport)
• 7:50am – Crystal Bay Resort (182 Marine Parade, Southport)
• 8:00am – Treasure Island Holiday Park (117 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters)

Please see the tour prices below:

• Child – $149pp
• Adult – $179pp
• Family – $527 (2 adult +2 children)

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

• Be able to swim for snorkelling
• Be of reasonable health and fitness
• Complete a medical declaration and liability waiver on the day for in water activities

The Spirit of Migaloo II is brand new, million dollar catamaran. Its offers a great level of comfort with toilets, viewing decks, sheltered and air-conditioned areas as well as dive ladder/platform.

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• Drinking water (no glass)

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Day Cruise to Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island

• Return boat transfers from Holt St Wharf, Brisbane.
• Day pass access to Tangalooma Island Resort.
• Full use of resort facilities including pools, restaurants and bars.
• 1 standard beverage on the boat transfer (tea, coffee, soft drink or water)
• Lunch voucher ($25 per adult, $20 per child)
• Choice of Desert Safari Tour, Marine Discovery Cruise, Snorkel Tour or ATV Quad Bike Tour.
• Eco Ranger experiences.
• Discover the World of Dolphins" presentation at the Eco Centre.
• Hotel drop-off
• Hotel pickup
• 220 Holt St, Pinkenba QLD 4008, Australia Departure Point: Tours depart from Holt St Wharf. Please arrive 1 hour prior to the booked tour departure time. Address: 220 Holt St, Pinkenba.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• Please arrive at Holt St Wharf 1 hour prior to departure time.
• Minimum age to participate in the Snorkel activity is 6 years
• Eco Ranger experiences are subject to change and subject to animal attendance.
• No refund if bookings cancelled 48 hours or less prior to travel, or in the case of a no-show.
• Tour departs Tangalooma Island Resort at 4.00pm and returns back to Holt St Wharf at 5.15pm.
• Minimum age to participate in the ATV Quad Bike tour is 10 years
• Some Tangalooma activities and tours are physically demanding and may pose a health or safety risk. For your safety, you must disclose if you are suffering from any injury, medical condition (such as pregnancy, epilepsy, asthma or cardiovascular conditions), disability, disease, or illness, after booking. If you have an injury or a pre-existing medical condition, it is essential to provide a medical certificate confirming your fitness to participate in snorkelling. Please bring the certificate with you on the day. If you suffer from asthma please bring your medication. If you are unsure or have any further questions please check before booking.
• Power Supply: Any guest that requires uninterrupted continuous power supply for life support equipment, is required to provide a minimum of 96 hours advanced notification of this requirement to Tangalooma directly prior to check-in.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers
• If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
• 0 reviews Joined in January 2014
• Trek38052692954 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful fish, but disappointing experience The day snorkeling tour we took at Tangalooma was a complete disappointment. The ferry, facilities, and lunch were provided by the Tangalooma Island Resort, where we experienced long waits, cold and too few showers, and subpar food. The tour itself was conducted by Tangatours, where we found inadequate equipment (very thin wetsuits in freezing conditions, cheap and leaky snorkeling gear), and only 30 minutes of actual snorkeling time. The staff was okay but not particularly hospitable. In our opinion, $150 for this package is simply a rip-off. However, from the customer service perspective, the conditions encountered are considered normal. Read more Written 3 May 2024
• BonStar82 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Loads of fun Beautiful place to visit. Really friendly staff. Lots to do. We went on the quad bike tour, that could have been longer - maybe a 2 hour excursion!? Read more Written 25 March 2024
• Lisa18652 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Fab day out- do your research before you go re what's on offer so can plan better! Lovely place. Got 4 out 5 due to lack of information following our booking. Shame it was overcast and drizzling...but can't book the weather. Quad bikes were fabulous! Read more Written 24 March 2024
• Kevin B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Reef and wreck tour at Tangolooma Resort Lyrik and Philippe gave an excellent reef and wreck tour. We experience seeing multiple turtles and several fish species. The tour was informative and the perfect duration, we give it a resounding recomendation if you visit the resort. Read more Written 17 March 2024
