Service Updates!

Magnetic Island Ferries will regularly update this page to keep you notified of any changes to scheduled services due to natural disasters, road closures etc. which are out of the control of Magnetic Island Ferries.

Permanent changes to scheduled timetable for Magnetic Island Ferries will also be listed here.
Regular timetables are available on the timetables page.

If you need to change your booking, and you have an online account, you can do so online.

For urgent requests, please phone the Reservations Team on
07 4796 9300 during office hours.

February 2026 Services

Timetable Update Effective 01.02.2026

As we move through the wet season and scheduled vessel maintenance, Magnetic Island Ferries will operate a reduced service timetable from Friday 30 January.

Additional services may be added, if required. Please check our website for the most up-to-date departure times before travelling.

Departing TownsvilleDeparting Magnetic Island
5:00 am6:05 am
7:00 am8:00 am
9:00 am10:00 am
11:00 am12:00 pm
1:00 pm2:00 pm
3:00 pm4:00 pm
5:00 pm6:00 pm
*First Service operating Monday to Friday only.
Additional Services may be added, please check back for updates.






28.05.2025
Update: All Services Operating As Normal

Scheduled maintenance has been postponed. All ferry services are running to our regular timetable, including walk-on passengers.
Thank you for your patience as we worked behind the scenes.

Thank you for your understanding!
Please direct any enquiries to [email protected]