Magnetic Island Return Ferry
- Townsville
- Transfer Service
- Special Experience
- Boat Tour
- Instant Confirmation
Overview
Ticket is valid for 30 days from date of purchase and there is no requirement to book on a set ferry departure.
Relax and unwind on Magnetic Island where you will find secluded beaches, rugged nature, abundant wildlife and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.
Conducting up to 17 daily return services to Magnetic Island, SeaLink can have you in paradise in only 20 minutes on one of our state-of-the-art, high-speed catamarans. Relax on a secluded beach, cruise the tropical waters of North Queensland or try one of the many adventure activities on offer on Magnetic Island.
Tips:
[Ferry Travel]
– How long is the ferry ride to Magnetic Island
It takes about 20 minutes to reach Magnetic Island. It’s perfect for a quick day trip.
– How many return services operate daily to Magnetic Island?
There is up to 17 return services to Magnetic Island each day. Please see our Magnetic Island ferry timetable page for further information and up to date services.
– How early do I have to arrive to make it in time for the ferry?
We recommend planning your journey in advance. Try to arrive at least 15-20 minutes prior to your required departure time. Please allow time to park the car, purchase you ticket from the sales counter ad maybe buy something from the Maggie Link cafe before you board or grab a drink, chips or chocolate from the bar on-board.
– Can I take my car to Magnetic Island?
SeaLink Magnetic Island is a passenger ferry service only. If you want to explore the island at your own pace, hiring a car is the way to go. Whether you want to feel the wind in your hair or explore the secluded bays only accessible by 4WD, there are options to meet every style! View car hire options here.
– Are there cafes on-board?
We have fully licenced bars on all our SeaLink North Queensland vessels. Passengers can purchase a cold drink, chips or chocolates on-board from our friendly staff. Alcoholic beverages can only be served between 10am – midnight. Certain restrictions on serving alcohol on Good Friday, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve apply.
[Booking Information]
– Is it necessary to pre-book ferry tickets to Magnetic Island?
No, it is not necessary to pre-book ferry tickets. We do not allocate tickets to our ferry departure times, arriving early to the terminal is recommended to board your desired ferry departure. We recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to departure to allow sufficient time to purchase tickets or redeem your online ticket purchase from our friendly staff at our front counter (on-board after hours). Boarding commences 10 – 15 minutes prior to departure.
[Terminal Information]
– Is car parking available at the Breakwater Terminal?
There is car parking available at the Breakwater Terminal starting from $9.00 per day for a standard vehicle. The car park has adequate lighting but is not fenced. Vehicles are left at their own risk. Secure lock up parking is available at Metro Quays Car Park in Ogden St. Sunbus conduct services from the city mall directly to our terminal which meet every day-time ferry.
– Is there a place to store my baggage at the terminal?
There are storage lockers (82.5cm long, 50cm wide, 60cm high) available for hire within the Breakwater Terminal. These lockers are only accessible between opening hours. Large lockers are $8 per 24hrs.
[Accessibility]
– Are SeaLink North Queensland ferries wheelchair accessible?
Yes! SeaLink North Queensland have taken all reasonable steps to ensure safe access to their vessels for customers who require wheelchair access. All vessel gangways operating ferry services are a minimum of 890 mm wide to allow access to most types of wheelchairs. Please note that all Cruise Ship Transfer gangways and some Charter gangways may not be wheelchair accessible (ie: 750 mm wide).
Disability toilets can be accessed on Palm Cat, Fantome Cat, Coolgaree Cat and Maggie Cat, please note travel time between Townsville and Magnetic Island is only 20 minutes.
Disability toilets are located in both the Breakwater Ferry Terminal in Townsville and Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal on Magnetic Island.
[Other]
The following MUST NOT be carried:
Corrosive substances (e.g. acid, industrial cleaners, pool chlorine, whet cell batteriesd, engine oil)
Toxic substances (e.g. oil based paint, used paint tins)
Flammable/explosive substances or items containing these (e.g. compressed gasses, fuel, combustion engines). Medical oxygen is permitted.
Radioactive materials
Bulky/awkward items (e.g. sharp objects, glass panels, household furniture/equipment)
Cement and plaster bags, fertiliser, dirty car parts.
Machinery/equipment (unless brand new – as long as oil/liquid has not yet been placed in it, and if the Vessel Master deems it ok) e.g. hot water cylinders, tyres, generators, BBQ.
For further information please see our Dangerous Goods Policy.
If you would like to check our timetable, please click the link below.
https://www.sealink.com.au/magnetic-island/ferry-information/timetable/
What’s included
Included
- Return ferry transfers to Magnetic Island(Ticket is valid for 30 days from date of purchase and there is no requirement to book on a set ferry departure)
- Travel time is approx. 20min each way.
