INFORMATION FOR PILGRIM MAGNETIC ISLAND EXPERIENCES

WHERE TO MEET

MAP OF NELLY BAY TERMINAL & SURROUNDS:
Please meet on the Peppers Deck outside the restaurant (where the tables and chairs are) next to the car barge ramp.

​See map above for exact location. One of the crew will meet you there and show you to the boat.

Please note it is a private marina and all guests must be escorted.

WHAT TIME?

Please check your booking confirmation for your meeting time. It will be near the bottom and look something like this:

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 -
December to March: Townsville departure at 7.45 am | return ferry 1.35 pm
April to November: Townsville departure at 9.30 am  | 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.

​Pilgrim Adventures 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.