Tours/Magnetic Island/Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding
Viator · group up to 19 pax

Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

5.0(1,426)Magnetic Island1 hour
VIATOR4.8(62)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1,364)

Description

VOTED #7 in TOP 10 Experiences in the WORLD in 2021! Multi-Award winning Aquascene is Magnetic Islands #1 rated cruise experience for showing you the beauty of Magnetic Island above and below the water. A blend of adventure, relaxation and education. We place absolute importance on creating fun-filled adventures to suit all ages and abilities, ensuring every tour is an amazing experience for our guests. Magnetic Island has 26 beaches to explore, set amongst a stunning landscape of rugged granite boulders and Hoop Pines. Snorkel colourful fringing reefs, explore secluded bays and beaches, meet some marine and bird-life "friends" and learn about the Great Barrier Reef with our Master Reef Guides. Your hosts, Steph and Adam, have been exploring beautiful Magnetic Island for over 39 years, they love to share the stories, history and their connection with this island they call their home. Come as guests and leave as friends. This is transformational and personalised touring at it's best!

Tour Options

Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

Highlights

FREE Stand-Up Paddle Boards
Option to purchase reusable Aquascene souvenir water bottle (gold coin donation)
FREE UV suits or wetsuits
Morning tea: biscuits, cake, seasonal fruit
Coffee, tea, and bottled water (BYO drink bottle encouraged; refill station onboard)
Master Reef Guides with reef education & storytelling
All snorkeling equipment (with lesson provided)

What's included

Included
FREE Stand-Up Paddle Boards
Option to purchase reusable Aquascene souvenir water bottle (gold coin donation)
FREE UV suits or wetsuits
Morning tea: biscuits, cake, seasonal fruit
Coffee, tea, and bottled water (BYO drink bottle encouraged; refill station onboard)
Master Reef Guides with reef education & storytelling
All snorkeling equipment (with lesson provided)
Not included
Ferry tickets to Magnetic Island (not included in tour price)

Traveller Ratings

5.0
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Suitable for guests with sensory needs
  • Suitable for guests with mobility challenges - example (hip / knees)

Reviews(1,426)

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Z2626WArons
July 10, 2026
Visit from Ohio.

The guides and the whole experience was awesome. We were with a group of high school students. The guides took there time to explain everything and safety was a number one concern. Everyone felt very comfortable with the whole process. We all had a great time.

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Dreamer521894
July 10, 2026
Great morning on the water!

We went on an Aquascene snorkeling tour as part of a school group. We had an fantastic day. The ship was comfortable, the staff were professional and informative, and our beach time with a morning tea was perfect!

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Kiwisok
July 9, 2026
Must Do with Aquascence

Adam went out of his way to give us the best experience he could with the windy weather. We were able to snorkel, swim from a beach not able to be reached by land and curium navigate the island. Gary and Jack were friendly and helpful. They have goggles with different prescriptions which is so good! Thank you for a great morning.

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meaganw249
July 7, 2026
Stunning experience with Aquascene!

An absolutely stunning experience with Aquascene! The team demonstrated exceptional knowledge and provided excellent support and guidance throughout the entire trip. They made everyone feel comfortable, confident, and well looked after, no matter their level of experience. The boat was spotless, well-organised, and clearly maintained to a very high standard, which added to the overall enjoyment of the day. From start to finish, everything was professional, relaxed, and seamless. The combination of expert guidance, outstanding customer care, and a beautiful, well-equipped vessel made this a truly memorable experience. Highly recommend Aquascene to anyone looking for an unforgettable day on the water. We would happily do it again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Operator response

WOW guys! Thank you so much for this amazing review. We take pride in having the highest standards in all areas and its so lovely for you to notice that. We always say that we are a guest on our own tour and how would we like the experience to be for us. Very proud of our team and the experience we deliver. I will be sure to let the team know, puts a smile on all of our faces. We look forward to seeing you again sometime for another adventure with us. Best wishes The Aquascene Team

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FrancesZ29
July 6, 2026
Dont miss this tour.

I can see why they win the tourism awards ! Fabulouse day ,Fabulouse crew . Up to date equipment. And the most beautiful loacation .

Operator response

Hey Fran, that's such a huge compliment! Thankyou so much for coming out with us and enjoying family time together. Hope we see you all again sometime. Cheers from Team Aquascene

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rachelhX7764DR
July 5, 2026
Highly recommend

We absolutely loved our day at aquascene - the snorkelling was amazing, and the crew were so helpful with my two young kids. Morning tea on a gorgeous secluded beach was another highlight. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Hi Rachel, thanks for the awesome review about your experience with us. Its a special thing having morning tea on a secluded beach on Magnetic Island, the simple things are the special things. Glad the kids had an awesome time, the tours absolutely suit everyone and our crew are so good at making you all feel right at home. Hope to see you guys again sometime. Best wishes The Aquascene Team

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JillW1630
July 5, 2026
Family snorkel, tour and paddle board experience

Fantastic tour today, with our guides Wan and Tahlia. They share lots of local knowledge and knew where to snorkel even though the weather conditions weren’t on our side. A fantastic whole family experience. Huge thanks to Wan and Tahlia for your kindness today when my sea sickness set in, I’m not a great traveller and very much appreciated your patience and inclusion.

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tiag473
July 5, 2026
Aqua scene snorkelling

The guide was great, kind tour guides and great swimming locations.

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victoriaplum_10
June 28, 2026
Fantastic tour of island gems

Wonderful tour. This is an ideal way to discover Magnetic Island and great value for money. There had been strong winds when we took our trip so only one snorkelling place was available but it was phenomenal and we also had a mid morning stop off at a beautiful beach. We covered a lot yet it felt so relaxing. The crew were superb, friendly and helpful and very passionate. We felt in safe hands and it was so interesting and relaxing with the crew providing some nuggets of historical detail. The boat was comfortable with a clean toilet and shower if needed. Water is available to refill your bottle or purchase a non-plastic bottle. Love that $8 from every person goes to caring for the ecosystem of the island. We did this on the last morning of our holiday and were in good time for the ferry and flight home. Highly recommend! Thank you for such a great experience and we look forward to more!

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Climber508082
June 24, 2026
Amazing!

Great experience, Kalvin was a great guide. We were able to see dolphins as well.

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