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The 15 Best Moreton Island Day Trips from Brisbane

22 tours  ·  from $86 a head

Seventy-five minutes across the bay to the Tangalooma wrecks, where the snorkelling is the reason to come. These 15 differ on what is included, whether sandboarding is in the price and how long you get in the water.

From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip - Snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks
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From Brisbane: Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

1.Moreton Island Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,108 reviews · 1 day · from $126Our pick

Take a 75-minute cruise from Brisbane or the Gold Coast to Moreton Island, then follow guides such as Ryan, Will, Jacob, or Darcy through snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, transparent kayaking, 4WD tracks, and fast sand tobogganing. Lunch is build-your-own wraps. It is fun, active, and tightly scheduled.

“What an experience! So much fun packed into a few hours, definitely worth doing this trip to experience snorkelling, kayaking and sand boarding. Guides were amazing. Big shout out to Steve, Ryan and Darcy, absolute legends! Lunch was class too. Catered to all of our abilities (we had a group of 5 ranging from ages 10-62!). Would highly recommend”

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Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass - Arriving at Tangalooma Island Resort
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Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

2.Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,195 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $98

Take the early ferry from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort for a self-guided day of kayaking, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and beach time. Your $98 pass includes return transport, equipment hire, resort facilities, and land games. The shipwrecks are the main prize, but currents, weather, and cold water can affect the day.

“We had such an amazing day. Your island is beautiful… wow.”

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Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - The 75-minute cruise from Brisbane
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Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

3.Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,039 reviews · 1 day · from $152

Spend a full day aboard the Spirit of Mulgumpin, a purpose-built catamaran sailing from Brisbane to Moreton Island. You’ll snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks with guides such as Jess, Georgia, or Brooke, watch for dolphins and turtles, eat a tropical buffet with ocean king prawns, and enjoy beach time with paddleboards and kayaks.

“A Huge Thank You! A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing staff who made this truly wonderful experience unforgettable — from the smooth bus transfer and delicious lunch to the incredible snorkeling adventure. This was by far the best snorkeling experience I’ve ever had! Everyone was so friendly, professional, and helpful, and the fish certainly showed up in full force. Aside from a few friendly bumps in the water, the snorkeling was absolutely fantastic. A special thank you for taking my camera down to capture that incredible shot of the grouper — what a moment! This experience brought me a deep sense of serenity and peace. I’m already saving…”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - The 75-minute ferry ride across Moreton Bay
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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

4.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Spend a full day on Moreton Island with Australian Sunset Safaris. Ride a 4WD bus to the Tangalooma Wrecks, snorkel or use a transparent bodyboard, paddle a clear kayak, and sandboard down the dunes. Guides including Michelle, Ryan, Darcy, Will, and Jacob help run the activities. Ferry and national park fees cost extra.

“The trip has an excellent range of adventures. 4WD off roading, sandboarding, kyacking and snorkelling. We loved it. It is a 90 minute ferry trip each way.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour - Tangalooma gives you more than a beach stop
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

5.Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Travel 75 minutes from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, then spend the day with a guided 45-minute ATV quad bike ride, a $25 lunch voucher, pools, beach access, and Eco Ranger programs. The ride suits first-timers, with safety training and helmets provided, but experienced riders may find the pace cautious.

“I had a lovely day with my sister - we didn't get to see much of the resort, however we had some food with our $25 vouchers and the quad bike experience was so much fun!”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour - From Brisbane to Moreton Island in 75 minutes
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

6.Tangalooma Day Trip with Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 422 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Take a 75-minute boat from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, then snorkel the shipwrecks with a guide and supplied gear. You get lunch, pool and beach access, and an Eco Centre dolphin talk. Guides such as Prea, Abby, Hugo, and Charlotte have earned praise for calm, careful help in the water. Expect about 30 to 35 minutes of actual snorkelling.

“The snorkeling was great. The trip there and back was very comfortable and we saw a dugong and some whales. The time at the island was very rushed with barely enough time to buy and enjoy lunch after the snorkeling. Overall it was a good day but do not expect time to see anything else.”

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Don't just Visit Brisbane - Experience our Moreton Bay Safari - The Brisbane River gives the ride its character
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Don’t just Visit Brisbane – Experience our Moreton Bay Safari

7.Don’t just Visit Brisbane – Experience our Moreton Bay Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $315Top rated

Start at Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens River Hub for a safety briefing and jet ski lesson, then follow your guide along the Brisbane River toward Moreton Bay. You’ll pass South Bank, Kangaroo Point, the Botanic Gardens, Story Bridge, city properties, and the skyline. Ride alone or share a ski, with space for up to 10 people.

“You go around the Brisbane CBD. You don't see a lot of nature. The guide is friendly. I enjoyed it and would recommend it for anyone looking to see more of Brisbane's city from a different angle.”

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Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise & Lunch - Brisbane - Meeting in Brisbane or driving to Rivergate Marina
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Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise & Lunch – Brisbane

8.Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise & Lunch – Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · from $192

Travel from Brisbane to Moreton Island aboard the Spirit of Mulgumpin for guided snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, a tropical buffet with prawns, beach time, paddleboarding, and wildlife spotting. The crew, including guides such as Caroline and Captain Wayne, keeps the day moving, though snorkeling groups can feel crowded.

