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- Car prices
- Longer Vehicles and Trailers – Trucks and Campervans
- Motorcycles and Scooters
- Walk On Passengers
- Walk on Multi-passes (10 trips)
- Island Resident Rates
- Car Parking
- Concessions, Seniors and other Reduced Rates
*Below Rates and Prices are valid from 1st July 2024. - Peak Travel Dates where High Season Rate (+10%) Applies 2025.
- Price Schedule Effective 1st of February 2025.
Car Prices
Standard motor vehicle rates are based on seasonal pricing, and includes up to 5 persons in the vehicle.
Our Seymour Sale offers up to 25% off on our off-peak services, Check it out HERE!
*Rates and Prices are valid from 1st July 2024.
All Rates are Return unless otherwise stated.
| ONLINE | OFFICE | |
|---|---|---|
| Car (Standard) Up to 5.5m length, including bull bar, Bike racks etc. Maximum load 2.5 tonne | $243.00 | $280.00 |
| Car (Large) 5.51m – 6.4m length, including bull bar, Bike racks etc. Maximum load 3.0 tonne | $269.00 | $310.00 |
High season Rates apply.
- Shoulder season is all other dates.
- For the best available price we encourage booking online. All standard vehicles include the driver and up to four passengers free of charge.*
- An accurate price for the ferry service can be found when selecting dates of travel by using our online booking portal.
Campervans, Motorhomes, Trailers & Trucks
Must be booked with our office, please phone +61747969300.
Trailers, Caravans, Campervans (longer then 5.5m and/or heavier than 2.5 tonne), Motorhomes and Trucks must be booked via the office. We need to consider tide movement for appropriate travel time, and lengths must be checked before payment is made.
Please phone (07) 47969300 to make a reservation.
*Rates and Prices are valid from 1st July 2024
TRAILERS + CARAVANS
Trailer length is measured from the Tow-ball to the back of the trailer or caravan, including ANY overhangs. eg. kayaks, timber lengths, bicycles.
*Wide Trailer is any trailer or caravan which is 2.3m or wider, including ANY overhangs. eg. kayaks, timber lengths, bicycles.
| Regular Trailer | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 metres | $85.00 | $170.00 |
| 3m to 5m | $109.00 | $218.00 |
| Per metre over 5m | $29.50 p/m | $59.00 p/m |
| *Wide Trailer | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 metres | $105.00 | $210.00 |
| 3m to 5m | $129.00 | $258.00 |
| Per metre over 5m | $39.50 p/m | $79.00 p/m |
Motorcycles
*Rates and Prices are valid from 1st July 2024
| Motorbikes & Scooter | ONLINE | OFFICE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes Rider and Passenger | $70.00 | $80.00 | ||
Walk on Passengers
*Rates and Prices are valid from 1st July 2024
| ONLINE | OFFICE | ONLINE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | Return | One Way | ||
| Adult | $35.00 | $40.00 | $17.50 | |
| Student (Uni/15-17 yrs)** & Defence | $26.00 | $29.00 | $13.00 | |
| Child (4-14 yrs) | $20.00 | $23.00 | $10.00 | |
| Pensioner and Senior | $20.00 | $23.00 | $10.00 | |
| Infant (3 Years old and under) | FREE | FREE | FREE | |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) cannot be booked online | $86.00 |
Walk on Multi-passes (10 trips)
*Rates and Prices are valid from 1st July 2024.
| OFFICE | |
|---|---|
| Adults | $112.50 |
| Students | $80.00 |
| Children/Pensioner/Senior | $62.00 |
Island Resident Rates
Find out how to apply for our Island Resident Rates.
*Rates and Prices are valid from 1st July 2024.
| ONLINE | OFFICE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | One Way | Return | ||
| Car | $164.00 | $82.00 | $186.00 | |
| Car (5.6-6m) | $186.00 | $93.00 | $214.00 | |
| Motorbike (rider & passenger) | $55.00 | $27.50 | $69.00 | |
| Walk on Passenger Multi-pass (10 single trips) | $103.00 |
Car Parking
Car Parking is allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
| IN HOUSE | |
|---|---|
| General | $8.00 |
| Island Resident | $4.00 |
| Island Resident Pension Card Holders | $3.00 |
Reduced Rates
We are happy to offer an 18% discount on vehicle travel, off our in house rate (which equates to approx. 6% off our online rate), to the below card holders. Card holders must be travelling in the vehicle.
These bookings need to be made over the phone with our reservations staff on 07 4796 9300.
Once relative ID has been verified, reduced rate will be applied.
The discount is not applicable in conjunction with any other offer or sale.
Magnetic Island Ferries is a family-owned business; therefore we do not receive any subsidies from the Government. All discounts offered here are done so in good will.
All Australian Seniors, Australian Defence Members, Emergency Service Personnel (Fire, Ambulance, Police) and DVA.
Remember to bring your card with you on the day of travel to receive this reduced rate.
* Vehicles 5.5m and under have a weight limit of 2.5t, 5.6-6m vehicles have a weight limit of 3tonne . If the weight limit is exceeded, vehicle pricing will be moved up to the next cost category of Campervan or Truck. Please note, these vehicles cannot be booked online and must be booked with the office. All Motor Vehicle Fares include up to five passengers who can legally sit in the vehicle. All passengers need to be in the vehicle while loading and unloading on & off the vessel. Any offer, discount, reduced rate, or sale price, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, reduced rate or sale price.
Peak Travel Dates – High Season Rate Applies
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.
2025 Peak Travel Dates
January: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 24th, and 27th
New Year and Australia Day Public Holiday long weekends
April: 4th to 22nd, 25th to 28th
Queensland School Holidays, Easter, and ANZAC Day Public Holiday long weekends
May: 2nd to 5th
May Day Public Holiday long weekend
June: 27th to 30th
Queensland School Holidays
July: 1st to 13th
Queensland School Holidays continued, and Townsville Show Holiday long weekend
September: 19th to 30th
Queensland School Holidays
October: 1st to 6th
Queensland School Holidays continued, and King’s Birthday Public Holiday long weekend
December: 22nd to 31st
Queensland School Holidays, Christmas and New Year Holidays.
Continued to 2026..
*Rates and Prices are valid from 1st February 2025
