Great Barrier Reef and MOUA Cruise: Immersive Experience of Art and Marine Conservation

Embark on a unique cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and MOUA, a submerged art installation. Dive into a world of marine conservation and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Coral Greenhouse.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 5RH993MG+V78 - Dive into a world beneath the waves and uncover the mesmerizing tales of the reef with us. Prepare to be enchanted by the Museum of Underwater Art, a unique and inspiring experience. Our friendly and experienced crew awaits you at our meeting point, ready to assist with check-in and gear rental, ensuring a smooth start to your adventure.

As we sail towards the reef, relax on our vessel, choosing between shaded areas or soaking up the sun on deck.

Before we reach our destination, join us for in-water briefings to get ready for an exploration of the reef’s most spectacular sites, whether you’re snorkelling or scuba diving. During breaks, our passionate guides share fascinating insights into the reef’s vibrant ecosystem.

Our dive location isn’t just any spot – it’s home to MOUA, a pioneering attraction in the Southern Hemisphere. Nestled amidst the historic John Brewer Reef, MOUA is steeped in indigenous culture and marine heritage. Surrounding the museum is a breathtaking coral reef bustling with a kaleidoscope of marine life.

As we bid farewell to this underwater realm, our crew escorts you ashore, leaving you with cherished memories and photos.

What's Included
  • Demonstration and Instruction on Snorkel Techniques
  • Reef Ecology talks to enhance your experience
  • 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
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Iced water, cordial, tea and coffee throughout the day
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snorkel Guide
  • Dive Guide - compulsory for divers with less than 10 logged dives
Additional Information

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.

  • 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
Location
Fuel Wharf
Mariners Drive
Townsville: Fuel Wharf Breakwater Marina, located at the end of Mariners Drive off the Stand past G-Finger at 7AM, OR Magnetic Island: The Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, Magnetic Island at 7:50AM. Returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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338sienap
Sep 26, 2024
Great dive (even for baby divers) - Boat ride was great and crew kept us entertained. Once we got to the site we were in quickly and had an amazing dive saw some cool stuff. Had a few gear issues that I should have noted in gear check as they got annoying later on but crew were supportive. Lunch was simple but good surface interval flew by. Second dive was even better so much aquatic life. Overall highly recommend even for new divers
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Finn_h
Aug 18, 2024
Great Barrier Reef Diving - Great dive site. Operator was very safety conscious. Dive personnel was friendly, helpful and competent.
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Todd_s
Jul 5, 2024
Fab Family GBR Outing - 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!
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T9959iarenatap
Mar 3, 2024
Adrenaline Rush - We had a great time the weather was amazing, the team was great, accommodated us very well. We went snorkelling and also had the opportunity to go scuba diving which was an exciting chance to see up close the underwater museum, luckily for us the water was clear as well. Definitely coming back with family and friends !!!
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Rhonda_p
Apr 29, 2022
Great staff - Great staff, wonderful site for a dive, there were a very high fish population everywhere around the museum and reef
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Goplaces18744063190
Sep 1, 2024
Good - This excursion was different than the one we took out of Cairns. The boat was small and the staff seemed to focus quite a bit more on guests who were scuba diving than those who were snorkeling. The lunch "buffet" was basically some bread, cold cuts, cheese and a jar of peanut butter (and some condiments) set out on the small table. Only drink provided was water from a thermos cooler. Snacks were great!! Cookies and fruit passed around in a bowl. "Captain" was knowledgeable about the Reef and made a good talk during lunch. Very limited seating on top deck, except for floor. Seeing a few of the Underwater Art exhibits was interesting.
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Matthias_o
Sep 26, 2023
Snorkeling Day - We had a wonderful Day with a very dedicated Crew ! A great experience at a wonderful place to see lots of Fishes .
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Soraia_d
Jan 17, 2022
Terrible costumer service, wrong information and they charg in USD not AUD! - 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.
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