Experienced dive training and marine tourism operator since 1987

Exhilarating dive sites and some of the best dive guides around, choose Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive when visiting the Great Barrier Reef.

When visiting the Great Barrier Reef, it makes sense to have knowledgeable and responsible tourism operators. Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive has been operating in Townsville since 1987 and is well-regarded by customers and within our industry, and formally recognised by the Reef Authority as a high-standard tourism operator.

Townsville is North Queensland’s major regional city, and the main base for accessing the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef.

Why choose Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive?
  • We are the only operator that offers regular trips from Townsville and Magnetic Island to the Great Barrier Reef and the SS Yongala Wreck.
  • We are passionate about the reef and want to share our knowledge with you.
  • We run regular trips to the Museum of Underwater Art, where divers have the unique opportunity to view underwater art installations, the Coral Greenhouse and Ocean Sentinels.
  • We cater for small groups on our vessels, ensuring a more personalised experience for our guests.
  • We offer a range of different trips from half-day to full-day, to overnight or multi-day trips.
  • We cater for private charters for events or research.
  • We are highly awarded and recognised as giving top-quality services to tourists divers snorkellers and our wonderful locals.
  • We are advocates for the Great Barrier Reef and work to promote and protect it.
PADI Five Star Dive Centre

The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) rates dive centres to help you know which dive shop or services to choose. Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive is a PADI Five Star Dive Centre, meaning we offer a full range of experiences while encouraging environmental responsibility.

Sustainable tourism accredited business

In 2022 we obtained a ‘Quality Tourism – Sustainable’ accreditation through the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s Quality Tourism Framework. This means we have proven our commitment to delivering the highest quality service and business procedures to our customers and have the accreditation to prove it.

Eco Tourism Australia – Green Travel Leader

We earned a ‘Green Travel Leader’ Status from Eco Tourism Australia, as we have been a fully certified Eco Tourism operator since 2005. We actively seek out new ways to reduce our waste and carbon footprint in every facet of our business. Our trips are focused on educating our guests on the health of the reef and what we can all do as individuals to reduce our impact on the environment. 

High standard tourism operator

Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive is a certified High Standard Tourism Operator, which means we operate ecologically sustainably and deliver high-quality Reef experiences. This recognition is an independent certification from Ecotourism Australia and Earth Check.

ECO Certified

Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive is committed to protecting our natural environment. All our trips are ECO Certified by ECO Tourism Australia. This involves a commitment to environmental sustainability and education of our guests.