Experience the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef for yourself on board our 14-metre custom built vessel, MV Adrenalin, with fully shaded areas, sun deck, stabilisers, toilet, shower, along with easy access in & out of the water. The Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef 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.

Our preferred reefs for day trips are John Brewer, Keeper and Lodestone Reef, chosen for their diversity of sites, great coral cover, fish life and reasonable protection. We have a number of sites around this reef and will choose the best site on the day. You could visit the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef dozens of times and be surprised every time. Some sites feature large coral bommies with white coral sand sea floors, others have large gutters running through the coral occupied by hundreds of reef fish, and colorful coral walls occupied by innumerable marine animals in crystal clear water.

Depths at our reefs range from 1 metre to 20 metres making it ideal for snorkellers, beginner and experienced divers. Big schools of trevally and bait fish are common as well as a myriad of colourful reef fish including Parrot fish, Maori wrasse, Clown fish, Angel fish, Turtles, Stingrays, White tip and Black tip reef sharks often sighted.

A visit to Lodestone Reef with Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive is a perfect way to enjoy snorkeling, introductory scuba dives or certified dives. Both snorkelers and divers will be exhilarated witnessing the spectacular marine life that Lodestone has to offer whilst being immersed in tropical crystal clear water.

The opportunity to site whales on their annual journey to warmer waters on our Great Barrier Reef tour during whale season. The humpback whales enjoy putting on a show for customers with tail slapping, pectoral fin waves and sometimes - full breaching!! WOW!

You can board the vessel from either Townsville or Magnetic Island, it’s your choice!

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.

Experience the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef for yourself on board our 14-metre custom built vessel, MV Adrenalin, with fully shaded areas, sun deck, stabilisers, toilet, shower, along with easy access in & out of the water. The Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef 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.

Our preferred reefs for day trips are John Brewer, Keeper and Lodestone Reef, chosen for their diversity of sites, great coral cover, fish life and reasonable protection. We have a number of sites around this reef and will choose the best site on the day. You could visit the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef dozens of times and be surprised every time. Some sites feature large coral bommies with white coral sand sea floors, others have large gutters running through the coral occupied by hundreds of reef fish, and colorful coral walls occupied by innumerable marine animals in crystal clear water.

Depths at our reefs range from 1 metre to 20 metres making it ideal for snorkellers, beginner and experienced divers. Big schools of trevally and bait fish are common as well as a myriad of colourful reef fish including Parrot fish, Maori wrasse, Clown fish, Angel fish, Turtles, Stingrays, White tip and Black tip reef sharks often sighted.

A visit to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef with Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive is a perfect way to enjoy snorkeling, introductory scuba dives or certified dives. Both snorkelers and divers will be exhilarated witnessing the spectacular marine life that Lodestone has to offer whilst being immersed in tropical crystal clear water.

The opportunity to site whales on their annual journey to warmer waters on our Great Barrier Reef tour during whale season. The humpback whales enjoy putting on a show for customers with tail slapping, pectoral fin waves and sometimes - full breaching!! WOW!

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!

You can board the vessel from either Townsville or Magnetic Island, it’s your choice!

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!

Want to dive one of the Top 5 Wreck Dives in the world?

Then let us introduce you to the S.S. Yongala Wreck! Situated in the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, it is the only large reef structure in the region, drawing a huge variety of marine life earning infamy as Australia’s BEST dive site. Everything on this wreck is big – Big Fish, Big Schools, BIG ADRENALIN!!

The 110m S.S. Yongala sank during a cyclone on March 23rd 1911, with the loss of all 122 people aboard. It was not until 1958 that the wreck was first dived and due to its remote location it has remained mostly untouched. The wreck begins 15m below the surface and extends to 29m. Protected under the Historic Shipwreck Act (1976), the artifacts, marine life and variety of corals that cover the wreck are second to none, Red Bull names it the best wreck for sea life.

Often seen are Turtles, Sea Snakes, Giant Trevally, Queensland Gropers, Eagle Rays, Manta Rays, Sharks, thousands of Tropical fish and in the cooler months, even Humpback Whales. Diving the Yongala is a bucket list trip no scuba diver should miss!

The opportunity to site whales on their annual journey to warmer waters on our Great Barrier Reef tour during whale season. The humpback whales enjoy putting on a show for customers with tail slapping, pectoral fin waves and sometimes - full breaching!! WOW!

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!

