Discover a world below the surface and hear the reef’s greatest stories. Be inspired by the wonder of the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA). 

Begin your journey from Townsville North Queensland to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef on our custom-built day vessels. The Central Section is a little further off the Queensland Coast than other sections and as a result has some of the best sites of the whole Great Barrier Reef.

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 deCaires Taylor is is a bucket list trip no one should miss! The greenhouse, which many people think of as glass walls filled with fruit or flowers instead boasts a beautiful mix of art and science. Trees, life-like sculptures, and coral gardens make this staggering 72m structure a wonderland for divers.

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 the perfect blend of man-made and natures art.

With plenty of reef nearby to explore and depths ranging from 1 to 20 metres, it is ideal for snorkelers, beginner and experienced divers. On the reef, schools of bait fish are common as well as an abundance of colourful reef fish including Parrot fish, Maori wrasse, Clown fish, Angel fish. Turtles, Stingrays, White tip, and Black tip reef sharks are often sighted.

Discover how the Great Barrier Reef is managed and what work is being done to protect it. Our friendly crew will take you through ways you can help protect the reef and its creatures for future generations to come.

Spend a full day scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef and visit the world-class Museum of Underwater Art. Boarding Townsville at 7am and returning at 5pm, or from Magnetic Island at 7:50am and returning at 4:30pm, it’s your choice!

Divers will be exhilarated by the experience. Discover this majestic world that offers a guaranteed WOW factor and take away lifetime memories.

Certified Divers bringing their own gear and just needing tanks and weights on the day, can use the promo code OWNGEARDSCT on check out for a discount!

Snorkel and Dive on the Great Barrier Reef and discover the beautiful colours and amazing life of this underwater world!  

Your journey can begin from Townsville or Magnetic Island, North Queensland and takes you out to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef on our custom-built day vessels. The Central Section is a little further off the Queensland Coast than other sections and as a result has some of the best sites of the whole Great Barrier Reef.

John Brewer Reef is an amazing coral reef bursting with a plethora of marine life ideal for snorkelers from beginners to experienced. Schools of bait fish are a common site as well as an abundance of colourful reef fish including Parrot fish, Maori wrasse, Clown fish, Angel fish. Turtles, Stingrays, White tip, and Black tip reef sharks are often sighted.

Snorkellers can discover the world below the surface with a Discover Scuba Dive.  This activity does not require any experience, as our Team guide you through the essential skills of scuba diving and take you beneath the waves to explore this beautiful Natural Wonder.

Be inspired by the wonder of the Museum of Underwater Art.

The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) is surrounded by the reef with the bright and beautiful colours a perfect backdrop and the location providing balance to man-made and nature's art.  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 the northern end of John Brewer Reef is rich in history, with a strong connection to our Indigenous culture.

The Coral Greenhouse, first submerged building design by world-class artist Jason de Caires Taylor, is a bucket list item no one should miss! The greenhouse, which many people think of as glass walls filled with fruit or flowers, instead boasts a mix of art and science both inside and outside.  Based at 16 metres in depth and reaching to 6 metres below the surface, the exhibit includes life-like figures and sculptures of trees and coral gardens make this staggering 72m exhibit a wonderland for divers.

Learn  how the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is managed and what is being done to protect it. Our friendly crew will take you through ways you can help protect the reef and its creatures for future generations.  So come and spend a day snorkelling or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Dive the world-class Museum of Underwater Art.  Discover this remarkable world that offers a guaranteed WOW factor and take away lifetime memories.

Boarding is 7am Townsville and 750am Magnetic Island, returning at 5pm.

Unveil the wonders with SeaLink North Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef & Museum of Underwater Art Snorkelling Day Tour.

At the heart of SeaLink’s Eco Certified snorkelling day tour lies John Brewer Reef, a naturally formed coral cove, and home to the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA), all of which are located in the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.

Here, you will discover MOUA’s Ocean Sentinels snorkel trail, positioned in the shallows of the sandy ocean floor and surrounded by breathtaking corals teeming with an abundance of marine life, including green turtles and the iconic clownfish.

