Special Offers


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, including peak periods, when a peak Saver fare applies.

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.

Magnetic Saver fares (one way, per vehicle)
Vehicle category
Off-peak Standard
Off-peak Saver
Peak Standard
Peak Saver
Up to 5.5m
Off-peak Standard$138.00
Off-peak Saver$103.50
Peak Standard$151.00
Peak Saver$113.50
Up to 6.0m
Off-peak Standard$156.00
Off-peak Saver$117.00
Peak Standard$174.00
Peak Saver$130.50

Prices are a guide. Your fare depends on your vehicle’s category, which is set by its make and model when you book online. The Magnetic Saver applies to vehicles categorised as up to 6.0 metres long and up to 3.5 tonnes GVM. Your final fare is confirmed at checkout. GST inclusive. Prices effective 30 October 2026. Island resident rates also apply on Saver sailings.

Eligible sailings are shown when you book and may change.

Magnetic Saver Sailing Times

Always confirm final times at checkout

Day
Townsville→Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island→Townsville
Monday
Townsville → Magnetic Island5:00 AM4:00 PM
Magnetic Island → Townsville6:05 AM6:00 PM
Tuesday
Townsville → Magnetic Island12:00 PM
Magnetic Island → Townsville6:00 PM
Wednesday
Townsville → Magnetic Island5:00 AM4:00 PM
Magnetic Island → Townsville6:05 AM6:00 PM
Thursday
Townsville → Magnetic Island11:00 AM
Magnetic Island → Townsville6:00 PM
Friday
Townsville → Magnetic Island5:00 AM
Magnetic Island → Townsville6:05 AM6:00 PM
Saturday
Townsville → Magnetic Island7:00 AM5:00 PM
Magnetic Island → Townsville8:00 AM4:00 PM6:00 PM
Sunday
Townsville → Magnetic Island5:00 PM
Magnetic Island → Townsville6:00 PM

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 categorised as up to 6.0 metres long and up to 3.5 tonnes GVM. Your vehicle’s category is set by its make and model when you book. 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 peak periods, peak Saver fares apply.
Peak periods. Christmas: 11 December 2026 – 10 January 2027. Australia Day weekend: Friday 22 – Tuesday 26 January 2027.
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.

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