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
  • Fuel Levy
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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Hughse8453ux
Feb 3, 2026
Unforgettable to experience a truly unique underwater world - Fabulous day trip to snorkel on Reef and around the MOUA, simply stunning all round. Crew were exceptional, attentive to everyone’s needs ( experienced divers and novice snorklers alike) . Was a joy to experience the Reef for the first time and the care and passion the Captain and team hold the Reef and its regard.
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181briet
Oct 23, 2025
Great day with a great crew - This was such a fun trip even for someone who did not learn to dive in time. Snorkeling was top notch, guides were super helpful and knowledgeable about the reef and most importantly seemed to really care about its preservation and educating us about it! Lots of snacks as a huge bonus :)
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Lachlantm
Oct 23, 2025
Incredible Museum and Reed trip - Loved my trip with Adrenalin Dive out to the John Brewer Reef and the Museum of Underwater Art. Cruisey boat ride out, then two fantastic dives - shoutout to Brendan for guiding us - crystal clear instruction and made sure we made the most of both dives. The museum is stunning and the section of reef we were on gorgeous. Great crew and great buffet-make-your-own style lunch. All round perfect day
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Williamcoyle
Oct 15, 2025
A wonderful crew makes all the difference! - The trip was very well organized, the snacks, lunch and beverages were generous--i especially appreciated all the fresh cut fruit and vegetablrs. The snorkeling equipment worked perfectly. The crew made it all perfect! I always felt safe.
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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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Peter_l
Dec 3, 2025
Museum for Divers ONLY - Museum is for divers only. Snorkellers will only see the art from above. Everything else was outstanding
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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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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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From $275
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).