Sundowner Sunset Cruise Airlie Beach: Fully covered catamaran

A flat-deck catamaran designed for socialising means high heels stay on and there's room to move.

Sundowner is a two-hour sunset cruise from Able Point Marina in Airlie Beach aboard a fully covered catamaran built for socialising rather than sailing performance. The boat circumnavigates Pioneer Bay, passing Mandalay Point, Cannonvale Beach and Turtle Bay, with sparkling wine and antipasto platter included on arrival. A fully licensed bar sells wine, beer and spirits. Departures run 4:30–6:30pm April to July, 5:00–7:00pm August to October, and 5:15–7:15pm November to March, with arrival 15 minutes early.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise and socializing on catamaran

• Meet 15 minutes before departure
• Board Sundowner catamaran at Abell Point Marina
• Cruise around Pioneer Bay
• Spot turtles in Turtle Bay
• Enjoy sunset views of Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Islands
• Relax and socialize on flat deck
• Purchase drinks from fully licensed bar
• Return to marina at cruise end

The experience

What makes Sundowner different from a traditional yacht is the flat deck and the social layout. There are no trip hazards, ample room to move around, and a long central table with chairs on either side for relaxing or romanticising with a view out to the islands. If you want to settle in, the side ottomans face the water perfectly for watching the sunset. The boat has been operating for 16 years and is a local favourite, built specifically for the kind of evening where you connect with new people or spend quiet time with someone you came with.

Able Point Marina sits a short walk from Airlie Beach's main street, in the Northern Village where award-winning restaurants line the boardwalk. The cruise itself circumnavigates Pioneer Bay. Because the catamaran has very little draft, it gets close to points of interest including Mandalay Point and Cannonvale Beach, and passes through Turtle Bay where spotting is possible. You watch the lights of Airlie Beach come on as dusk turns to dark, with the Whitsunday islands as the backdrop. A glass of Australian sparkling arrives when you board, along with a shared platter of antipasto, crackers, dips and vege sticks. The fully licensed bar stocks six wines, four beers and all basic spirits if you want to order beyond what's included.

What’s included

• A glass of Australian sparkling wine on arrival (non-alcoholic beverage available).
• a shared platter of antipasto, crackers, dips and vege sticks.
• access to a fully licensed bar serving six wines, four beers and all basic spirits.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 16:15 and 16:45

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 38

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 effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Iconic Whitsunday Adventures

Is this one for you?The social layout and flat deck suit anyone who wants to move around freely and connect with other travellers, or couples looking for a quiet spot with a view. The fully covered design works in any weather without the motion of a traditional yacht.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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.

What time does the Sundowner cruise leave Airlie Beach?

Departure times shift with the sunset: 4:30pm from April to July, 5:00pm from August to October, and 5:15pm from November to March. Arrive 15 minutes early at Able Point Marina in the Northern Village.

Can I wear high heels on the Sundowner?

Yes. The catamaran has a flat deck with no trip hazards, so high heels are welcome and you can move freely around the boat.

What's included in the cruise price?

A glass of Australian sparkling wine on arrival (non-alcoholic alternatives available), and a shared platter of antipasto, crackers, dips and vege sticks. Additional drinks from the fully licensed bar can be purchased separately.

Does the boat get close to the islands?

Yes. Sundowner has very little draft, so it circumnavigates Pioneer Bay and gets up close to Mandalay Point, Cannonvale Beach and Turtle Bay, where you may spot turtles.

Is the boat accessible for wheelchair users?

Wheelchairs are welcome on board, but there is no wheelchair ramp. Wheelchair guests need to be comfortable being assisted onto the vessel.