Magnetic Island Time Cruises

Magnetic Island Time Cruises

Magnetic Island Time Cruises
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Scuba & SnorkellingBoat ToursFishing Charters & Tours
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
About
We are owner/operaters and everyday passionate to show off our island home. Hop onboard our 1/2 day cruise or 2 hour sunset cruise and discover Magnetic island by land and sea. Fishing and Snorkeling are just part of the days events. Avoid the crowd and join one of our small groups for more personal experience.
Horseshoe Bay, Queensland, Australia
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2024

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Harry W
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Highly recommend booking a day with Magnetic Island Time Cruises - Drew, our host, had an expert knowledge of the area and caters to your interests very well. He's a very good reader of people and endlessly friendly and hospitable. We went out early on a Sunday and caught 4 fish - including a massive coral trout + a hungry barracuda chasing after one of our catches. He cooks you breakfast and keeps you entertained. Very highly recommended!
Written 2 January 2020
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Katty
Adelaide, Australia5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2020 • Friends
Today we had an amazing trip out with Magnetic Island Time Cruises! Fish jumping out of the water, turtles poking their heads up, the sunset was incredible and Drew caught a huge fish which he filleted for us and put in doggy bags to take home! As the captain, Drew was very friendly, showed us around the island and told some great stories along the way. The tunes were fun and it was a great way to hang out with some friends with some beers and beautiful scenery. Would definitely recommend this trip! I would go again for sure. Thanks guys!
Written 23 June 2020
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Susan
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020
We were a group of 6 adults and 5 older teenagers. WE wanted a 5 hour tour but the weather was bad early in the day so Drew rearranged everything and took us for a couple of hours once the wind died down. I think we still squeezed every activity in. snorkelling with the large cod and hundreds of dart fish, fishing with hand lines, feeding the eagles. One of our teenagers caught a 5 kilo fish and Drew filleted it for us. We bbq'd it for dinner, beautiful
Written 19 July 2020
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JoCritch
Townsville, Australia9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Drue...welcomed us aboard with a hug that makes you feel so welcome! Our 11 year old instantly took to him sitting behind the wheel with him and soaked up all he had to teach her about hand lining...his tips must have been good because she caught a fish straight off! Whistling in the Kite and the white bellied sea eagle to catch some fish he threw was just great and then with a quick trip to see Donald Trump we were round at Radical Bay after enjoying some action on the waves and enjoyed some bubbles while feeding the local Dart fish. Heading back we anchored up to fish and were lucky enough to see a turtle. Drue had a lot to tell us about the area and even dropped us back down the other end of the beach where we needed to be! It was certainly a personal experience and we will be back to snorkel soon. A fantastic experience that's not to be overlooked! Thank you Drue for making the eve of our girls 11th birthday one to remember 👍💗👍
Written 13 January 2020
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Bruce S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021 • Couples
One of the best trips we've been on. Drue was great its refreshing to go with an operator who knows how to keep it real.
A small group so always a bit more intimate. We left horseshoe and dropped a line at dragons breath off white lady. A lot of fun we all caught fish or got bites while drue fed the resident sea eagle. Visited all the bays around to Arthur's where we snorkled. Beautiful day fine weather so returned to Florence for another dive. Excellent snorkelling and a great team effort with everyone sharing their sightings like coral trout, large bat fish, cod and octopus. Once again drue would whistle up a friendly Brahminy and toss a pilly in the air for it to catch. A couple of snags and a culpa for lunch and
we were homeward bound. All the while beautiful scenery on the ocean with awesome granite formations and hoop pines. Doesn't get any better!
Written 9 July 2021
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Renee M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
Couldn’t have asked for a better tour! Drue made it fun, knew exactly where to find all the best spots around the island and made the trip engaging with his local knowledge. Some highlights were snorkelling in Florence Bay - WOW, checking out ‘Rod the Cod’ in Radical Bay we also got to snorkel and check out the bay on land and of course the fishing. I won’t spoil it for and tell you everything you get to see, but what really makes the trip great, is Drue. Such a top bloke and with a great safety demo - pop this tour on your to do list, exceptional value for money, all equipment included!
Written 14 January 2020
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Where Woodsie Wanders
Moranbah, Australia72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
We went on this cruise in the hope of seeing whales and other wildlife. We are not into fishing and I was not interested in snorkelling. The whales didnt cooperate for us BUT we had the most perfect amazing day!

We had a small group of two couples plus Drue the Captain, and immediately felt comfortable.
The water in the bay when we arrived was like glass.

Drue is a character, a young islander, with an easy larrikin charm, having everyone laughing from the moment we boarded.

We did some trawling to start with. Only ten minutes in and a small school of dolphins swam passed.

Drue answered all our questions on fishing, snorkelling, magnetic islands history, geology and people. He even told us which walks we must do and where to find the butterfly forest.

We anchored up behind some large granite rocks and fished. To our surprise we both very much enjoyed this, I think mainly due to the constant nibbles we were getting.

I spotted the Brahminy Kite flying around and Drue showed me how to hold a piece of our bait up for the bird. Immediately this very large bird of prey came gliding down from the sky straight to my outstretched hand, easily taking the fish from my fingers. Magic!!!

We spotted two large turtles come up to the surface before diving back into the deep again.

Then we went to Florence Bay, to snorkel at the coral reef there. I was reluctant to try snorkelling because I can’t swim well and I hate putting my head under the water. But Drue gave me a noodle and showed me exactly what to do and even showed me hand signals to use if I got in trouble. No need!! I LOVED it so much I wanted to snorkel all day and was the last to get back on the boat!!!! The most amazing experience!
Do this tour you will not be disappointed.
Written 25 August 2020
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Darlingkins
Brisbane, Australia144 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
We did the 5 hour morning cruise with Drew and another family. Can't fault it and he is a funny engaging guy with a lot of local knowledge. Just as we were leaving Horseshoe Bay we saw 2 whales straight out so Drew gunned the boat and headed down ahead of them and stopped so when they next breached we'd see them. They came up and were so close! We saw them 3 times. Then headed to Radical Bay and played on the beach piano (yes, a piano ON the beach) and then over to Florence Bay for snorkelling over the coral reef and a cuppa. On our way back we tried line fishing but not much luck today. Drew was great with the kids and showed them how to snorkle and fish. He feeds sea eagles by hand and points out funny rock formations along the way. A fantastic morning and we'd highly recommend this cruise, this man and his boat!
Written 17 August 2020
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This was an epic trip. My only challenges in my work is the weather and the people and today I had no challenges. You guys were great thank you again from your Captain.
Written 17 August 2020
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Jessa
Townsville, Australia6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
This has been our second trip with Drew.
Seriously the best Maggie island has for tours.
Not quite as last minute as last booking but again Drew was able to accommodate our booking on short notice.
The way he shows you the cool landmarks of the shoreline and his safety briefing is second to none.
Hand line fishing is always a winner for me, with at least 6 catch and releases for me 2 for Hayden, dave and Maddy.
Value for money on this trip is amazing.
Don't think about it book 😀
Written 7 January 2020
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Yvonne
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
What a great time we had on the sunset cruise, from the time we stepped on the boat, Drue was funny and entertaining. His knowledge of the island was exceptional and we were taken to some places that were pristine and only easily accessible by boat. It was truely beautiful to see the sunset from the water looking back to the island, I recommend this to anyone wanting a fun afternoon.
Written 19 October 2021
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