LUNCHTIME SAILING CRUISES AROUND MAGNETIC ISLAND
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Explore Magnetic Island from the water ON A Lunchtime Sailing Cruise
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Jump on board for a relaxing lunchtime sailing cruise around Magnetic Island. Enjoy a leisurely sail to one of the bays of Magnetic Island with only a few other guests.
Once at anchor, enjoy a swim or simply relax on our giant inflatable mat or on our comfortable beanbags on board. After some rest and relaxation, enjoy our mouth watering lunch platter which includes locally sourced, fresh seafood, served with one of our organic wines or local beers (soft drinks also included).
Once at anchor, enjoy a swim or simply relax on our giant inflatable mat or on our comfortable beanbags on board. After some rest and relaxation, enjoy our mouth watering lunch platter which includes locally sourced, fresh seafood, served with one of our organic wines or local beers (soft drinks also included).
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LUNCHTIME CRUISE
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
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BOOK ONLINE HERE:
ADULTS (15 and over): From $219 pp CHILD (ages 1-14): From $159 pp Infants under one: FOC $20pp supplement for public holidays Minimum 6 guests | Maximum 12 guests
(mixed groups) For larger group bookings (8 guests or more), we recommend our Private Day Charter option. Online bookings close at 8pm the day before a cruise. Please send a text to 0424296406 if you wish to book a tour on the day or for the following day (if after 8pm). |
A little bit about what to expect on your lunchtime sailing cruise
Your lunchtime sailing cruise begins at Magnetic Island Marina, Nelly Bay. One of the crew will meet you on the Pepper's Blue on Blue deck and show you to Pilgrim, the beautiful 58-foot sailing yacht.
After a full briefing to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe, we'll have a chat to find out what you are looking for from the day, then head out of the marina and pull up sails and go sailing.
THE CRUISE
We'll sail for about an hour before dropping anchor in one of the bays. Generally, we'll stop in Arthur Bay, Florence Bay or Radical Bay.
If you are interested in sailing, the crew love to get you pulling ropes or steering and are very happy to teach you a bit too. Alternatively, if you want to just kick back and relax you will have no problem switching off from the real world for a while.
Once at anchor, you'll have about an hour to "play" before you enjoy your lunch on board. You can chill out on the beanbags, explore the beach, have a swim or relax on the giant inflatable mat with a glass of vino in hand!
If the wind permits and we can anchor in Arthur or Florence Bay, you'll be able to go for a snorkel and check out the fringing reef and colourful fish (we can't guarantee snorkelling as it is weather dependent). Please note due to COVID restrictions, bring your own snorkels sets.
After lunch, we'll pull up anchor and sail back to the marina enjoying the Magnetic Island scenery as we go.
After a full briefing to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe, we'll have a chat to find out what you are looking for from the day, then head out of the marina and pull up sails and go sailing.
THE CRUISE
We'll sail for about an hour before dropping anchor in one of the bays. Generally, we'll stop in Arthur Bay, Florence Bay or Radical Bay.
If you are interested in sailing, the crew love to get you pulling ropes or steering and are very happy to teach you a bit too. Alternatively, if you want to just kick back and relax you will have no problem switching off from the real world for a while.
Once at anchor, you'll have about an hour to "play" before you enjoy your lunch on board. You can chill out on the beanbags, explore the beach, have a swim or relax on the giant inflatable mat with a glass of vino in hand!
If the wind permits and we can anchor in Arthur or Florence Bay, you'll be able to go for a snorkel and check out the fringing reef and colourful fish (we can't guarantee snorkelling as it is weather dependent). Please note due to COVID restrictions, bring your own snorkels sets.
After lunch, we'll pull up anchor and sail back to the marina enjoying the Magnetic Island scenery as we go.
A FEW THINGS YOU CAN PURCHASE WHEN YOU BOOK:
Select as an extra when making your booking online.
FERRY TICKETS
For your convenience, you can book return ferry tickets from Townsville at the time of booking.
PILGRIM SAILING WINE GLASSES
Premium unbreakable wine glasses for use on board and great for picnics or round the pool when you get them home.
SOUVENIR TURKISH TOWELS
Just bring your togs - we can provide you with a luxury Turkish towel to use and to keep as a souvenir. $29 per towel.
