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VOTED #7 in TOP 10 Experiences in the WORLD in 2021!
Multi-Award winning Aquascene is Magnetic Islands #1 rated cruise experience for showing you the beauty of Magnetic Island above and below the water. A blend of adventure, relaxation and education. We place absolute importance on creating fun-filled adventures to suit all ages and abilities, ensuring every tour is an amazing experience for our guests. Magnetic Island has 26 beaches to explore, set amongst a stunning landscape of rugged granite boulders and Hoop Pines. Snorkel fringing reefs, explore secluded bays and beaches, meet some marine and bird-life "friends" and learn about the Great Barrier Reef with our Master Reef Guides. Your hosts, Steph and Adam, have been exploring beautiful Magnetic Island for over 39 years, they love to share the stories, history and their connection with this island they call their home. Come as guests and leave as friends. This is transformational and personalised touring at it's best!
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suitable for guests with sensory needs
Suitable for guests with mobility challenges - example (hip / knees)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Magnetic Island
Our 5 hour Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour is a combination of snorkelling fringing reefs, exploring secluded bays, and learning all about beautiful Magnetic Island. Benefit from having Master Reef Guides on tour sharing the stories of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Personalised to suit our guests with small tour numbers, your amazing adventure starts with us.
A Delicious Morning Tea is provided with Cakes, Biscuits & Seasonal Fruit
Snorkel lesson provided FREE
Landing and facility fees
Use of Snorkelling equipment
UV Suits or Wetsuits provided FREE
We encourage you to BYO drink bottle & we do have water bottle refill station onboard or bring a Gold Coin Donation for Reusable Aluminum Aquascene Branded Souvenir Water Bottle
Stand-Up Paddle Boards provided FREE
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Master Reef Guides sharing the stories of the Great Barrier Reef
Ferry Tickets to Magnetic Island are NOT included in the tour price
181 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
542jeanettep,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
My friend and I booked on the Discovery Eco tour but because of numbers, ended up doing a hybrid of this and the Circumnavigation tour. Jan and Jack were awesome; took the time to find out everyone's comfort level with snorkelling, made lots of effort to ensure we were in the best location for both morning tea (which was delicious - fruit, chocolate, cake plus tea/coffee!) and snorkelling, and provided lots of additional interesting local and historic information. Snorkelling gear was high quality, the tour ended up being slightly longer because of the mixing of two tours (nobody minded, only 30 minutes extension) and we had a wonderful time at a very reasonable cost.
Anne R,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I really enjoyed the trip. My Husband and I and the attitude of the crew really like and very caring very logical equipment fantastic and the local which was wonderful.
eleanorn879,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We absolutely enjoyed our cruise today. Although we were unable to participate in the swimming and snorkeling we had a great time on board. The scenery was amazing and the staff were friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend this company and the experience to others. The only problem I encountered was accessing the boat itself due to mobility issues. I would suggest the company looks into an alternative and easier way to climb aboard the boat for those who cannot do steep steps.







lynnecX1461TH,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
A great way to have a different perspective of the island, & to see bays not accessible by land. Enjoyed all the stops for a great morning tea & snorkeling. The crew, Jan & Jack, were helpful, informative & fun. Highly recommended.
davidrB6812PK,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Absolute best experience. Adam was very accommodating to our large reunion of 23 family members which was booked literally last-minute the evening before. We all had an excellent experience, including some manta rays during the afternoon swim in Radical Bay, as well as Rod the Cod and his girlfriends. The assistant/safety officer Isabella was just brilliant. Smiles for miles, knew her stuff, and both her and Adam were friendly and informative. Our grandparents lived on the island and many of us had spent a long time there as children, but we all saw things we've never seen before, and visited bays we never knew existed. THOROUGHLY recommended tour, whether you're a kid or a grandparent. All of us will remember this experience for a lifetime.
643clintona,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Absolutely amazing experience. Very accommodating skipper and assistant, was organised at very short notice. Bonus manta ray sighting in Radical Bay. Thoroughly recommended.
A7655FBjennym,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The entire Aquascene experience was fabulous! Our extended family chartered a boat, enjoyed an afternoon of snorkelling and SUP, and an entire island sunset circumnavigation. Adam was our friendly & knowledgeable Skipper. This was definitely the highlight of our family reunion. We'll be back!
889jodier,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We joined this tour as part of a networking and working day with representatives from the World Bank, Reef Ecologic, SHAMS, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, the National Center for Wildlife, JCU, local Magnetic Island community groups, water catchment groups, and others. Our group brought the coral ID and scientific exchange component, and the captain and crew did an excellent job facilitating the day and supporting the event on the water. The captain was extremely knowledgeable, everything was very well organised, and the whole experience felt professional, friendly, and genuinely environmentally minded.







566keiras,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Loved this trip, amazing views and the tour guides made the whole experience so much better so friendly and informative! Would definitely recommend


williamwX5117UU,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing operators. Had the best experience of our time on the island. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
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