Your 1770 Tour Questions
1770 Cruises compares eight tours, from a one-hour LARC cruise along the 1770 coastline to full-day reef, dive and island trips. Every answer below rests on what the tour booking pages state, and says so when a page leaves something out.
Tours And Departure Points
How Many Tours Does The Site Compare, And What Types Are They?
Eight tours appear on the site. They break into three LARC amphibious tours, four reef cruises and dive trips from the Town of 1770, and one Lady Musgrave cruise from Bundaberg.
Where Do The Tours Depart From?
There are two departure points. Seven tours leave from the marina in the Town of 1770, while the Lady Musgrave Experience departs from Bundaberg Port Marina at Burnett Heads, which lies south of the Town of 1770.
Can I Start A Tour From Agnes Water?
No. Agnes Water is not a start point for any tour listed here, and no tour offers a shuttle or pickup from there.
Which Cruises Go To Lady Musgrave Island?
Two cruises go to the island: the 1770 Reef Eco Tours snorkelling cruise from the Town of 1770 and the Lady Musgrave Experience from Bundaberg. The Dive Spear and Sport trips visit southern Great Barrier Reef sites instead.
Prices And Cancellation
What Do The Tours Cost?
Listed prices are per person in US dollars. They run from US$31.61 for the one-hour afternoon LARC cruise up to US$315.37 for the Dive Spear and Sport outer reef dive aboard the vessel Yemalla. The two Lady Musgrave cruises cost US$222 from the Town of 1770 and US$237 from Bundaberg.
Can I Cancel For Free?
All eight listings allow free cancellation. Seven permit it up to 24 hours before departure, and the Bundaberg Lady Musgrave cruise requires 14 days' notice.
How Does The Site Earn Money?
1770 Cruises earns commission from affiliate links when you book a tour. Booking through a link does not affect the price you pay.
Lunch, Gear And Activities
Is Lunch Included?
Lunch is listed on seven of the eight tours. The one-hour afternoon LARC cruise lists food and drinks as excluded.
Is Snorkel Gear Included?
Three listings include snorkel gear: the 1770 Reef Lady Musgrave cruise, the Dive Spear and Sport southern reef snorkelling trip, and the Bundaberg Lady Musgrave cruise. The Dive Spear snorkel trip also asks that participants be comfortable in water. The remaining listings do not state gear either way.
Do Any Tours Include A Glass-Bottom Boat Or An Island Walk?
Both Lady Musgrave cruises list a glass-bottom boat and a guided island walk. Landing depends on conditions, so neither page promises the walk will go ahead.
What Does The Full-Day LARC Tour Include That The Others Do Not?
The Bustard Head Lightstation lighthouse visit and sandboarding appear on the full-day LARC tour alone. It runs seven hours and lists a 09:00 start.
Crossings, Diving And Weather
How Long Is The Crossing To The Reef?
The 1770 Reef cruise lists 90 minutes each way, and it is the only listing with that crossing time. Both Dive Spear and Sport speedboat trips list 1.5 hours each way to southern reef sites. The Bundaberg cruise and the Yemalla dive trip state no crossing time.
Do I Need A Scuba Certification?
Yes, both Dive Spear and Sport scuba listings accept certified divers only. If you have not dived within the past 12 months, a refresher course is required. Each listing also asks for a medical declaration.
Are Trips Weather Dependent?
Yes, and no tour promises a trip will always run. The full-day LARC tour, the one-hour cruise and the Yemalla dive trip state that a cancellation for poor weather brings a choice of a different date or a full refund. The other booking pages do not state a weather policy.
Is Hotel Pickup Available?
No tour includes hotel pickup. Four list it as not included: the 1770 Reef cruise, both Dive Spear and Sport speedboat trips, and the Bundaberg Lady Musgrave cruise. The LARC tours and the Yemalla dive trip do not mention pickup either way.