Top Townsville Cruises & Sailing

Experience the magic of a sunset in Australia’s tropical north, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Great Barrier Reef. Set sail from Townsville and watch the color of the sky change to hues of pinks, yellows, and oranges as the sun sets over the azure waters.

Skip the crowded sailing tours on this small group lunchtime cruise around Magnetic Island. Sailing with a group of no more than six people means you won't have to battle for space and views. Plus, you can save money by bringing your own food and alcoholic beverages to enjoy onboard.

Experience life on a live-aboard boat during this fun overnight trip. You'll spend a couple of hours sailing around, then put anchor to watch the sunset. Bring your own alcoholic drinks to enjoy. After a serene night at sea, wake in time for a glorious sunrise and recharge with breakfast. An easy way to have a sailing adventure if you don't know how to sail.

Take in views of Magnetic Island, Townsville, and Cleveland Bay that you would otherwise miss on land on a morning sail around Magnetic Island. Unlike many sailing tours, you won't have to battle large crowds as this one operates with a maximum of just six guests, making for a realxing and scenic start to the day.

Just 5 miles (8 kilometers) off Townsville, Magnetic Island offers pristine beaches, brilliant waters and vivid reef. Experience it in style when you book this helicopter flight and lunch cruise package, with numbers capped at just six travelers for a more intimate experience. Inhale sweeping views of bays and coves as you soar out of Townsville, then eat, drink and make merry aboard the Pilgrim, a 58-foot (18-meter) sailing yacht.