Moreton Island ferry prices & timetable: Micat from Brisbane

The Moreton Island ferry timetable varies fairly dramatically depending on time of year. One way tickets on the Micat ferry from Brisbane to Moreton Island cost from $35.50 one way.

The Micat ferry from Brisbane to Moreton Island is the one that many visitors will take if going on a dolphin-feeding, snorkelling or sandboarding adventure.

This is the ferry that departs from Howard Smith Drive in the Port of Brisbane. It is not the only Moreton Island ferry – the Tangalooma ferry departs from the Holt Street Wharf.

Which Moreton Island tour should I pick?

There are several Moreton Island tour options, most including the ferry transfer. Pick your tour based on the activities you want to do.

For guided kayaking, snorkelling and sandboarding, book here.
For whale-watching on the way, plus a resort day pass, pick this winter months option.
To go on a marine discovery cruise and snorkel through the Tangalooma shipwrecks, try here.
For dolphin-feeding, use of resort facilities and a choice of other tours, go on the Tangalooma tour.

Moreton Island ferry timetable

However, the Micat Moreton Island ferry runs up to five times a day. The number of departures for the Micat Ferries is heavily demand-based, though. During quiet periods, the Micat ferries generally depart once a day, then twice on Fridays and Sundays and not at all on Wednesdays.

Around the school holidays, however, the Micat ferries to Moreton Island can book out five months in advance, even though they run far more frequently.

Therefore, it’s a little pointless detailing the Moreton Island ferry timetable as it changes dramatically depending on when you go.

6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday

Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.

Moreton Island ferry fare prices

The Micat ferry prices are rather demand-based, too, although the passenger-only fares are consistent at $35.50 each way. If you’re taking a car on the Moreton Island ferry from the Port of Brisbane, then prices generally start at around $78.

The Micat ferry takes around 90 minutes to reach Moreton Island. For more information, visit the Micat website.

Things to do on Moreton Island include snorkelling on the Tangalooma wrecks and camping at one of the Moreton Island campgrounds.

9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.