Walk-on Passenger Pricing
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 calendar day. 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.
Find out more about Magnetic Saver →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) Christmas / Summer School Holidays
