Magnetic Island Snorkel Tour: 23 Bays & Reef Guides

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 30

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Snorkel vibrant reefs and explore 23 bays with guides who know every secret spot

The Aquascene Circumnavigation is a five-hour snorkeling and island tour around Magnetic Island with Master Reef Guides, covering secluded bays, granite boulders and fringing reefs. The tour includes snorkel lessons, all equipment, UV suits or wetsuits, stand-up paddle boards, morning tea and coffee; small group sizes keep the pace personal. Ferry tickets to the island are not included in the tour price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Magnetic Island circumnavigation tour

Begin 5-hour island circumnavigation
Snorkel vibrant fringing reefs
Explore secluded bays and beaches
Learn about Great Barrier Reef
Listen to Master Reef Guides
Enjoy personalised small group experience

The Experience

Five hours circles the whole island—snorkeling stops at fringing reefs, landings at secluded beaches, and time on the water learning about the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park from guides who have worked these waters for more than 40 years. The boat carries small groups, which means the pace stays flexible and the guide can tailor the stops to what the group wants to do. You get a snorkel lesson before the first reef, so no prior experience is needed.

Morning tea arrives with cakes, biscuits and seasonal fruit. Snorkel equipment, UV suits or wetsuits, and stand-up paddle boards are all provided—nothing to rent separately or pack. A restroom is onboard, and there's a water refill station or you can donate a gold coin for a reusable Aquascene water bottle to take home. The guides share the stories of the island and the reef as you move between stops, so the day is as much education as it is swimming and exploring.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and the boat suits all fitness levels and guests with mobility challenges like hip or knee issues. Infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. The guides speak English and the whole experience is built around making it work for whoever books it.

What’s included

Snorkel lesson and all snorkeling equipment.
UV suits or wetsuits.
stand-up paddle boards.
morning tea with cakes, biscuits and seasonal fruit.
coffee and tea onboard.
landing and facility fees.
restroom access.
water refill station.
Master Reef Guides sharing Great Barrier Reef stories.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Aquascene Magnetic Island

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to snorkel without arranging gear, lessons or a guide separately—everything arrives with the boat, and small groups mean the stops and pace fit what you actually want to do that day.