Welcome to Providence V Sailing

Join us on board Providence V, a 62-foot gaff rigged schooner which runs day and evening sails around the granite-bouldered, magnificent beaches of Magnetic Island. Come along for a gourmet picnic on one of the island's 23 secluded bays or an evening cruise: a sizzling barbeque off West Point, the island's most picturesque spot for watching the sun set. Sail back in the moonlight.

Providence V is the only tall ships in the Townsville region. She is a family-owned topsail classic schooner perfect for adventure sailing in a bygone era and a replica of the Gloucestershire schooner one of the first vessels to sail in the America’s Cup in the 1870s.

Magnetic Island is a 25-minute ferry ride from Townsville in North Queensland. Captain Cook's compass is said to have gone awry when he reached Magnetic Island, located in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. More than half of the island is national park and it has 24-kilometres of walking tracks.

All cruises currently leave from Nelly Bay harbour next to the ferry terminal on Magnetic island.Regular ferries operate day and night and our prices can include ferry packages. Check www. Sunferries.com.au or the car barge which also takes passengers and has free day car parking on www.magvac.com.au Please let us know your preference when you book.
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Providence V can take up to 24 people for day sails and 15 overnight.

We cater for:

 

Providence also provides

• Romance under the stars
• Learn more about sailing than any textbook can show you
• Private charters to uninhabited islands of your choice or the outer reef
• Weddings
• Christmas parties (fully catered)
• Theme parties (check out our photo gallery page)
• Special occasions
• Four day sails

 

 

Your participation involves:

• Learning cool stuff and meeting new people
• Relaxing, wining and dining
• Sunbathing
• Snorkelling beautiful coral reefs
• Taking in breathtaking scenery, fun and laughter
• Taking an active role in sail techniques and training if you desire

Our participation involves: