Airlie Beach Sunset Sail: BYO drinks, max 29 guests

You bring the drinks. The boat brings the view.

A sunset sailing cruise on SV Wings III departing from Airlie Beach with a maximum of 29 guests, where you can bring your own choice of drinks onboard. The 60-foot yacht sails past Pioneer Point and Mandalay Point toward the Whitsunday Islands, with antipasto platters, dessert canapés, and a complimentary tropical cocktail on arrival included. Tea and coffee are available throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing and scenic views

• Board SV Wings III yacht
• Sail out of Coral Sea Marina
• Pass Port of Airlie Beach and Mandalay Point
• Enjoy views of Whitsunday Islands
• Admire sunset over Whitsunday Islands
• View twinkling lights of Airlie Beach and Cannonvale

The experience

SV Wings III leaves Coral Sea Marina in the late afternoon, heading out past the Port of Airlie Beach toward Pioneer Point with the Whitsunday Islands visible across the water. The skipper has over 30 years of experience, and the 60-foot vessel has large open deck areas where you can settle in as the light changes. Because the guest count stays at 29 maximum, there is room to move without feeling crowded: the whole point of a boat this size.

You're welcome to bring whatever drinks you prefer: champagne, beer, spirits, juice, or anything in between. Cups, wine glasses and champagne flutes are provided, along with ice. The crew serves a complimentary tropical cocktail when you arrive, then freshly prepared antipasto platters and dessert canapés as the sun dips below the horizon. Tea and coffee machines are available if you want them instead. A restroom is onboard, and you can connect your own Spotify playlists to the sound system.

The sail takes roughly two and a half hours. Kids from age 5 are welcome. The boat does move with the water, so you need to be able to step aboard and navigate the deck without assistance. There are two deck steps and steep stairways inside, and the restroom is narrow. The crew cannot physically help guests move around the vessel for safety reasons.

What’s included

• Welcome tropical cocktail on arrival.
• freshly prepared antipasto grazing platter and dessert canapés.
• tea varieties and coffee machines.
• wine glasses, champagne flutes, cups and ice for your own drinks.
• onboard restroom.
• Spotify connection to play your own playlists.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:45

AgesAdult (16 to 70 years) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 29

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Wings Sailing Charters Whitsundays

Is this one for you?The shared format works for groups and solo travelers who don't mind sailing with up to 29 others, but the low guest count means you get deck space and attention without the feel of a crowded party boat. Bring your own drinks if you want to control what you're paying for and what you're drinking. That's the whole difference here.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I really bring any drinks I want onto the boat?

Yes. SV Wings III is the only BYO drinks cruise in Airlie Beach, so you choose what you bring: champagne, beer, spirits, non-alcoholic options, whatever suits you. Cups, wine glasses, champagne flutes and ice are all provided onboard.

What happens at sunset on the Whitsunday Islands sail?

The yacht positions you to watch the sun set over the water with the Whitsunday Islands in view. You'll see the twinkling lights of Airlie Beach and Cannonvale township appear across the bay as daylight fades, and the crew serves antipasto platters and dessert canapés during this time.

How many people sail on SV Wings III at once?

The maximum is 29 guests, which keeps the deck from feeling crowded and gives everyone space to move around the large open areas of the 60-foot yacht.

Is there food included, or do I need to bring snacks?

Antipasto grazing platters and dessert canapés are freshly prepared onboard and included. A complimentary tropical cocktail is served on arrival, and tea and coffee are available throughout the sail.