PRIVATE CHARTERS MADE JUST FOR YOU

Please see the following helpful information and availability below.

CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY
To help plan your day please check our calendar below and book your private charter.

Discovery Tour as private charter (4.5 hours approx.) 
Explorer Tour as private charter (6 hours approx.)
Please note we have Low Season rates (non-school holidays) & High Season rates (within school holidays)

You can book here for up to 20 guests - please contact us if you have more than 20 guests
*Deposit to be paid at the time of booking as part of you booking process
(*fully refundable if we cancel the tour due to weather or our Covid Policy)
CREATE YOUR DAY YOUR WAY
Our private charters are a great option for any occasion. 
  • Social
  • Corporate / Team building
  • Educational / School Groups
  • Conference
  • Weddings 
  • Bucks / Hens celebrations
  • Birthdays
  • Personal Occasions
OUR AMAZING BOAT
Aquascene is an 11.5 mtr custom designed catamaran, making her a stable and comfortable boat specifically suited for what we do on our tours.
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We can access many special places that others can't.  
​Aquascene is a fast stable catamaran, that can access many "direct to beach" locations.

For you, that means lots of time snorkelling and exploring the beautiful bays of Magnetic Island that are only accessible by a boat of our design
  • Direct access to and from our boat to the fringing reef snorkel areas, come and go as you please.
  • Our boat and tours are suitable for all ages and abilities
  • Easy access in and out of the water, mobility friendly
  • Large spacious shady deck area
  • toilet/change room on board
  • Aquascene can comfortably accommodate up to 24 guests if required, please contact us if you require more information on how we can accommodate your group if you have larger numbers.
  • We can divide the day up and run a morning and afternoon private charter if you have larger numbers.
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THE CHOICES ARE YOURS...
  • We can tailor-make your day to suit your requirements
  • We have our suggested itinerary for your charter, however the weather conditions and tides will also affect the options on any particular day
  • PRIVATE SINGER (ACCOUSTIC GUITAR STYLE) CAN BE BOOKED FOR AN EXTRA FEE* (availability dependant - please let us know if you would like us to organise this for you) 

Our tours are all about connecting you with this beautiful Island. We know our Island home, we have grown up here! We are a friendly family run business, and we love sharing this beautiful Island we have called our home for over 35 years. Come and spend a day doing what we love!
What's included:
  • Aquascene private vessel charter with Skipper and host
  • Personalised itinerary to suit your day
  • Tea / coffee
  • Soft drinks / water and ice
  • Fruit platter and cakes / cookies
  • ​BYO alcohol is permitted on charters.  We promote sensible and responsible drinking. Please note that due to safety requirements glasses are not permitted on board our vessel - we will provide cups
  • BYO snacks / platters of your choice
​Activities & Equipment:
  • Fringing coral reef  snorkelling
  • Personalised snorkel instruction
  • Use of snorkel equipment and flotation aids
  • Stand Up Paddle board and glass bottom boogie boards
  • UV stinger sun suit / wetsuits  (seasonal)
  • Informative talks about Magnetic Island 
  • Island history / reef and wildlife interpretations
  • Bonus Whale watching (seasonal June - September)
  • Catch and release fishing activity (optional)​
  • FUN, RELAXATION & ADVENTURE! 
         The choice is yours!

WHAT TO BRING

​You bring things for going to the beach and we provide everything else for a great day!
  • Swimmers
  • Towel, sunscreen, hat
  • Camera
  • Your own water bottle to refill if you prefer
  • ​​A jumper / jacket in the cooler months (June - September) 
To find us on Magnetic Island:
(see the map to the left)
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 coming from Townsville:
​If catching the Sealink ferry from Townsville, please catch a ferry that times well with the charter departure time.

If catching the Magnetic Island Ferries Barge please catch a barge that times in well with the charter departure time.