Why Islander Cruises?
- Islander Cruises is the most experienced and highest qualified lagoon tour operator on Lord Howe Island.
- All tours include Island Commentary with PADI Divemaster and Nature Guide Peter Busteed, quality Mares snorkeling gear.
- Lagoon beach front Boat Shed
- Group and Corporate packages available on request
- Priority access to snorkel the wreck
- Convenient and flexible tour options and departure times to ensure ideal turtle and seabird viewing
- Islander Cruises is the only tour operation running a daily schedule to all lagoon sites
1. North Bay Nature and Turtle Tour
We have something for everyone on our cruise to North Bay, a secluded beach inside the lagoon. With us you will experience stunning views from Mt Eliza, the old Gulch and Herring Pools. Discover seabird rookeries, geology and beachcombing on our guided beach walk. View Coral, Fish and Turtles through our Glassbottom boat as well as an optional snorkel on the wreck of the 'Favorite' with it's diverse coral gardens and tropical fish.
Duration: 3hrs
Price: Adult $100 Child $50
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2. Glassbottom Boat Turtle Tour
Discover our unique marine life, viewing amazing Coral Gardens, colourful reef fish and curious Turtles from the comfort of our Glass Bottom Boat. Learn about our resident Green and Hawksbill Turtles and there amazing migration to and from Lord Howe. Tour includes two Snorkelling options exploring stunning sheltered coral gardens with diverse tropical fish life.
Duration: 2hrs
Price: Adult $80 Child $40
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3. Specialised Snorkel Tour
Explore the Lagoons Southern sanctuary zone to 3-4 or more pristine snorkel sites including, Erscott's Hole, Comet's hole, Horseshoe reef, Erscott's reef or Stephen's hole. Immerse yourself in the calm sheltered waters of our lagoon, experiencing the greatest diversity of Coral reefs and Fish species available on this 2 hour tour. We are the only operator offering complete daily access to all of the lagoons snorkelling sites from the Southern Sanctuary to the Northern Sanctuary.
Duration: 2hrs
Price: Adult $80 Child $40
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4. North Bay Nature and Turtle Day Tour
Enjoy Tour No.1 then explore the Bay for the afternoon at your leisure Fish the Old Gulch, Enjoy your own private picnic or BBQ, Relax and arrange a late pick-up at a time to suit.
Duration: 6hrs/ half-day
Price: Adult $130 Child $65
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5. Guided Aqua Scooter Tours
Explore the underwater world of Lord Howe Island in comfort. Aqua Scooters allow more distance to be covered and they are positively buoyant providing assistance floating on the surface. We are offering a variety of tours to suit everyone from shore, lagoon and offshore scooter tours. Tours include top quality snorkelling gear, Yamaha Aquascooters, wetsuits and Local Divemaster guides.
Duration: 2hrs
Price: Shore $120 Lagoon $160
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6. TAXI Service to North Bay
Explore North Bay in your own time, discover stunning bird colonies and experience the view of MT Eliza. Pete offeres both one way and return.
Return: adult $50 child $25 One way: adult $25 child $12.50
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Cancellations Policy
If guests cancel with at least 24 hours of departure, a full refund will be provided
Cancellation within 24hrs there will be no refund.
If Islander Cruises cancels due to unfavourable weather conditions: the tour will be rescheduled
In this instance we will only refund, if guests depart before the rescheduled tour.
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