Boat Tours in Magnetic Island at a glance
- Our pick: Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise: Lunch & Beach Swim, AU$ 239 per person (4h, 4.98★ · 196).
- Best value: Magnetic Island Sunset Shipwreck Tour: Award-winning Cruise, AU$ 112 per person (2h, 4.95★ · 75).
- Also recommended: Magnetic Island snorkeling & paddle boarding 5-hour tour, AU$ 179 per person (5h, 4.97★ · 1,507).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: AU$ 112–AU$ 285 (median AU$ 179). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 5 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Boat Tours in Magnetic Island
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
6 options
Magnetic Island snorkeling & paddle boarding 5-hour tour Snorkel fringing reefs and paddle board around secluded bays on Magnetic Island with Master Reef Guides on this 5-hour Discovery Tour. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (1,507 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 179 per person
Magnetic Island: Sunset Yacht Cruise with Drinks & Cheese Watch the sunset over Magnetic Island from a luxury yacht, sip unlimited wine or beer, and taste homemade chutney with local cheese. Includes all drinks & pickup. Every day · 17:15 and 17:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.97 (272 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 145 per person
Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise: Lunch & Beach Swim Sail Magnetic Island's coastline and anchor at a secluded bay for swimming, beach time and a locally-sourced lunch with wine. Every day · 10:15 · All ages ★ 4.98 (196 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 239 per person
Magnetic Island Snorkel Tour: 23 Bays & Reef Guides Five-hour boat tour around Magnetic Island with snorkeling at fringing reefs and stand-up paddleboarding. Tue, Wed and Sat · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (238 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 179 per person
Magnetic Island Sunset Shipwreck Tour: Award-winning Cruise Sunset and shipwreck tour on Magnetic Island with live English guide: explore the SS City of Adelaide wreck and coastal birdlife between Nelly Bay and Cockle Bay. Mon, Fri and Sat · 16:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.95 (75 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 112 per person
Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise: Granite Boulders & Grazing Sail the Magnetic Island coastline from Townsville on a yacht, anchor in a secluded bay for swimming. Every day · 10:15 · All ages ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 285 per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise: Lunch & Beach SwimOur pickGroup of up to 12 | AU$ 239 per person | 4h | 4.98★ · 196 | Every day · 10:15 | English |
| Magnetic Island Sunset Shipwreck Tour: Award-winning CruiseBest value | AU$ 112 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 75 | Mon, Fri and Sat · 16:30 | English |
| Magnetic Island snorkeling & paddle boarding 5-hour tourAlso recommended | AU$ 179 per person | 5h | 4.97★ · 1,507 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Magnetic Island: Sunset Yacht Cruise with Drinks & CheeseGroup of up to 12 | AU$ 145 per person | 1h 30m | 4.97★ · 272 | Every day · 17:15 and 17:30 | — |
| Magnetic Island Snorkel Tour: 23 Bays & Reef Guides | AU$ 179 per person | 5h | 4.97★ · 238 | Tue, Wed and Sat · 08:30 | English |
| Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise: Granite Boulders & GrazingGroup of up to 12 | AU$ 285 per person | 6h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 10:15 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise: Lunch & Beach Swim (AU$ 239 per person) · Magnetic Island: Sunset Yacht Cruise with Drinks & Cheese (AU$ 145 per person) · Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise: Granite Boulders & Grazing (AU$ 285 per person)