Magnetic Island Cruise: Explore Reefs & Beaches

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: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • FREE Stand-Up Paddle Boards
  • All snorkeling equipment (with lesson provided)
  • 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
  • Option to purchase reusable Aquascene souvenir water bottle (gold coin donation)
What's Not Included
  • Ferry tickets to Magnetic Island (not included in 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…

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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766randalm
Jan 15, 2026
Fantastic Discovery Tour with Aquascene - We did the Maggie Discovery Eco Tour with Aquascene Magnetic Island today and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Kalvin, our skipper, was outstanding — knowledgeable, calm, and clearly passionate about the island and the reef. The rest of the crew were also excellent: friendly, helpful, and great with everyone on board. Although the water was still a bit murky after recent rain, we were able to snorkel at four different locations and still saw some beautiful fish and coral. The crew did a great job choosing spots and making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe in the water. Well organised, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable — a highlight of our time on Magnetic Island. Highly recommend Aquascene if you’re looking to snorkel and explore the island from the water.
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Andybrett02
Jan 14, 2026
Loved this tour!!!!! - We loved this tour, it was perfect for our family ranging in age from 11 to 20. The Crew were amazing, very helpful and friendly. The boat is decked out perfectly with plenty of space for everyone. The snorkeling gear provided was great too. We also loved the information shared about the history of the island. We recommend hiring the GoPro, it added a lot of fun for everyone. We would take this tour again.
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Lindsaysk107hn
Jan 14, 2026
Last minute booking for snorkelling - We booked our trip just after a cyclone had hit Magnetic Island and weren’t expecting to be able to snorkel. Adam did a great job mixing sightseeing and historical info with bird spotting as well as paddle boarding and eventually 2 snorkelling sights. Jess his assistant was a lovely girl who was helpful and patient with us as we were first timers. Allround great experience and would thoroughly recommend this company.
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Myner1000
Jan 9, 2026
Excellent tour operator - Great experience with Aquascene around Magnetic Island, when with bad weather excellent communication and a great activity for the family which included 2 & 4 yr old kids.
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Jasminepy6401hr
Jan 7, 2026
awesome experience !! - My friends and I had the best time on the tour!! We had so much fun, although we couldn’t go snorkelling due to the rain, Adam and Jessie were the absolute best and made an alternative tour. Highly recommend when visiting magnetic island xx
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Tessa_c
Jan 6, 2026
It’s amazing. The host is... - It’s amazing. The host is fantastic, gave lots of history of the island as well as made up for the bad weather with extra activities instead. we had a ball. Recommend to all ages!
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Michael
Jan 6, 2026
Sensational day on Maggie - We want to extend our sincere thanks for an outstanding tour of the bays of Magnetic Island today. Our family of seven thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and this was in no small part due to the efforts of our guides, Kalvin and Jack. Their knowledge, professionalism, and relaxed approach made the day both enjoyable and memorable. Given the recent inclement weather, we particularly appreciated the adjustment to the itinerary to ensure safe conditions while still delivering a cracking day on the water. Thank you again for a terrific experience. We would not hesitate to recommend Aquascene to others visiting Magnetic Island.
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Bhgfwqi
Dec 30, 2025
A great day on Magnetic Island - Absolutely amazing and very informative. Visited great sites and snorkeling was great fun. the bays we visited were pristine.
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Gayle
Dec 28, 2025
A great experience - The attention to detail and the knowledge that’s shared is first class which makes the tours a must do if you are visiting Magnetic Island.
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B6323vjdeniseg
Dec 24, 2025
A wonderful experience - Great way to experience what is on show around the area the knowledge of the staff was fantastic. The staff made it enjoyable for all on board everyone throughly enjoyed the experience. Lovely morning tea & Father Xmas showed up just an all round fantastic morning. Thank you Kalvin & Amy for a wonderful day.
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From $109
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).