LUXURY YACHT CHARTERS AROUND MAGNETIC ISLAND

FOUR HOUR FULLY CATERED PRIVATE CHARTER for larger groups:
Adult (15 and over): $199pp
Child (ages 1 -14): $149pp
Infant under 1: FOC
Minimum charge of $1,990
For smaller group bookings, see our Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

All Inclusive Day Charters on a Luxury Yacht

Pilgrim Sailing specialises in all-inclusive private day charters on a luxury yacht with a friendly and professional crew. Experience the magic of sailing the Magnetic Island coastline, to find the perfect bay to drop the anchor for lunch, drinks and some fun and relaxation. 
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  1. COVID-Safe checklist is complete ✅ 
  2. Thorough cleaning with disinfectant before and after every cruise 
  3. Lunch is served on disposable (& compostable) platters
  4. Wine will be served in our quality branded wine glasses and included as a souvenir to take home on all private charters.
  5. All your crew are following good hygiene practices including frequent hand washing​
  6. We are also implementing a range of processes and practices to ensure we meet all the good hygiene and physical distancing regulations and will cover these in our briefing on board.​
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRIVATE SAILING CHARTER 
  • Onboard a luxury 58-foot sailing yacht
  • Explore one of Magnetic Island's secluded beaches
  • Exclusive use of Pilgrim for you and your guests, with a professional and friendly crew to look after you
  • Combine sailing the Magnetic Island coastline with the opportunity to sail, swim, snorkel (weather permitting) or just relax
  • All-inclusive with local seafood and antipasto lunch and beverages, complimentary wine glasses or stubby coolers.
  • Tamburlaine organic wines, premium local beer and soft drinks are served throughout the charter
  • Chill out with a glass of wine on the giant inflatable platform or let the kids expend some energy playing on it instead!
  • Take a dinghy ride to explore one of the secluded bays of Magnetic Island
  • Experience the local wildlife up close and personal - humpback whales (in season), batfish and other reef fish, kites, sea-eagles, turtles and maybe even a dugong!
  • Flexible itinerary tailored just for you
  • Maximum fifteen guests on board
WHAT'S INCLUDED​:​​
  • Four hour sailing experience around Magnetic Island (longer available on request)
  • Delicious lunch - local prawns and bugs, antipasto platter served with baguette, wine, beer and soft drinks
  • Tamburlaine organic wines, premium local beer and soft drinks for the duration
  • Complimentary wine glasses or stubby cooler for your use on board and for you to keep as a souvenir
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and water (still and sparkling)
  • Use of giant inflatable mat and stinger suits
  • Dinghy ride to beach while at anchor
  • Environmentally-friendly sunscreen
  • No hidden charges​
Our Private Charters book out early during school holidays, so contact us now so you don't miss out!

*We are not a snorkelling tour, however when the weather permits (i.e. light winds), guests may be able to snorkel on our charters (bring your own snorkel sets).
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​A LITTLE BIT ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR PRIVATE CHARTER

Your private charter 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. 
 
You can select the start time and duration of the charter, although we recommend 10 am to time in nicely with lunch at anchor. Our standard charter is four hours. See our FAQ for recommendations on length of the charter.
 
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. 
 
Enjoy a leisurely sail to one of the bays of Magnetic Island. While we're sailing, you can relax on the beanbags or help pull ropes or steer the boat. We'll sail for about an hour before dropping anchor in one of the bays. 
 
The destination will depend on the wind conditions on the day but is often Radical Bay, Florence Bay or Arthur Bay. On more extended charters (e.g. six hours) we can sail to Five Beach Bay, or it may be possible to stop in two bays, one for a snorkel and one for lunch.
 
Once at anchor, you'll have some time to yourselves - you can chill on the boat, explore the beach, have a swim or play/relax on the giant inflatable mat. If the weather permits (on light wind days) you may be able to go for a snorkel and check out the fringing reef and colourful fish.
 
After you've had some fun or just kicked back and relaxed, we'll serve lunch on board, buffet-style. 
 
Lunch includes a delicious and generous antipasto platter and locally caught prawns & bugs served with a freshly baked baguette. Also included are Australian organic wines, premium beers and soft drinks with lunch and on the sail back to Nelly Bay.
 
After lunch, we'll pull up anchor and sail back to the marina enjoying the Magnetic Island scenery as we go.
 
During the charter, we usually spot some of the local wildlife - the beautiful brahminy kites, the batfish or large Cod and in season, if we're lucky we'll see one or two of the migrating humpback whales.

WHAT MAKES PILGRIM SAILING DIFFERENT?

THE FINER DETAILS

ITINERARY
  • 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
  • Flat white-soled or non-marking shoes (or you can go barefoot if you prefer)
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen & a hat
  • Camera
  • Swimmers & towel


"You'll step on as guests and off as friends"