Private Charters for Businesses & Events
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.
Planning an event for your team or clients in Townsville?
“An unforgettable day. The team went above and beyond!”
How Private Charters Work for Businesses
We offer a small number of classic private charter options as a starting point. From there, many businesses choose to tailor the experience — adjusting timing, food, activities or the overall flow of the day to suit the purpose of the event.
Some organisers book from the classic options. Others prefer to talk things through first, particularly for larger groups, conferences or client hosting.
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
Structured or unstructured time depending on the group
Transfers and transport
Invoicing or group payment arrangements
We’ll help guide the structure so the experience feels effortless on the day.
What Charter Suits Your Group?
A starting point - we’ll help refine the details.
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.
Families with younger children may choose to include a shaded beach cabana for lunch and beach games, adding relaxed time ashore without turning the day into a full beach-focused experience.
Best enjoyed as:
Classic Day Charter: Sailing the coastline, anchoring in a quiet bay, local lunch on board. Available as a four or five hour charter.
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 for groups who enjoy a little adventure and want to experience Magnetic Island from both land and sea. Often chosen for team wellbeing days or active offsites.
Day to Dusk: The Classic Day Charter extended into the evening, transitioning into a sunset sail to finish the day.
Private Sunset Charter
A relaxed end-of-day experience, often chosen when time is short or as a beautiful way to finish a special day.
A shorter private sail focused on sailing, shared platters, relaxed conversation and watching the sun set over Magnetic Island
Best enjoyed as:
Classic Sunset Sail
Full Moon Cruise (select dates)
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.