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Pleasure Divers Magnetic Island
Pleasure Divers Magnetic Island is Magnetic Island's longest running SSI dive center, offering courses and tours from beginner to professional. Pleasure Divers has been in operation for over 20 years. Located on the picturesque Geoffrey Bay foreshore, it is your one stop shop for all your snorkeling and diving needs. With great access to the island's best shore dives including the Moltke Shipwreck and offering trips to the outer Great Barrier Reef as well as the world famous SS Yongala shipwreck. Boasting the only purpose built dive training pool on Magnetic Island, easy access dive sites and world class instructors, Pleasure Divers Magnetic Island is a great place to learn to dive, improve your skills or become a dive professional. Magnetic Island's one stop shop for all your snorkeling and diving needs including equipment hire and servicing, snorkel hire, guided shore dives and dive courses.
Learn More Book NowPilgrim Magnetic Island
Pilgrim Magnetic Island is one of the premium experience providers on Magnetic Island with two incredible ways to see the island - Pilgrim Sailing on a luxury 58 foot yacht and Pilgrim Adventures on a small fast boat. Pilgrim Sailing offers intimate group lunchtime and sunset cruises and private charters. Sail the breath-taking coastline of Magnetic Island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. On board, soak in stunning views, a relaxed atmosphere, and the best locally sourced food and wine. Pilgrim Adventures offers the ultimate way to discover the beauty of Magnetic Island for one couple or up to four guests. The private experiences take you off the beaten track to explore the remote parts of the island that most locals don’t see. From snorkelling among colourful coral reefs to a comfortable picnic with a delicious lunch, the knowledgeable skipper will ensure you have everything you need for an immersive Magnetic Island experience. Owner-operators, Paul and Clare Ley bring attention to detail, a personal touch and environmental sustainability to all they do, ensuring every aspect of your experience is one to remember. Experiences are all-inclusive and showcase quality regional produce. The friendly crew ensure your day is the best it can be. They love a chat and share facts about the reef and Magnetic Island..
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One of Queensland's Signature Tour Experiences, multi award-winning Aquascene are renowned for their exceptional tour experiences. Discover special places you won't find on your own and create connections with real people and special places as family owned Aquascene share with you this beautiful Island they have called their home for over 35 years. They offer their guests fun, personalised and informative tours exploring the iconic beauty of Magnetic Island, suitable for absolutely everyone! Discover secluded beaches and bays, snorkel fringing coral reefs and meet some local wildlife, above and below the water. Benefit from expert tuition for snorkelling in a safe and comfortable environment from people who understand individual needs. Your hosts are qualified patrolling lifeguards. Learn about the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef with a "Master Reef Guide". Proudly Advanced Eco Advanced Aquascene's custom designed boat provides plenty of shade and comfort, easy access stairs in and out of the water and a toilet/change room. Suitable for guests who may have mobility or sensory challenges, we believe everyone should have the chance to share the adventures. There are no long travel times, just plenty of fun and relaxation. From the moment you arrive, to the moment you leave you will be looked after by the friendly caring team that Aquascene are renowned for. Arrive as guests and leave as friends.
Learn More Book Now360 Magnetic island
Looking for things to do on Magnetic island? Look no further. 360 Magnetic Island's boat tours are designed for all travellers who want to see it all and enjoy their stay to the fullest. They circumnavigate the whole island every day in a 3 hour tour departing from Nelly Bay. They will take you for a swim in the most beautiful secluded beaches.
Learn More Book NowMagnetic Island Sea Kayaks
Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks is an eco-friendly way to explore Magnetic Island up close and enjoy this beautiful island paradise. Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks two hour sunset kayaking adventure is great for paddlers that want to beat the heat, spotting turtles around the coral beds in Whitelady bay. A popular tour for paddlers of all fitness levels and we explore many locations that are only accessible by water! The half-day morning tour is for the more adventurous with the tour taking you around the northern tip of the island to discover the rugged beauty of the coastline in Magnetic Island’s World Heritage National and Marine Park. Free photography is also provided on the tour and is sent to all guests at the end of the paddle.
Learn More Book NowMagnetic Island Time Cruises
Island time cruises have been receiving the trip advisor certificate of excellence for several years, thanks to the lovely comments of all their customers, ranking it one of the best things to do in the Townsville region. They provide high quality affordable guided boat tours around Magnetic island with snorkeling and fishing activities and whale watching when it is the season. All quality fishing and snorkelling equipment are supplied on board. They only take small groups for a better experience (up to 8 people). All their tours provide local knowledge about Magnetic island landmarks and its aquatic fauna. The boat has a comfortable shaded deck and toilet/change room.
Learn More Book NowGet Around Island Boat Tours and Hire
Get Around Island Boat Tours and Hire offers customised boat tours around Magnetic Islands many beaches, snorkelling, sightseeing and fish feeding around reefs. They can accommodate up to eight people on the fully shaded boat, which is also wheelchair friendly. Whale watching in season is very exciting. Snorkelling and fishing gear is provided on all tours. Boat hire is another popular option for those who have a boat licence and experience.
Learn MoreMagnetic Island Fishing Charters
Magnetic Island Fishing Charters is a family run business that offers private boutique fishing and sightseeing charters around Magnetic Island and beyond up to 50 nautical miles out to sea. Including charters to the Great Barrier Reef, shoals, wrecks and reef flats. With sports game fishing trolling for pelagic fish like Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Marlin and plenty more species. Also chasing Red Emperor, Nannygai and Coral Trout species. Sightseeing Charters around Magnetic Island exploring the landscape and bays only accessible from the sea including waterfalls that lead to beach foreshore. Whale watching charters in season for a unbelievable experience watching these giants play in the ocean. All charters inshore are up to five people maximum, offshore up to four people maximum on board their vessel C/Level with rods, reels, eskies, ice, bait supplied. All safety equipment on board and Captain will ensure a safe fun experience for all guests. Their vessel is a custom built six metre Bonito centre console cabin with positive level floatation with a Mercury Sea Pro150hp outboard. It has a full walk around deck and toilet on board. Vessel is commercial surveyed and registered with AMSA with SMS and Risk Management Systems in place for safe boating. Captain/Crew are all certified and trained to uphold the safety standards set by AMSA and their own SMS and Risk Management System.
Learn MoreMagnetic Jet Ski Tours
The original (3 hour) circumnavigation of Magnetic Island. Established in 1996, Magnetic Jet is Australia's first self drive tour company. Tours are designed to showcase the incredible, rugged beauty "Maggie" has to offer. Cruise the entire island coastline, riding luxury personal watercraft, (max 2 people per ski/weight restrictions apply), comfort/safety is paramount, opportunity to swap as drivers, if sharing. The scenery, breathtaking; the rock formations will amaze; the experience, exhilarating. All equipment supplied, instruction/tuition by local tour guide with over 25 years’ experience, chance wildlife encounters (including whales July - September). Top End Tour (2 hours); view the North East and North West aspects of Magnetic Island, approximately one-third of coastline). Enjoy stunning scenery of Five Beach Bay, Balding and Radical Bays, Orchard Rocks, Turtle nesting grounds and the thrill of offshore action. Perfect for day trippers with limited time; couples with younger families or larger groups. Family owned and operated, taking pride in their commitment to quality, affordable tourism. A privilege to share this amazing experience with people from all over the world, for the past 25 years, preferring the personal touch, talking directly to customers. Tours daily, weather pending, Families welcome - minimum age 6/7. Advance phone bookings highly recommended.
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