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Welcome to Providence V Sailing


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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 fun day on one of the island’s 23 secluded bays.

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 Glouster Schooner one of the first vessels to sail in the America’s Cup in the 1870s.

Magnetic Island is a 20-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. Check www.sunferries.com.au or the car barge which also takes passengers and has free day car parking on www.magvac.com.au when you book.
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Providence V can take up to 24 people for day sails and 15 overnight.

We cater for:

Magnetic Island Cruise
LUNCH CRUISE: (9.30 - 1.30pm)
  • Drop off at secluded bay on the island and go snorkelling beautiful reef or swimming.
    Includes:
  • Morning tea, Lunch onboard
  • Snorkelling gear and stinger suits.
  • Fully Licensed

AFTERNOON CRUISE: (2:00 - 4:30pm)
  • Stop at secluded bay on the island and go snorkelling excellent reef or swimming.
    Includes:
  • Fruit Platter
  • Snorkelling gear and stinger suits.

SUNSET CRUISE: (5:00 - 7:30pm)
  • Watch the sunset over Townsville and Maggie from Cleveland Bay.
    Includes:
  • Complimentary glass of Bubbles and nibbles.
  • Fully Licensed

  • Romance under the stars
  • Marriage proposals
  • 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
  • Learn more about sailing than any textbook can show you

 

 

Your participation involves:

  • 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:

  • Making you comfortable and safe
  • Ensuring you are well fed and watered
  • Sailing into a sunset or two
  • Showing you the true magic of traditional sailing aboard a timber gaff-rigged schooner

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