Duration:
4h
A private boat ride to three secluded locations for a swim, a snorkel and a gourmet lunch. Often with the beach all to yourself, this is the perfect, all-rounder experience to see the best of Magnetic Island.
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See the best that Magnetic Island has to offer with this private, and personalised all-rounder experience.
Embark on a private boat ride to three secluded locations, where you’ll indulge in the ultimate trifecta of relaxation, adventure and delicious food. Take a dip in crystal-clear waters, explore the vibrant marine life with a snorkel and savour a gourmet lunch amidst breathtaking island views. Often with a beach all to yourselves, this is the perfect way to experience the best of Magnetic Island.
Explore Magnetic Island in three different ways!
Here are a few of the highlights which will be available to you:
- Scenic boat ride exploring three iconic locations offering a chance to swim in pristine waters, and snorkel the colourful coral gardens before relaxing in a secluded bay with a gourmet picnic.
- Unique wildlife encounters above and below the surface.
- Time to relax with a gourmet picnic, often as the only people on the beach.
- Four-hour, private & tailored, off-the-beaten-track experience.
If you have any specific requests please contact us and we will help recommend the right day/time to book your experience.
What’s included?
- Delicious locally sourced prawns and antipasto grazing platter
- Beverage of your choice – sparkling wine, wine, beer or soft drinks
- Snorkel gear, stinger suits, reef-friendly sunscreen & more!
- Picnic setup including luxury picnic rug and large cabana for shade
- Private guide on a 5.2 metre fast RIB (rigid inflatable boat)
Time & Duration:
Time: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Duration: 4 hours. Additional hours are available at the time of booking.
Minimum two guests | Maximum four guests
Minimum age: 6 years old
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LIABILITY
Guests should note that any form of adventure travel (e.g. boat transfer) involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of the clients which are beyond our control. Tours are not suitable for guests with pre-existing back, neck or hip injuries and a reasonable degree of mobility is required to board and disembark the vessel.
POLICY FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER
Our approach to assessing weather conditions will rely solely on real-time observations by the skipper on the day, prioritising this over weather forecasts due to their potential inaccuracy. Your safety and enjoyment are our primary concerns and influence our decision-making process regarding whether to proceed in inclement weather.
Rest assured, we will promptly communicate with you on the day should any concerns arise.
In cases where weather necessitates cancellation, we are committed to providing a full refund or rescheduling option whenever possible.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
1. Free cancellations are permitted up to 48 hours before the scheduled cruise.
2. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the event will result in a full payment of account.
Cancellation Procedure:
For any cancellation requests, kindly submit a written request to info@pilgrimsailing.com.au, including the following details:
Booking Name | Booking Reference | Preference for Refund or Reschedule | Reason for cancellation
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999deand
19 Sep 2025
A wonderful experience. The booking was easy - although as we added sealink ferry tickets and a meal at Peppers afterwards an itinerary would have been useful. The Peppers set menu could be expanded with addition of the fact we were leaving on the 8pm ferry. We had to constantly remind staff of this. Not Pilgrims fault at all. The cheese platter and drinks were amazing and the crew very attentive. Would have preferred not to have piped music as it spoiled the ambience. The bean bags for seating in the deck were less than comfortable and we felt unsafe - I was hit on the back of the head by the boom at one point. Perhaps transparent information that some of the seating is on bean bags rather than rigid seating should be made before taking bookings. Otherwise an enjoyable cruise.
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LR
13 Sep 2025
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Marie
13 Sep 2025
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Sarah
12 Sep 2025
Fantastic time with Paul snorkeling, catching up on the local history and mingling amongst the start of sailing race today. Wonderful. Thank you Clare for the beaut hamper and Paul for the great experience!
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Wayne
30 Aug 2025
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Ben
27 Aug 2025
The cheese boards and wines included some delicious local products.
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Alison
19 Aug 2025
Lunch in Radical Bay was beautifully presented and of the highest quality. Sailing back to Nelly Bay showed us what a beautiful boat “Pilgrim” is.
We highly recommend an outing on this boat to anyone visiting Magnetic Island.
