Highlights
What’s Included
1.5 - 2 hour sail in Cleveland Bay
Unlimited local beers, Australian Organic Wines or non-alcoholic beverages
Local cheese platter with accompaniments including the famous Pumpkin Chutney
Private bookings for two include a bottle of champagne on board.
Optional extra: return SeaLink ferry tickets from Townsville (select as an extra when booking)
A Glimpse of Your Sunset Charter
What to Expect
Your Private Sunset Charter begins at the marina in Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island. One of our friendly crew will meet you on the Peppers Blue on Blue deck and show you to Pilgrim — our beautiful 58-foot sailing yacht.
Once everyone’s aboard, we’ll run through a short safety briefing before we cast off. Then it’s sails up and engines off as we head out into Cleveland Bay. Depending on the breeze, your skipper (Paul or Clayton) will choose the smoothest and most scenic route for the conditions, always lining up the boat for the best views of the sun setting over Magnetic Island.
After the sun has dipped behind the horizon, we’ll drop the sails and cruise back into Nelly Bay just in time for dinner plans.
Once a month, the Private Sunset Charter coincides with the full moon. These run for around 30 minutes longer and return after dark, with the moon rising on the sail home. See below for exact dates.
Wine, Cheese & Local Flavours
As we sail, you’ll enjoy a selection of Tamburlaine Organic Wines — Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Rosé and Moscato (please note, we don’t serve red wine).
Not into wine? No worries. We’ve also got local beers from the Townsville Brewery and Maggie Island Brewery, soft drinks, and non-alcoholic wine or gin cockatils.
All drinks are included, and they’re unlimited.
Alongside your drinks, we serve a delicious grazing platter of local cheeses, fresh seasonal fruit, and accompaniments including our delicious homemade pumpkin chutney — it’s a guest favourite.
Want to know more? Click here to discover What’s on the Platter.
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You'll be met on the Peppers Deck by one of our crew. Times vary throughout the year.
The crew will show you to the boat and make sure you're comfortable on board before departing the marina.
Once the sails are up you'll be served a selection of local wines, beers and soft drinks, followed by a local cheese platter.
Relax as we sail along and enjoy the sun setting on another day in paradise.
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Cruise times vary throughout the year to align with sunset. The cruise will start between 4.30 pm and 5.45 pm, depending on the time of year.
Please refer to the booking calendar for the specific schedule. Guests are requested to arrive 15 minutes before the cruise begins.
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Once a month our cruise is extended for 30 minutes to allow us to watch the full moon rising over the water. Here are the dates for 2026-27:
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Saturday 2nd May 2026
Sunday 31st May 2026
Tuesday 30th June 2026
Thursday 30th July 2026
Friday 28th August 2026
Sunday 27th September 2026
Monday 26th October 2026
Wednesday 25th November 2026
Thursday 24th December 2026
Friday 22nd January 2027
Sunday 21st February 2027
Monday 22nd March 2027
Wednesday 21st April 2027
Thursday 20th May 2027
Saturday 19th June 2027
Sunday 18th July 2027
Tuesday 17th August 2027
Thursday 16th September 2027
Friday 15th October 2027
Sunday 14th November 2027
Tuesday 14th December 2027
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There is no minimum number of guests on our Private Sunset Charters, just a minimum charge which equates to 10 guests. Prices are as follows:
From $139 per person
There is a $6 pp supplement on Fridays, Saturdays, Public Holidays, Full Moons and peak season. See calendar for price for each day.
All prices include the environmental management charge of $4.25 per person
For larger group bookings (16 guests or more), please contact us directly to arrange. A 10% discount is applicable on larger bookings.
For smaller bookings, we recommend our shared Sip & Sail Sunset Cruises.
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If you are travelling from Townsville, our charter times are aligned to the SeaLink ferry timetable and we can package in the ferry tickets to make the transfer from Townsville seamless.
Add the ferry tickets as an extra when booking and we’ll email you the tickets the day before your event.
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Magnetic Island: Peppers Blue on Blue Resort, Nelly Bay - on the deck outside the Boardwalk Restaurant.
Ex-Townsville: Please catch the Sealink ferry from the Breakwater Terminal and then head to the meeting point at Peppers Blue on Blue Resort. Your ferry tickets will be emailed to you a few hours before the cruise.
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Looking for somewhere to eat after your sunset sailing cruise? We’ve got you covered!
After your cruise, we’ll organise a seamless dining experience so you can go straight from the boat to dinner at Peppers Blue on Blue:
In the Restaurant – a two-course meal in the Boardwalk Restaurant with main, side to share and a dessert and a complimentary beverage on arrival. $75 per person
Private Poolside Dining – enjoy a two-course meal around the pool at Peppers with your own personal waiter. Starts from $85 per person.
Or check out our dining guide blog post for restaurant recommendations on the island.
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A small range of enhancements can be arranged in advance to personalise your private sunset charter.
Beverage additions
Champagne
A selection of Ready-to-Drink beverages (pre-mix)
Tasting experiences
Gin & Vodka Tasting – a hosted tasting with the local distiller
Beer Tasting – a guided tasting paddle with the local brewer
Celebration touches
Celebration cupcakes for birthdays or special occasions
After your sail
Sip, Sail & Dine – seamless dinner arrangements at Peppers Blue on Blue following your cruise
Some enhancements require advance notice to organise smoothly.
Select your enhancements when booking online, or get in touch if you’d like to talk through tailored options.
