6 Sunset Island Cruises in Australia to Build a Day Around

1.Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $99Our pick

Join Pilgrim Magnetic Island at Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar in Nelly Bay for a 90-minute sunset sail on Cleveland Bay. The small yacht carries no more than 12 people and includes local cheese, unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks while you watch the sun drop over Magnetic Island.

“This experience was exceptional. The captain and crew were incredibly welcoming and very attentive throughout the entirety of the sail. We were provided with a unique experience, a stunning sunset and a delicious cheese platter. Especially recommend the pumpkin chutney.”

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2.Phillip Island Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $56

Set out from San Remo Jetty on a 1-hour-45-minute catamaran cruise across sheltered Western Port Bay. Watch for dolphins, Australian fur seals, and birdlife while enjoying a grazing box, live music, commentary, and sunset views. Drinks cost extra, and sailing depends on good weather.

“The weather was perfect the staff were very friendly we had a great time thank you”

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3.San Remo: Phillip Island Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 1h 45m · from $55

Join Wildlife Coast Cruises at San Remo Jetty for a 105-minute sunset sailing through sheltered Western Port Bay. Enjoy live music, a grazing box, light commentary, and views of Churchill, Reef, and Elizabeth islands while watching for fur seals and birdlife.

“The cruise was very nice, the staff and food were excellent, professional & polite :) would definitely recommend.”

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4.Sunset Cruise on Magnetic Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $60

Join Drew and the Magnetic Island Time Cruises crew for a two-hour sunset boat trip from Horseshoe Bay. You will cruise toward Radical Bay, stop for a 20-minute swim and beach walk, spot island wildlife, try fishing, and finish with sparkling wine as the sun drops.

“Very entertaining host, knowledgeable about the history of Magnetic Island. We had a good laugh and being on the Boat was beautiful”

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5.Keppel Islands: Sunset Cruise w/ Cheese Platter & Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $49Best value

Spend 1.5 hours aboard Funtastic Cruises’ luxury catamaran off the Capricorn Coast. You’ll receive champagne, deli meats, cheese, fruit, and bread, while hosts such as Steve, Angie, and Terry keep the cruise friendly and relaxed. Bring your own beer, wine, or premixed drinks, but leave glass bottles at home.

“This was a fantastic trip. Small numbers. Plenty of nibbles & wine! Great team on board”

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6.Magnetic Island: Sunset & Shipwreck Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Spend two hours cruising from Nelly Bay toward Cockle Bay with an English-speaking guide. Adam and Tim have been praised for wildlife spotting and island stories, while the S.S. City of Adelaide provides the main historical stop.

“This was an excellent trip - Adam was brilliant at pointing out the wildlife and telling us all about the island and, of course, the shipwrecks.”

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