Private Charters for Businesses & Events
Planning an event for your team or clients in Townsville?
Whether you’re planning a team experience, client hosting, or a special business occasion, a private charter with Pilgrim offers a relaxed, well-considered way to bring people together.
From flexible timing to generous local food and an experienced crew, we make it easy to host something that feels both professional and genuinely enjoyable.
How Private Charters Work for Businesses
We offer a few classic private charter options, and you can either book as-is or tailor the timing, food and more. We can help recommend what will suit your event.
What Businesses Often Tailor
Corporate and event bookings commonly include adjustments such as:
Start and finish times aligned with conferences, meetings or ferry schedules
The balance between sailing, time on board and time ashore on the beach
Food and beverage selections suited to client hosting
Team building activities
Transfers and transport
Invoicing or group payment arrangements
Ways to Spend Your Day on the Water
We offer a couple of classic private charter formats as a starting point.
Private Day Charter
A flexible private sailing experience combining relaxed sailing, time anchored in a quiet bay, and a generous local lunch served on board.
Corporate teams can choose from a few proven formats, depending on the group and the purpose of the day:
Classic Day Charter: Sail the coastline, anchor in a quiet bay, and enjoy a local lunch on board (4 or 5 hours).
Sail & Beach: Adds beach access and time ashore—ideal for larger or mixed groups when not everyone wants to spend the whole day on the water.
Trek & Sail: Combines sailing with a guided island walk—often chosen for team wellbeing days or active offsites.
Day to Dusk: Extends the Classic Day Charter into the evening, finishing with a sunset sail.
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Sailing, Swimming & Wildlife spotting
Includes Local Prawns & Antipasto Platter, plus Organic Wines & Local Beers
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Recommended for 10-16 guests.
Four or Five Hours
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Flexible start times to suit travel or ferry schedules
Adjusting the pace of the day between sailing, swimming and relaxing at anchor
Food and beverage selections to suit dietary needs or the occasion
Celebration touches for birthdays or special occasions
A simple beach set-up for lunch and relaxed time ashore (popular with families and large business events)
Trek & Sail — combining sailing with a guided island walk, best suited to active groups and confident walkers
Private Sunset Charter
A relaxed end-of-day private charter that suits corporate groups when time is limited, or as an easy, high-impact way to finish an offsite or client day.
A shorter sail focused on good conversation, shared platters and drinks, and watching the sun set over Magnetic Island—with an optional once-a-month Full Moon sail where you return under moonlight
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1.5 to 2 Hour Sunset Sail
Local Cheese Platter & accompaniments
Organic wines, Local beers and non-alcoholic options
Available with a Full Moon Rise once a month (Full Moon Private Charter)
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For 10-20 guests
1.5 - 2 Hours
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Beverage upgrades such as champagne or premium ready-to-drink options
Celebration touches for birthdays or special occasions
Hosted tasting experiences with local makers
Post-cruise dining arrangements so the evening flows on smoothly
Not sure which suits your group? We’re always happy to help you decide.
How We Host Private Charters
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Professional, Relaxed Sailing
Sailing at a pace that suits your group — whether guests want to be hands-on or simply relax and connect.
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Food & Wine, Done Right
Fresh, local produce served generously, with dietary requirements handled seamlessly and without fuss.
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A Space That Brings People Together
A relaxed, refined space where conversation flows easily and the setting does some of the work for you.
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Flexible & Well Managed
Thoughtful hosting, flexible timing and a crew experienced in managing group dynamics and logistics.
The Yacht
Pilgrim is a 58-foot sailing yacht, with classic lines and a confident presence on the water.
Designed for relaxed days outside she offered generous deck space, two comfortable cockpits and room to move easily.
Built by traditional craftsmen, Pilgrim balances elegance with purpose. She sails beautifully too, with a pedigree that prioritises comfort and sailing.
Well suited to group hosting:
Comfortably hosts up to 16 guests for a relaxed, spacious experience.
Licensed to carry up to 24 guests
Spacious decks areas with several seating areas
All permits & insurances including a full liquor license
Our charters are designed to be easy to organise
Final numbers aren’t required to get started — details can be confirmed closer to the date
Start times can be adjusted to suit meetings, ferry schedules, or travel plans
One point of contact from planning through to the day itself
Flexible payment options, including invoicing for business bookings
Transfers and transport can be arranged
Common Questions from Event & Team Bookings
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Pilgrim is licensed to carry up to 24 guests plus crew. For most private charters, we recommend hosting up to 16 guests so everyone has plenty of space to relax, move around comfortably, and enjoy the day.
Larger groups can work well too — particularly when everyone knows each other — and we’re happy to talk through what will feel best for your group.
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All private charters include food and beverages, prepared with quality local produce or house-made elements. See menu here.
Charters are fully hosted with an experienced skipper and a dedicated host, so everything flows easily without you needing to manage a thing.
Optional Extras
If you’d like to add something special to your private charter, a small range of optional extras can be arranged in advance:
Champagne
Townsville Brewery pre-mix options
Tropical fruit platter
Sweet treats
Snorkelling gear
Transfers from island accommodation
Return ferry transfers from Townsville
Souvenir Turkish towels
Just let us know what you’re considering and we’ll advise on what works best for your group.
Can we bring our own food or drinks?
BYO food and drinks are not recommended. Part of the Pilgrim experience is being able to relax and enjoy the day without having to organise, carry, or manage anything on board.
All charters include generous food and beverages, prepared with quality local produce and hosted by our crew — so most guests find there’s nothing extra they need to bring.
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We keep a close eye on the forecast and only sail when conditions are safe and enjoyable. If the weather isn’t cooperating, we’ll be in touch to reschedule or offer a full refund — whichever suits you best. Our goal is for you to have a great experience.
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Absolutely. We can accommodate most dietary requirements with notice, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergies. We’ll confirm details during planning so it’s seamless on the day.
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We don't pick up from Townsville, as takes over 1.5 hours to sail from Townsville to Magnetic Island once we have picked you up. We believe this "commute" takes up too much of your precious time onboard rather than spending it cruising the waters surrounding Magnetic Island.
We can arrange ferry tickets for you to get to Magnetic Island in 20 minutes with Sealink and we are located 2 minutes walk from the ferry terminal. -
No worries at all — we understand that plans can change.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, just let us know at least 7 days before your cruise, and we’ll happily offer a full refund or move your booking to another day (subject to availability).
Friendly tip: If you're feeling unsure about the weather, don’t stress. We only sail in safe and comfortable conditions — and if we need to cancel, you’ll get a full refund or a chance to reschedule.