Ferry & Barge

Passenger and car ferries run regular daily services to Magnetic Island 7 days a week.

SeaLink Magnetic Island
(Passenger 20-25 mins travel time)
• Departs Townsville from the Breakwater Terminal, 
Sir Leslie Theiss Drive, Townsville.
(Near Jupiters)


• Departs Magnetic Island from the Nelly Bay Harbour.

SeaLink timetable, or for enquiries:
(Within Australia): Call 07 4726 0800 (International): Call 617 4726 0800

Sealink Prices (Including resident options)

SeaLink Free Emergency SMS Service
This Emergency SMS Service enables SeaLink 
to send you an SMS if there are any service 
disruptions or other information that may impact 
your travel with SeaLink. Ask at the SeaLink 
ticketing counter next time you're in the terminal, 
or sign yourself up online here.

Fantasea Cruising Magnetic
(Car/Vehicle & Passenger Barge 40 mins travel time)
• Departs Townsville from Ross Street, South Townsville.

• Departs Magnetic Island from Nelly Bay Harbour.

Click here to see the timetable, and prices including resident prices, or for bookings and enquiries:
(Within Australia): Call 07 4796 9300 

(International): Call 617 4796 9300

NB Magnetic Island Residents only: If you are a permanent Magnetic Island resident, a discount car barge price is available. Remember to also ask for your 10 trip discount card.

Things to do on Magnetic Island?
For more great ideas on what to do on Magnetic Island, check out:

• Activities and tours
• 'Top Magnetic Island To Do's' list
• Our Annual Events page, or
• The daily What's On calendar on the top left hand side of this page.

Our home page also features all the main events for the next week.

We hope you enjoy your stay on Magnetic Island.