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Highlights
- Enjoy a full-day offshore boat adventure to the Central Great Barrier Reef: approximately eight hours from Townsville or 7.5 hours from Magnetic Island.
- Spend approximately three to four hours at reef sites selected for safe conditions, with mask, snorkel and fins provided.
- Receive crew safety briefings and in-water assistance.
- Relax aboard with included lunch and light afternoon tea.
- Choose Townsville departure or Magnetic Island pickup at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal; follow the specific check-in times for your selected option.
Your Experience
Great Barrier Reef snorkelling adventure. Venture offshore to explore colourful coral gardens and tropical marine life on the Central Great Barrier Reef. Travel from Townsville or join the boat at Magnetic Island, with reef sites selected by the skipper for the safest and best conditions on the day. The offshore journey takes approximately 2–2.5 hours, depending on the reef location and sea conditions. Enjoy approximately 3–4 hours at reef locations, with opportunities to snorkel, relax aboard and take in the open-ocean scenery. The crew provides safety briefings and in-water assistance. Lunch and light afternoon tea are included. Reef locations, visibility, currents and wildlife vary; no particular site or sighting is guaranteed.
Allow approximately eight hours from Townsville or 7.5 hours from Magnetic Island. Townsville: The Docks, 108 Flinders Street, 7:30am check-in for 8:00am departure. Magnetic Island: Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, 8:15am check-in for 8:30am pickup. Follow your selected departure option.
The minimum guest age is 12 months. Infants aged 12–23 months travel free; contact the team about infant suitability before booking. Guests need sufficient swimming ability and fitness for deep, open-water snorkelling. Children require adult supervision and guests must understand crew safety instructions. The boat is wheelchair accessible; contact the team in advance so individual access needs and arrangements can be assessed. Advise medical, pregnancy or mobility concerns before booking.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Boat tour to the Great Barrier Reef (approximately 8 hours from Townsville or 7.5 hours from Magnetic Island)
- 3-4 hours of snorkelling and reef exploration
- Mask, snorkel and fins
- Lunch and light afternoon tea
- Snorkelling and safety briefings
- Crew assistance
- Drinks and personal purchases. Bring sufficient drinking water.
- Sunglasses and sunglasses straps.
- Hotel transfers. Lunch and light afternoon tea are included.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.