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Top 9 Magnetic Island Tours

9 tours  ·  from $67 a head

Good magnetic island tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding - Snorkeling the fringing reefs
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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

1.Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,372 reviews · from $114Our pick

Explore Magnetic Island by boat with reef-guided snorkeling, paddle boarding, secluded bays, wildlife, and morning tea in five hours.

“Hands down this was an amazing way to start my birthday. This adventure was excellent. Plenty of local knowledge and entertaining jokes. Will recommend to all my friends. Next year this is a must birthday gift 🎁🎈🎁”

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Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive - Nelly Bay sets the day in motion
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Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive

2.Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · from $68

Explore Magnetic Island in five hours with local guides, rock wallabies, koala sightings, island history, scenic bays, and Horseshoe Bay time.

“Tim was just the greatest guide ever! It was very interesting to get this tour. We saw all the highlights of the island and also some koalas!”

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Magnetic Island: Snorkel Discovery Tour - Meeting the boat at Nelly Bay Marina
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Magnetic Island: Snorkel Discovery Tour

3.Magnetic Island: Snorkel Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 252 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

Review of Magnetic Island’s five-hour snorkel tour, with reef stops, secluded beaches, local guides, wildlife, food, and practical booking tips.

“The whole morning was fab. My niece who came with me and is from England loved the day. The operators made her feel safe and she relaxed enough to get the most out of her experience.”

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Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise - Sailing across Cleveland Bay at sunset
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Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

4.Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $99

Sail Magnetic Island at sunset with unlimited drinks, local cheese, and a 12-person group for a relaxed 90-minute Cleveland Bay cruise.

“This experience was exceptional. The captain and crew were incredibly welcoming and very attentive throughout the entirety of the sail. We were provided with a unique experience, a stunning sunset and a delicious cheese platter. Especially recommend the pumpkin chutney.”

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Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour - Starting at Nelly Bay and finding your island bearings
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Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour

5.Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 5 hours · from $81

Explore Magnetic Island with Tim Bee, seeing wildlife, local landmarks, koalas, beaches, and island stories on a flexible five-hour tour.

“Fantastic Flexible Tour with Local Expertise We had a wonderful experience on this tour! One of the highlights was the ability to call directly and discuss any changes we needed, making the whole process smooth and personalized. The team was incredibly friendly and flexible, ensuring the tour fit our needs perfectly. Their local knowledge added so much depth to the experience, and their keen eye for spotting wildlife made it truly engaging. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-organized yet adaptable adventure!”

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Magnetic Island: Guided Bus Tour with Morning Tea - Rocky Bay lookout and the island’s story
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Magnetic Island: Guided Bus Tour with Morning Tea

Magnetic Island: Lunchtime Sailing Cruise - Reaching Nelly Bay and getting on board
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Magnetic Island: Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

7.Magnetic Island: Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $169

Sail Magnetic Island’s coast aboard a 58-foot yacht with swimming, local seafood, organic wine, wildlife, and relaxed bay time.

“the boat was fantastic, we would have loved to have sailed for a bit longer. Lunch was amazing, and my dietry requirements was catered for 100%. yummy and fresh 😋 Only suggestion would be to have a hose down facility for after the swim.”

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Magnetic Island: West Coast Eco Adventure Bus Tour - Meeting the bus at Nelly Bay
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Magnetic Island: West Coast Eco Adventure Bus Tour

8.Magnetic Island: West Coast Eco Adventure Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 3h 30m · from $88

Explore Magnetic Island’s wild west coast by all-terrain bus, with koalas, rock wallabies, local morning tea, and expert guide Tim.

“We had a lot of bad luck with the weather and unfortunately couldn't use all the roads. But our guide made the best of it and showed us the whole island. So the trip turned out to be a memorable experience after all. Thank you very much.”

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Magnetic Island: 5 Beach Bay Jet Ski Tour - From Horseshoe Bay toward North-West Point
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Magnetic Island: 5 Beach Bay Jet Ski Tour

9.Magnetic Island: 5 Beach Bay Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours

Ride a jet ski from Horseshoe Bay to eight bays, remote beaches, wildlife-rich waters, and coastal sights on Magnetic Island.

“I had Josh who was an amazing tour guide, because I was the only one he took me to see a couple spots not everyone gets to see. Big props to him, fantastic friendly guy. Had an amazing time”

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