Travelling with a vehicle? This list covers walk-on passengers only. Check current vehicle fares online at Bookings — Magnetic Island Ferries.
Walk-On Passenger Fares
| Ticket Type | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $18.50 | $37 |
| Student (Uni/15-17 yrs) & Defence | $14.00 | $28 |
| Child (4-14 years) | $10.50 | $21 |
| Pensioner & Senior | $10.50 | $21 |
| Infant (0-3 years) | FREE | FREE |
| Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) | $45 | $90 |
Infants under 4 years travel free. The Family fare covers 2 adults and up to 3 children.
MultiPass – 10 Walk-On Trips
| Pass | Regular | Island Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $128 | $115.20 |
| Child/Pension/Senior | $70 | $63 |
| Student | $90.50 | $81.45 |
A MultiPass is valid for 10 walk-on trips. The Island Resident column reflects a 10% resident saving and is available to verified Magnetic Island residents.
Car Parking
| Parking Type | Per Night |
|---|---|
| General | $9.00 |
| Island Resident | $5.00 |
| Island Resident Pensioner | $4.00 |
Parking is charged per night. Island Resident rates are available to verified Magnetic Island residents.
Important notice regarding Reduced Rates from 1 July 2026
We want to give our valued customers as much notice as possible: Reduced Rates for vehicle travel will not continue beyond 30 June 2026. Reduced rate walk-on fares will continue to be available, book online for the best rate.
From 1 July 2026, we’re introducing Magnetic Saver — an improved way to save on vehicle ferry travel that will be available to all customers. We encourage you to explore these fares as an alternative.
Peak Travel Dates 2026 – High Season Rates Apply
This surcharge aligns with industry practices during high-demand travel periods. We encourage customers to book early and plan ahead for these dates to secure their preferred travel times.
January: 1st to 27th
Queensland School Holidays continued, and Australia Day Holiday Long Weekend
April: 2nd – 20th, 24th – 27th
Queensland School Holidays and ANZAC Day Long Weekend
May: 1st to 4th
May Day Public Holiday Long Weekend
June: 26th to 30th (contd. to 12th July)
Queensland School Holidays.
July: 1st to 12th
Queensland School Holidays and Townsville Show Day Public Holiday
September: 18th to 30th (contd. to Oct 6th)
Qld School Holidays
October: 1st to 6th
Qld School Holidays and Kings Birthday Public Holiday Weekend.
December: 11th to 31st (contd. Jan 2027 TBA)
