Walk-on Passenger Pricing
These fares apply to walk-on passengers only. Vehicle fares are priced separately — check current vehicle rates 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. These fares apply to all passengers — Island Resident rates are available on MultiPass and car parking, shown below.
MultiPass – 10 Walk-On Trips
| Pass | Regular | Island Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $128 $12.80 per trip | $115.20 $11.52 per trip |
| Child / Pension / Senior | $70 $7.00 per trip | $63 $6.30 per trip |
| Student | $90.50 $9.05 per trip | $81.45 $8.15 per trip |
A MultiPass is valid for 10 walk-on trips. An Island Resident Adult MultiPass works out to $11.52 per trip, compared with $18.50 for a standard adult one-way fare.
Car Parking
| Parking Type | Per Night |
|---|---|
| General | $9.00 |
| Island Resident | $3.50 |
| Island Resident Pensioner | $2.50 |
Parking is charged per calendar day.
Change to Reduced Rates for vehicle travel
Reduced Rates for vehicle travel ended on 30 June 2026. Reduced rate walk-on fares remain available — book online for the best rate.
Magnetic Saver is now available to all customers — an improved way to save on vehicle ferry travel. 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 practice 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
