Snorkeling

From Townsville or Magnetic Island: Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling Tour with Lunch

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.

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.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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.

What to bring

Swimwear and towel: Bring your own swimwear and a towel for snorkelling at the reef.

Sun protection: Pack reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for all-day sun exposure.

Drinking water: Carry your own drinking water to stay hydrated during the full-day tour.

Additional information

Minimum age: The minimum guest age is 12 months, and infants under 12 months cannot travel.

Child supervision: Children must remain supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Swimming comfort: You should be comfortable in and around the water to join this snorkel tour.

Townsville check-in: Check in at The Docks, 108 Flinders Street, Townsville City at 7:30am for an 8:00am departure.

Magnetic Island check-in: Check in at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal at 8:15am for an 8:30am pickup.

Medical conditions: Notify staff of any relevant medical conditions, injuries, or mobility issues before booking.

Safety briefings: Follow all crew directions, safety briefings, and operational instructions throughout the tour.

Operator discretion: Poseidon Adventure may refuse boarding or restrict participation for safety reasons.

Weather changes: Tour operations may be adjusted due to weather, sea state, tide, or other safety considerations.

Cancellation policy: Up to 48 hours before start for a refund minus a 1.9% processing fee; up to 24 hours before start to reschedule or convert to a gift voucher; within 24 hours of start is non-refundable and non-reschedulable.

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