Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island

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About this activity

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.

Snorkeling Scuba Diving On the Water Additional fees Top Product Short term availability Weather Dependent - High

At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 32 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Reef Ecology talks to enhance your experience
Included: Use of Floating Devices for Novice (pool noodles, life rings, vests with air)
Included: Demonstrations, instructions and use of Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and full-length suit)
Included: Lunch plus iced water, tea and coffee throughout the day
Included: Transport to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Snorkel Guide
Not included: Dive Guide - compulsory for divers with less than 10 logged dives
Not included: Fuel Levy

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.

Stop 1
Great Barrier Reef

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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.

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT: Please advise your pick up location (Townsville or Magnetic Island) and your shoe size, send this information to [email protected] ASAP.

Certified Diver also need to provide their certification level, number of logged dives and date of last dive ASAP. Appreciate it.

Townsville Meeting Point at 7am: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CptHsbsC3aiF3Egt8

Magnetic Island Meeting Point at 7:50am: https://goo.gl/maps/mT51fqdceqF2

IMPORTANT: Check In:

You will receive a trip status confirmation via text or email from Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive at 4 pm the day prior to your scheduled trip. A trip is only confirmed when the weather conditions are safe enough to travel and minimum passenger numbers have been met.

Please check your emails at 4:30 pm the afternoon prior to departure if you do not receive a confirmation via text or email please check your junk mail. If you still have not received a confirmation by 4:30 pm you MUST call Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive’s office on: (07) 4724 0600 before 5:15 pm.

Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive Cancellation/ Rescheduling Policy:

Day Trip: 20% cancellation fee applies with 48 hrs – 14 days’ notice

100% cancellation fee applies with less than 48 hrs notice

Reschedule fee of 20% applies

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Snorkel Townsville

Check-in at Breakwater Marina at 7am for approx. 7:30am departure. Includes snorkeling equipment
Certified Dive Townsville

Check-in at Breakwater Marina at 7am for approx. 7:30am departure. Includes two certified dives with all diving equipment