Australia · SUNSET CRUISES IN AIRLIE BEACH
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 sunset cruises in Airlie Beach justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Join Iconic Whitsunday Adventures for a two-hour sunset cruise from Coral Sea Marina. Cruise Pioneer Bay aboard the covered Sundowner catamaran, with English commentary, antipasto nibbles, Australian sparkling wine, music, and possible turtle or dolphin sightings.
“Magnificent views, very capable captain, fun and fabulous host, - perfect in every way!!!”
Spend two hours aboard Providence V, a 62-foot gaff-rigged schooner, sailing from Coral Sea Marina across Airlie Bay. You will receive a welcome drink, share bread, cheese, fruit, and dips, and may help raise the sails while crew such as Katie, Oscar, Luke, Jack, and Alex bring the boat to life.
“We had a beautiful sail, thank you! The two crew members on board were super friendly and experienced. The boat itself was charming and in great condition. The experience was one we won't forget! Just something to think about...with such a large group on board, we would have loved two seperate cheese platters so everyone wasn't trying to squish to the one...I actually just decided to miss out.”
Cruise from Coral Sea Marina around Airlie Beach, Pioneer Bay, Cannonvale, and Turtle Bay for about two hours. Sundowner Cruises provides one glass of sparkling wine, onboard bar service, music, and coastal views. Rob may host, with chances to spot turtles, dolphins, or dugongs.
“Watching the sun set was amazing. great entertainment and a lot of fun. Fantastic music played which got everyone in party mode .”
Spend two quiet hours aboard the 72-foot timber yacht Lady Enid, sailing from Coral Sea Marina with an Aperol Spritz and shared antipasto. Expect barefoot deck time, sunset views, friendly English-speaking crew, and Airlie Beach glowing on the return.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our sunset cruise on the Lady Enid. We were first greeted with an Aperol spritz, then a lovely little antipasti platter of prawns, olives, sun-dried tomatoes etc (I have a dairy and egg intolerance and they gave me hummus and rice crackers instead of cheese which was lovely!). The crew were very friendly and made the experience really enjoyable for us! We were even able to have photos taken right at the front of the ship (Titanic style) which you can't do very often! Thank you, I would highly recommend for a classy evening on the water.”
Spend two hours aboard a covered, flat-deck catamaran from Coral Sea Marina, watching sunset over Pioneer Bay and Mandalay Point. You’ll receive Australian sparkling wine or a soft drink, share antipasto, and enjoy music, commentary, and Airlie Beach lights with a maximum of 38 people.
“Had a good time. Welcomed by the crew, good drinks and nibblies were served, crew fostered involvement of guests. Shortly after most of us were singing and dancing and had a great experience. Highly recommend.”
Meet at Coral Sea Marina at 4:45 pm for a 2-hour-15-minute sunset sail toward Pioneer Point, Port of Airlie, and Mandalay Point. Bring your preferred drinks, then use the onboard ice, glasses, snacks, tea, coffee, and restroom while the crew guides you past Whitsunday views and Airlie Beach lights.
“We had such a wonderful experience with the sunset cruise. It’s a beautiful yacht and they keep the group small, so there was plenty of room to sit, relax, and enjoy the splendid scenery. The food platter was generous, and the service was very friendly. I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to take a sunset cruise.”
Sail around Pioneer Bay aboard the adults-only Lady Enid for about two hours. You get an Aperol Spritz on arrival, antipasto to share, sunset views, a licensed bar, and a small group capped at 24. The cruise departs Coral Sea Marina and returns there.
“They cancelled the trip 11 am that day. Too windy was the reason. I managed to get on the Derwent Hunter tall ship the next night. Crew were awesome. Boat was full of history. They said they had gone out the night before with no issues. I think maybe the crew had other plans as it didn’t go out the day after either as I walked past it tied up at the marina with no one onboard. They refunded me immediately but would have been nice to let me know other boats may go out that night. It really mucked up my plans. They only gave me an option to…”
Join a skipper and host aboard the 60-foot SV Wings III for a relaxed two-hour sunset sail from Coral Sea Marina. Bring your own drinks, use the onboard refrigeration, and enjoy a tropical welcome drink, antipasto, dessert canapés, tea, coffee, music, and wide sundecks.
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