PILGRIM SAILING RECOMMENCES OPERATIONS IN MAGNETIC ISLAND IN EARLY APRIL 2020
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Jump on board for a sunset sail in Cleveland Bay. Enjoy unlimited Australian Organic wines or premium beers, and some local Gallo Cheeses served with accompaniments including the famous home-made Pumpkin Chutney, while you watch the sunset over Magnetic Island.
Our #Sip&Sail Sunset cruises are available most evenings from early April departing from Magnetic Island Marina, Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island. Small group tours, so numbers are limited. Book in early to avoid disappointment. |
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Sail aboard a beautiful 58-foot sailing yacht for a memorable sunset cruise in the magical waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Sip Australian organic wines or premium beers accompanied by a selection of delicious local cheeses while you watch the sun setting over Magnetic Island.
HIGHLIGHTS
A little bit about what to expect on the Sip & Sail Sunset Cruise: Your Sip & Sail 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. THE CRUISE After a full briefing to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe, we'll head out of the marina and pull up sails and go sailing. Once under sail, you will enjoy wines from a selection of Tamburlaine Organic Wines, which include Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and a Rose. (Note, we don't serve red wine onboard) Alternatively, for non-wine drinkers, there is the locally brewed beer from the Townsville Brewery or soft drinks. All drinks are unlimited and included in the price. There is also a delicious cheese platter to enjoy with your wine - be sure to try the homemade pumpkin chutney! The route of the 90-minute cruise in Cleveland Bay will depend on the wind (strength and direction) and the skipper; Paul will ensure that it is the most comfortable ride for the prevailing conditions. Paul will also line the boat up for the perfect view of the sun setting over Magnetic Island - make sure your cameras are ready! You are welcome to have a go at steering the yacht or just striking the pose behind the wheel for your new profile pic! If you are interested in sailing, the crew, Clare & Paul, would be delighted to get you involved pulling ropes or teaching you a little bit more about the sport. Once the sun has dropped below 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 a special dinner after the cruise, then select our Sip, Sail & Dine package, which includes dinner at the Boardwalk Restaurant at Peppers Blue on Blue. We almost drop you off in the restaurant itself! 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. THE FOOD & DRINK We proudly serve quality Australian and local produce on every cruise. We source our cheeses for the cheese platter from Gallo Dairyland, a family dairy on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland. And of course, our pumpkin chutney, which is the perfect accompaniment to the cheeses is homemade by Clare! 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 New South Wales, from Tamburlaine Organic Wines, the largest organic wine producer in Australia. The grapes are predominantly grown 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. If you are allergic to anything or have special dietary requirements - please advise at time of booking. NUMBER OF GUESTS We keep the number of guests to a minimum (between four and ten) to ensure plenty of room for everyone to spread out and also a very personalised service from your hosts. Pilgrim can take up to 24 guests under licence so with only ten guests it'll feel like a private charter. SIP, SAIL & DINE PACKAGE We are finalising our Sip, Sail & Dine package for 2020 - where you can enjoy a dinner at the local restaurant after your cruise. More information soon. FERRY TICKETS For your convenience, you can book return ferry tickets from Townsville at the time of booking. Select the Ferry ticket as an extra when booking. TO BOOK: Select "Ferry Transfer" as an extra when booking. TIMING We depart Magnetic Island Marina, Nelly Bay at 4.30 pm and return around 6 pm. AVAILABILITY & BOOKINGS: Sunset cruises are available every day except Mondays from early April 2020 (except during Magnetic Island Race Week - 25th August 2020 to 5th September 2020). ITINERARY
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BOOK HERe:How to book: Select the number of guests and your chosen date or select "Buy Gift Card" for gift vouchers
Note: Great Barrier Reef Environmental levy of $3.50 pp will be added to your booking.
Find out why our Sip&Sail is not just any sunset cruise...
PICK UP
Please meet on the Peppers Blue on Blue deck, next to the car ferry ramp in Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island at 4.15 pm. One of the crew will meet you there and show you to the boat. Look out for someone in a white "Pilgrim Sailing" shirt! DROP OFF After the cruise Pilgrim will return to Magnetic Island Marina around 6.00 pm after the sun has set behind the island. WHAT TO BRING
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RESTRICTIONS Cruises will only run with four or more adults. |
CHECK OUT THE WEATHER TO PLAN YOUR SAIL
We will always recommend booking your tour with us before you arrive on the island to avoid disappointment. However if you're here already then here's a forecast to help you pick the day for your cruise.
Remember there are 320 days of sunshine on Maggie so take any rain forecast with a pinch of salt and focus on the wind - we are a sailing boat after all!!
Remember there are 320 days of sunshine on Maggie so take any rain forecast with a pinch of salt and focus on the wind - we are a sailing boat after all!!
Use the forecast above as a guide to pick your day to come sailing. (Arrows represent wind strength in knots). Some tips from the skipper:
If the wind is looking stronger towards the end of your holiday, we recommend you don't leave your sailing for the last night just in case the forecast strengthens and we have to cancel meaning you'll miss out!
- If the wind around/over 20 knots there is a high chance of cancellation
- Wind around 15 knots is for the more adventurous "sailor"
- Wind less than 5 knots may involve some motoring
If the wind is looking stronger towards the end of your holiday, we recommend you don't leave your sailing for the last night just in case the forecast strengthens and we have to cancel meaning you'll miss out!
CONTACT US
Email us or call us with any questions on 0424 296406 or 0432 297911
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