Lady Musgrave Experience - Bundaberg Reef Tours

Thank you to the Lady Musgrave Experience team on our trip out on 2nd October, it was truly an unforgettable day! The whole crew was so accommodating, knowledgeable and professional and we really enjoyed our day out experiencing the Great Barrier Reef up close and swimming with the turtles. This is our first trip to Australia (from South Africa) and the Experience has definitely been one of the highlights. Jack and Aemon are really knowledgeable and interesting and Lea made my son’s first scuba dive an experience to remember. Thanks to everyone for a fabulous day!

We’ve been out to Lady Musgrave Island multiple times, and it never disappoints! As locals, we can honestly say it’s one of the best experiences you can do in the region. The staff are fantastic, the reef is stunning, and the day is always well organised. Always worth spending a little extra for the VIP experience — it makes an already amazing day even better! PS. Bella was an absolute legend and made our trip on 8/10/25 even more enjoyable!

What an adventure for our first time whale watching. A little disappointed that the weather wasn’t the best which is typical when we book an exciting tour! I can imagine how amazing this tour would be with a beautiful blue sky. Nonetheless our adventure was spectacular. A juvenile male whale entertained us for over an hour. He loved the attention ❤️ The crew were amazing especially Grace. Thank you 🙏 for helping me around the deck when it was choppy. Your morning tea and lunch were beautiful. Yum 😋 thank you to our captain for such informative narratives. We can’t wait to return on a sunny day 🥳

Fantastic experience! The weather was perfect, the staff were knowledgeable, helpful and incredibly friendly. We encountered our first two whales within a very short distance from shore, and were able to take great photos. Once we moved further out, we encountered several more pods of whales, that came up to the boat and played. We also saw a couple of dolphins, just for good measure. Thoroughly enjoyable, and well worth the trip!

We just got back from our overnight stay with Lady Musgrave Experience and it was the most incredible weekend. It was breathtakingly beautiful and service was EXCEPTIONAL. All of the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable - special mention to Lea, Ashleigh, Jake, Aemon and Bella who were all so lovely. There are so many different activities available for everyone. We spent the two days snorkelling and diving but thoroughly enjoyed the island & glass bottom boat tour. We will definitely be back in the future. 10/10 recommend

I highly recommend the tours offered by Lady Musgrave Experience to people of all ages. The boat ride although it is a long 2-2.5 hour journey each way, was incredibly easy and I took Travacalm tablets 30 min prior to boarding on their recommendation. I did the Manta Safari which is geared for people who can swim out in open ocean, it was a clear day and we spotted the mantas which was a real unique treat for us who'd never seen them in the wild before. The island walking tour and the glass bottom boat tour was interesting and informative. While snorkelling a short distance from the pontoon we spotted turtles and even the resident octopus named by the locals "Octavia". It was a little chilly in the water, definitely bring a steamer/full body length wetsuit (I wore a 3mm) if you get easily cold as my partner and I tend to. We enjoyed an amazing clear sky blue day with little wind which is not what I expected for mid-late August. The team are wonderfully friendly, knowledgeable and I felt that we had received great value for money with their experience in navigating the reefs. Shout out to Alex and Emma who were really warm, attentive and happy to answer any questions. They are also happy to take photos which my partner and I happily took advantage of. The lunch buffet (salad and some hot foods) and morn/afternoon teas were great, lots of variety and great for the health conscious. If you're vegetarian though, perhaps pack some extra protein snacks (eggs, protein bars or smoothie) as there are not really high protein offers for vegetarians in the buffet. Thanks so much again for a magical experience LME team - we wish to be back someday again for the other tours.

I went on this tour a couple of days ago and it was fantastic! The walking tour around the island, the glass-bottom boat, and the snorkelling were all incredible experiences. I also went on the Manta Ray safari, which was at an extra cost, in which you go to the outer reef to snorkel and see Manta Rays; while it was nice and we saw some, I didn’t have much time left for snorkeling around the inner reef, which I actually found to be much prettier. The highlight of the whole day though was being able to chat with Bella, the marine biologist who took us on the island tour and was always happy to answer all my questions. She is incredibly knowledgable and made the experience much more enjoyable! The whole team was also very nice and helpful, and always made sure you were comfortable. I highly recommend this.

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a full day out snorkeling at Lady Musgrave Island, and it was truly an incredible experience! From start to finish, the staff were attentive and dedicated to ensuring we had a memorable day. We opted for the VIP upgrade, which was absolutely worth it. We were treated to a delightful morning tea and an afternoon cheeseboard, along with complimentary water bottles and travel mugs for our coffee. The tour of Lady Musgrave Island was both beautiful and informative. In addition to snorkeling, we enjoyed a fantastic bottom boat tour, which offered great views of the marine life. We were lucky enough to see turtles and a variety of sea creatures, making the day even more special. The entire experience was well organised, and I can't recommend it enough. If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure, the Lady Musgrave Experience is a must!