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Leave the waterfront behind and settle into a front-row view of Airlie Beach as the late-afternoon light shifts across Pioneer Bay. With two hours on the water, a glass of Australian sparkling wine and shared antipasto nibbles included, this is an easy way to give your Whitsundays evening a real sense of occasion without committing to a full-day cruise.
Move around the flat, fully covered catamaran, choose your favourite angle for photos and watch the coastline unfold as you cruise around the bay. Look back towards the seaside homes and green hills around Airlie Beach, keep an eye out for turtles, and take in the changing colours as daylight begins to fade.
The mood onboard is relaxed and social rather than formal. Sip your welcome drink, share the nibbles, enjoy the music and chat with fellow travellers; if you feel like another drink, the fully licensed bar is open during the cruise. The purpose-built layout leaves plenty of room to move around, settle into the view and enjoy the evening at your own pace.
Sunset colour and wildlife sightings change with the conditions, so every evening looks a little different. By the time you return to Coral Sea Marina, the lights of Airlie Beach are glowing across the water and you are within an easy walk of town for dinner or the rest of your night.
A great end to the day. The staff were fun, brilliant sunset and nice cruise to see all the sights of airlie
Magnificent views, very capable captain, fun and fabulous host, – perfect in every way!!!
Meeting point: Coral Sea (Abell Point) Marina, North Village, meeting point B. Please meet under the white umbrellas at the roundabout.
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Know before you go
No. This experience takes place on a purpose-built, fully covered catamaran that cruises around Pioneer Bay rather than a sailing yacht. The flat deck and open layout make it easy to move around, take photos and enjoy views from different sides of the boat.
Cloud cover can change the colour and visibility of the sunset, but the experience is about the full transition from daylight to evening. You can still enjoy Pioneer Bay, the Airlie Beach coastline, the music and the town lights appearing across the water. Every evening offers a slightly different view.
Yes. The cruise welcomes all ages, and its two-hour duration, covered flat deck and soft-drink alternative make it an easy evening activity for many families. Children and infants must be included in the booking, space for prams is limited, and there is no baby change table onboard.
No. The boat is fully licensed, so BYO drinks are not permitted. A glass of Australian sparkling wine or a soft drink is included, and additional drinks can be purchased onboard with cash or card.
No. The shared antipasto platter is a light snack rather than dinner. It typically includes items such as dips, crackers, vegetable sticks, olives and cured meat. The marina and Airlie Beach restaurants are close by if you would like to dine after the cruise.
Yes. There is one marine toilet onboard. It is not wheelchair accessible, and there is no baby change table.
The boat is moderately accessible with assistance. There is no boarding ramp, the entry is narrow and one step up is required. Space for wheelchairs and prams is limited, and the onboard toilet is not accessible.
It is a relaxed, friendly and social cruise with music, a licensed bar and space to move around. It suits couples, friends, solo travellers and families who enjoy an easy-going shared evening on the water rather than a formal dining cruise.
Well organised, great communication before and during cruise
Did exactly as it said, enjoyed a lovely sunset with great views & wine.
I had a truly wonderful time on the sunset cruise. The atmosphere was incredibly relaxing and enjoyable from start to finish. The crew was absolutely fantastic – friendly, professional, and always ready to help. The views were simply breathtaking as the sun slowly set over the water, creating unforgettable moments. We were offered a glass of sparkling wine and some delicious snacks, which made the experience even more special. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a peaceful and scenic way to spend the evening
Bob & Rob were fantastic and made the night. The whole night was incredible and we enjoyed it so much we wished we had more time to book another! Food was lovely, sunset amazing & the free photos at the end just topped it off! Leah was lovely too! Highly reccomend xxx
This was simply amazing! We even saw turtles! Fantastic, friendly environment, lovely views and sunsets, great snacks (I’ve never had such a tasty antipasti!) 10/10 playlist and vibes all around, you’d truly be missing out if you don’t book this tour!
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