Magnetic Island Adventurer Tour

Discover Magnetic Island with Poseidon Adventures: Your perfect half-day getaway!

Set off on an unforgettable 4.5-hour adventure boat tour around Magnetic Island, where tropical bays, reef-filled waters and stunning island scenery come together in one premium on-water experience. With departures available from Townsville and Magnetic Island, this tour is designed to showcase the very best of the island from both the water and the shoreline.

Cruise through Cleveland Bay and around Magnetic Island, visiting beautiful bays and snorkelling locations selected on the day to suit the conditions. Guests will enjoy up to two snorkelling experiences in reef-lined bays, with opportunities to swim, explore vibrant marine environments and take in the beauty of this iconic North Queensland destination.

Beyond the water, the tour also includes a guided walk to one of Magnetic Island’s natural lookouts or walking tracks, where guests can experience the island from a different perspective and take in its landscapes, history and natural beauty. In areas such as Arthur Bay and Florence Bay, koalas are regularly spotted along the track, with your guide sharing insights into their habitat and why Magnetic Island is famous for its wild koala population. A relaxed lunch stop in one of the island’s picturesque bays completes the experience.

This tour combines snorkelling, island exploration and a lively open-water ride, giving you a true sense of adventure while still remaining focused on sightseeing, nature and the overall island experience.

Highlights

• Depart from Townsville or Magnetic Island
• Circumnavigate Magnetic Island on an extended guided boat tour
• Enjoy up to two snorkelling stops in reef-filled bays selected to suit the day’s conditions
• Take part in a guided walk to one of Magnetic Island’s natural lookouts or walking tracks to spot koala’s (Optional)
• Stop for lunch in a stunning bay (purchase at checkout)
• Experience a fun, fast-paced ride across open water
• Keep an eye out for turtles, dolphins, seabirds and other marine life
• Enjoy a flexible itinerary designed around the safest and best conditions on the day

What to expect

The Magnetic Island Adventurer Tour is a dynamic, adventure-style boat tour. As this tour operates in an open marine environment, sea and weather conditions can vary from calm and glassy to lively and choppy depending on the day.

Guests can expect a scenic and enjoyable ride, however in moderate or choppier conditions the experience may be faster-paced, more energetic, and at times wet. This is part of the adventure nature of the tour.

Important note: snorkelling locations, the number of snorkel stops, walking locations, route and ride conditions may vary depending on wind, swell, tide and general safety conditions on the day. Management reserves the right to adjust the itinerary, route, snorkelling stops or timing of the tour to provide the safest and best possible experience.

This tour includes up to two snorkelling stops where you learn about the biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef and marine life they call their home from experienced tour guides. You will also get the chance to join a guided walk, exploring the Island tracks with chances to spot koalas and visit the ruins  of the WWII bunckers. Subject to conditions on the day. Guests should be comfortable in and around the water and prepared for a fun, active day on the boat. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.  Marine and wild life sightings are common but cannot be guaranteed.

If you’re looking for a fun day on the water with a bit of pace, adventure, snorkelling and island exploration, this tour is for you. Conditions on some days may feel more adventurous depending on the conditions.

Included

• 4.5-hour guided boat tour around Magnetic Island
• Departure from Townsville or Magnetic Island
• Up to two guided snorkelling experiences
• Snorkelling equipment
• Guided walk on Magnetic Island
• Lunch stop in one of the island’s bays
• Wildlife spotting opportunities

Duration and departure time

Townsville – 8am check-in for 8:30am departure

Magnetic island – 9am departure. Please arrive no later then 8:45am.

Tour time – Approx. 4.5 hours + 30 minute check-in/briefing

Meeting Point

Townsville – 108 Flinders Street, Townsville City

Magnetic Island – Nelly Bay Marina