Boat Tours in Townsville at a glance
- Our pick: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive Central Section, AU$ 394 per person (10h, 4.67★ · 105).
- Best value: Townsville Sunset Sail: Small-Group Cruise from Yacht Club, AU$ 115 per person (1h 30m, 4.67★ · 27).
- Also recommended: Great Barrier Reef snorkel dive Townsville Museum Underwater Art, AU$ 394 per person (10h, 4.46★ · 48).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: AU$ 115–AU$ 394 (median AU$ 189). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 4 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 4 kid-friendly and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Boat Tours in Townsville
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
6 options
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive Central Section Snorkel or dive the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef from Townsville with a professional crew, reef ecology talks and lunch included. Tue, Thu and Sun · 07:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.67 (105 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 394 per person
Great Barrier Reef snorkel dive Townsville Museum Underwater Art Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef from Townsville with gear and instruction, visiting the Museum of Underwater Art on John Brewer Reef with meals and a guide. Tue, Thu and Sun · 07:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.46 (48 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 394 per person
Townsville Sunset Sail: Small-Group Cruise from Yacht Club Small-group sunset sailing cruise from Townsville yacht club with skipper and deckhand, refreshments included, for up to 6 people over 1.5 hours. Every day · 17:30 ★ 4.67 (27 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 115 per person
Snorkeling Magnetic Island from Townsville: Reef & Marine Life Snorkel Magnetic Island's fringing reef on a 6-hour morning trip from Townsville. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with gear and UV suits provided. Tue, Thu and Sat · 07:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (17 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 209 per person
Snorkeling Magnetic Island from Townsville: Reef & Coastal Walks Snorkel Magnetic Island's reefs and bays on a 4.5-hour boat tour from Townsville with guided coastal walks, wildlife spotting and lunch included. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 4h–4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 189 per person
Townsville Boat Cruise with Yacht Club Lunch: 2-Hour Sail Sail past Magnetic Island and Castle Hill on a 2-hour Townsville boat cruise with lunch and drinks at the Yacht Club, plus gelato. Morning or lunchtime departure. Wed–Sun · 13:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.43 (7 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 189 per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive Central SectionOur pick | AU$ 394 per person | 10h | 4.67★ · 105 | Tue, Thu and Sun · 07:00 | English |
| Townsville Sunset Sail: Small-Group Cruise from Yacht ClubBest valueGroup of up to 6 | AU$ 115 per person | 1h 30m | 4.67★ · 27 | Every day · 17:30 | — |
| Great Barrier Reef snorkel dive Townsville Museum Underwater ArtAlso recommended | AU$ 394 per person | 10h | 4.46★ · 48 | Tue, Thu and Sun · 07:00 | English |
| Snorkeling Magnetic Island from Townsville: Reef & Marine Life | AU$ 209 per person | 6h | 5.00★ · 17 | Tue, Thu and Sat · 07:30 | English |
| Snorkeling Magnetic Island from Townsville: Reef & Coastal Walks | AU$ 189 per person | 4h–4h 30m | 5.00★ · 12 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Townsville Boat Cruise with Yacht Club Lunch: 2-Hour SailGroup of up to 6 | AU$ 189 per person | 2h | 4.43★ only 7 reviews | Wed–Sun · 13:00 | — |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Townsville Sunset Sail: Small-Group Cruise from Yacht Club (AU$ 115 per person) · Townsville Boat Cruise with Yacht Club Lunch: 2-Hour Sail (AU$ 189 per person)