Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding
Overview
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5 hours
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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 colourful 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!
Additional Info
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
FREE Stand-Up Paddle Boards
All snorkeling equipment (with lesson provided)
Option to purchase reusable Aquascene souvenir water bottle (gold coin donation)
FREE UV suits or wetsuits
Morning tea: biscuits, cake, seasonal fruit
Coffee, tea, and bottled water (BYO drink bottle encouraged; refill station onboard)
Master Reef Guides with reef education & storytelling
Ferry tickets to Magnetic Island (not included in tour price)
What To Expect
Our 5 hour Discovery 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. Activities include exploring secluded pristine bays and beaches, birdlife, snorkel beautiful fringing reefs, reef education with Master Reef Guides, interactions with fish "friends", and marine life - whales (July to Sept), stories and indigenous history all in the one tour. Stand Up Paddle boards, floating pontoon to sit on and relax. Enjoy a morning tea on a secluded beach and connect with the special places we explore on Magnetic Islands iconic and stunning coastline. Morning tea and all equipment for activities is provided for you. Snorkel tuition is provided in a safe and caring environment.
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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding
Reviews
1,347 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and everyone can enjoy no matter how comfortable they are in the water
naomid545,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. I loved how there were so many options, a pontoon for kids or people who are nervous in the water - Adam made everyone feel comfortable and safe and we always knew what was coming next. Magbetic island is truly magical and it was so nice to see it from the water. Absolutely loved it.
Business Guest - November 2025
DayTrip07729816240,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was one of most fantastic tour organized in a very short time for 28 odd people coming to Australia for work. I am very grateful for Kalvin for taking this on and being communicative as well as providing every support during this trip. I would like to thank Adam and his crew for taking care of the 28 people during the trip and ensuring they had a blast on the day. Some of them had not even snorkel ever in their life. It was truly fabulous to see a whole another part of Magnetic Island and untouched beach to be able to have a private experience and seeing as much as sea life as well as corals. Thank you so much
Love love love snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef
G6059CYsharonh,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fabulous and an exciting way to see the Great Barrier Reef. Great value for money. Tour guide staff were excellent and informative. Secluded areas snorkeling around magnificent magnetic island.
You could feel that the guys loved their jobs
567gelik,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You could really feel that the guides loved their jobs. It was very professional and caring, they shared valuable info about the Island weist being funny and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Fantastic reef tour on Maggie
Rachel T,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was exceptionally good. Kelvin was knowledgeable and friendly and nothing too much trouble. They adjust the tour stops to the weather and we were lucky to have clear blue sky and calm waters. Saw lots of birds and fish and got to relax in the boat and water at all the stops. They were very conscious of preserving the reef and this was top most when planning stops and guiding where we could snorkel and paddle board. Highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic experience - highly recommend
AnitaS408,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fab time on board and in the water. Adam provided some great information about the island, my brother has lived on the mainland and visited the island several times, he even founf the knowledge informative. Approx 5 hour duration, lovely tea, fruit & snacks. Snorkelling was good, some good coral which is growing and some huge fish. Would highly recommend. Thanks to all the crew.
Wonderful crew and snorkeling
Y9846IFpaulc,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time: the crew were very welcoming, funny, and professional. May not get to go again any time soon (we're from the UK) but would certainly go again and recommend if chance permits. Thank you, guys.
The Aussie Maracajaú
Journey12027554518,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thought I would never experience something like Maracajaú, in Brazil, but I was wrong. Magnetic Island is incredible and this tour offers you an extraordinary experience. The crew is amazing and they try to do everything possible to accommodate individual needs. The marine life is abundant and colorful. They don’t rush you and there’s time to enjoy the colorful corals.
Fantastic, relaxed way to see the marine life and coast
Reddery,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw soooo much! Great sized group with knowledgeable guides who made sure the snorkelling was tailored to the weather and tides. We had lots of time at each reef.
Absolutely loved it
559lianed,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience Fantastic helpful staff Great snacks Nice new boat Great snorkling destinations and the snorkling gear was nice and new
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