A full lap of Magnetic Island by catamaran, past all 23 bays and 28 beaches, out to the remote Five Bays on the north side that you can't reach by road, with a snorkel on the fringing reef and morning tea on a secluded beach.
Days
- About 5 hours
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Small group
Start / finish
- Nelly Bay / around Magnetic Island / Nelly Bay, about 1:30pm
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- 11 metre catamaran
Meals
- Morning tea
Route
Included experiences
- Magnetic Island coast — cruise past all 23 bays and 28 beaches
- Five Bays — the remote northern beaches, weather permitting
- Fringing reef — one snorkel stop with lifeguard crew
- Secluded beach — morning tea, swim and paddleboards
- Whales — June to September, a chance to see them
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly crew who provide engaging commentary on the island's history, First Nations heritage, marine life and wildlife throughout the tour. The snorkelling experiences at multiple locations, comfortable boat facilities and morning tea feature prominently across reviews, with particular highlights including close encounters with dolphins, whales and seabirds, as well as the opportunity to visit bays inaccessible by land. The crew's professionalism and willingness to accommodate all visitors, including those with mobility requirements, stands out as a distinguishing feature. No significant criticisms or caveats are evident in the reviews provided.
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We had an amazing day going right around the island, snorkelling and spotting dolphins and whales, with a friendly, knowledgeable crew.
An incredible time on the circumnavigation snorkelling tour, learning about the marine and bird life, the island's history and its First Nations people. The skipper and hostess were welcoming and looked after everyone.
The crew's knowledge of Magnetic Island and its history made our circumnavigation tour. My husband uses a wheelchair and they went out of their way so he could fully join in, and with clear water and beautiful weather it beat our expectations.
The best time on the circumnavigation tour of Maggie, with friendly and very knowledgeable guides.
The best boat tour on Magnetic Island. Calvin and Izzy were kind and helpful and I learnt so much about the island on the circumnavigation tour.
A fun half-day circumnavigation with plenty of history and a look at the shipwreck. We had morning tea and paddle boarding at Balding Bay, then snorkelled at Florence Bay and Geoffrey Bay, with thanks to Kelvin, Jess and Owen.
