6 Sunset Cruises in Airlie Beach Worth Booking

1.2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 539 reviews · 2 hours · from $48Our pick

Spend two hours aboard the covered Sundowner catamaran from Coral Sea Marina. Cruise Pioneer Bay, hear local commentary, watch Airlie Beach light up, and enjoy Australian sparkling wine with antipasto. The English-speaking crew, including hosts such as Rob and Captain Elliott on some sailings, keep the mood relaxed and social.

“A great end to the day. The staff were fun, brilliant sunset and nice cruise to see all the sights of airlie”

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2.Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

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

Board the 62-foot Providence V at Coral Sea Marina North for a relaxed two-hour sunset sail. You’ll go barefoot, share bread, cheese, fruit, and dips, and may help raise the sails. Crew such as Oscar, Katie, Luke, and Alex are known for friendly stories about the ship and Airlie Beach. Bring a warm layer, and arrive 15 minutes early.

“It was great. Really lovely evening out on the boat for sunset. Really interesting and informative crew”

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3.Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 339 reviews · from $60

Sail Pioneer Bay aboard the traditional gaff-rigged schooner Providence V during a two-hour sunset cruise from Coral Sea Marina. You’ll get a glass of sparkling wine, shared snacks, and views of Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday islands. Captains and crew, including Jack and Alex, keep the small group relaxed and friendly.

“We had such a lovely afternoon!! The guys on the boat were so nice and friendly. The weather was phenomenal! We were in a group of 6 and had so much fun!!”

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4.Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $49

Spend about two hours aboard Sundowner Cruises’ covered catamaran from Coral Sea Marina. You’ll sip a glass of sparkling wine, pass Pioneer Bay, Cannonvale Beach, Turtle Bay, and waterfront homes, with music, an onboard bar, light nibbles, and possible turtle sightings. Host Rob helps set the relaxed, social mood.

“A great way to spend a late afternoon. An easy boat ride cruising the water front of Airlie Beach. Skipper full of info about locals.”

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5.Airlie: Adults Only Sunset Sail with Aperol Spritz/Antipasto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Spend two quiet hours sailing from Coral Sea Marina on Lady Enid, a traditional 72-foot timber yacht. Your ticket includes an Aperol Spritz and shared antipasto with prawns, cheese, salami, olives, and more. The crew raises the sails, points out local sights, and pauses for sunset photos before returning past Airlie Beach’s evening lights.

“Stunning sunset sail, the crew were awesome, my partner and I soaked up every moment. Definitely the best way to relax in the afternoon!”

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6.BYOB Sunset Sail in Style Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $77Top rated

Join a skipper and host aboard SV Wings III for a relaxed two-hour sunset sail from Coral Sea Marina. You’ll receive a tropical drink, antipasto, dessert canapés, tea, and coffee, then use the onboard refrigeration, ice, cups, and glasses for your own drinks. Spacious decks, air conditioning, three toilets, and low passenger numbers make this a comfortable evening on the bay.

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