Enjoy up to four hours on the reef exploring eight sculptures which are modelled from notable local and international marine scientists, who have contributed and dedicated their life to the Great Barrier Reef to reflect them as being protectors of the Reef.

This awe-inspiring underwater gallery seamlessly merges art, science, culture, and conservation, providing you with a one-of-a-kind experience on the Great Barrier Reef.

Inclusions & Highlights

Up to 4 hours on the Great Barrier Reef and MOUA (weather permitting)

Fast, modern and spacious air-conditioned catamaran Maximum guest number capped to less than half capacity, to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience

Light snacks for morning and afternoon tea

Lunch (col meats and salad buffet) Marine life, snorkelling tuition & briefings

Use of Snorkelling equipment (lycra suit, mask, snorkel and fins)

Flotation devices

All Fees and Taxes

Unveil the wonders with SeaLink North Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef & Museum of Underwater Art Snorkelling Day Tour.

At the heart of SeaLink’s Eco Certified snorkelling day tour lies John Brewer Reef, a naturally formed coral cove, and home to the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA), all of which are located in the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.

Here, you will discover MOUA’s Ocean Sentinels snorkel trail, positioned in the shallows of the sandy ocean floor and surrounded by breathtaking corals teeming with an abundance of marine life, including green turtles and the iconic clownfish.

Enjoy up to four hours on the reef exploring eight sculptures which are modelled from notable local and international marine scientists, who have contributed and dedicated their life to the Great Barrier Reef to reflect them as being protectors of the Reef.

This awe-inspiring underwater gallery seamlessly merges art, science, culture, and conservation, providing you with a one-of-a-kind experience on the Great Barrier Reef.

Inclusions & Highlights

Up to 4 hours on the Great Barrier Reef and MOUA (weather permitting)

Fast, modern and spacious air-conditioned catamaran

Maximum guest number capped to less than half capacity, to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience

Light snacks for morning and afternoon tea

Lunch (col meats and salad buffet)

Marine life, snorkelling tuition & briefings

Use of Snorkelling equipment (lycra suit, mask, snorkel and fins)

Flotation devices

All Fees and Taxes

Be inspired by the Museum of Underwater Art and experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef all in one trip. Departing Townsville (pick-up from the Coast Guard public boat ramp), we will head to John Brewer Reef (2hrs by fast boat). This trip includes 2 dives. Introductory dives are an additional option if you are wanting to join the trip as a non-certified diver (1 dive only, & snorkelling). You will get to explore the newly installed Museum of Underwater Art Coral Greenhouse & also the reef which is close by. You will be treated to a light lunch, snacks & drinking water on board during the day. Please byo water bottle.

MOUA depth = 10m-15m.

Minimum age requirements:

Certified Divers = 10 yrs old 

Introductory Dives (non-certified divers) = 12 yrs old

all divers under the age of 15 yrs old must also be accompanied by a parent/guardian while diving.

Price includes Reef Taxes 

Please note: all trips are dependent on minimum numbers & weather conditions, and a final confirmation is made the afternoon prior to the trip. We highly recommend travel insurance to cover any losses due to possible cancellations.

Ocean Magic (owned and operated by Yongala Dive) is designed for speed, safety and comfort. Join us for an unforgettable day to MOUA at the Great Barrier Reef! This trip departs from Townsville, & meeting point is at the Coast Guard public boat ramp. A 2hr fast boat trip will take you to John Brewer Reef, where there’s plenty of time to snorkel, swim & relax onboard. A light lunch, snacks, drinking water & snorkel equipment is included. The day starts at 7.30am, with a return time of approx 4.30pm.

Child age: 4-14yrs

Price includes Reef Taxes

Please note: all trips are dependent on minimum numbers & weather conditions, and a final confirmation is made the afternoon prior to the trip. We highly recommend travel insurance to cover any losses due to possible cancellations.