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janeasterbrook
17 Aug 2025
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Simone
27 Jul 2025
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Pauline
26 Jul 2025
The sunset did not disappoint but not enough wind to put the sails up but who cares when you’re out on the water with wine in one hand and a fantastic cheese and fruit platter to enjoy.
Next time I’m up here, this will be the first thing I book. Thanks guys for a great afternoon.
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WorldTravellerOz
26 Jul 2025
The staff on board and through the booking process were all amazing. The boat was clean and comfortable for us all. Lunch was great with some local produce and catered for our dietary needs. The island views from the water were stunning.
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Julie
21 Jul 2025
The island views were awesome.
The boat was very clean and comfortable for us all, with plenty of places to chill out.
Lunch was amazing, with some local produce and catered to our dietary needs.
It was very choppy out in the open water so unfortunately 1 guest got quite seasick but the staff were great, taking her to the beach while we were at anchor
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Julie
20 Jul 2025
Definitely would do again.
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ThePilgrimsofOz, Owner at Pilgrim Magnetic Island, responded to this review - 2025-07-22
Thank you Russell. We hope you do join us again!
Russell
17 Jul 2025
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ThePilgrimsofOz, Owner at Pilgrim Magnetic Island, responded to this review - 2025-07-22
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the evening! See you next time!
kim
16 Jul 2025
Absolutely perfect afternoon on the water, Clayton and Jasper were fantastic hosts and sailors. The charcuterie plates were amazing, loaded with local cheeses and home-made delicacies. The drink choices were many and varied, local beers and Australian wines. Can't say enough great things about this fabulous tour.
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Tanya
07 May 2025
We did the Sip and sail sunset cruise and I can't recommend it enough! This was definitely the highlight of our quick trip away to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
The boat was beautiful and comfortable. The wines were great with a vast selection to choose from, as well as the lovely cheese and fruit platter.
Clayton and Jasper were amazing hosts who looked after us splendidly.
It's evident that the organisers of this tour take great pride in providing a first class, quality experience to their customers and at a very reasonable price... A must do when visiting Magnetic Island and Townsville!
The boat was beautiful and comfortable. The wines were great with a vast selection to choose from, as well as the lovely cheese and fruit platter.
Clayton and Jasper were amazing hosts who looked after us splendidly.
It's evident that the organisers of this tour take great pride in providing a first class, quality experience to their customers and at a very reasonable price... A must do when visiting Magnetic Island and Townsville!
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Luisa
28 Apr 2025
Beautifully relaxed experience on the sunset sail. Skipper Clayton had things running smoothly and the hospitality was great. The young decky Jasper genuinely showed interest in each of the guests and made us feel welcome.
The platter served is crafted with care for the ingredients which are well explained by the crew…. It’s not just coon and crackers! The beer and wine is top shelf.
The boat is really comfortable with plenty of room for those on board.
You won’t be disappointed.
The platter served is crafted with care for the ingredients which are well explained by the crew…. It’s not just coon and crackers! The beer and wine is top shelf.
The boat is really comfortable with plenty of room for those on board.
You won’t be disappointed.
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Andy
25 Apr 2025
The Pilgrim sunset sail around Magnetic Island was truly magical from the moment we stepped aboard.
As we sailed despite the rain all that week, we had no rain during our sail and the highlight, of course, was the sunset and the calm sea and gentle breeze, made it feel like time had stopped.
What really makes this experience stand out was the personal touch—friendly and professional crew, beautiful homemade labneh and Clare’s famous pumpkin chutney and organic wines, and the sense that we weren’t just passengers, but friends.
Whether you’re a local or visiting Magnetic Island for the first time, this is an absolute must-do.
As we sailed despite the rain all that week, we had no rain during our sail and the highlight, of course, was the sunset and the calm sea and gentle breeze, made it feel like time had stopped.
What really makes this experience stand out was the personal touch—friendly and professional crew, beautiful homemade labneh and Clare’s famous pumpkin chutney and organic wines, and the sense that we weren’t just passengers, but friends.
Whether you’re a local or visiting Magnetic Island for the first time, this is an absolute must-do.
