Pilgrim Twilight Sail
1 hour 30 minutes · Pilgrim Magnetic Island
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Townsville Departure Sunset Sail
Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire
from $80.68 per person
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- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Meeting point
- Townsville Yacht Club, South Townsville
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation, check the listing for cutoff
- Run by
- Casual Fare Sailing Charters
Overview
This is a short evening sail that runs to a simple formula: board a yacht at Townsville Yacht Club and Marina, settle in on deck, and cruise out along the coast as the sun goes down. The whole trip lasts 1.5 hours and finishes back at the same marina gate where it started. Along the way the boat passes The Strand and Magnetic Island, both viewed from the water rather than visited, and the route glides along a stretch of coastline listed under the Great Barrier Reef's World Heritage status. A skipper and a deckhand run the boat, so guests do not have to do anything except sit back.
Drinks are part of the deal. Each traveller gets two standard alcoholic drinks, sparkling wine, plus bottled water. No food is mentioned and hotel transfers are not provided, so everyone makes their own way to the meeting point at 1 Plume St, South Townsville, near the marina entrance by the bar and the metal gate.
With a maximum of 6 travellers, the trip suits people after a compact, intimate outing rather than a big party boat. Reviewers repeatedly describe it as relaxing and scenic. It is not aimed at pregnant travellers, people with back problems, or anyone who needs wheelchair access.
What's Included
Included
- Bottled water
- Skipper and deckhand
- Alcoholic beverages (2 standard alcoholic drinks per person, sparkling wine)
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
- Meet at the marinaMake your own way to Townsville Yacht Club and Marina, 1 Plume St, South Townsville. The meeting spot is at the marina entrance near the bar, at the metal gate.
- Board and set outTake a seat on deck and cruise out to sea, gliding along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed coastline of the Great Barrier Reef.
- Watch the sunsetAdmire the scenery as the sun sets over the coast, with sparkling wine or bottled water in hand.
- Pass The StrandThe boat passes The Strand without stopping, giving waterfront views of Townsville from the water.
- Pass Magnetic IslandMagnetic Island is another pass-by, viewed from the deck as the sail continues.
- Return to the marinaThe cruise ends back at the Townsville Yacht Club and Marina meeting point. The full experience lasts 1.5 hours.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points will make this trip smoother, from footwear rules to how cancellations work.
- What to wear. The booking page asks for sunscreen, a long sleeve shirt and a hat. Footwear matters: white soled shoes must be worn, or you can simply remove your shoes on board.
- Group feel. The boat takes a maximum of 6 travellers. One reviewer described the small intimate groups as just perfect, and others enjoyed the company of fellow guests and crew.
- Drinks on board. Two standard alcoholic drinks per person, sparkling wine, are included along with bottled water. No food is listed, so eat beforehand if you want more than a drink.
- Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. The meeting point is the metal gate at the Townsville Yacht Club and Marina entrance near the bar, and the booking page notes the site is near public transportation.
- Pace and comfort. This is a seated, low-effort cruise with crew handling the sailing, and reviewers describe it as relaxing. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems, and it is not wheelchair accessible.
- Kids and timing. The minimum age is 2 years old, so young families can come along. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking, and travellers should keep the 24-hour cancellation cut-off in mind when planning.
Common issues. The trip depends on good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if either condition is not met, you will be offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer reported arriving at the meeting point to find the sail cancelled without advance notice, and only learned what happened after contacting the operator, who offered a free tour on a future visit plus a refund. Accessibility is limited: no wheelchair access, and the booking page advises against booking while pregnant or with back problems.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
The price covers a skipper and deckhand, bottled water, and two standard alcoholic drinks per person, served as sparkling wine. The sail lasts 1.5 hours and starts and ends at Townsville Yacht Club and Marina.
Is Hotel Pickup Provided?
No, hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You make your own way to the metal gate at the Townsville Yacht Club and Marina entrance near the bar, at 1 Plume St, South Townsville, which the booking page notes is near public transportation.
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, and cut-off times follow the local time in Townsville. Weather and minimum-number cancellations come with an offer of a different date or a full refund.
Can Children Join The Sunset Sail?
Yes, the minimum age is 2 years old. The group is capped at 6 travellers, which reviewers describe as small and relaxed. The cruise is not wheelchair accessible, so families with mobility needs should check with the operator before booking.
What Should I Wear And Bring?
Wear sunscreen, a long sleeve shirt and a hat. Shoes must have white soles, or you can remove them on board. Bring nothing extra for drinks, since sparkling wine and bottled water are provided.
Do We Stop At Magnetic Island Or The Strand?
No, both are pass-bys. The boat glides along the World Heritage-listed reef coastline and past these spots while you watch the sunset from the deck, then returns to the marina where you boarded.
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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