Highlights
What’s Included
1.5 - 2 hour sail in Cleveland Bay
Unlimited local beers, Australian Organic Wines or non-alcoholic beverages
Local cheese platter with accompaniments including the infamous Pumpkin Chutney
Optional extra: return SeaLink ferry tickets from Townsville (select ex-Townsville Option)
A Glimpse of your Sip & Sail Sunset Cruise
What to Expect
Pilgrim Sailing is renowned 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.
Your sunset cruise begins at Magnetic Island Marina in Nelly Bay. One of our friendly crew will meet you on the Peppers Blue on Blue deck and escort you to the yacht, where the barefoot luxury experience begins.
After a full safety briefing to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable, we’ll depart the marina and hoist the sails. Then it’s time to sit back, relax, and let the beauty of the Magnetic Island coastline do the rest. As we sail through the calm waters of Cleveland Bay, the exact route will depend on wind conditions—our experienced skippers, Paul or Clayton, will choose the smoothest course and make sure the yacht is perfectly positioned for that magical sunset moment.
Get your cameras ready: as the sun dips behind Magnetic Island’s dramatic headlands, the sky often puts on a show of warm, golden colours. It’s pure island bliss.
Wine, Cheese & Local Flavours
While you sail, enjoy unlimited drinks from our handpicked selection of premium Australian organic wines, including Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Rosé, and Moscato. If wine’s not your thing, we’ve got you covered with premium beer from the Townsville or Maggie Island Brewery, soft drinks, and non-alcoholic options.
To complement your drinks, we’ll serve a locally sourced cheese platter, featuring a variety of cheeses and delicious accompaniments—don’t miss Clare’s signature homemade pumpkin chutney!
Want to know more? Click here to discover What’s On The Platter!
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Times vary throughout the year:
You'll be met on the Peppers Deck by one of our crew.
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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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.
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From $129 per person
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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If you are travelling from Townsville, our cruise times are aligned to the SeaLink ferry timetable and we can package in the ferry tickets to make the transfer from Townsville seamless.
Add the ferry tickets as an extra when booking and we’ll email you the tickets the day before your event.
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Magnetic Island: Peppers Blue on Blue Resort, Nelly Bay - on the deck outside the Boardwalk Restaurant.
Ex-Townsville: Please catch the Sealink ferry from the Breakwater Terminal and then head to the meeting point at Peppers Blue on Blue Resort. Your ferry tickets will be emailed to you a few hours before the cruise.
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Looking for somewhere to eat after your sunset sailing cruise? We’ve got you covered!
After your cruise, we’ll organise a seamless dining experience so you can go straight from the boat to dinner at the Peppers Blue on Blue restaurant for a two-course meal in the Boardwalk Restaurant with main, side to share and a dessert and a complimentary beverage on arrival. $65 per person
Or check out our dining guide blog post for restaurant recommendations on the island.
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Looking for a memorable group experience? Our Sip & Sail Sunset Cruise is also available as a private charter, perfect for birthdays, corporate events, or pre-wedding gatherings.
[Learn more about private group options here.]