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Cassie
07 Apr 2025
Celebrated my birthday with a group of friends on board Pilgrim Magnetic Island. From the moment we stepped on the quay to the moment we stepped off at the end of our lunch time cruise, nothing was too much for the crew. Even before we arrived, we had all the information we needed to enable us to prepare. It was such a memorable day. I can’t thank the Pilgrim team enough.
….and it wasn’t just us. We were staying at Peppers resort and watched several parties coming off Pilgrim with the biggest smiles.
Highly recommended.
….and it wasn’t just us. We were staying at Peppers resort and watched several parties coming off Pilgrim with the biggest smiles.
Highly recommended.
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Jo
14 Mar 2025
We spent the day on the lunch time sail and it was so relaxing! After originally booking the sunset sail, we were contacted by Claire to see if we could change dates. After chatting to her she offered to change the booking to a lunch time booking as it was my birthday and I really wanted to go out on the specific day. She was so accommodating and friendly. The staff on the boat were also great. Very chatty and attentive. The lunch was amazing, especially the pumpkin chutney! Honestly the most relaxing birthday I’ve ever had.
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Ellie
11 Mar 2025
The site were wonderful, a great way to just relax and take in the views and sunshine ☀️
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Melissa
06 Oct 2024
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Justine
30 Sep 2024
What a great experience! We can highly recommend Sip and Sail. Paul has gone out of his way to give all a wonderful and relaxed experience. A big choice of available drinks and delicious cheese platter was beyond expectation. Thank you!
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Annette
29 Sep 2024
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bbg023
22 Sep 2024
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2cruisn
17 Sep 2024
The sunset sailing trip has been a highlight of our visit. The water is calm, and though we hadn’t planned to visit Horseshoe Bay, it offers a different atmosphere and vibe compared to Nelly Bay. It's so relaxing to sit on the boat, sipping bubbles and enjoying a delicious cheese platter. Naturally, it wouldn’t be complete without the gentle breeze and a breathtaking sunset which I enjoyed very much today. Paul, Clare and the entire crew are very attentive, they did absolutely amazing job.
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W
07 Sep 2024
Our morning on the 3 Bays 3 Way adventure tour was absolutely fantastic! Paul, our tour guide, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. Every detail was meticulously planned and executed flawlessly. The gourmet picnic provided was simply delicious. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a well-rounded and memorable adventure tour experience!
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Melissa
01 Jul 2024
My husband and I absolutely loved the lunch tour. Friendly and very attentive crew, we were offered continuous drinks and made to feel very welcome. The boat was very comfortable and even though the skies were clear and the sun was beaming down, we had enough shade to not get burnt or feel too hot. The seafood grazing box was really delicious and it was lovely to see that lots of local produce was used. We would recommend this tour 100% and will definitely be doing it again. Thank you for such a brilliant day!
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Amelia
03 Jun 2024
Our family recently embarked on a sailing adventure with Pilgrim Magnetic Island, and it was an experience that exceeded all expectations. From the moment we stepped aboard, we were greeted by a cheerful and attentive crew who made us feel right at home. We really cannot recommend the experiences we had with this crew enough!
During the sunset sail, we were treated to a fabulous gourmet cheese platter, complete with homemade chutney. As we watched the sunset, the crew attentively filled our glasses with crisp champagne and told us of their sailing stories, an experience like no other!
The following day we set off on a Pilgrim Adventure for just the four of us, speeding around the island to the truly untouched parts of the island. We were in awe of some of the beautiful beaches, waters and birds flying around. We stopped off at a beach all to ourselves, with a delicious local seafood platter that didn’t last long! With such lovely spots to swim and explore, it was such a special day with the family and so lovely that it was just us and our fun skipper, Bridie, on the boat.
This package of relaxation and adventure really made our family holiday the memory that it now is. We wish we could do it all again! In fact, both experiences were so different and next time we’d do the Lunchtime Cruise on Pilgrim too to see the Island in another way.
During the sunset sail, we were treated to a fabulous gourmet cheese platter, complete with homemade chutney. As we watched the sunset, the crew attentively filled our glasses with crisp champagne and told us of their sailing stories, an experience like no other!
