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Top 8 Sunset Sailing Cruises in Australia

8 sailing trips  ·  seats from $61 each

A sail that suits a couple rarely suits a stag party. Below, 8 sunset sailing cruises in Australia with the detail that tells them apart: boat, crew size, food and drink, swim time.

Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas - Canapés and drinks on the open deck
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Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

1.Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 558 reviews · from $67Top of the fleet

Meet at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina for a 90-minute evening sail with Sailaway. Enjoy one complimentary beer, wine, sparkling wine, or soft drink, plus hot and cold canapés. The catamaran offers open viewing decks, coastal views, and sunset photos, but rough weather can make the trip wet and uncomfortable.

“Perfect for a sunset experience whilst you’re in the top end. A great way to see Port Douglas from a different angle.”

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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail - Boarding at Coral Sea Marina North
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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

2.Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

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

Spend two hours sailing across Airlie Beach’s bay aboard Providence V, a 62-foot gaff-rigged schooner built from North Queensland timber. Expect a welcome drink, shared bread, cheese, fruit, and dips, plus chances to help raise the sails. Crew members such as Oscar, Katie, Luke, and Alex explain the boat and sailing as the sun drops behind the Whitsunday hills.

“Beautiful ship, friendly crew, good food and beverages. Only negative feedback was a passenger vaping at front of ship trying to hide from crew”

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Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas - Guided snorkeling around the sheltered lagoon
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Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

3.Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $243Best loved

Sailaway takes you from Port Douglas to the Low Isles on an adults-only catamaran cruise. Snorkel with a marine guide, view coral from a glass-bottom boat, walk the cay, then enjoy afternoon tea and drinks as the sun drops. The crew, including guides such as Erin, Jake and Kyra, helps you choose how active the afternoon will be.

“Fantastic day out on a beautiful catamaran with a fantastic crew! My adult daughter and I loved everything about today. Never felt rushed, there were 9 other people on the boat so it wasn’t at all crowded either. Having done the reef many tiRead more”

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Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - Sailing toward the Daintree coast
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Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

4.Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 342 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66

Meet at Sailaway Boathouse at 4:30pm for a 90-minute sunset sail from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. You will glide along the Coral Sea and Daintree coast aboard a clean luxury catamaran, with hot and cold canapés, music, friendly English-speaking crew, and one beer, wine, champagne, or soft drink included.

“Awesome trip with happy go lucky staff...happy to help everyone out!”

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Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise - Sparkling wine, nibbles, and the social side of the boat
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Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

5.Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 339 reviews · from $60Lowest fare aboard

Set sail from Coral Sea Marina at 5pm aboard the traditional gaff-rigged schooner Providence V. This two-hour cruise circles Pioneer Bay as the sun drops behind the Whitsunday islands. You get a glass of sparkling wine, light shared snacks, and a small-group setting of up to 24 people. Crew members such as Jack, Alex, and Adrian are known for their friendly service.

“We had a wonderful time and the crew were happy and upbeat. It was awesome they even threw in a full moon.”

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Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail - What the 90-minute route feels like
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Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail

6.Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $64

Spend about 90 minutes sailing Hervey Bay aboard Blue Dolphin, a small catamaran limited to 24 people. Cassie, Pete, Peter, Jodie, and the crew serve unlimited drinks and snacks while sharing local sights. Look for dolphins, fruit bats, and pink evening skies, with optional hotel pickup and drop-off.

“We were lucky to have 4 dolphins put on an amazing show for us and then 100s of fruit bats fly over, it made the tour even more memorable. Staff were lovely and food and drinks endless!”

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Gold Coast 2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks&Tasting Plate - Sailing past Marina Mirage and the Spit
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Gold Coast 2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks&Tasting Plate

7.Gold Coast 2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks&Tasting Plate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $121

Join Sun Sailing Gold Coast for a two-hour sunset cruise aboard a 38-foot yacht limited to 10 people. Catherine, Grant, and their crew serve wine, beer, water, and snacks as you sail past Marina Mirage, the Spit, SeaWorld, and South Stradbroke Island. Expect a quiet, personal outing with sunset views, photo help, and possible dolphin or turtle sightings.

“This was an amazing relaxing experience and the hosts were extremely friendly. The sunset was spectacular.”

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Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset Private Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food - Leaving Muriel Henchman North Boat Ramp at 5pm
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Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset Private Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food

8.Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset Private Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Set out at 5pm from Muriel Henchman North Boat Ramp for a private two-hour sail with up to 10 people. Catherine, Grant, Brent, or Marina may host, with the crew handling the boat while you enjoy the Broadwater, Wavebreak Island, South Stradbroke Island, snacks, soft drinks, and alcohol.

“Spectacular day on the water. Very relaxed. Loved every minute. Excellent hosts. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting or living on the Gold Coast”

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