Murion and Serrurier Islands

Happy Easter!
The Adventurer moved during the night to anchor off Muiron Island. There was a bit of a breeze and it was choppy so when we arrived at the site for the snorkel we decided to remain on board and watch the action. The boat then ploughed into some steep swell on the way back such that we all got drenched-warm water though so quite refreshing. We also saw a turtle at last, albeit briefly.
There was a bit of time so Howard gave us a talk on the Montebello Islands that were used for nuclear testing in the 50s and where we are heading tomorrow.
Another fabulous lunch on deck which included mini Easter eggs and hot cross bun for those who had room.
The afternoon boat trip was the best yet with calm sea, amazing variety of corals and fish plus bright orange starfish and all sorts of other creatures. The water was a little murky if you went too deep and this was apparently down to the spawning coral triggered by the full moon last week. After the snorkel the Explorer took a cruise to a tiny flat island which had a great selection of birds including pied cormorant, crested and Roseate terns, reef heron, ruddy turnstone, beach stone curlew, lesser noddy and several osprey. All on one tiny island that had a large log washed up on one with everyone saying there isn’t anywhere for miles where trees grow!
Returning to the ship there was an Easter egg ‘hunt’ and Charlie and Sue decided to cash in their Tasmanian ‘champagne’ as Gold cruisers so we had a very enjoyable pre dinner occasion. Food as ever was excellent shared with a couple from Sydney. All in all a pretty extraordinary day.Read more