Airlie Beach, Whitsundays

Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise

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Duration
2 hours, around sunset
Departs
Coral Sea Marina, North Village
Includes
Glass of bubbles, snack platter
Group size
Maximum 48 guests

Tour overview

This Airlie Beach Sunset Tour offers a truly unique and memorable experience on the beautiful waters out the front of Airlie Beach. The 2-hour Sundowner sunset cruise is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the stunning views of an Airlie Beach sunset and the town lights.

As you step on board, you are greeted with a refreshing glass of sparkling wine or soft drink, and a shared platter of nibbles is served during the cruise. Guests rave about the ambience as the sun sets and the lights of Airlie Beach come into view. It's also a social and enjoyable way to spend an evening, with the chance to meet new people and share experiences.

Fully covered catamaran Licensed bar on board Suitable for all ages

Tour Highlights

  • Fully covered, purpose-built catamaran
  • Onboard bar (no BYO)
  • A glass of sparkling or soft drink is included in your sunset cruise ticket price
  • Pioneer Bay and Turtle Bay, with turtle spotting
  • After the sun sets, enjoy the lights of Airlie Beach at night

Itinerary

*Example itinerary only. The order, timing and stops may change on the day due to weather and operating conditions.

Departure, 4:15pm to 5:00pm by season

Coral Sea Marina, North Village

Board the Sundowner and be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine or a soft drink.

Sunset cruise

Pioneer Bay and Turtle Bay

Cruise around Pioneer Bay in front of Airlie Beach, look for turtles in Turtle Bay and share a platter of nibbles as the sun goes down.

After sunset

Airlie Beach Lights

Take in the lights of Airlie Beach at night on the way back in.

Return, about 2 hours later

Coral Sea Marina

Back at the marina in time for dinner in Airlie Beach.

Departure Times

Departure times move with the sunset through the year.

1 January to 28 February: 5:00pm to 7:15pm
1 to 31 March: 4:45pm to 7:00pm
1 April to 31 October: 4:15pm to 6:30pm
1 November to 31 December: 4:45pm to 7:00pm

Good to know

Glass of sparkling or soft drink included
Shared platter of nibbles
Licensed bar, no BYO
Restroom on board

Dinner plans: The platter is light nibbles, not a meal, so plan dinner for after the cruise.

Is This Tour Suitable For You?

Fitness level Easy
Suitable for all ages
Infants travel free but need a ticket
Flat decks with no trip hazards

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour sunset cruise
  • Glass of bubbles, or a soft drink or juice
  • Shared platter of crackers, vegetable sticks, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, kabana and dip
  • Restroom on board

Not included

  • Extra drinks from the onboard bar
  • Dinner

Quick Information For This Cruise

Product: Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise with Sundowner
Price: From $75 per adult, $65 per child (3 to 14)
Price includes: Glass of bubbles, snacks, restroom on board
Location: Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Type of boat: Catamaran
Boat name: Sundowner
Departure time: 4:15pm to 5:00pm, depending on the season
Return time: About 2 hours later
Maximum guests: 48
Tour locations: Coral Sea Marina and Pioneer Bay in front of Airlie Beach

Tour Departure Point Map

The cruise departs from Coral Sea Marina, North Village, Airlie Beach.

Tour Video

Airlie Beach Sunset Tour Reviews On Google

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Booking conditions: All tours are subject to minimum numbers and weather conditions and may be cancelled at the operator's discretion. The destination or route may be altered for guest safety and comfort depending on the weather. If the operator cancels within 24 hours of travel, guests are offered alternative days or a full ticket refund.

Guest cancellations: Full ticket cancellation is offered up to 24 hours before travel. Cancellations within the 24 hours before the cruise incur a 50% fee. Cancellations after 9am on the day, and no-shows, incur a 100% fee. Eligible refunds are of the ticket price and exclude any booking or credit card fees paid.

Health & safety: The vessel is fully licensed and no BYO alcohol is permitted.

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Nath J

Airlie Beach local since 2001 · Founder, Ripple Effect Online

Nath J has lived in Airlie Beach and worked in Whitsundays tourism since 2001. He was Operations Manager at Tallarook Sail and Dive, and today is a marketing contractor for multiple tourism and local businesses. He is also the founder of Ripple Effect Online, the Airlie Beach agency that has been building and ranking websites for local tour operators since 2017. Nath runs several Whitsundays travel sites, has delivered workshops on direct tourism bookings, and wrote the ebook "Whitsunday Islands: A Journey through Paradise". He holds the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s "Whitsundays Tourism Hero" and "Respecting First Nations Cultural Protocols in Australia" certifications.

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