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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.
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Please note: ferry fares and timetables are subject to change without notice, for up-to-date information keep an eye on our website.
| King's Birthday - Monday 6th October 2025 | Depart Townsville | Depart Magnetic Island |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00am | 7:45am |
| Monday | 7:45am | 8:25am |
| Monday | 8:45am | 9:30am |
| Monday | 9:30am | 10:05am |
| Monday | 10:30am | 11:05am |
| Monday | 11:40am | 12:15pm |
| Monday | 1:00pm | 1:35pm |
| Monday | 2:15pm | 3:00pm |
| Monday | 3:50pm | 4:30pm |
| Monday | 4:30pm | 5:10pm |
| Monday | 6:00pm | 6:35pm |
| Monday | 7:30pm | 8:00pm |
| Monday | 9:20pm | 10:00pm |
| Christmas Day -Thursday 25th December 2025 | Depart Townsville | Depart Magnetic Island |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 8:45am | 9:30am |
| Thursday | 10:30am | 11:05am |
| Thursday | 11:45am | 12:30pm |
| Thursday | 2:15pm | 3:00pm |
| Thurdsday | 3:50pm | 4:30pm |
| Boxing Day - Friday 26th December 2025 | Depart Townsville | Depart Magnetic Island |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 7:00am | 7:45am |
| Friday | 7:45am | 8:25am |
| Friday | 8:45am | 9:30am |
| Friday | 9:30am | 10:05am |
| Friday | 10:30am | 11:05am |
| Friday | 11:40am | 12:15pm |
| Friday | 1:00pm | 1:35pm |
| Friday | 2:15pm | 3:00pm |
| Friday | 3:50pm | 4:30pm |
| Friday | 4:30pm | 5:10pm |
| Friday | 6:00pm | 6:35pm |
| Friday | 7:30pm | 8:00pm |
| Friday | 9:20pm | 10:00pm |
Please be advised our New Year's Eve timetable for the 31st of December 2025 through into early morning on the 1st of January 2026 will be finalised once events being held on Magnetic Island and in Townsville have been registered and confirmed with SeaLink's Marine Operations team and approval has been granted by Translink.
If you are hosting an event on New Year's Eve on Magnetic Island or attending an event in Townsville, kindly email us at [email protected] to notify SeaLink so we can take this into consideration for planning purposes.
| New Year's Day - Thursday 1st January 2026 | Depart Townsville | Depart Magnetic Island |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 7:00am | 7:45am |
| Thursday | 7:45am | 8:25am |
| Thursday | 8:45am | 9:30am |
| Thursday | 9:30am | 10:05am |
| Thursday | 10:30am | 11:05am |
| Thursday | 11:40am | 12:15pm |
| Thursday | 1:00pm | 1:35pm |
| Thursday | 2:15pm | 3:00pm |
| Thursday | 3:50pm | 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 4:30pm | 5:10pm |
| Thursday | 6:00pm | 6:35pm |
| Thursday | 7:30pm | 8:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:20pm | 10:00pm |
Breakwater Terminal (Townsville) opening hours are:
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:
Please note Christmas Day (25th of December) is 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 and present. Learn more.