Aquascene Magnetic Island Discovery Tour: Voted #7 in Top 10 Experiences in the World 2021
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946 Ratings
Nelly Bay
Experience the beauty of Magnetic Island above and below the water with the multi-award winning Aquascene Magnetic Island Discovery Tour. Voted #7 in Top 10 Experiences in the World 2021!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pilgrim Magnetic Island - 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.

What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • UV Suits or Wetsuits provided FREE
  • Snorkel lesson provided FREE
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Stand-Up Paddle Boards provided FREE
  • Tea and coffee
  • Master Reef Guides sharing the stories of the Great Barrier Reef
What's Not Included
  • Ferry Tickets to Magnetic Island are NOT included in the tour price
Additional Information

Chosen as the 7th best experience globally in 2021! Aquascene, a multiple award-winner, is the highest-rated cruise venture on Magnetic Island for delivering an immersive experience of the island’s beauty, both above and under the water. Our offerings are a mix of adventure, relaxation, and learning. We prioritize designing delightful adventures suitable for all ages and skill levels, ensuring that every trip is memorable for our visitors. Magnetic Island boasts 26 beaches nestled among a breathtaking landscape of rugged granite boulders and Hoop Pines. You can snorkel in vibrant fringing reefs, discover isolated bays and beaches, encounter marine and bird species, and enhance your knowledge of the Great Barrier Reef with our Master Reef Guides. Our hosts, Steph and Adam, have spent over 39 years exploring the scenic Magnetic Island, and they are always eager to share the narratives, history, and their unique bond with this island they call home. Join us as guests and depart as friends. Experience the pinnacle of personalized and transformative touring!

  • Suitable for guests with sensory needs
  • Suitable for guests with mobility challenges - example (hip / knees)
Location
123 Sooning St
Sooning Street
***Aquascene departs from Magnetic Island. Tickets on the ferry are not included in your tour. Please purchase ferry tickets. Once you arrive onto Magnetic Island, turn left when you walk off the ferry, walk to the outside seating area on the deck of Peppers Resort. We will meet you there. :)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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U7000noannettem
Apr 15, 2024
An amazing day with Aquascene - The crew of Aquascene were amazing. Their knowledge of the Island and its creatures meant we could get up close to what the Island had to offer. Unfortunately we were unable to snorkel which they let us know in advance, but they offered us a fishing alternative which we all really enjoyed.
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Vacation35018562146
Apr 13, 2024
Highly recommended 👌 - I recently went on a snorkelling excursion, and it was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, everything was well explained, making it easy for even beginners to feel comfortable diving into the experience. The crew was incredibly passionate and lovely, which added to the overall enjoyment of the trip. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone looking for an unforgettable underwater adventure!
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Roam32633959497
Apr 12, 2024
Stunning Tour on Maggie! - Absolutely amazing tour experience with friendly and informative hosts, the bays and views along the way were simply breathtaking, We were taken too a couple of hand-picked snorkelling spots which were just phenomenonal, Morning tea on a secluded beach was also a lovely touch. help and advice was available to first time snorkellers to experts and you were made too feel completely at ease. Overall could not recommend enough.
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Meaganc123
Apr 12, 2024
Discover something new everytime - We have been out with Aquascene several times over the last few years, and we always learn something new. Adam and the team are so passionate about their home, the reef and sharing it with guests that you never walk away unhappy. We have been out in perfect weather, inclement weather and the tours are adjusted to the guests and the prevailing conditions. Cannot wait to go again.
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Joanne_b
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing day circumnavigating Maggie! - What an amazing experience! Adam was a wealth of knowledge, and so clearly passionate about Magnetic island. The island itself is so beautiful from the sea, we spent a lovely time in a beautiful little bay where we could swim in the ocean and go out on paddle boards and clamber up to a stunning waterfall, with a lovely morning tea from Jan, who was also very helpful and experienced. The only slight downside was the snorkelling opportunity - this was due to a change in the weather - which meant the conditions were pretty rough and the snorkelling was less than ideal. But still a fabulous experience which I would thoroughly recommend to everyone
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852juliennet
Apr 9, 2024
Excellent experience. Must do on Magnetic Island. - A great experience, very professional from booking to return. The vessel is ideal for purpose, giving easy access to the water activities. Even non water people can involve with no risks as equipment and staff so attentive and safety concious. Highly recommended. Lindsay Tennyson
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Shirleyca6150dl
Apr 4, 2024
Magical Family Trip 🏝️✨🐠 🌞 😎 - What a wonderful experience with Adam & Amy! Our first time circumnavigating Maggie Island with Aquascene. We were able to share this trip with our families, who equally had a marvellous time. Weather was glorious, scenery splendid & activities were fantastic. Can not rate this trip highly enough! Just Magical ⭐️
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Karina
Mar 28, 2024
An amazing tour experience. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Magnetic Island. - The Magnetic Island circumnavigation tour was awesome. The two crew members were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They don’t take too many passengers which makes for a more personable small group approach and they can be flexible. The boat stopped at key sites and the information provided was very interesting. We had a 1 hour stop with a fantastic swim and delicious morning tea at Huntingfield Bay. Later on the tour we stopped twice to go snorkeling at Florence Bay and Geoffrey Bay. Highly recommend this tour. It is excellent value for money.
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Melissahm9707vq
Mar 24, 2024
Absolutely fantastic - Absolutely amazing! Adam and his team were super knowledgeable and friendly, and made the trip a fantastic experience. I have never snorkeled before and felt completely comfortable and had an incredible experience.
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841debiw
Apr 2, 2024
Magical Magnetic Island - My 3rd time with this company. Very experienced and friendly crew. Informative and interesting tour. Equipment provided was excellent as was the delicious and substantial morning tea. Due to extensive rain the reef was not as clear as I have seen before however the crew altered the trip to suit the conditions and we circumnavigated the whole island. A bonus. I Always recommend to locals and tourists.
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