9 Sunset Cruises in the Whitsundays, From Cheapest Up

1.2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 539 reviews · 2 hours · from $48Our pick

Board the covered Sundowner catamaran at Coral Sea Marina for a relaxed two-hour cruise around Pioneer Bay. Enjoy Australian sparkling wine, antipasto nibbles, music, and commentary from the crew while you watch Airlie Beach light up. The flat deck, onboard toilet, and wheelchair access with assistance make it an easy evening outing.

“beautiful experince friendly guide amd staff beautiful sunset and a lovely sail around with very well priced drinks! Highly recommend”

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2.Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 389 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Spend two hours aboard Providence V, a 62-foot gaff-rigged schooner and movie boat, sailing from Coral Sea Marina across the Whitsunday waters. You’ll receive a welcome drink, share bread, cheese, fruit, and dips, and may help raise the sails. Crew members such as Oscar, Katie, Luke, and Alex are known for friendly commentary.

“It was great. Really lovely evening out on the boat for sunset. Really interesting and informative crew”

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3.Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 339 reviews · from $60

Sail Pioneer Bay aboard Providence V, a traditional gaff-rigged schooner, for about two hours from Airlie Beach. You’ll share a glass of sparkling wine and light snacks while the crew, including skippers such as Jack and Alex, guides the boat toward sunset. The cruise returns to Coral Sea Marina, with up to 24 people aboard.

“Excellent view in the right weather. It can be intense at the start for those who haven’t done boat sailing before but it gets better! Definitely a better option than the other “party light” sunset cruise in terms of ambient.”

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4.Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $49

Spend about two hours cruising from Coral Sea Marina around Airlie Beach, Pioneer Bay, Cannonvale, and Turtle Bay. You’ll receive sparkling wine, enjoy bar service and music, and may spot turtles, dolphins, or dugongs. The covered catamaran suits changing weather, while host Rob and the crew help set a friendly, social tone.

“We had a great time on the sunset cruise. We met some lovely people, saw a turtle & enjoyed sailing around the area”

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5.Adults Only Sunset Sail with Aperol Spritz/Antipasto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Spend two hours aboard the 72-foot timber yacht Lady Enid, sailing from Coral Sea Marina past Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays. You’ll go barefoot on deck, enjoy an Aperol Spritz and shared antipasto with prawns, then watch the town light up after sunset. The crew speaks English and extra drinks are available to buy.

“My husband Troy and I from Townsville needed a nice little break and this was the perfect relaxing 2hr sail for us just to chill out together. I think the little share food platter was done well, and I would have just done normal champagne but the dry orange was a nice touch. The crew were very friendly and we just relaxed loving the sunset got lots of nice pics thanks from a lovely little memory 💕”

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6.Sundowner Sunset Cruise Airlie Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $49

Spend about two hours aboard Sundowner, a covered catamaran leaving Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach. Sip Australian sparkling wine, share antipasto, and watch dusk settle over Pioneer Bay and Mandalay Point. The bar serves extra drinks, while music and an easy social setting keep the evening lively without a rough yacht ride.

“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.”

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7.NEW SUNSET TOUR-Airlie Beach Sunset Sail in Style- BYO drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $78Top rated

Spend about 2 hours and 15 minutes sailing from Coral Sea Marina toward Pioneer Point, with views of the Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach, and Cannonvale at sunset. Bring your own drinks, while the crew supplies ice, glasses, a tropical welcome cocktail, antipasto, dessert canapés, music, and an onboard restroom.

“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.”

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8.Lady Enid Sunset Sail Airlie Beach – Adults Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $71

Spend about two hours sailing around Pioneer Bay aboard Lady Enid, an adults-only yacht from Coral Sea Marina. You’ll receive an Aperol Spritz on arrival, share a small antipasto plate, and watch the Whitsunday sunset with drinks from the licensed bar. The boat carries up to 24 people and returns to the marina.

“Nice chill cruise on this beautiful yacht. We were fortunate that about 10 people cancelled so we had a ship of about 10 passengers. Crew were really friendly and just bobbing in the water with no motor perfect. Thoroughly recommend it to others”

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9.BYOB Sunset Sail in Style Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Join a skipper and host aboard SV Wings III, a 60-foot luxury catamaran sailing from Coral Sea Marina. Your two-hour evening includes a tropical welcome drink, antipasto, dessert canapés, tea, and coffee. Bring your own chilled drinks, then enjoy the sunset from the spacious decks or top sundeck.

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