Great Barrier Reef and MOUA Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

As the first of its kind in the Southern hemisphere, MOUA will act to highlight reef conservation, restoration, and education on a global scale. The site located on John Brewer Reef is rich in history, with a strong connection to our indigenous culture and marine tourism.

The Coral Greenhouse – first submerged building design by world-class artist Jason deCaires Taylor is is a bucket list trip no one should miss! The greenhouse, which many people think of as glass walls filled with fruit or flowers instead boasts a beautiful mix of art and science. Trees, life-like sculptures, and coral gardens make this staggering 72m structure a wonderland for divers.

With plenty of reef nearby to explore and depths ranging from 1 to 20 metres, it is ideal for snorkelers, beginner and experienced divers. On the reef, schools of bait fish are common as well as an abundance of colourful reef fish. Turtles, Stingrays, White and Black tip reef sharks are often sighted.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please wear your swimwear and bring a towel, hat, sunscreen and camera

Certified divers must present proof of certification to crew on board on the day

Heights, weights and shoe sizes MUST be advised at time of booking

Introductory divers MUST fill out a basic medical form prior to their dive to ensure they are FIT to Dive.

Minimum age is 6 years for snorkelling and 12 for Discover Scuba Diving

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Demonstration and Instruction on Snorkel Techniques

Reef Ecology talks to enhance your experience

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Floating Devices for Novice (pool noodles, life rings, vests with air)

Use of Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and full length suit)

Transport to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef and world-class Museum of Underwater Art

Iced water, cordial, tea and coffee throughout the day

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Snorkel Guide

Dive Guide - compulsory for divers with less than 10 logged dives

Options

Snorkel Townsville

Check-in at Breakwater Marina at 7am for approx. 7:25am departure.

Certified Dive Townsville

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

Reviews

4.20

20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Barrier Reef Diving
Finn H,
Aug 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great dive site. Operator was very safety conscious. Dive personnel was friendly, helpful and competent.
Fab Family GBR Outing
Todd S,
Jul 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great family trip with teenagers to explore and experience the Great Barrier Reef. Great boat and crew who made it a great experience. Expect a long (2.5 hr) ride out to the Reef from Townsville. We saw lots of marine life and cool underwater statues. Would do this trip again!
Snorkeling Day
Matthias O,
Sep 26, 2023
- Viator
4.00
We had a wonderful Day with a very dedicated Crew ! A great experience at a wonderful place to see lots of Fishes .
Great staff
Rhonda P,
Apr 29, 2022
- Viator
5.00
Great staff, wonderful site for a dive, there were a very high fish population everywhere around the museum and reef
Terrible costumer service, wrong information and they charg in USD not AUD!
Soraia D,
Jan 17, 2022
- Viator
1.00
First of all the agency did not have the information if this trip included a scuba dive for non-experience dives. They took more than one day to get back to me and gave me the wrong information. They said yes, I could go (I did only a couple of dives, never done a course). But when I got there, the operator crew said they were not informed there would be a non-experienced diver and they had to staff to accompany me. Also, the company I called was based in Sydney, the trip was in Queensland, but they charged me in American Dollars. The price doesn't let it clear, it only says "$". Definitely, I do not recommend it! It was the worst part of my trip to Townsville/Magnetic Island.