Great Barrier Reef & MOUA: Boat Tour + Snorkeling + Lunch
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About this experience
Great Barrier Reef and MOUA: Boat Tour, Snorkeling and Lunch is a full-day attraction departing from Townsville or Magnetic Island, running approximately 10 hours to John Brewer Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef. The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) is the centrepiece of the trip, featuring permanent underwater sculptures by artist Jason deCaires Taylor, including the Coral Greenhouse, a large-scale installation designed to integrate with the reef ecosystem and carry messages about ocean conservation. John Brewer Reef sits within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, one of the largest coral reef systems in the world, and the MOUA sculptures are engineered from pH-neutral materials to encourage coral growth over time. On the water, guests can snorkel above the MOUA sculptures and surrounding reef, observing coral formations, fish, turtles, and rays. Snorkelling equipment is included, and crew members are on hand to assist at the surface. Certified divers and first-time participants selecting the introductory scuba option can explore the sculptures at depth. A reef education session covers how the Great Barrier Reef is protected and why the area supports such a range of Cairns and North Queensland marine life. Lunch is served on board. Tickets cover the boat tour, MOUA entry, snorkelling equipment, lunch, and the reef education session; introductory scuba diving is available as an add-on at booking.
Highlights
- Full day boat tour to John Brewer Reef, approx 10 hours
- Snorkel the outer Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
- Visit MOUA, the Museum of Underwater Art on the reef
- See the Coral Greenhouse by sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor
- Departs from Townsville or Magnetic Island
- Lunch included on board during the full day tour
What is included
- Visit to MOUA
- Boat tour
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Reef education session
- Introductory scuba diving (if selected)
Not included
- Guided snorkeling tour
Cancellation terms
These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
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