Everything to sort out before you book a Lady Musgrave day: which port, which boat, what the day includes, camping on the island, snorkelling safety and the seasons for turtles, whales and mantas.
Lady Musgrave Island Day Trip 2026: Ports, Times & PricesTwo ports, two boats: how the day runs, what it costs and what to pack.Read the guide →
Lady Musgrave vs Lady Elliot Island 2026: Which to ChooseBoat or plane, camping or resort: the three southern islands side by side.Read the guide →
Town of 1770 to Lady Musgrave 2026: Boat Times & TipsThe 90-minute crossing, tide times, getting to 1770 and the rest of your stay.Read the guide →
Lady Musgrave Island Camping 2026: Permits, Dates & RulesPermits, release dates, transfers, what to carry and the rules.Read the guide →
Snorkelling Lady Musgrave 2026: Stingers, Sharks & WaterThe lagoon, turtles, stingers, sharks and the water temperature by month.Read the guide →
Best Time to Visit Lady Musgrave 2026: Month by MonthTurtles, whales, mantas, stingers and camping dates, month by month.Read the guide →Tours
The three trips most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with what it includes and what guests say.
Max 10 people
★ 4.99 hoursFree cancellationA guide in the water with no more than ten snorkellers, two reef sites and a full-length wetsuit. It does not land on Lady Musgrave Island: this one is all about the reef.
Lands on the island
★ 4.39 hoursFree cancellationThe day trip that actually puts you on Lady Musgrave: snorkel the lagoon, look down through a glass-bottom boat and walk the island with the crew. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea are on board.
On the mainland
★ 4.87 hoursFree cancellationAn amphibious LARC drives the beaches to the Bustard Head lighthouse, with sandboarding and lunch. A good second day in 1770; park and lighthouse fees of $11 are paid on the day.