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Magnetic Island Sailing And Boat Days

Day boat anchored in a Magnetic Island bay with snorkellers.

Four day cruises, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $125.58 to $199.95.

Daytime sailing and boat trips from Nelly Bay cost between $125.58 and $199.95 per person and run from 4 to 6 hours. Two options board a sailing yacht at Peppers Blue on Blue with up to 12 guests, and two leave from Magnetic Island Marina with up to 30. All four include food.

Common Questions

How Much Do The Trips Cost?

Prices start at $125.58 per person for the Snorkel and Paddle Board Tour and the 5-hour Circumnavigation. The Prawn And Antipasto Lunch Sail starts at $167.68, and the 6-hour sail with the Townsville ferry included is $199.95. All prices are per person and none vary by group size.

How Long Are The Sailing And Boat Days?

Trip lengths run from 4 to 6 hours. The Prawn And Antipasto Lunch Sail is 4 hours, the Snorkel and Paddle Board Tour and the Circumnavigation are each 5 hours, and the 6-hour sailing trip is the longest.

What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?

Food is included on all four trips, and drinks are included on both sailing yacht trips. Snorkel gear is included on the Snorkel and Paddle Board Tour and the Circumnavigation, and is not on the yacht trips. Pickup is not offered on the yacht trips, and free cancellation applies to all four.

How Do I Choose Between The Trips?

Group size is one divider: the sailing yacht trips take up to 12 guests, while the two marina trips take up to 30. If snorkeling or paddle boarding is the aim, the Snorkel and Paddle Board Tour fits, and the Circumnavigation is the 5-hour option for a loop of the island, conditions permitting. The Snorkel and Paddle Board Tour has 1,506 reviews and the Lunchtime Sailing Cruise has 196, both rated 5, while the 6-hour sail has 8 reviews.

Compare The Four Day Cruises Side By Side

TourLengthFromRating
Snorkel and Paddle Board Tour5 hours$125.58 per person★ 5.0 (1,506)
Circumnavigation, 5 Hours5 hours$125.58 per person★ 5.0 (237)
Prawn And Antipasto Lunch Sail4 hours$167.68 per person★ 5.0 (196)
6-Hour Sail, Ferry From Townsville Included6 hours$199.95 per person8 reviews

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