Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise
Overview
2 hours
Mobile ticket
The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we cruise around the bay for two hours. The bar on board is fully licensed, for further drink purchases. Sorry, no BYO.
Sundowner is a fully undercover, purpose built catamaran designed for socialising, and unlike a yacht, we have a flat surface and no trip hazards. There is ample room to move, and high heels are welcome.
We circumnavigate the Airlie Beach waterfront around Pioneer Bay. As we have very little draft we are able are able to get up close and personal to the many points of interest along the Whitsunday coastline, and enjoy a bit of turtle spotting in Turtle Bay.
Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands provide the perfect back drop for our sunset cruises, as well as our other cruises including private charters for birthdays, corporate groups, weddings or any celebration.
This is a family friendly cruise.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sundowner is moderately accessible, with assistance, as there is no boarding ramp, and a step up is required. There is room on board for a limited number of prams or wheelchairs. The bathroom is not an accessible bathroom.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Airlie Beach
Cruise around Airlie Beach Pioneer Bay. From sunlight across the ocean and beyond the Whitsunday Islands to watching the Airlie lights come alive at night.
Cannonvale
As we cruise around to Cannonvale beach to Turtle Bay which is a beautiful area by Pigeon Island where more often then not a turtle will pop up his head to say hello. And every so often a dolphin or dugong will join in on the action.
What‘s Included
An antipasto nibbles platter is served during the cruise for all guests. Additional snacks are available to purchase.
Restroom on board
A glass of Australian sparkling or soft drink is served on arrival. A fully licensed is on board if you wish to purchase any additonal drinks.
Options
Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise
Reviews
131 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice few hours.
Susan R,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice few hours, enjoyed the nibbles. Sunset not great , but still a lovely evening. Thank you for taking family photos.
Very relaxing and easy...
T F,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very relaxing and easy experience - staff were very attentive and scenery was fantastic. Well worth the money.
Excellent
nicholasmC3860ZA,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This sunset cruise captures everything that makes Airlie Beach unforgettable—natural beauty, warm hospitality, and a sense of effortless escape. It is the perfect way to end a day in the Whitsundays and an experience that lingers long after the sun has disappeared below the horizon.
Good crowd made the trip
Matt P,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was good, met up with a fun crowd. Sometimes just getting out on water and having a cruise is the fun you don’t expect.
Disappointed
Jonathan E,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Make sure there isn't a party group on board that are loud and drunk who spoiled it for the ones that were there with kids for a relaxing quiet sunset cruise. We were supposed to have a complementary drink and nibbles they never came around to make sure everyone had a drink as for nibbles we managed to get one cracker and some dip, your supposed to be hosts make sure your guests have what is promised, the party people didn't go without. Maybe do party cruises and seperate ones for people who want a quiet relaxing sunset cruise. For what it cost each a bit disappointed
Last minute decisions
Charna K,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Pardon the pun, but it’s a cruisey afternoon on the water. Great views, staff were friendly and the group was a large enough size to not be bothersome. A nice adventure to do.
Lovely afternoon well...
sarah b,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely afternoon well spent for an excellent price. Crew was lovely and captain was very friendly! Champs were flowing and music was bumping. Great portion size on the nibblies… the other previous cruises must have had a very hungry bunch! (as per the reviews) as our cruise had some left over! Nibblies were much more than meagre. Would go again :)
10/10 would do again!
nevaehs686,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the atmosphere, prices of drinks and how friendly the staff are. Good laughs were shared with multiple people from around the world. Definitely something you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Not to mention the amazing photos that can be taken on this cruise is out of this world with the locations the captain takes the crew and the scenery is a dream. Also amazing music taste. Thank you!!
Amazing and relaxing
W1503TFtracyb,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing sunset cruise. Beautiful to see Airlie Beach from the water. Was so relaxing. Staff were very informative and friendly. We even spotted some turtles
Sunset Cruise
Laura C,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Captain good. The Champagne Service and welcome canapés did not give it personally, it was very uncomfortable to move among the people to take a snack
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