“Excellent day, the Captain Wayne and team made day really enjoyable and informative. The inclusions and catering made it a really pleasant experience.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Snorkeling Tour & Dolphin Feeding - Resort time makes the bundle more useful
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Snorkeling Tour & Dolphin Feeding

9.Tangalooma Snorkeling Tour & Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 216 reviews · 1 day · from $172

Travel 75 minutes from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, where you’ll snorkel the 15-vessel wreck reef with supplied gear, enjoy lunch and pool time, then join the sunset wild dolphin feeding. Guides such as Charlotte, James, Jess, and Ivy have been praised for patient instruction and good humor. Minimum age is six.

“The staff are super friendly and helpful.I felt safe throughout the whole activity. Very inclusive for all people. I saw so many fish ,star fish and got to see 2 wobbegong sharks AMAZING. Can't thank the instructors enough ,they are wonderful. I want to come back and do all over again.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma ATV Quad Bike & Dolphin Feeding - Tangalooma gives you more than a beach stop
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma ATV Quad Bike & Dolphin Feeding

10.Tangalooma ATV Quad Bike & Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 145 reviews · 1 day · from $172

Travel 75 minutes by boat from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, then spend the day riding a guided ATV through bush and sand tracks, swimming, eating lunch, and joining the evening wild dolphin feeding. Guide Chloe has earned praise for her patient, friendly instruction. The dolphin session is carefully limited and may involve one fish shared by a small group.

“Fantastic, great staff, clean facilities, only issue was the amount of people from the the cruise liner caused delays in obtaining food etc”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Desert Safari - The desert safari leads to Moreton Island’s sand dunes
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Desert Safari

11.Tangalooma Day Trip with Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 142 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Travel 75 minutes from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, then spend the day swimming, eating lunch, and racing down Moreton Island’s sand dunes by 4WD. Your $109 ticket includes ferry transfers, a $25 adult or $20 child lunch voucher, a drink on the boat, resort facilities, and Eco Centre activities.

“Excursion très agréable. Si vous vous déplacez en transport en commun prévoyez un temps suffisamment long pour se rendre jusqu'à la marina. Ce prix comprend le déplacement en ferry. La luge sur sable est activité très sympa, même si le sable colle partout.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip & Whale Watching Cruise - Arriving at Tangalooma Island Resort
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip & Whale Watching Cruise

12.Tangalooma Day Trip & Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 1 day · from $109

I recommend this day trip if your main goal is seeing humpback whales near Brisbane. You take a 75-minute ferry to Moreton Island, join a 3-hour catamaran cruise with commentary and lunch, then return to Tangalooma Island Resort. Whale sightings are guaranteed, but time on land is short, so plan on a whale cruise with resort access rather than a full island day.

“Friendly staff, clean & comfortable ferry, good lunch (vegetarian option was very nice) and the most important, amazing and respectful whale watching. Great day!”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding - A resort day with room to choose your pace
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding

13.Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $162

Take a 75-minute cruise from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, then spend the day with lunch, pool and beach access, a 4WD sand tobogganing trip, and evening wild dolphin feeding. Bring eye protection for the dunes and clothes that can get wet. Dolphin feeding depends on weather and animal behavior.

“Lots to do on Tangalooma, cruises, snorkeling, swimming in the sea, dolphin watching, 4x4 riding etc. A brilliant day out”

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Brisbane: Moreton Island all inclusive Snorkeling Tour - Starting at 158 Griffith Road
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Brisbane: Moreton Island all inclusive Snorkeling Tour

14.Moreton Island all inclusive Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Spend eight hours with Dolphin Wild Island Cruises exploring Moreton Island. Snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks, enjoy lunch, beach games, inflatables, tea, coffee, and an afternoon fruit platter, then watch for dolphins, turtles, stingrays, and sea eagles. The English-speaking crew includes guides such as Amber, Olie, Boony, and Gracie.

“Amazing crew kept things fun the whole time. Very well run and allowed time on the beach with games provided. Tightly run ship (no pun intended). Lunch was fantastic, and the fruit platter on the way back was even better. Snorkelling was amazing with a whole host of fish to spot, even saw a sting ray too. Dolphin watching on way back was incredible with a group of maybe 12 of them all at the front of the boat. Would recommend this to anyone.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Snorkelling with Dolphin Viewing - The 75-minute cruise from Brisbane
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Snorkelling with Dolphin Viewing

15.Tangalooma Snorkelling with Dolphin Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $157

Cruise 75 minutes from Brisbane to Moreton Island for guided snorkelling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, resort pools and beach time, a $25 lunch voucher, sunset cocktail, and wild dolphin viewing from the jetty. Guides such as Lauren help keep the water session safe and enjoyable.

“Para sailing with my daughters was fun. The smiley yellow parashutte and friendly staff were a great experience. The trip included a lounge access with coffee or tea and spacious seatings made trip comfortable. Cocktail at the bar coupon was a nice one, too.”

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