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Bookings are not required on any of SeaLink's Magnetic Island ferry services, however we do recommend that you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your chosen service to allow time to purchase your tickets and board.
| Day | Depart Townsville | Depart Magnetic Island |
|---|---|---|
| Mon-Sat* | 5:30am | 6:00am |
| Mon - Sun* | 6:30am | 7:00am |
| Mon - Sat | 7:00am | 7:45am |
| Mon - Sun | 7:45am | 8:25am |
| Mon - Sun | 8:45am | 9:30am |
| Mon - Sun | 9:30am | 10:05am |
| Mon - Sun | 10:30am | 11:05am |
| Mon - Sun | 11:40am | 12:15pm |
| Mon - Sun | 1:00pm | 1:35pm |
| Mon - Sun | 2:15pm | 3:00pm |
| Mon - Sun | 3.50pm | 4:30pm |
| Mon - Sun | 4:30pm | 5:10pm |
| Mon - Fri* | 5:25pm | 6:00pm |
| Mon - Sun | 6:00pm | 6:35pm |
| Mon - Sun | 7:30pm | 8:00pm |
| Mon - Sun | 9:20pm | 10:00pm |
| Wed - Sat* | 10:30pm | 11:00pm |
*Indicates services may not operate on public holidays.
Click here to download the SeaLink Magnetic Island ferry timetable.
Peak services departing from Townsville
Peak services departing from Magnetic Island
Click here to view Magnetic Island Kinetic bus service information.
Click here for our latest information on travel to Magnetic Island.
**Please note ferry fares and timetables are subject to change without notice, for up-to-date information keep an eye on our website.
| Date | Depart Townsville | Depart Magnetic Island |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 25th December 2025 | 8:45am | 9:30am |
| 10:30am | 11:05am | |
| 11:45am | 12:30pm | |
| 2:15pm | 3:00pm | |
| 3:50pm | 4:30pm |
To download a printable copy of the Christmas Day timetable, please click HERE.
| Day | Depart Townsville | Depart Magnetic Island |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 26th December 2024 | 7:00am | 7:45am |
| 7:45am | 8:25am | |
| 8:45am | 9:30am | |
| 9:30am | 10:05am | |
| 10:30am | 11:05am | |
| 11:40am | 12:15pm | |
| 1:00pm | 1:35pm | |
| 2:15pm | 3:00pm | |
| 3:50pm | 4:30pm | |
| 4:30pm | 5:10pm | |
| 6:00pm | 6:35pm | |
| 7:30pm | 8:00pm | |
| 9:20pm | 10:00pm |
To download a printable version of the Boxing Day public holiday timetable, please click HERE.
| Day | Depart Townsville | Depart Magnetic Island |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 31st December 2024 | 3:50pm | 4:30pm |
| 4:30pm | 5:10pm | |
| 5:25pm | 6:00pm | |
| 6:00pm | 6:35pm | |
| 7:30pm | 8:00pm | |
| 9:20pm | 10:00pm | |
| 10:30pm* | 11:00pm* | |
| 11:30pm* | 12:45am* | |
| 1:15am* | 1:45am* |
*Denotes additional services.
Our standard Tuesday timetable will be operating on Tuesday the 31st of December 2024.
Services above are for the evening of Tuesday the 31st of December 2024 to early morning Wednesday 1st of January 2025.
Please note: Breakwater Terminal will be open until 9:20pm.
To download a printable copy of the New Year's Eve timetable, please click HERE.
| Day | Depart Townsville | Depart Magnetic Island |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 1st January 2025 | 7:00am | 7:45am |
| 7:45am | 8:25am | |
| 8:45am | 9:30am | |
| 9:30am | 10:05am | |
| 10:30am | 11:05am | |
| 11:40am | 12:15pm | |
| 1:00pm | 1:35pm | |
| 2:15pm | 3:00pm | |
| 3:50pm | 4:30pm | |
| 4:30pm | 5:10pm | |
| 6:00pm | 6:35pm | |
| 7:30pm | 8:00pm | |
| 9:20pm | 10:00pm |
To download a printable version of the New Year's Day public holiday timetable, please click HERE.
Breakwater Terminal (Townsville) opening hours are: 6.00am - 6.00pm (7 days a week), except on:
**Please note outside these hours, ferry tickets can be purchased on-line or on-board our vessel.
Nelly Bay terminal (Magnetic Island) opening hours are:
7.30am - 4.00pm (Mon-Sat) | 8.15am-2.30pm (Sun), except on Christmas Day ( 25th of December), office will be closed.
**Please note outside these hours, ferry tickets can be purchased on-line or on-board our vessel.
Still have questions? Head over to the Frequently asked questions page for more information on our services.
SeaLink North Queensland acknowledges the Wulgurukaba, Bindal, Manbarra and Bwgcolman Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Land and Sea Country on which we operate. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. Learn more.