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INFORMATION FOR PILGRIM SAILING & THE BEACH CLUB EXPERIENCES


WHERE TO MEET

MAP OF NELLY BAY TERMINAL & SURROUNDS:
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WHAT TIME?

Here are the standard meeting times for all our experiences:

Lunchtime Sailing Cruise: 10.00 am

​Sip & Sail Sunset Cruise: 
Check your booking confirmation as times changes throughout the year as the sunset time changes.

Private Charters: Please meet 15 minutes before your charter begins. Refer to booking confirmation.

​The Beach Club Experiences: Please meet 15 minutes before your experience begins. Refer to booking confirmation.


WHAT FERRY?

If you're coming from Townsville, see below for the recommended Ferry Times for all our experiences. Feel free to come earlier or leave later so you get to enjoy more of Magnetic Island.

All ferries listed below are the Sealink Ferries, which depart from the Breakwater Terminal on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville.

Our cruises will wait for these ferries, so if the ferry is delayed we will wait for the ferry to arrive before we depart.

Lunchtime Sailing Cruise - 9.30 am ferry (return ferry: 3.00 pm)

​Sip & Sail Sunset Cruise: 
Jan, Feb, Mar
Depart Townsville: 4.30 pm (before the cruise) 
Depart Magnetic Island: 8 pm (after the cruise)
 
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct:
Depart Townsville: 3.50 pm (before the cruise)
Depart Magnetic Island: 6.35 pm (after the cruise)
 
Nov, Dec
Depart Townsville: 4.30 pm (before the cruise)
Depart Magnetic Island: 8 pm (after the cruise)
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Private Charters: Refer to ferry timetable link below based on your experience start time. The ferry takes 25 minutes to get to the Island.

​The Beach Club Experiences: Refer to ferry timetable link below based on your experience start time. The ferry takes 25 minutes to get to the Island.

Please double check the ferry times before you travel, as there do change from time to time. You can check out the latest ferry times here. 

OTHER INFORMATION

WHAT TO WEAR:  We recommend you wear comfortable clothes and shoes with light coloured soles.  Please do not wear black soled shoes or heels - you will be asked to remove them.  Please advise your guests of this.

SEASICKNESS: Please be aware that although Cleveland Bay is protected there can be some swell on occasions, if you are susceptible to seasickness or worried that you could be we recommend you take precautions/medication before the trip. We recommend Travacalm (the blue one) and only taking half to one tablet one hour before you come sailing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Please contact us if you have any special requirements for your charter or if there are any allergies or dietary requirements, we need to be aware of. 

WEATHER:  As the weather can change quickly any decision will be made by the skipper on the day.  We will contact you in the event of strong winds or heavy rain.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Please read our terms and conditions carefully , especially regarding cancellations and weather.



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MAGNETIC ISLAND/ TOWNSVILLE:
Sunset Cruises
Lunchtime Sailing Cruises
Private Day Charters
Private Sunset Cruises
Gift Vouchers
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
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Pumpkin Chutney Recipe
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Sailing Academy
Coronavirus Update
​Frequently Asked Questions
MORE INFORMATION:
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Bookings - Magnetic Island
Why Choose Us?
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Magnetic Island - Magnetic Island Marina, 123 Sooning Street, NELLY BAY, QLD 4819

info@pilgrimsailing.com.au  |  0424 296406
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  • Our Experiences
    • For Individuals & Small Groups >
      • Lunchtime Sailing Cruises Magnetic Island
      • Sunset Cruises Magnetic Island
      • The Beach Club
      • Full Moon Cruises
    • For Larger Groups >
      • Private Sunset Charter
      • Private Day Charter
    • Deluxe for Couples >
      • Scenic Heli & Lunchtime Cruise
      • Private Deluxe Sunset Cruise for Two
      • The Beach Club
    • Gift Vouchers (Redeem or Buy)
    • Merchandise
    • Hire for Photoshoots
  • Visit Magnetic Island
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • CORONAVIRUS
  • Blog
  • Gallery
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • The Captains Club