How to Earn your Open Water Scuba Diving Certification in 3 easy steps

Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology, then learn basic scuba skills in a pool with a highly trained PADI Instructor. When you are ready, make four dives in an open water environment with your instructor supporting you every step of the way.

Step 1

PADI eLearning

PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it's convenient for you.

It's your course on your time. Study offline or online using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.

eLearning time commitment: 5-10 hours

Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONALCOST: fees for training and gear rental.

Practice using scuba gear in a pool until you are comfortable. PADI training includes practice "mini dives" to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water.

Confined water time commitment: In as little as 1 day

Step 3

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: fees for 2 separate day trips, training and gear rental.

Improve your skills in open water during the 4 open water dives on the Great Barrier Reef

Total time commitment: In as little as 2-4 days

 About the Course

PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.

By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.

 What You'll Learn

Be a confident and skilled diver

Assemble and use scuba gear

Manage your buoyancy

Respectfully approach marine life

Handle common problems

 Certification Requirements

Prerequisites: Able to swim; medically fit for diving

Time: PADI eLearning: 5-10 hours / Entire course: In as little as 2-4 days

Age: 10 years or older

Health: Good physical health

Depth: Expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft

 More Info

Medical Requirements

Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving. Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course.

Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive. If you (or

your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).

How to Earn your Open Water Scuba Diving Certification in 3 easy steps

Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology, then learn basic scuba skills in a pool with a highly trained PADI Instructor. When you are ready, make four dives in an open water environment with your instructor supporting you every step of the way.

Step 1

PADI eLearning

PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it's convenient for you.

It's your course on your time. Study offline or online using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.

eLearning time commitment: 5-10 hours

Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONALCOST: fees for training and gear rental.

Practice using scuba gear in a pool until you are comfortable. PADI training includes practice "mini dives" to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water.

Confined water time commitment: In as little as 1 day

Step 3

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: fees for 2 separate day trips, training and gear rental.

Improve your skills in open water during the 4 open water dives on the Great Barrier Reef

Total time commitment: In as little as 2-4 days

 About the Course

PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.

By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.

 What You'll Learn

Be a confident and skilled diver

Assemble and use scuba gear

Manage your buoyancy

Respectfully approach marine life

Handle common problems

 Certification Requirements

Prerequisites: Able to swim; medically fit for diving

Time: PADI eLearning: 5-10 hours / Entire course: In as little as 2-4 days

Age: 10 years or older

Health: Good physical health

Depth: Expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft

 More Info

Medical Requirements

Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving. Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course.

Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive. If you (or

your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).

Step 1

PADI eLearning®

Advanced Open Water Diver eLearning includes interactive lessons on 13 popular specialty dives: altitude, boat, digital underwater imaging, drift, dry suit, fish ID, night, buoyancy, search and recovery, underwater naturalist, and wreck diving. You'll study deep and navigation diving plus three specialties of your choosing.

• eLearning time commitment: 6-8 hours

Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.

The course includes five dives: a deep dive below 18m/60f, a navigation dive, and three specialty dives. Gain experience, build confidence, and discover your diving abilities.

• Total time commitment: 2-3 days

About the Course

The Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about advancing your skills. You will practice navigation and buoyancy, try deep diving and make three specialty dives of your choosing (it's like a specialty sampler platter). For every specialty dive you complete, you can earn credit toward PADI® specialty certifications. Here are a few of the many options: Deep, Digital Underwater

Photography, Dive Against Debris, Dry Suit, Enriched Air Nitrox, Fish Identification, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Navigation, and Wreck Diver.

What You will Learn

Explore below 18m/60ft

Improve your buoyancy

Use a compass

Certification Requirements

Prerequisites

Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)

Time

PADI eLearning: 6-8 hours Entire course: 2-3 days

Age

12 years or older

Depth

The maximum depth depends on your age, but maximum depth is up to 30 metres/100 feet

Health

Good physical health

Medical Requirements

Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications, and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment—download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters, and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).

After this course

During the Advanced Open Water course, you’ll try different types of specialty diving and discover your diving aptitude and interests. As an added bonus, each dive you take can count toward the related specialty certification.
For example, if you try wreck diving during your Advanced Open Water course and enjoy it, you can credit that dive toward your Wreck Diver certification.
Here are some other courses you might want to consider:

• If you enjoy taking multiple dives in a day or multi-day dive trips, earning the Enriched Air Nitrox certification will allow you to take longer, deeper dives and have shorter surface intervals.
• Want to improve your confidence and become a better dive buddy? Enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course.
• With each certification you earn, you'll be one step closer to achieving the prestigious Master Scuba Diver™ rating.