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Child Age:5-14 yrs.
Children 0-4 yrs are free of charge.
All children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when travelling outside official school days and services – 7:00am, 7:45am from Magnetic Island and 3:50pm and 4:30pm from Townsville (unless travelling home after school related activities i.e. sport, school production etc.).
Children who are 9 years and younger MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian or an immediate family member who is over the age of 15 years
Children aged 10 years to 11 years can travel unaccompanied provided an "Unaccompanied Minor Waiver" form is completed and handed to the skipper of the vessel by a SeaLink staff member. Children this age are only allowed to travel between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
How to use
After the booking is comfirmed you will receive an email with attachment. Please check the details on the voucher. On the day of tour, please take the voucher to participate in the avtivity.
Be present at the terminal a minimum of 20 minutes prior to the service's scheduled departure time. once boarded keep your ferry ticket with you until your travel is complete.
Tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable. Lost tickets will not be reissued. Damaged or faded multiple trip tickets can only be reissued if the original is surrendered and the expiration date and number of trips remaining are still legible. Multiple trip tickets will not be extended if circumstances are beyond SeaLink Queensland control, including but not limited to weather conditions, result in scheduled services being reduced or cancelled.
Good to know
If you would like to check our timetable, please click this link. https://www.sealink.com.au/magnetic-island/ferry-information/timetable/
Conditions of Ferry Passage: By purchasing a ticket, SeaLink Pty Ltd ACN 010 428 766 (SeaLink) passengers agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions of travel
SeaLink ferry tickets are non-refundable and non-replaceable and SeaLink staff reserve the right to refuse travel to any passenger with an invalid or illegible ticket.
Although we will try to accommodate your choice of travel time, we do not guarantee seat availability. Passengers are boarded on a first come first served basis. Under maritime law should the vessel on service reach its maximum passenger carrying capacity it cannot not board further passengers. Some passengers may have to wait for the next available ferry.
We will use our reasonable endeavours to operate in accordance with our published timetable. However, we do not guarantee the ferry times and they do not form part of your contract of carriage with us.
When you travel on a SeaLink service, you must not: Smoke, (including e-cigarettes); board, or alight from, or attempt to board or alight from the vessel whilst it is in motion, or without permission from the crew. disobey the directions of the staff or vessel crew; obstruct passageways.
We reserve the right to take all steps which are reasonably necessary to ensure the safety of our employees and guests on board the vessel. If in the opinion of our crew you have not complied with your obligations as stated in these Conditions of travel we may refuse you from travelling on SeaLink services, for any duration of time we believe is appropriate.
Due to Work Health & Safety Regulations, SeaLink crew cannot assist with luggage items that exceed 20kg or one cubic meter in size. All luggage is to be stowed in accordance with crew’s directions and must not restrict access to safety equipment, aisles or emergency exits. if required please seek assistance from crew with regards to where to place luggage, pram or wheelchair during the voyage. SeaLink cannot store any luggage at any time at Breakwater or Nelly Bay Terminals. Coin operated luggage lockers are located in the Breakwater Terminal and accessible during Terminal operation hours. SeaLink takes no responsibility for any loss or damage to luggage in terminals or on-board the ferries
SeaLink is not a common carrier and reserves the rights to refuse to carry any passenger, baggage or goods at its discretion. SeaLink reserves the right to refuse to carry luggage that does not comply with our Luggage Policy or Dangerous Goods Code. Where a passenger is unsure, they are required to declare the item/s with the Vessel Master.
All passengers must comply with SeaLink QLD policies when travelling with luggage or pets. Travelling with Animals Dogs must be muzzled while in and around the terminal, in passenger waiting areas, during boarding and while on board our vessels. They are to be seated on the outside areas of the vessels. Other animals must be restrained in a suitable box, basket or container at all times. Animals are not allowed on seats and must not obstruct passageways.
Disclaimer
As a passenger, you agree that you will accept the delivery of services from SeaLink at your own risk. SeaLink will not be liable for any loss or damage, howsoever or whatsoever caused, as a consequence or arising, indirectly or directly, out of the provisions of services to a passenger, including, loss and/or damage occasioned by SeaLink and/or its agents and/or its employees negligence.
General: All costs, itinerary details, ferry schedules and accommodation information are correct at the time of publishing; however, these can be subject to alteration, sometimes without notice. All services and reservations provided are subject to the conditions of the principal providers and no responsibility is accepted by SeaLink Queensland for misrepresentation, unforeseen omissions or additional costs incurred, including those arising from adverse weather conditions. No refunds are available for unused services.
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.