Museum of Underwater Art Day Trip
Spend a full day snorkeling or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Divers can visit the world-class Museum of Underwater Art. Boarding at 7am and returning at 5pm, you can board the vessel from either Townsville or Magnetic Island.
Surrounding the Museum of Underwater Art is an amazing coral reef bursting with a plethora of marine life. The bright and beautiful colours are the perfect backdrop for the museum and the location provides a great snorkeling experience.
BYO. Bring your own lunch until December
Please note: We will not be providing lunch until the 30th of November 2020. The tour has been discounted $15 to compensate for this.
Please Pack your own lunch and snacks. We will provive Iced water, cordial, tea and coffee throughout the day.
Your Day Includes:
- Full day trip to the Great Barrier Reef
- A visit to world-class Museum Of Underwater Art
- Iced water, cordial, tea and coffee throughout the day
- All snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and full length suit)
Certified diving
Certified divers can enjoy 2 in water sessions on all of our day trips to the reef. You can dive with one of our experienced dive guides or explore the reef with just yourself and your buddy.
Intro diving
Discover Scuba Diving with one of our experienced PADI Diving Instructors. You will be given a thorough safety briefing, complete a quick quiz, practice a few basic skills in shallow water, then it’s off to explore the wonders of Great Barrier Reef under the close supervision of your instructor.
Departure Point and time
Day Trips to the Museum of Underwater Art and the Great Barrier Reef depart every Thursday. Please check our calendar for availability.
You can board from Townsville at the Breakwater Marina at 7am or from Magnetic Island at the Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal at 7.50am.
Due to small numbers and limited days of operation it is advised to book early.
Your Day
07:00 Townsville passengers meet at the Townsville Breakwater Marina, located on the fueling wharf at the end of Mariners Drive
07:25 Depart Townsville
07:50 Passengers board from Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island
09:00 Morning tea – BYO
09:45 MOUA and Great Barrier Reef site briefings
10:00 Arrive at Great Barrier Reef – John Brewer Reef (MOUA) site
10:20 Dive 1 / Snorkel 1
12:00 Lunch – BYO
13:00 Dive 2 / Snorkel 2
14:00 Depart site for Nelly Bay
15:00 Afternoon Tea – BYO
16:00 Arrive and disembark passengers at Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island
16:30 Arrive and disembark at Townsville Breakwater Marina
Departure point and time
Day Trips to the Museum of Underwater Art and the Great Barrier Reef depart every Thursday. Please check our calendar for availability.
You can board from Townsville at the Breakwater Marina at 7am or from Magnetic Island at the Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal at 7.50am.