Step 1

PADI eLearning®

Advanced Open Water Diver eLearning includes interactive lessons on 13 popular specialty dives: altitude, boat, digital underwater imaging, drift, dry suit, fish ID, night, buoyancy, search and recovery, underwater naturalist, and wreck diving. You'll study deep and navigation diving plus three specialties of your choosing.

• eLearning time commitment: 6-8 hours

Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.

The course includes five dives: a deep dive below 18m/60f, a navigation dive, and three specialty dives. Gain experience, build confidence, and discover your diving abilities.

• Total time commitment: 2-3 days

About the Course

The Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about advancing your skills. You will practice navigation and buoyancy, try deep diving and make three specialty dives of your choosing (it's like a specialty sampler platter). For every specialty dive you complete, you can earn credit toward PADI® specialty certifications.

Here are a few of the many options: Deep, Digital Underwater Photography, Dive Against Debris, Dry Suit, Enriched Air Nitrox, Fish Identification, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Navigation, and Wreck Diver.

What You will Learn

Explore below 18m/60ft

Improve your buoyancy

Use a compass

Certification Requirements

Prerequisites

Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)

Time

PADI eLearning: 6-8 hours Entire course: 2-3 days

Age

12 years or older

Depth

The maximum depth depends on your age, but maximum depth is up to 30 metres/100 feet

Health

Good physical health

Medical Requirements

Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications, and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment—download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters, and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).

After this course

During the Advanced Open Water course, you’ll try different types of specialty diving and discover your diving aptitude and interests. As an added bonus, each dive you take can count toward the related specialty certification.
For example, if you try wreck diving during your Advanced Open Water course and
enjoy it, you can credit that dive toward your Wreck Diver certification.
Here are some other courses you might want to consider:

If

• you enjoy taking multiple dives in a day or multi-day dive trips, earning the Enriched Air Nitrox certification will allow you to take longer, deeper dives and have shorter surface intervals.
• Want to improve your confidence and become a better dive buddy? Enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course.
• With each certification you earn, you'll be one step closer to achieving the prestigious Master Scuba Diver™ rating.

Step 1

PADI eLearning®

Advanced Open Water Diver eLearning includes interactive lessons on 13 popular specialty dives: altitude, boat, digital underwater imaging, drift, dry suit, fish ID, night, buoyancy, search and recovery, underwater naturalist, and wreck diving. You'll study deep and navigation diving plus three specialties of your choosing.

• eLearning time commitment: 6-8 hours

Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.

The course includes five dives: a deep dive below 18m/60f, a navigation dive, and three specialty dives. Gain experience, build confidence, and discover your diving abilities.

• Total time commitment: 2-3 days

About the Course

The Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about advancing your skills. You will practice navigation and buoyancy, try deep diving and make three specialty dives of your choosing (it's like a specialty sampler platter). For every specialty dive you complete, you can earn credit toward PADI® specialty certifications.

Here are a few of the many options: Deep, Digital Underwater Photography, Dive Against Debris, Dry Suit, Enriched Air Nitrox, Fish Identification, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Navigation, and Wreck Diver.

What You will Learn

Explore below 18m/60ft

Improve your buoyancy

Use a compass

Certification Requirements

Prerequisites

Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)

Time

PADI eLearning: 6-8 hours Entire course: 2-3 days

Age

12 years or older

Depth

The maximum depth depends on your age, but maximum depth is up to 30 metres/100 feet

Health

Good physical health

Medical Requirements

Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications, and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment—download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters, and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).

After this course

During the Advanced Open Water course, you’ll try different types of specialty diving and discover your diving aptitude and interests. As an added bonus, each dive you take can count toward the related specialty certification.
For example, if you try wreck diving during your Advanced Open Water course and
enjoy it, you can credit that dive toward your Wreck Diver certification.
Here are some other courses you might want to consider:

If

• you enjoy taking multiple dives in a day or multi-day dive trips, earning the Enriched Air Nitrox certification will allow you to take longer, deeper dives and have shorter surface intervals.
• Want to improve your confidence and become a better dive buddy? Enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course.
• With each certification you earn, you'll be one step closer to achieving the prestigious Master Scuba Diver™ rating.