Magnetic Island Cruise: Snorkeling and Fishing Adventure

Join our 4H Snorkeling and Fishing Cruise on Magnetic Island for an unforgettable adventure. Snorkel, fish, and discover Maggie’s secrets with expert guides.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Magnetic Island Time Cruises - Here are the activities we offer during this tour:

Snorkeling*: Magnetic Island has fringing coral reef with abundant sea life. We will take you to the best spots such as Florence bay and Arthur bay.

Fishing: We love to fish and are very spoilt here on Maggie. It is not rare to hook a coral trout, Mackerel, Trevally, Queenfish or a Tuna just to name a few.

Sightseeing: We do more than just fishing and snorkeling. We will show you Magnetic island’s best landmarks only accessible by boat and share with you our local knowledge.

*weather dependent

What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Stinger suits in summer / wet suits in winter
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Fishing equipment
Additional Information

Our day cruise is ideal for both first-time snorkelers and experienced snorkelers alike. Our professional staff will ensure both your safety and provide you with the confidence to enjoy the underwater scenery on offer.

If you would like to try your hand at fishing, our vessel is fully equipped with all fishing gear and our crew will assist you to reel in that big one. Whether you catch and release or keep for dinner, we will make your fishing experience a memorable one.

The running commentary provided by the Master of the vessel will be both informative and entertaining with some of Maggie’s secrets surprising all on board.

Certain times of the year offer exciting and memorable moments such as Whales breaching near the vessel.

Whatever is on your ocean bucket list, your trip on Magnetic Island Cruises is sure to tick it off around the beautiful waters of Magnetic Island.

Location
Magnetic Island Time Cruises
Horseshoe Bay Road
We will meet you on the beach; in front of the bus stop. Look for our flag/sign on the beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jessica
Sep 23, 2024
Great little trip - Drew was a great host, very knowledgeable about the Island and it's wild life. Lucky to see whales, dolphins, turtles and visit my favourite beaches
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Ann
Sep 22, 2024
Sun and fun - Drew our skipper was fun and informative. The tour took us around beautiful bays where there was time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe on sandy beach and fish. Highly recommend this tour.Next time back to MI , I will do the Sunset tour with Island Time cruises
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Debrabi1348xv
Sep 4, 2024
Great fun to do on Magnetic island!! - What a fantastic day out! Drew was a fabulous host, very friendly and knowledgeable. This was a highlight of our Magnetic island holiday. Caught lots of fish, had a snorkel and swims in two beautiful bays.
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Jordynb864
Aug 28, 2024
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE AND TOUR!! - Incredible experience!! The most beautiful views of maggie island! Our guide, Drew, was awesome! Very knowledgeable about the island, its history, and the sea life! The best way to see the island as we sailed to different bays and even had one to ourselves. Enjoyed having a small group because we connected easily and made new friends. Overall, the perfect excursion for family, friends, partners, or solo! The ferry from townsville arrives in Nelly Bay and it’s super easy to catch the bus to Horseshoe bay and back.
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Passenger436649
Aug 10, 2024
Maggie Island cruise - Great day out, Drew is very knowledgeable on the area's we snorkelled at, made sure we had enough time to view all the whales passing by with their calves. And recommend walks and must do's during our stay.
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Rose_f
Aug 8, 2024
Intimate look at Island life. - 1st fish wins “the hat”. Eagle nest and kites swooping. Ocean side view of island up close and personalised visit to every inlet and bay - choosing best snorkelling conditions. Drew is so entertaining and knowledgeable. Equipment in good order and cute brown paper bag morning snack. Plenty of time on beaches to relax explore and swim. Unique geology and viewing rock formations up close. Why pay more for larger boats and bigger crowds?? Choose this one.
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G2037ivalexandrac
Jul 30, 2024
Great sunset tour with whales - Had a brilliant time on the sunset tour yesterday!! Drew is excellent, felt really safe, had a laugh and saw some whales in the distance and some beautiful brahminy kites and a huge cod
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Sunshine64940801221
Jul 22, 2024
Perfect day out on the water exploring Maggie Island - What a perfect day out on the water with Magnetic Island Time Cruises. Drew was the perfect host sharing his love of the island and knowledge of the area & wildlife and ensuring everyone onboard had a fun time fishing, snorkelling & stand up paddle boarding whilst keeping us safe, fed and entertained. We saw some stunning views and even spotted a turtle! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the area.
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K3385mtjof
Jul 21, 2024
Fantastic day on the water - I had an absolutely fantastic experience with Magnetic Island Time Cruises, thanks to Drew! His knowledge of the area and wildlife added so much to our day. We spent a relaxing four hours fishing, snorkeling, and stand up paddle boarding—all equipment provided, including hand lines, bait, snorkel gear, wet suits, and even water and snacks. Plus, having a toilet onboard was a huge convenience. I highly recommend a cruise with them for anyone looking to enjoy Magnetic Island from the water!
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Travelwellmore
Jul 18, 2024
Excellent small group Sunset Cruise - The Sunset Cruise was fabulous and is highly recommended weather permitting. Owner and tour skipper, Drue, made it all the better with his skilled navigation, interesting knowledge of the island's history and great sense of humour! We stopped at Radical Bay, which is stunning and on return to Horseshoe Bay, watched a superb sunset while sipping on a glass of bubbles, making the most of some fun photo opportunities and sharing a lot of good laughs. We especially love that Drue's tours cater to small groups only and not the huge crowds that other tours operate. It makes the overall experience far more personal and worthwhile.
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