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Pilgrim Twilight Sail
Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise
from $101.73 per person
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- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Meeting point
- Peppers Blue on Blue, Nelly Bay
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation, check the listing for cutoff
- Run by
- Pilgrim Magnetic Island
Overview
Pilgrim Magnetic Island runs this hour and a half sunset sail from Nelly Bay, and the format is simple: a maximum of twelve travellers and an open bar on the water. Guests board near the Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar at 123 Sooning Street, where a crew member in a white Pilgrim Sailing shirt meets the group fifteen minutes before the listed start time and walks everyone to the vessel.
Drinks are a big part of the draw. Beer, wine and soft drinks are unlimited once aboard, and a light refreshment platter comes out during the trip. Reviewers repeatedly praise the cheese boards, with one singling out the pumpkin chutney, and several describe the food and drink selection as good. The Environmental Management Charge, often called the Reef Tax, is already built into the booking.
The tone is relaxed rather than high-adventure, with attentive crew and commentary from the hosts. It suits travellers who want an easy outing on the water. Hotel transfers are not part of the package, so anyone staying further afield needs to make their own way to Nelly Bay.
What's Included
Included
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef tax)
- Light refreshments
- Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
- Meet at Nelly BayGather at the corner of the Peppers Boardwalk restaurant and the Magnetic Island Ferries car ferry ramp, at the Nelly Bay Terminal, fifteen minutes before the listed start time. A crew member in a white Pilgrim Sailing shirt will point you to the boat.
- Board the boatThe crew shows the group aboard at the Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar location on 123 Sooning St, Nelly Bay.
- Sail Magnetic IslandThe sail around Magnetic Island runs for 1.5 hours, with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks served and a light refreshment platter on offer. Admission to the island area itself is free, and the Environmental Management Charge is included in the booking.
- Return to Nelly BayThe trip ends back at the same meeting point where it began.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical details will help you get the most out of this cruise before you book.
- Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan your own transport to Nelly Bay. The meeting point is described as near public transportation in the booking page.
- Arrive early. The operator asks guests to be at the meeting spot fifteen minutes before the listed start time. Look for a crew member in a white Pilgrim Sailing shirt.
- Food and drink. Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks plus a light refreshment platter are included. Several reviewers praised the cheese boards specifically, and one recommended the pumpkin chutney.
- Group feel. The trip is capped at twelve travellers. Multiple reviews describe the crew as welcoming and attentive to everyone on board.
- Weather and seas. The cruise requires good weather, and it can be rescheduled or refunded if conditions force a cancellation. One reviewer noted some swell on their trip but said it caused no discomfort.
- Accessibility. The operator states the experience is not wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed, and the operator says most travellers can participate.
Common issues. The main practical limits are the cap of twelve travellers per departure and the requirement for a minimum number of bookings to run; if that minimum is not met, the operator offers a different date or experience, or a full refund. The sail also depends on good weather, with the same rebooking or refund options if it is called off. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded, so late changes of plan can cost the fare.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Magnetic Island Sip And Sail Sunset Cruise?
The fare covers unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, a light refreshment platter, and the Environmental Management Charge, sometimes called the Reef Tax. The sail lasts 1.5 hours and starts and finishes at Nelly Bay. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Where Does The Cruise Depart From?
It departs from the Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar at 123 Sooning St, Nelly Bay. Meet on the corner of the Peppers Boardwalk restaurant and the Magnetic Island Ferries car ferry ramp at Nelly Bay Terminal, fifteen minutes before the listed start time. A crew member in a white Pilgrim Sailing shirt will meet you there.
Is Hotel Pickup Provided?
No, hotel pickup and drop-off are not included in this tour. Travellers need to make their own way to the meeting point at Nelly Bay, which the booking page describes as near public transportation.
How Many People Are On The Boat?
The tour has a maximum of twelve travellers. Reviewers often mention the crew being attentive to everyone aboard, which suits a group of this size.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.
Is The Cruise Suitable For Everyone?
The booking page says most travellers can participate and that service animals are allowed. However, the boat is not wheelchair accessible, so travellers with limited mobility should consider this before booking.
How The Trips Compare
| Trip | From | Duration | Rating | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Twilight Sail | $101.73 per person | 1 hour 30 minutes | 5.0 (272) | Peppers Blue on Blue, Nelly Bay |
| Shipwreck Sunset Cruise | $78.58 per person | 2 hours | 4.9 (75) | Peppers Resort Deck, Nelly Bay |
| Townsville Departure Sunset Sail | $80.68 per person | 1 hour 30 minutes | 4.7 (27) | Townsville Yacht Club, South Townsville |
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