Magnetic Island Adventurer Tour

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.

At the snorkel stops, your guides share the biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef and the marine life that calls it home. The guided walk explores the island tracks, with chances to spot koalas and visit the ruins of the WWII bunkers, subject to conditions on the day.

• 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 koalas (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

• 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

• Swimwear
• Towel
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Snacks if not purchasing lunch
• Comfortable footwear suitable for short island walks
• Change of clothes (something warm like a rain jacket, coat, jumper)
• Camera / phone
• A sense of adventure

• Infants: Infants under 6 months cannot travel. Infants under 12 months are not recommended due to the nature of the vessel and varying sea conditions.
• Children: Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
• Fitness level: An average level of fitness and confidence in and around water is recommended.
• Medical conditions: Guests must advise staff prior to departure of any relevant medical conditions, injuries, mobility concerns or other conditions that may affect their participation.
• Seasickness: If you are prone to seasickness, we strongly recommend taking suitable motion-sickness medication before departure.
• Daily operations: Poseidon Adventure operates tours in a range of weather conditions, subject to safety and operational requirements.
• Safety briefing: A thorough safety briefing and tour overview will be provided by qualified crew prior to departure. Additional briefings will also be conducted before any in-water activities.
• Snorkelling: This tour includes up to two snorkelling experiences, depending on weather, tide, swell and overall safety conditions on the day.
• Tour style: This is a dynamic, adventure-style boat tour. Conditions may range from calm and scenic to more lively, fast-paced and wet depending on the day’s weather and sea state.
• Gift vouchers: Available for purchase.
• Itinerary changes: Management reserves the right to change the itinerary, snorkelling locations, departure points, route, timing or inclusions due to weather, tides, swell, operational requirements or other varying conditions.
• Disclaimer: Snorkelling involves inherent risks and guests should be comfortable in and around the water, with a reasonable level of confidence and fitness. The guided walk is conducted on a natural, rugged track with uneven surfaces, rocks, inclines and downhill sections, so suitable footwear is recommended.
• Weather: This is an open-water boat tour. Depending on the weather and where you sit on the vessel, you may get wet, and some days are more exhilarating than others.
• Wildlife: Marine and wildlife sightings are common but cannot be guaranteed.
• Language: Participants must understand English.

If you cancel

• Up to 48 hours before start: Cancel for a refund minus a 1.9% processing fee.
• Up to 24 hours before start: Reschedule or convert to a gift voucher (valid 12 months).
• Within 24 hours of start: Non-refundable and non-reschedulable.

If we cancel for weather

• Within 24 hours of your booking: We will first try to reschedule or provide a gift voucher.
• If neither works: A full refund will be provided.