Sip & Sail Sunset Cruise

Note

• If you are allergic to anything or have special dietary requirements - please advise at time of booking.

How It Works

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 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 and will also line the boat up for the perfect view of the sun setting over Magnetic Island - make sure your cameras are ready!

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.

Inclusions

• 90-minute to 2 hour sail in Cleveland Bay
• Unlimited local beers, Australian organic wines or soft drinks
• Local cheese platter with accompaniments
• Souvenir wine glass or stubby cooler
• No hidden charges

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.

Highlights

• Experience the magic of sailing, engine off and enjoy the peace
• Relax as the sun sets over Magnetic Island
• Unlimited local beers, Australian organic wines or soft drinks served throughout the cruise
• A cheese platter, just for you, with local cheeses served with Pilgrim's famous homemade pumpkin chutney
• Have a go at the helm, a great photo opportunity!
• On board a luxury 58-foot yacht with first class service

Time

• Our start time varies throughout the year depending on the time the sun sets
• Indicative times are as follows (please check your booking confirmation for exact time):
• November to March: 5-5:30pm depending on the date. Please catch the 4:30pm Sealink ferry
• April to October 4:15pm to 4:30pm. Please catch the 3:50pm Sealink ferry
• Times listed above are the meeting time (not vessel departure time)
• Tours unavailable on 25th December and 1st January

Duration

• This experience runs for 90 minutes to 2 hours

Departure Location

• ​We depart from Magnetic Island Marina, Nelly Bay
• One of the crew will meet you on the corner of the Peppers Blue on Blue deck* & next to the Car Ferry Ramp 15 minutes before the scheduled cruise start time
• Look out for someone in a white "Pilgrim Sailing" shirt and make yourself known to them
• Please do not come to the boat as it is a private marina, and all guests must be escorted
• After the cruise, Pilgrim will return to the same location
• *The deck is situated outside the restaurant at the Peppers resort, if you see chairs, tables and umbrellas, you're in the right spot

Additional Information

• Minimum 4 guests and maximum 12 guests
• Recommended for adults only
• Prices include the environmental management charge of $4 per person
• 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 barge ramp to the deck area outside Peppers Blue on Blue Resort's restaurant

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice