Magnetic Saver

Take Your Car and See More… for Less!

Now available all year round

Bringing the car to Magnetic Island, or heading across to the mainland? The Magnetic Saver makes the crossing a little easier on the wallet — a reduced vehicle fare on selected, quieter sailings. When your plans are flexible, you travel for less.

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What is the Magnetic Saver?

The Magnetic Saver is a reduced fare for vehicles travelling on selected Magnetic Island Ferries sailings — now available all year round. The saving is applied automatically when you book online; there’s no code to enter and nothing extra to do. Because it’s offered on our quieter services, spaces are limited and the eligible sailings can change from time to time.

Why you’ll love it

Travel for less

Around 25% off the standard vehicle fare on eligible sailings.

Now all year round

Use it any time of year. During school holidays and other peak periods, peak season rates apply.

Take your car

Explore the island your way, or get the mainland errands done without leaving the car behind.

For locals, too

Island residents are welcome on eligible sailings, and your resident rate still applies.

How the saving shows up

There’s no code to enter and no badge to look for. On eligible sailings, the Magnetic Saver is already built into the price — it simply shows as a lower fare than the standard sailings. When you book online, just choose the sailing with the lower fare.

Standard sailing (one way)$138.00

Magnetic Saver sailingaround 25% less$103.50

Example only. On the booking site, eligible sailings simply show a lower fare — there’s no separate label.

Eligible sailings are shown when you book and may change.

Magnetic Saver Sailing Times

Schedule current as at 1 July 2026 — always confirm final times at checkout

Townsville→Magnetic Island

Monday4:00 PMMAG

Tuesday12:00 PMMAG

Wednesday4:00 PMMAG

Thursday11:00 AMARC

Friday5:00 AMARC

Saturday5:00 PMARC

Sunday5:00 PMARC

Magnetic Island→Townsville

Monday6:00 PMARC

Tuesday6:00 PMARC

Wednesday6:00 PMARC

Thursday6:00 PMARC

Friday6:00 PMARC

Saturday4:00 PMARC

Sunday6:00 PMARC

Sailing times may vary with tides and seasonal conditions. Confirm your sailing at checkout before booking.

Good to know before you book

Online only. Book at bookings.magneticislandferries.com.au. The Magnetic Saver isn’t available over the phone or at the ticket counter.

Vehicle size. Available for vehicles up to 6.5 metres long. Not available for motorcycles or scooters.

Up to 5 people per vehicle.

One offer at a time. The Magnetic Saver can’t be combined with other discounts or offers. Island residents are the exception — your resident rate can still apply on eligible sailings.

Available all year round. During Queensland school holidays, public holidays and other peak periods, peak season rates apply.

Changes & cancellations. Our standard booking terms apply, including any change or cancellation fees. Magnetic Saver bookings can’t be held as open tickets, and if you move to a higher fare later you’ll pay the difference plus any standard fees. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law aren’t affected.

Ready to go?

Flexible with your travel? Grab a Magnetic Saver and keep a little more in your pocket.