Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island | 10 hours

86 Reviews | Townsville
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Certified Dive Townsville
2 Adults x $293.12
$586.24
Approx Total
$586.24
Check-in at Breakwater Marina at 7am for approx. 7:30am departure. Includes two certified dives with all diving equipment
Snorkel Townsville
2 Adults x $226.06
$452.12
Approx Total
$452.12
Check-in at Breakwater Marina at 7am for approx. 7:30am departure. Includes snorkeling equipment

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Demonstrations and instructions on snorkeling techniques
  • Use of Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and full-length suit)
  • Reef Ecology talks to enhance your experience
  • Use of Floating Devices for Novice (pool noodles, life rings, vests with air)
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Iced water, cordial, tea and coffee throughout the day
  • Transport to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snorkel Guide
  • Dive Guide - compulsory for divers with less than 10 logged dives

Overview

Join a professional crew aboard a custom-built vessel for snorkeling, an introductory diving with an experienced instructor, or two certified dives in the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This day trip takes you from Townsville or Magnetic Island to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef, where you get the chance to see reef fish, sea turtles, stingrays, reef sharks and more up close. Snorkel equipment is included.

Meeting points

Townsville: Fuel Wharf Breakwater Marina, located at the end of Mariners Drive off the Strand past G-Finger at 7:00AM OR Magnetic Island: Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, Magnetic Island at 7:50AM.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Explore the wonders of the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef with Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive. Our preferred destinations for day trips include John Brewer, Lodestone, and Keeper Reef, selected for their diverse array of sites, excellent coral cover, vibrant fish life, and favorable protection. With multiple sites around these reefs, we ensure the best experience on the day of your adventure. Even if you have visited dozens of times, each trip promises delightful surprises. Our reefs boast depths from 1 meter to 20 meters, catering to snorkellers, beginners, and experienced divers alike. Encounter large schools of trevally and bait fish, along with colorful reef inhabitants like Parrotfish, Maori wrasse, Clownfish, Angel fish, Turtles, Stingrays, and occasional sightings of White tip and Black tip reef sharks. Whether you are snorkelling, trying introductory scuba diving, or enjoying certified dives, a visit to the Great Barrier Reef with Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive is unforgettable. Join us for a journey into the heart of this natural wonder and discover the magic beneath the surface.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 6 years for Snorkelling and 12 for Discover Scuba Diving
  • Certified divers must present proof of certification to crew on board on the day
  • Introductory divers MUST fill out a basic medical form prior to their dive. Some existing medical conditions may not allow you to dive
  • Please wear your swimwear and bring a towel, hat, sunscreen and camera
  • Heights, weights and shoe sizes MUST be advised at time of booking

Free Cancellation

June 11100% refund
June 12No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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86 reviews

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Outstanding experience for the family in coral reef

Published on Jan, 2025

Terrific experience with the family The coral reef was breath taking We did the snorkel experience and it was the best Hope I can come back in the future

Location location

Published on Dec, 2024

Awesome reef spot. Knowledgeable crew!! Pro tip : (if you’re a tourist) Do the preliminary classes in your hometown, come here to do the experienced stuff.

Spectacular John Brewer Reef

Published on Nov, 2024

John Brewer Reef is a submerged reef at a spectacular location approx 50 miles out into the Coral Sea from Townsville - make sure you have polarised sunglasses to see it at it's best from the boat. Scuba & snorkeling is organised with emphasis on participants' safety. Boat ride is around 2 hours each way but there's plenty of time to dive & snorkel within the reef which is alive with fish. You'll be able to see the sunken Coral Greenhouse, statues & trees ('Ocean's Sentinels') even as you snorkel - if you scuba dive, you be amongst them. There's a lunch platter & refreshments on the boat. All in all, a great day out!

Fantastic day

Published on Oct, 2024

Had a fantastic day today on the reef, everything was great, the staff were amazing, so helpful, encouraging and so happy, brilliant experience 10/10

Great diving experience

Published on Aug, 2024

We did our PADI Open Water dives with Adrenalin, having done the confined water dives in the U.K. We were a family of 4, one snorkelled, three dived. We took two trips with Adrenalin and did 4 dives. The first day the conditions were amazing and the sea was a mill-pond. The second trip was windy with rough seas. Luckily we had all taken sea-sickness pills (Kwells) and even though two of our party have had seasickness in the past, they were OK. The dives themselves went very well. We had John as our instructor on the first day, and he was patient with my daughter (10) who was very nervous, and got her through all the skills for her Junior Scuba Diver certification. Before the trip she wasn’t sure if she would dive on day 2 or snorkel, but she enjoyed it so much she decided to dive again. The second day we had Billy to get my son and I through our Open Water Diver certifications, who was great even though he was unwell on the way out himself. My daughter dived with Cassie, who held her hand and she had a great day! On both trips we saw whales on the way out. On the reef, between us, our party saw reef shark, grouper, barracudas, sea cucumbers, giant clams, a porcupine fish, a parrot fish and many more fish and coral. The MOUA was interesting as well and we enjoyed swimming through the sunken greenhouse. Thank you Adrenalin Dive!

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