The following day we set off on a Pilgrim Adventure for just the four of us, speeding around the island to the truly untouched parts of the island. We were in awe of some of the beautiful beaches, waters and birds flying around. We stopped off at a beach all to ourselves, with a delicious local seafood platter that didn’t last long! With such lovely spots to swim and explore, it was such a special day with the family and so lovely that it was just us and our fun skipper, Bridie, on the boat.
This package of relaxation and adventure really made our family holiday the memory that it now is. We wish we could do it all again! In fact, both experiences were so different and next time we’d do the Lunchtime Cruise on Pilgrim too to see the Island in another way.
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angela
11 May 2024
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KillaTravels
03 May 2024
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lmh0210
03 May 2024
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Karen
02 May 2024
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Chelsea
30 Apr 2024
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Julie
28 Apr 2024
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angela
27 Apr 2024
What a sensational day out on the water aboard the beautiful Pilgrim with Clayton & Clem .. so many thoughtful details made this an experience we’ll never forget. Stunning views from the water with a stopover in Florence Bay, followed by the BEST grazing platter full of fresh seafood and homemade/homegrown produce, accompanied by icy cold organic wines .. heaven!!
Thank you Paul, your Pilgrim is a stunning sailing boat; Thank you Clare for taking such care creating your delicious lunch & to Clayton & Clem for gently and expertly guiding us around Maggie ..
Jacquie & Mark
Melbourne
Thank you Paul, your Pilgrim is a stunning sailing boat; Thank you Clare for taking such care creating your delicious lunch & to Clayton & Clem for gently and expertly guiding us around Maggie ..
Jacquie & Mark
Melbourne
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Jacquie
24 Nov 2023
Highly recommend them
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Tirone
02 Oct 2023
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MagneticFriend
28 Sep 2023
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WendyLeanneH
26 Sep 2023
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Mark
25 Sep 2023
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R7672OHkerryh
23 Sep 2023
Our second trip with Pilgrim and as expected it was amazing. Highly recommend. Our lunchtime cruise was glorious. Food was delicious and the team were lovely. Book it!
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Kendel
22 Sep 2023
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Xxhjuuff
22 Sep 2023
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MelbourneEms
20 Sep 2023
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850shaner
20 Sep 2023
Absolutely loved Pilgrim's sunset and full moon rising sail! Wonderful service, stunning scenery, delicious beverages (Rose and Chardonnay are on point) and cheese platter (obsessed with the macadamia nut cheese) and delightful ambience! It was an amazing experience watching the sun set at the same time as the moon rose, so special while sailing around Magnetic Island. Highly recommended!
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Annie
13 Sep 2023
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melanie
30 Aug 2023
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640libbyd
20 Aug 2023
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Shinester888
18 Aug 2023
Perfect weather and hospitable crew with beautiful food and completely catered for our dietary requirements.
We saw Whales and its baby, lots of turtles and a bald headed eagle ate prawns from our hands, apparently it only happens every 6 months.
We had lunch then the crew put out a massive floating mat to swim and float on and have a champagne or two.
I highly recommend this sailing trip for family's or work events.
We are returning because the service is incredible, they make every bit of the sail relaxing and comfortable.
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cindywW1909TG
18 Aug 2023
We booked the sunset sailing cruise and loved every moment. The yacht was beautiful, along with the wine and the cheese platter. We were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins. The staff were warm and welcoming. Super easy booking process with the ferry from Townsville to Magnetic Island.
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Kim
17 Aug 2023
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wrightgeof
15 Aug 2023
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cwmoeserjr
09 Aug 2023
A local pale ale (or two) & a more than adequate sized cheese/ fruit platter served by the beautiful Siobhan completed the perfect experience.
Truly recommend it to anyone.
Thank you Pilgrim.
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Gary
08 Aug 2023
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andyfH8995VI
07 Aug 2023
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Maggie-Fan-8000
05 Aug 2023
Being able to get to a secluded beach was great.
Staff were so helpful, from start to finish
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Trish
01 Aug 2023
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Hypheh
24 Jun 2023
Excellent communications throughout. Would highly recommend.
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