Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Adventure

Explore the Great Barrier Reef with snorkeling, diving, and marine life encounters. Depart from Townsville or Magnetic Island. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Great Barrier Reef - 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.
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What's Included
  • 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/or taxes
  • Iced water, cordial, tea and coffee throughout the day
  • Transport to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snorkel Guide
  • Dive Guide - compulsory for divers with less than 10 logged dives
Additional Information

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,…

Location
Fuel Wharf
Mariners Drive
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bxb2020
Dec 10, 2024
Location location - 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.
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Chris
Nov 14, 2024
Spectacular John Brewer Reef - 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!
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Denis_m
Oct 17, 2024
Fantastic day - 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
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Vickys954
Aug 22, 2024
Great diving experience - 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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Jimsn1186zs
Aug 20, 2024
Check the weather when booking!! - The crew, the boat, equipment, light lunch and the instruction were all excellent. However, be aware if you go on a bad weather day this trip will be torment - 2 hours forty minutes each way through rough seas on aluminum benches with people being sick. The snorkelling site will be barely suitable due to wind and strong water current. Not sure what the solution is - I guess pre book only a couple days out when you can check the forecast and be assured of good weather, otherwise it’s an expensive way to be miserable for a day.
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Tomaree1
Jan 13, 2020
GREAT DAY AMAZING DIVING AWESOME CREW - All smooth from booking to end of boattrip. Great, superfriendly, helpful crew. Absolutely amazing dive, very nice lunch and actually served tea/coffee morning and afternoon. If you have license but havent been diving for some time like me and therefor was planning to snorkle, FORGETit ,These guys give you all the refreshing you need and makes sure you have a good time under water. Loved it!!!
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Matthew_d
May 24, 2021
Great Reef Location Selection - The reef that we visited was healthy and thriving. Staff could have been friendlier though and the lack of food/drink options was disappointing.
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Anne_t
Oct 4, 2020
Ocean like glass, hope to make it a yearly outing. - We lucked out and scored a beautiful calm day when the ocean was like glass and crystal clear. There was a couple of thing that could have improved out experience. More detailed instructions on how to find the boat in the morning would have been helpful. We walked around for 5 minutes until another family came along and I asked them if they where booked on the tour too and they said Yes and that they had also asked directions of someone else to how to find the boat too. The boat was adequate however, the fumes from the engines were overwhelming when they were running. I had to go up on top so I didn't get sick. A curtained off section somewhere at the front of the boat to get dressed in and also to dress kids would be helpful as there is only a tiny toilet. The staff were inexperienced at working together and with the boat but they were friendly, enthusiastic and keen to be involved with the guests' experience. We will go again, I hope we get another calm day.
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Angecare1
Jan 23, 2020
Great experience and wonderful staff - Recently went on a tour to the Great Barrier Reef with Adrenalin. It was a wonderful experience and the divers were helpful and patient.
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Stephen_f
Jul 19, 2021
Better for divers - We found that this tour is better suited to diving than snorkeling. A lunch service and other offerings would be a nice addition given the length of the day
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