Our Discovery Tour is a combination of snorkelling and exploring beautiful Magnetic Island.
We blend activities, wildlife interactions, stories and history all in the one tour. 
You will discover the beauty of Magnetic Island from above and below the water as we share with you our Island home for over 35 years.
​No long travel times....just plenty of time doing all the fun things!
​Suitable for all ages and abilities.

​This 5-hour tour includes:

• visiting many of the secluded bays and beaches of Magnetic Island
• snorkelling the beautiful fringing reefs
• a spot of fun fishing (we promote catch and release)
• a delicious morning tea somewhere special on the day
• meet some local "marine & wildlife friends"

What's included in your tour:

• Morning tea and refreshments (water / soft drinks / tea / coffee) including sweet morning tea platter, & fruit platter.
• Quality snorkelling gear (mask, snorkel, fins)
• Wet suits & UV stinger suits
• Stand Up Paddle board and glass bottom boogie boards
• Flotation aids
• Snorkel lesson and briefings
• Bonus Whale watching (seasonal June - September)
• Island history / reef and wildlife interpretations
• Catch and release fishing activity
• EMC Reef tax charge is included in your ticket (you are helping to maintain the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park)

​Prices:

Adults    $110
Children  (3-14 years)  $75
Children under 2  free of charge

​Departs - 8.15 am from Magnetic Island

Daily tours depart from Nelly Bay Marina on Magnetic Island departing at 8.15 am and return to Nelly Bay at 1.00 pm

Meet in front of Peppers Resort (Nelly Bay) on the boardwalk area, a short 1 minute walk to the left of the Nelly Bay ferry terminal.  You will see our Aquascene sign located on the boardwalk area and the friendly Aquascene crew will meet you there and escort you to our boat.

If catching the Sealink ferry from Townsville, please be sure to catch the 7.45 am departure from Townsville.

If catching the Fantasea Magnetic Barge, please be sure to catch the 7.10 am departure from Townsville.

What to bring:

• Swimmers
• Towel
• Sunscreen 
• Hat
• Camera
• Jacket / Jumper (in the cooler months of May - Sept)​
• Water bottle (optional) 

We are an eco-friendly tour, and we are always looking at ways to recycle, avoid single use plastics and look after our environment.  We have re-usable drinking cups on board, but if you prefer you can bring your own water bottle to refill with drinking water on board.

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