PILGRIM SAILING CAP
Quality quick dry cap with a lanyard to secure to your clothes to spot it blowing off in the breeze.
JAR OF PUMPKIN CHUTNEY
A Pilgrim Sailing delicacy!
Select as an extra when making your booking online.
FERRY TICKETS
For your convenience, you can book return ferry tickets from Townsville at the time of booking.
PILGRIM SAILING WINE GLASSES
Premium unbreakable wine glasses for use on board and great for picnics or round the pool when you get them home.
SOUVENIR TURKISH TOWELS
Just bring your togs - we can provide you with a luxury Turkish towel to use and to keep as a souvenir. $29 per towel.
PILGRIM SAILING CAP
Quality quick dry cap with a lanyard to secure to your clothes to spot it blowing off in the breeze.
JAR OF PUMPKIN CHUTNEY
A Pilgrim Sailing delicacy!
THE FINER DETAILS:
ITINERARY
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- Meet on the Peppers Blue on Blue deck at 10am
- Board Pilgrim at Magnetic Island Marina, Nelly Bay by 10.15 am and depart the marina
- Pull up sails and enjoy the peace (wind permitting) (approximately 1 - 1.5 hours)
- Drop anchor in a secluded bay on Magnetic Island
- Explore the beach, go for a swim or chill out on the giant inflatable mat or just relax onboard.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at anchor
- Sail back to Nelly Bay round 2.15 pm
MEETING SPOT:
Please meet on the Peppers Blue on Blue restaurant deck, next to the car ferry ramp in Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island.
One of the crew will meet you there and show you to the boat. Look out for someone in a white "Pilgrim Sailing" shirt!
After the cruise Pilgrim will return to the same location.
DIRECTIONS TO MEETING SPOT FROM FERRY TERMINAL
When disembarking the ferry, turn left immediately (before the terminal building). Hug the foreshore walking across the car ferry ramp to Peppers Blue on Blue, which is just after the ferry ramp. You'll see tables, chairs and umbrellas on the Peppers restaurant deck area, we will meet you on this deck.
See detailed map here.
WHAT TO BRING
Please meet on the Peppers Blue on Blue restaurant deck, next to the car ferry ramp in Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island.
One of the crew will meet you there and show you to the boat. Look out for someone in a white "Pilgrim Sailing" shirt!
After the cruise Pilgrim will return to the same location.
DIRECTIONS TO MEETING SPOT FROM FERRY TERMINAL
When disembarking the ferry, turn left immediately (before the terminal building). Hug the foreshore walking across the car ferry ramp to Peppers Blue on Blue, which is just after the ferry ramp. You'll see tables, chairs and umbrellas on the Peppers restaurant deck area, we will meet you on this deck.
See detailed map here.
WHAT TO BRING
- Flat white-soled or non-marking shoes (or you can go barefoot if you prefer)
- Comfortable clothes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen & a hat
- Camera
- Swimmers & towel
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Check out our scenic Heli flight and Lunchtime sailing cruise combo. Includes:
Only $849 per person. |
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What makes US DIFFERENT:
CHECK OUT THE WEATHER TO PLAN YOUR SAIL
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We will always recommend booking your tour with us before you arrive on the island to avoid disappointment. However if you're here already then here's a forecast to help you pick the day for your cruise.
Remember there are 320 days of sunshine on Maggie so take any rain forecast with a pinch of salt and focus on the wind - we are a sailing boat after all!!
Remember there are 320 days of sunshine on Maggie so take any rain forecast with a pinch of salt and focus on the wind - we are a sailing boat after all!!
Use the forecast above as a guide to pick your day to come sailing. (Arrows represent wind strength in knots). Some tips from the skipper:
If the wind is looking stronger towards the end of your holiday, we recommend you don't leave your sailing for the last night just in case the forecast strengthens and we have to cancel meaning you'll miss out!
- If the wind around/over 20 knots there is a high chance of cancellation
- Wind around 15 knots is for the more adventurous "sailor"
- Wind less than 5 knots may involve some motoring
If the wind is looking stronger towards the end of your holiday, we recommend you don't leave your sailing for the last night just in case the forecast strengthens and we have to cancel meaning you'll miss out!
