Australia · MAGNETIC ISLAND & TOWNSVILLE
13 reviewed
Below are the 13 strongest magnetic island & townsville tours on the site, with the fare, the running time and the kind of day each one turns into.
Half-day Magnetic Island cruise with Master Reef Guides, snorkelling lessons, paddle boarding, morning tea, and gear included from $114.
“Highly recommend! Absolutely beautiful ocean water, beaches and sea life. Guides were amazing! It was a lot of fun”
A small-group day on Magnetic Island, with local history, wildlife stops, and a relaxed Horseshoe Bay lunch break, plus optional aquarium.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us interesting stories. We were quite a small group, which made it even better to connect and ask questions and get information.”
A 5-hour Magnetic Island snorkel discovery tour with a local host, tide-smart reef stops, gear, morning tea, and optional whale watching.
“The whole morning was fab. My niece who came with me and is from England loved the day. The operators made her feel safe and she relaxed enough to get the most out of her experience.”
A small-group Magnetic Island sunset sail with unlimited drinks, local cheese, and photo-perfect views from the water.
“This experience was exceptional. The captain and crew were incredibly welcoming and very attentive throughout the entirety of the sail. We were provided with a unique experience, a stunning sunset and a delicious cheese platter. Especially recommend the pumpkin chutney.”
A 4-hour small-group sailing cruise from Nelly Bay to Radical Bay, with lunch onboard, swimming time, and local crew tips.
“Absolutely amazing experience! The crew are so helpful and accommodating. Wonderful lunch and drink selection.”
Magnetic Island behind-the-scenes tour with Tim Bee, Izzy's Dad, plus bays, jetty wildlife and koala conservation in 5 hours.
“I absolutely loved this tour - Tim made it fun, interesting and well worth it. His knowledge of the island, wildlife and history was amazing. I totally recommend this adventure for all ages, it was fantastic.”
Aquascene’s 5-hour Magnetic Island circumnavigation from Nelly Bay with guided snorkelling, reef stories, SUP, and morning tea. Ferry extra.
“It was an amazing experience, even with the cloudy weather. The view from the boat is an amazing way to discover the beauty of Maggie island. Highly recommend it!”
SeaLink ferry from Townsville to Magnetic Island with flexible return, up to 17 trips daily, and an easy 20-minute crossing.
“The ticket selection on Viator was 2 adult and 1 child and paid for, however, getting to Sealink Ticket counter, they said Viator only booked for 1 Adult. We had to pay for additional 1 adult before boarding. This was deceitful and inconvenient. Its just a Transport fees, its advisable to book directly from Sealink website.”
A 5-hour guided bus tour around Magnetic Island with morning tea, top lookouts, wildlife stops, and Aquasearch Aquarium add-on.
“Driver Tim was very experienced with the Magnetic Island area and made us feel like mates he was driving around on tour. Learnt so much and had an amazing day. Definitely worth the money”
Great Barrier Reef cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island with snorkeling or intro scuba, reef wildlife sightings, and meals onboard.
“We lucked out and scored a beautiful calm day when the ocean was like glass and crystal clear. There was a couple of thing that could have improved out experience. More detailed instructions on how to find the boat in the morning would Read more”
MoUA underwater art plus a full day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling or scuba trip from Townsville or Magnetic Island.
“My friend’s daughter was struggling with her confidence to get in the water, one of the guides made an extra effort to help her get in, we were all really appreciative.”
Small-group Magnetic Island sunset and SS City of Adelaide shipwreck cruise with live acoustic music, guide stories, and easy Nelly Bay access.
“Seeing Magnetic Island from this perspective and hearing all the great stories made me love the island even more”
4-hour Magnetic Island cruise for snorkeling and fishing at calm bays, with small-group guidance and onboard commentary from Drew.
“Great small group trip. Drew was hospitable and the facilities were great. Family and I had a great time”
