Magnetic Island Sailing & Helicopter Experience
Magnetic Island Sailing & Helicopter Experience
4.4 (122)  
Garbutt, QLD 4814
  • Highlights
    • Tour available Friday, Saturday and Sunday's. An approximately 7-hours tour duration.
    • 30-minute scenic helicopter flight from Townsville
    • 4-hour luxury sailing adventure around Magnetic Island

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    ⏱️ Duration: 7 hours.
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  • Overview

    Departing Townsville, enjoy an exhilarating scenic flight followed by a luxurious small group sailing experience showcasing spectacular Magnetic Island. 

    Your flight departs over Townsville’s waterfront and picturesque Cleveland Bay before taking in the pristine beaches, turquoise waters and fringing reefs that surround this laid back island paradise.  

    Magnetic Island’s 40km of coastline has no less than 23 beautiful beaches and secluded bays, some only accessible by foot or boat, but all clearly visible from the air!

    Just 300m offshore at Cockle Bay is the famous wreck of the “City of Adelaide” which ran aground here in 1916. One of 20 shipwrecks dotted around the island she provides a great photo opportunity at low tide with mangroves clinging to her rusting hull.

    On touchdown at Magnetic Island, join the team at Pilgrim Sailing for a cruise to one of the islands many secluded bays.  While at anchor enjoy time to swim, take a tender ride to shore, relax on the giant inflatable mat or simply chill out onboard and soak in the laid back ambience. A delicious seafood lunch is provided along with a selection of complimentary beverages including organic wines and local craft beers.  

  • What's included?
    • 30 minute scenic helicopter flight ex Townsville to Magnetic Island
    • Vehicle transfer from Landing Site to Nelly Bay Marina 
    • A personal and intimate 4 hour, small group (max 12 guests) sailing experience aboard “Pilgrim”, a luxury 58-foot sailing yacht  
    • Sail the island coastline for around 1 hour before dropping anchor in a secluded bay – generally Arthur Bay, Florence Bay or Radical Bay as chosen by the Pilgrim crew on the day
    • Have a go at steering the yacht or learn a little about sailing from your friendly, knowledgeable Pilgrim crew 
    • Dinghy ride to the beach while at anchor (optional)
    • Chance sightings of migrating Humpback Whales (Jul-Sep), Kites, Sea-Eagles, Turtles, colourful Reef Fish and maybe even a Dugong
    • Use of stinger suits and giant inflatable mat 
    • Delicious seafood lunch including locally caught prawns & bugs and an antipasto platter served with fresh baguette (non-seafood options available on request)
    • Complimentary Tamburlaine organic wines, local premium beers and soft drinks both during lunch and on the sail home
    • Complimentary tea, coffee and water (still and sparkling) 
    • Luxurious Pilgrim branded Turkish Towels & sailing wine glasses
    • Environmentally-friendly sunscreen
    • Sealink Ferry ticket from Magnetic Island return to Townsville (Breakwater Terminal)
  • Location

    • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the experience taking place.

  • Customer Reviews for Nautilus Aviation - Cairns

    4.4

    122 reviews
    Nicolette Parsons
    Nicolette Parsons
    7 months ago

    We decided to go on a trip after arriving in Cairns not realising the demand. The team at Nautilus did everything to accommodate us, even re-arranging bookings, pilots & craft so we could experience the Vlasoff Cay island touch down dependent on the regulations of the island being empty. Cairns turned on the perfect weather and the Nautilus Team put on the perfect experience. Pilot was friendly, good sense of humour, informative and respectful of all our requests down to taking some awesome 📸 of us as a group. Even detoured slightly so we could see the whale 🐋 and calf 🐳 we spotted. Best 80 mins ever and worth every cent. Hit the jackpot with beautiful sunshine, calm winds. Helicopters well equipped, clean and safe. Loved this, best ever birthday adventure.

    Lynne Meeres
    Lynne Meeres
    6 months ago

    The flight over the reef was amazing. Saw sting rays, manta rays, turtles and a shark. Craig the pilot was very informative with his knowledge of the area. I highly recommend it.

    Dan Duncan
    Dan Duncan
    a year ago

    We were extremely lucky to have experienced this on the day we were there. The weather was not favourable in the morning however it did clear up. The communication with this company was brilliant. They kept in touch with us about the expectations of the day. The pilot was knowledgeable and friendly and the everything is explained so well for you to feel very safe and have a fantastic experience. To see the Great Barrier Reef from this view was like nothing else. Thank you to Nautilus Aviation. Highly recommended.

    Amanda Neill
    Amanda Neill
    7 months ago

    Absolutely amazing helicopter ride!!! Highly recommend doing this!!! John the helicopter pilot was so good and made this flight so fun!!! If your looking for something to do in Cairns it's a must and ask for John!!!!

    Rachael Austin
    Rachael Austin
    2 years ago

    One of the best experiences I’ve ever had!!! You cannot put a price on this outstanding trip. The day was absolutely perfect and the pilot was very knowledgeable and friendly. We forgot his name but he was such a great pilot. We were fortunate enough to land on the sandcay and have a beautiful picnic followed by snorkelling. The food in the picnic was absolutely awesome!!! We got given so much and it was delicious! The picturesque views were one of a kind and the snorkelling was fantastic. We got to see so much of the reef - it was the best!!! I would do this trip over and over again if I could. Thank you so much it was the best day ever!!! If I could give 10 stars I would.

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    • Experience Type: Outdoor
    • Activity Level: Relaxed
    • Skill Level: Beginner
    • Duration: 7 Hour(s)
    • ID Required: Yes
    • Booking Required: Yes
    • All product requires a minimum number of 2 passengers to proceed.
    • We suggest packing a small soft sided bag as if you were going to the beach for the day, including: camera, swimming costume hat, sunglasses, towel, sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended) & a dry change of clothes including a jacket in winter.
    • Non-seafood lunch options available. Please mention at time of booking.

    Helicopter

    • All helicopter pricing is per seat, independent of age.
    • Passengers 3 years and older must occupy their own seat.
    • Routinely one (1) infant (under 3 years of age) is permitted per flight and may travel free of charge when seated on a parent’s/guardians lap with a company provided infant seat belt restraint. If travelling with more than one infant please contact us to discuss.
    • Payload limits apply to all aircraft. Accurate individual passenger body weights are required at time of booking.
    • Maximum individual seat weight limit of 130kg applies.

    FIT & GROUP Travel Policy: 

    • To ensure smooth operations, passenger check in comfort & minimise delays, all 30, 45 & 60 minute Scenic Flight bookings up to 6 passengers (1 Helicopter) will continue to depart from the Pier Heliport while all bookings for 7+ passengers. (2+ Helicopters) will now depart from our General Aviation Airport location. 

    • Flight cancellations require a minimum notification of 48 hours prior to departure.
    • Cancellation notice of 48hours is required for a full refund claim and 24-48 hours, for a 50% refund claim.
    • No refund applies if booking is cancelled inside 24 hours
    • In the event of passenger illness, with medical certificate, Nautilus Aviation will reschedule the flight. 
  • Your voucher(s) and booking information will be included in the confirmation email you will receive shortly after purchasing the experience on Amazed.com.

    If the booking needs to be first confirmed by the host, you will receive your Amazed voucher within 24-48 hours of purchase.

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