Set right on the Great Barrier Reef and boasting its own beautiful fringing reefs, Lizard Island has the advantage of being able to offer diving enthusiasts both half and full day reef experiences.
Lizard's purpose-built dive boat, the MV Serranidae (the latin name for "Grouper" - the Potato Cod is part of the Grouper family) operates half and full day excursions to stunning inner and outer reef diving sites, including the world famous Cod Hole, renowned for its huge, but friendly, Potato Cod. Naturally, the Cod Hole is subject to weather and tidal conditions.
Snorkel Lessons
Complimentary snorkel lessons are conducted every second afternoon followed by a guided snorkel offering a complimentary reef interpretive tour on the reef directly in front of the Beach Club in Anchor Bay. You will require a mask, snorkel and fins to participate, which are available from the Beach Club.
Beach Snorkelling
Find an abundance of reef snorkelling in Anchor Bay, in front of the Resort, as well as at Sunset Beach and Watson's Bay where large concentrations of giant clams can be viewed, both within short walking distance from the Resort.
Guide for Snorkellers
Whilst Lizard Island offers a variety of snorkelling for the novice through to the very experienced, it is also important to highlight the following points to ensure an enjoyable and safe experience.
•Snorkelling and swimming is permitted off any beach, however the Lagoon area is restricted by the tides. Tide times are posted on the Activities Board at the Beach Club and briefs on restrictions are always given before any organised snorkel activity.
•Watch your buoyancy so that you do not drag your fins on the coral and never stand on the coral.
•Do not snorkel or swim alone or out of sight to family and friends.
Snorkelling is generally a safe activity, however this exercise can aggravate certain medical conditions such as asthma and heart conditions. You should only participate in the activity with this understanding.
Complimentary Activities
•Explore Anchor and Watson's bay on a catamaran or glass bottom paddle ski
•Motorised dinghies
•Snorkelling equipment and lessons
•Interpretive glass bottom boat tours
•Tennis - day and night with all equipment supplied
•Picnic hampers for romantic and secluded beachside lunches
•Paddle ski tours
•Nature slide presentations
•Gymnasium
Other Activities (charges apply)
•Diving and snorkelling trips to the inner or outer Reef
•Diving courses
•Night Diving
•Full or half day private game fishing, Black Marlin season is from September to December
•Azure Spa treatments
•Research station tours
•Lizard Island dive and fishing charters on MV Fascination
•Champagne sunset cruises
- Fishing nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Boat launch on site
- Boating on site
- Dock on site
- Helicopter/airplane tours on site
- Motor boating on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Swimming on site
- Whale-watching on site