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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Coral Greenhouse & Ocean Sentinels / MOUA / Museum of Underwater Art - Embark on an underwater journey and discover the captivating stories of the reef with us. Be prepared to be amazed by the Museum of Underwater Art, offering a one-of-a-kind and inspiring experience. Our welcoming and skilled team is ready to greet you at our meeting point,…
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)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and full length suit)
  • Transport to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef and world-class…
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off - meet vessel at marina
  • 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…

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. Please advise when you book where you will meet us. 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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13valeriyak
Sep 11, 2025
Great experience, amazing service - Loved my day. I dove with Adrenaline before, many years back so it was good to see the business is still going strong and offers excellent service. The guides were welcoming, very knowledgeable and fun. While we had some currents they made sure we were all safe and comfortable. Visibility was amazing. Reef looked good. Plate and branching corals. Lots of fish including some bigger things like reef sharks and barracuda. Museum is worth a visit. Some pretty soft corals grow there now. Lots of sea fans of different species. Good, comfortable boat. Good gear. All in all I would definitely highly recommend these company and will come back to dive with them again.
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Johncg1840tb
Aug 15, 2025
Unforgettable experience! - The John Brewer Reef Scuba Dive & Snorkel was an unforgettable experience. Crew on board were amazing & were all happy to share their vast knowledge of the Marine environment on the Reef. We even caught Humpack Whales breeching on the way there!
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Maryellenm578
Apr 29, 2025
Unforgettable day - We had a fabulous experience - snorkeling the reef is unforgettable and the friendly helpful crew at Adrenaline were especially appreciated
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Storagem2024
Apr 12, 2025
Reef Adventure with a Fantastic Crew - I took the “Adrenalin - Great Barrier Reef and MOUA Day Trip - Snorkeling” tour and had an amazing experience. The crew was highly professional and made safety a clear priority throughout the day. Everything ran on schedule, and the trip was packed with unforgettable moments—from the vibrant marine life to the stunning underwater sculptures at MOUA. What stood out most to me was the fantastic atmosphere on the boat. The team was not only knowledgeable and informative but also warm, upbeat and welcoming. The captain kept us laughing with his jokes, and the whole crew created a lighthearted, enjoyable vibe that made being on the boat just as fun as being in the water. It was an incredible way to explore the reef—educational, adventurous and full of great energy.
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Sgrinsy
Apr 10, 2025
Underwater adventure - A roller coaster ride out to the reef, was an exhilarating way to start the day! A small group of people on board added to the experience where you weren’t just another number. The crew were all extremely accommodating and skilled in their craft - as a solo traveller, this is always reassuring. Visibility in the water was ok however, that did not detract from the adventure as my guide Jack lead the way to all the hidden gems. Lots of food and snacks provided and dives were not rushed. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Wadebwa
Aug 25, 2025
Overall a god experience, but could be polished - Went out on the great barrier reef. The reef was good. The food option was limited to some cut up chicken (from a supermarket) and basic salads with white bread. We were told to take only one sandwich. I didn't expect something this basic after being on boats that cater a BBQ lunch, or trays of salads, and warm meats and rolls, with plenty to go around. I felt like the boat was crowded, even though it wasn't full. One toilet for everyone on board. Very hard to squeeze in and prep gear when everyone is doing the same. I booked a guided tour (first time on the GBR) and the tour had 8 people on it. Only managed a 35 min dive time as two of the people on the dive hadn't listened to instructions and didn't sort out buoyancy. I felt the guide ratio was too high and this detracted from my experience (at least 10 mins of the dive was spent waiting for others and then dive time was limited due to others consumption and the guide needing to find others who has moved off during the wait time)
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830dinar
Jul 6, 2025
Great day - The cruise was great. Staff very friendly a lot of information was given a great simple lunch .I did the discovery scuba and felt safe all the time. My instructor was very attentive and clear. Every thing was explained more than once. At no time did I feel anxious. I recommend them . My husband did the snorkelling and enjoyed it very much
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681kerryp
Jun 10, 2025
Mum and Daughter hit the waves - A great day out and well organised for diving. Brewers Reef was our bucket list. Had a snorkel dive while scuba divers did their thing. Everything provided food was simple but plenty crew were at your service the whole time. It is a dive boat folks. Basic comforts. I enjoyed it but i dont mind a bit of bouncing about in a boat!..Full of marine biology nerds who inform and teach. I came home with some new info and a happy heart from playing in the ocean!
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Sallyra8123tp
Aug 9, 2025
Consider other options - Very basic boat with hard seating that makes for an uncomfortable 4 hour return trip, one toilet, very limited lunch catering with multiple guests requesting more than one sandwich. Clear focus on divers not snorkellers. Worthy of note there is an additional cost for a snorkel guide - a standard inclusion on other boats. Great crew but there are more comfortable and better value options.
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Ryka2008
May 11, 2025
Money spent, Not worth it. - At first glance the boat we took was too small for us. Once we were all present and correct with our gear, we boarded. With close to 40 people on board seemed a bit tight. However a 2 1/2 hour boat ride to John Brewer reef was a bit rough, then once the scuba divers got going ,the snorkellers had a 10 minute, if that briefing on how to breath with the snorkel then once we put the stinger suit on etc we were let free, unattended. We were sent out to swim the reef beside the boat. It was good although the reef had very little colour, the fish had lovely colour to them. When lunch was served it was make your own sandwich with your choice of grain or white bread, butter, Vegemite, Peanut butter, cold cuts, roast chicken with stuffing, cheese, beetroot etc. It was ok. They had biscuits as well. After sitting on a boat for 5 hours there and back (boat needed a lot of TLC), snorkelling that felt like we were there just to fill numbers as the scuba divers seemed to get preference and the rough conditions made it unbearable at times. We found the money spent was not worth it. On top of everything, you only find out after you book the tour and its finally confirmed the afternoon before that there is no parking available for the public at the Marina they use unless you park on the Strand and walk about 15 minutes back to the Marina. All in all was $384 each worth it. No!
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From $249
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).