From A$394 per person
Book tickets on Viator (opens in a new tab): Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic IslandYou book and pay on viator.com. Inclusable may earn a commission.
4.7 / 5 from 105 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 9
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.7 / 5 · 105 reviews
About this tour
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
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. The nearest accessible public toilet to the meeting point is about 420 m away in a straight line, from the National Public Toilet Map.
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Know before you go
- 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
Included
- Reef Ecology talks to enhance your experience
- Use of Floating Devices for Novice (pool noodles, life rings, vests with air)
- Demonstrations, instructions and use of Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and full-length suit)
- Lunch plus iced water, tea and coffee throughout the day
- Transport to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snorkel Guide
- Dive Guide - compulsory for divers with less than 10 logged dives
- Fuel Levy
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public toilet to 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.
The nearest accessible public toilet to 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. is Tobruk Memorial Baths, Townsville, about 420 m away.
Tobruk Memorial Baths · about 420 m away in a straight line
32 The Strand, Townsville, QLD (swimming pool)
- Changing Places facility
- MLAK key required
Open: Mon-Thu 5am-7pm, Fri 5am-6pm, Oct-Apr Sat 6am-4pm, Oct-Apr Sun 7am-4pm, May-Sep Sat 7am-4pm, May-Sep Sun 8am-4pm — Public Holidays 8am-4pm
MLAK Key available from the service counter , upon request .
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Location & contact
- Area
- Townsville, Queensland
- 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
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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