Please read the following helpful information and book your tour below.

BOOK YOUR DISCOVERY TOUR

• Adults      $110
• Children   $75  (3-14 years)   *children under 2 Free

Our Discovery Tour is a combination of snorkelling and exploring beautiful Magnetic Island.
Activities, wildlife interactions, stories and history all in the one tour. 
Departs daily from Magnetic Island
​Nelly Bay Marina
(*bookings & weather dependant)

Your 5-hour tour includes:

• visiting secluded bays and beaches of Magnetic Island
• snorkelling 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"
• All equipment supplied

What to bring:
Wear comfortable clothing for going to the beach.

• Swimmers & towel
• Sunscreen & hat
• Camera
• Jacket / Jumper (in the cooler months of May - Sept)​
• Water bottle (optional)    We are an Eco-friendly tour, we recycle and try to avoid single use plastics. 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.

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 (in the cooler months)
• UV stinger suits (seasonal)
• Stand Up Paddle board and glass bottom boogie boards
• Flotation aids
• Snorkel lesson and briefings ​
  

​          (Please take a moment to watch our snorkel safety                  video on our website in the Q & A section)

• 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)
• FUN, RELAXATION & ADVENTURE!

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

If You are joining our morning Tour
If you are coming from Townsville:
​If catching the Sealink ferry from Townsville, please be sure to catch the 7.45 am departure from Townsville.

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

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Please note our cancellation Policy and possible fees

• The following fees may apply if there is a no show or minimal notice given to us. School holidays are a busy time for us and we like to be able to accommodate everyone, so please try and let us know if you think there may be a change in your situation, we don't like charging cancellation fees.  We are human here at Aquascene and we do understand that situations can happen that may mean you have to change or cancel your tour with us. Please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your situation if it is possible. ​ A "no show" or less than 24 hours notice will be charged full fare.  ​Within 2 days of departure a 20% admin fee may be deducted from your payment. 
• Office mob    0439785216 
• Skipper mob 0427900028