LUXURY YACHT CHARTERS AROUND MAGNETIC ISLAND

FOUR HOUR FULLY CATERED PRIVATE CHARTER
Adult: $179pp | Child: $89pp
Minimum charge $1,790
**  Please contact us if you are a family group, we may be able to accommodate additional guests.

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
  • 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
  • Our private charters are all-inclusive of lunch and beverages, complimentary wine glasses and 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!
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch with quality local ingredients 
  • Flexible itinerary tailored just for you
  • Maximum fifteen guests on board
WHAT'S INCLUDED​:​​
  • Four hour sailing experience around Magnetic Island
  • Delicious lunch prepared with local produce (or a BYO option is available)
  • Tamburlaine organic wines, premium local beer and soft drinks
  • 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 paddle board
  • Dinghy ride to beach while at anchor
  • Environmentally-friendly sunscreen
  • Great Barrier Reef Environmental levy of $7.00pp
  • 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. 
LOOKING FOR A LITTLE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CRUISE 
​BEFORE YOU BOOK?

​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 or 11 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 our PRIVATE CHARTERS special:

THE YACHT
Pilgrim is a luxury 58-foot yacht and is perfect for guests of all ages.
 
She is large, stable and comfortable and there's plenty of space for everyone to spread out on board with seating in four main areas - the foredeck, the bean-bags or in one of the two cockpits. 
 
Be sure to have a peek downstairs too; she is a stunning vessel with beautiful cabinetry and heaps of space below also.
QUALITY LOCAL FOOD & DRINK
We proudly serve quality Australian and local produce on every cruise. 
 
Lunch is served on board, buffet-style and includes a selection of locally caught prawns, premium sausages, and chicken skewers served with homemade salads with fresh bread rolls. Lunch is all freshly prepared on board.
 
You'll also enjoy complimentary wine or beer with your lunch and for the sail back home. (Note, we don't serve red wine onboard)
 
Our beers are from the local brewery in Townsville, the Townsville Brewery. We serve their Legends Lager, an easy-drinking lager and their Tropical Coast Pale Ale, a slightly fruitier beer.
 
We serve premium wines from Tamburlaine Organic Wines in New South Wales. They are the largest organic wine producer in Australia. The grapes are grown predominantly in Orange with the cellar door and winery in the Hunter Valley, just north of Sydney. Another essential feature for us is it is a family-run winery.
FIRST CLASS SERVICE
Whatever the occasion the Pilgrim Sailing crew will make your event unforgettable. From the time of booking to the moment you step on the boat, you will have everything arranged to perfection. Once onboard you and all your guests will be looked after, the crew will serve you drinks, prepare and cook your food (even if you choose to bring your own). All you need to do onboard is relax and have fun!

THE FINER DETAILS

CATERING
Our private charters are fully catered as standard, as we believe that's the way you are going to enjoy the day the most.
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​However if you prefer to bring your own, we understand and offer a 15% discount to the price.

Your lunch includes:
Lunch includes a gourmet antipasto platter, local prawns & bugs with dipping sauce, salads and freshly baked baguette. (Vegetarian option on request).
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Selection of Tamburlaine Organic Wines, premium beers from The Townsville Brewery and soft drinks served throughout the charter.
Other catering options are available 
Vegan catering from Scallywags Cafe
and more
HOW MANY GUESTS?
From one* to fifteen guests. Pilgrim is licensed for more however we recommend only fifteen guests on board for everyone's comfort. If you are a larger group please contact us and we can discuss options.

* Please note we have a minimum charge of ten guests.

For couples: see our
​PRIVATE CHARTER FOR COUPLES
DURATION & TIMES
Duration: Four hours 
Start:  10 am or 11 am  | Finish: 2 pm or 3 pm
Duration and times are flexible.
The above is our recommendation.
See FAQ for more on duration.
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PRICE FOR FOUR HOURS
All inclusive - $179 pp with a minimum charge of $1,790
(numbers have been adjusted for COVID-19, please contact us for family groups as we may be able to take additional guests)

Pricing for additional hours is available on request.

BYO charters receive a 15% discount.
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
  • Something warm (just in case)
"You'll step on as guests and off as friends"