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Spend four hours sailing off Magnetic Island with a gourmet lunch and a long swim stop in a secluded bay. Expect granite shorelines, clear water, reef life and a relaxed crew-led experience suitable for most fitness levels.
Spend four hours sailing off Magnetic Island with a gourmet lunch and a long swim stop in a secluded bay. Expect granite shorelines, clear water, reef life and a relaxed crew-led experience suitable for most fitness levels.
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Operated by Pilgrim Magnetic Island · Magnetic Island (Nelly Bay), Queensland
The yacht slips out of Nelly Bay under a clean blue sky, sails filling as the mainland recedes and the spine of Magnetic Island comes into focus. Salted wind pushes the boat along the granite rim of the island, the helm steady and the deck alive with the soft slap of waves. Within an hour the crew eyes the sheltered coves and chooses a calm bay—often Radical Bay—for anchor.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most people who can board a small yacht and climb aboard from a low quay; some mobility required for beach entry.
The cruise departs from Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island; travelers can reach Nelly Bay via ferry or local transfers from Townsville.
Yes—local prawn and antipasto lunch plus unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks are included; dietary needs can be accommodated if notified in advance.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; infants and small children can use a pram onshore access is limited at some bays.
The operator cancels for unsafe weather or insufficient travelers; full refunds are available if cancelled at least 24 hours prior or for day-of weather cancellations.
Magnetic Island is on Wulgurukaba and Bindal country and its granite geology and coastal position have shaped Aboriginal use and later European settlement patterns.
Stick to reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching corals or wildlife, and follow crew instructions to minimize anchor damage and marine disturbance.
Pilgrim Magnetic Island operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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