Prawn And Antipasto Lunch Sail

Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

★ 5.0 196 reviews

from $167.68 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Peppers Blue on Blue, Nelly Bay
Cancellation: Free cancellation, check the listing for cutoff
Run by: Pilgrim Magnetic Island

Overview

Four hours on the water with Pilgrim Magnetic Island, starting from the deck at Peppers Blue on Blue Resort in Nelly Bay. The boat sails out to Radical Bay, where the longest stretch of the trip is spent, then returns under sail. One reviewer describes the moment the engine cuts and the wind takes over as pure magic, so the sailing itself, not just the destination, is a real part of the appeal.

Food and drink are part of the deal rather than extras. Lunch is a local prawn and antipasto platter served with baguette, and dietary needs can be handled if flagged at booking. Beer, wine and soft drinks flow freely with lunch and on the return leg. Reviewers praise the lunch and say the drinks were plentiful.

The trip suits most travellers and carries a maximum of 12 people. One reviewer who had never sailed before came away won over by the day. Note there is no hotel pickup, the boat is not wheelchair accessible, and swims happen in the bay, with snorkel gear not provided.

What's Included

Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Lunch (Local Prawn & Antipasto platter served with baguette (dietary requirements can be accommodated if notified at time of booking))
Alcoholic beverages (Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks (with lunch and on the return sail))

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Use of snorkelling equipment

Itinerary

Meet at Nelly BayMeet on the corner of the Peppers Blue on Blue Resort deck, outside the restaurant and next to the Car Ferry Ramp at 123 Sooning St, Nelly Bay. Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled cruise time.
Depart by boatThe cruise departs Nelly Bay at 10:15.
Magnetic Island, 1 hourThe first hour is spent around Magnetic Island itself, free of any admission charge.
Radical Bay, 2 hoursTwo hours at Radical Bay, with time for a swim. Snorkelling equipment is not provided.
Return sail, 1 hourOne hour sailing back toward Nelly Bay, with drinks served on the return leg.
Back at the meeting pointThe cruise ends back where it started, on the resort deck at Nelly Bay.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book, drawn from the booking page and from what travellers say afterwards.

Day boat anchored in a Magnetic Island bay with snorkellers.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. The meeting point is the Peppers Blue on Blue Resort deck in Nelly Bay, next to the Car Ferry Ramp, and the booking page asks travellers to arrive 15 minutes early. The meeting point sits near public transport.
Food and drink. Lunch is a local prawn and antipasto platter with baguette, and dietary requirements can be accommodated if raised at the time of booking. Beer, wine and soft drinks are unlimited with lunch and on the return sail.
Swimming. There is a swim stop at Radical Bay. Snorkelling equipment is not included, so bring your own if you want it. Several travellers mention swimming as a highlight, and some report spotting turtles and fish from the boat.
Group feel. The trip carries a maximum of 12 travellers.
Who it suits. Most travellers can participate, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Pushchairs are accessible but wheelchairs are not. The booking page also rules out travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Weather luck. The experience requires good weather, and cancellations for poor conditions come with a different date or a full refund. Wildlife is a bonus rather than a guarantee: one reviewer noted the dolphins and turtles stayed hidden on their trip.

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Common issues. The main constraints are practical. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, there is no hotel transfer, and snorkel gear is not supplied. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 10:15 start receive no refund, and the operator can also cancel if the minimum number of travellers is not met or the weather is poor, in which case a different date or a full refund is offered. Wildlife sightings vary; one reviewer reported no dolphins or turtles on the day. Booking changes inside 24 hours of the start time are not accepted.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

GST, lunch, and drinks are all included. Lunch is a local prawn and antipasto platter with baguette, and dietary requirements can be accommodated if you tell the operator at the time of booking. Alcoholic drinks are unlimited, covering beer and wine, alongside soft drinks, served with lunch and on the return sail.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You make your own way to the corner of the Peppers Blue on Blue Resort deck at 123 Sooning St, Nelly Bay, outside the restaurant and next to the Car Ferry Ramp, arriving 15 minutes before the cruise time. The trip starts at 10:15 and ends back at the same spot.

How Long Is The Cruise And Where Does It Go?

It runs for 4 hours. The itinerary gives an hour around Magnetic Island, two hours at Radical Bay, where there is time for a swim, and an hour sailing back. All stops are free to enter.

Can Children Join, And Is It Accessible?

Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult. Pushchairs are accessible, however the boat is not wheelchair accessible. The booking page asks that travellers have no heart problems or other serious medical conditions. A maximum of 12 people can travel per booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 10:15 start for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. The operator can cancel for poor weather or if the minimum number of travellers is not met, and in both cases you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. Cut-off times use local time.

What Should I Bring?

Bring swimwear and a towel for the swim stop at Radical Bay, since snorkelling equipment is not provided. If you have dietary requirements, flag them at the time of booking rather than on the day.

How The Trips Compare

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Snorkel and Paddle Board Tour	$125.58 per person	5 hours	5.0 (1,506)	Peppers Resort Deck, Nelly Bay
Circumnavigation, 5 Hours	$125.58 per person	5 hours	5.0 (237)	Peppers Resort Deck, Nelly Bay
Prawn And Antipasto Lunch Sail	$167.68 per person	4 hours	5.0 (196)	Peppers Blue on Blue, Nelly Bay
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