• Q7894RFcarmeng 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Marine discovery cruise to Moreton Island The ferry across was slightly longer and then you are told to go to the tour office to check in straight away. I booked onto the Marine Discovery cruise. Don't bother, you see a turtle or 2 very briefly and some fish. Just do the beach day visit and walk to the shipwrecks. You get a really good view of them. The food isn't great either. It's a nice island and a nice beach though. Read more Written 10 March 2024
• a8546927 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles This is a good place for vacation This is a good place for vacation. Tangalooma have a beautiful beach and exciting activities. I love feeding dolphins. Read more Written 2 March 2024
• T5610MHlaurar 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Spent the Whole Day Lining Up - I'm Never Getting that Time Back TLDR; I will never do another Tangalooma Tour and will warn others away from them. We booked a day cruise with a guided snorkel of the wrecks and late return with "sunset cocktails" and dolphin feeding viewing for a Saturday. We had hoped that with the extra hours on the island we would also be able to walk over to the wrecks to do some extra snorkeling. Sadly there was no time because every single thing we needed to do required a wait in a long line. Our day trip came with vouchers for access to the "VIP" day lounge with showers, vouchers for food, and vouchers for two cocktails. The ferry: The ferry was quite full. Due to people saving seats with their things and then wandering off to spend their time somewhere else on the ferry, my SO and I were unable to sit next to each other. When I booked the day trip, the information said that the ferry took 70 minutes, but it actually took at least 90 minutes. As others have mentioned we were advised to show up an hour before departure time to check in, the first long line up of the day. The "VIP" day lounge: there are small lockers (require a $2 coin to lock each time), 2 toilets and 2 showers per gendered restroom. There were stacks of towels with a sign saying these were not for beach use. We had to go line up at reception to get beach towels - the line up at reception was unexpectedly long. When we returned at the end of the day to shower there was a massive pile of used towels and no fresh towels for the shower. It appeared that the lounge restrooms had not been serviced during the day, as the floors were muddy and, as mentioned, the lack of towels. The food: we ate at the cafe and were able to get a light lunch (sandwich and bottled water) using the vouchers. There was a line up to order. It was difficult to find seating. The wrecks snorkel: this was advertised as a 90 minute snorkel tour. When we arrived at the island we went to the Tanga Tours desk where they told us our tour would be at 3:15 and to show up at the watersports hut at 3:00. We got there at 3:00 and stood by the check-in tent with several others waiting for the tour. There was a sign saying to fill in the online indemnity form, so we did that. Around 3:15 two staff people showed up and started checking people in. I didn't count how manny people there were, but I'd guess it was around 60. Check-in, which involved answering questions about swimming and snorkeling abilities, took a ridiculous amount of time. We already had our own snorkel gear with us, but the tour requires participants to wear a wet suit so we had to line up for that. (This is not a bad idea as many of the participants were non-swimmers or poor swimmers and the wrecks themselves are tetanus waiting to happen.) We were then split into smaller groups for the safety briefing before boarding the boat. By the time we were on the boat it was after 4:30. Once we arrived at the snorkel site (about 5 minutes) we were herded around the wrecks in our smaller groups at breakneck speed with hardly any time to actually look at what was beneath us. I spent most of the swim keeping track of where our guide and my SO were and avoiding getting kicked in the face by the other participants. It was not enjoyable at all. We got back to the resort after 5:00. Zero stars for the snorkel tour. Do not waste your money or time on this. The "sunset cocktail": after the snorkel and discovering that there were no more towels at the lounge for showering we went to the only open bar (one bar with two bartenders on a Saturday evening guys) to exchange our vouchers for a drink and watch the sunset. My SO lined up at the bar while I sat at a table on the terrace that we managed to snag. I people watched and watched a Curlew that seemed to think it was trapped on the terrace. Sunset was at around 6:30. My SO returned with the drinks at 6:45. The dolphin feeding viewing: If you have not seen the film "Nope" watch it (warning: disturbing scenes and blood). This gave me flashbacks to that film and it's own "feeding" scene. There were long lineups of people along the beach - one line for each dolphin. The area was lit with very bright floodlights and there was an announcer on a loud speaker. Photographers were in the water documenting each person's feeding. It just really felt wrong. As soon as the ferry staff started allowing people to board we got on, leaving the dystopian dolphin experience behind us. The feeding was not yet over so we had to wait a while before we finally left the island. We got back to Brisbane at 9:30pm. Note that Ubers are not given access to the ferry terminal at night but taxis are. This day trip was disappointing at its best. The descriptions on the site over-promise what it actually is, especially the guided snorkel of the wrecks. The bar situation was odd. The ""VIP" day lounge was pretty gross by the end of the day. But worst of all, we spent most of our time in lineups to get the things that we had paid for. Never again. Read more Written 24 February 2024
• 95sonja95 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great day full of fun! Me and my friend had a great experience visiting tangalooma island resort, the atv driving is 100 per cent worth it and a lot of fun! Everyone we came across from the ferry transfers staff to the staff at the resort and activities were super friendly and so so kind, they made out visit even better, only down side was not being able to stay longer Read more Written 7 February 2024
• Margaret C 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A very nice day in Tropical Tangalooma!. I booked the Tangalooma Day Cruise through the Brisbane Visitor Information Centre. It was a very organised day and i would recommend it to anyone staying in Brisbane. I opted to walk to the wrecks, swim at the beach and enjoy lunch which was included. The weather was great as well. Read more Written 30 January 2024
• Shirley L 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Quad bike and dolphin feeding Had a fantastic day at Tangalooma. It was well worth it. The quad biking was such fun and the dolphin feeding was a great way to end the day. Read more Written 14 January 2024
• Meer5253 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tangalooma Day Cruise Well organized tour. Nice place to visit for a day with a bunch of fun activities to choose from. Great place to visit with a family. Aziz Meer Windsor, ON, Canada Read more Written 24 December 2023
• JayHi96 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Tangaloomeh We took our 4yo for the day cruise and dolphin feeding. The trip to the island was a glimpse of what was to come, with half the boat lining up at the bar at 10am. Once on the island we were shunted along and met with a tour guide, who gave us vague details of what was to come, we spent the day on the beach and on a fish feeding cruise, which was uneventful, but fun. Unfortunately, the dolphin feeding only happens at 730pm, which too late for our little one, so we missed it in favour of a trip home early. When we tried to board the earlier ferry, we were lectured by the older man at the ticket booth about how we are supposed to wait until 8pm to board. The trip back was full of very drunk people from a work Xmas party, which made for a colorful experience. Read more Written 20 December 2023
• C6944EGlees 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A day out with the family We had decided to take our 16 year old daughter and 4 of her friends out for the day to celebrate her birthday, Tangalooma had everything covered and it run like clockwork, highly recommended a visit for any occasion as it caters for all ages, thanks for a great day. Read more Written 19 December 2023
• Ingi77 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Any evening on the water is a good one The wonderful people of Tanga Tours (especially Lyrika!) made this trip a really pleasant evening - helped by a spectacular lightning storm! Don't wear long pants as it's a wet entry boat! Read more Written 2 December 2023
• 81mason 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Happy & Memorable Experience We took the 7.30 ferry to Tangalooma, did the ATV activity in the morning. That was really good fun! I would highly recommend that! We wore our own shoes but the ATV tour does provide you with some shoes if you happen to be wearing flip flops. The weather was perfect so spent some time chilling at the beach! The main course was the dolphin feeding in the EVENING (6.30pm after sunset). Apparently that's when they dolphines know its their food time. The feeding takes a few minutes and immediately after everyone have to board the ferry right after. I'd recommend bringing some spare clothes to change on the ferry as you would be cold and soaked after getting into the water. Overall, a very happy and memorable experience for my wife and I. Read more Written 31 October 2023

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