Sip & SAIl SUNSET CRUISES

SAILING, SUNDOWNERS & LOCAL CHEESES
Join us on board a beautiful 58-foot yacht for a Pilgrim Sail in Cleveland Bay. Enjoy the magic of sailing while you sip Australian organic wines or premium local beers and nibble on our hand-selected cheese platter. Let the sea breeze and stunning island views create a magical experience as you relax and unwind on the water.

What's Included?
  • 1.5 hour - 2 hour sail in Cleveland Bay
  • Unlimited local beers, Australian organic wines or soft drinks
  • Local cheese platter with accompaniments​
  • Optional extra: return Sealink ferry tickets from Townsville (select ex-Townsville option)
  • Optional extra: two course dinner package at the Boardwalk Restaurant at Peppers Blue on Blue (Sip, Sail & Dine).

Meeting Point:
  • Magnetic Island: Peppers Blue on Blue Resort, Nelly Bay - on the deck outside the restaurant.
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Sunset Cruise Times
  • Cruise times vary throughout the year to align with sunset. The cruise will start between 4.30 pm and 5.45 pm depending on the time of year.  Please refer to the booking calendar for the specific schedule. Guests are requested to arrive 15 minutes before the cruise begins.

BOOK NOW:

This is available as a Private Charter with exclusive use of the boat for just you and your guests (recommended for larger groups).  Find out more here.
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THE ITINERARY:
  • You'll be met on the Peppers Deck by one of our crew. Times vary throughout the year.
  • The crew will show you to the boat and make sure you're comfortable on board before departing the marina.
  • Once the sails are up you'll be served a selection of local wines, beers and soft drinks followed by a local cheese platter.
  • Relax as we sail along and enjoy the sun setting on another day in paradise.
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PRICES & BOOKING:
  • From $129 per person
  • Please note there is a $10pp supplement on Fridays, Saturdays & Public Holidays

Prices include the environmental management charge of $4 per person.

Minimum 4 guests | Maximum 12 guests (mixed groups)

For larger group bookings (8 guests or more), we recommend our Private Sunset Charter option.
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Love the thought of our hand-picked cheese platter?

The night doesn’t have to end there! There's more. 

After the sunset cruise head to Pepper’s scenic Boardwalk Restaurant for a delightful dining and drinking experience with our Sip, Sail & Dine package, a two course meal at Peppers booked for you after the sunset cruise.

Select as an extra when booking online. $65 per person.
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Sample menu below:
SAILING, SUNDOWNERS & HAND-SELECTED CHEESE

A glimpse at your sunset sail

SUNDOWNERS AT SUNSET

Sip on premium Tamburlaine Organic Wines, local beers, or refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails (all inclusive).

GENTLE SAILING

Experience the serenity of sailing through the peaceful waters of Cleveland Bay

LOCAL CHEESE PLATTER

Indulge in a delicious local cheese platter featuring the "famous" Pumpkin Chutney and other accompaniments.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

Pilgrim Sailing is reknowned for its magical sunset cruises. Your Sip & Sail Sunset Cruise begins at Magnetic Island Marina, Nelly Bay. One of your crew will meet you on the Pepper's Blue on Blue deck and show you to Pilgrim, the beautiful 58-foot sail yacht.

THE CRUISE
After a full briefing to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe, we'll head out of the marina and hoist the sails. 

Once under sail, you will enjoy wines from a selection of Australian Organic Wines, including Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling,  Rose and a Moscato. Alternatively, for non-wine drinkers, there is the local beer from the Townsville Brewery, non-alcoholic options and soft drinks. All drinks are unlimited and included in the price.

 There is also a delicious locally sourced cheese platter to enjoy with your wine - be sure to try the homemade pumpkin chutney! Click here to discover What's On The Platter!

The route of the sailing cruise in Cleveland Bay will depend on the wind (strength and direction); the skipper will ensure that it is the most comfortable ride for the prevailing conditions. Your skipper, Paul or Clayton, will also line the sail yacht up for the perfect view of the sun setting over Magnetic Island - make sure your cameras are ready!

Once the sun sets behind the island, we will lower the sails and motor back into Nelly Bay Harbour in time for your dinner plans.
If you're looking for some restaurant suggestions for after the sunset cruise, check out our blog here.

Once a month on the Full Moon, we offer an extended sailing experience combining the sunset and the rising of the Full Moon. Find out more here. 

Love the thought of our hand-picked cheese platter? The night does’t have to end there! There's more. 

After the sunset cruise head to Pepper’s scenic Boardwalk Restaurant for a delightful dining and drinking experience with our Sip, Sail & Dine package, a two course meal at Peppers booked for you after the sunset cruise. Select as an extra when booking online. $65 per person.
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Our Sip & Sail Sunset Cruise is available for private charter for larger groups. Find out more here.



wait, there's more!

Explore our selection of optional extras to enhance and simplify your experience. Whether you're travelling from Townsville and require  ferry tickets, want a mini-cake to celebrate a special occasion, or wish to indulge in a dinner package at Peppers following your sunset cruise, we've got you covered.