14 Sailing Tours with an Open Bar in Australia to Get on the Water

1.Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $64Our pick

Spend 90 minutes aboard Blue Dolphin Marine Tours’ catamaran as the sun drops over Hervey Bay. The crew, including Peter, Jodie, Cassie, and Pete, serves unlimited drinks and finger food while pointing out local sights. Dolphins and fruit bats are possible bonuses, but the real treat is an easy evening on calm water with views toward K’gari.

“The staff were wonderful, food was fresh and the bubbly just topped off the experience. We had the perfect sunset and staff helped us take a group photo with the sunset behind. If you have time this is a must do in pretty Hervey Bay.”

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2.Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 164 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63Best value

Spend 90 minutes aboard Blue Dolphin Marine Tours’ modern sailing vessel, cruising Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Strait as the sun drops behind Fraser Island. Peter and the crew handle the sailing, while sparkling wine, beer, wine, soft drinks, and finger food keep the evening easy. Expect low passenger numbers, calm water, and possible dolphin or turtle sightings.

“Fantastic sunset cruise, the food and drinks kept coming. Staff friendly, beautiful evening on a nice yacht. Highly recommend!”

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3.Gold Coast 2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks&Tasting Plate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $121

Join Sun Sailing Gold Coast at 5 pm for a relaxed two-hour cruise on a 38-foot yacht. Catherine, Grant, and their crew host a small group of up to 10 people, serving drinks and a tasting plate as you sail past Marina Mirage, the Spit, SeaWorld, and nearby islands. Keep watch for dolphins and sea turtles.

“The experience is amazing. Staff are so nice and helpful. They provide drinks and snacks. And the staff offered to take photos for us too.”

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4.Whitsundays Sailing & Snorkelling Day Tour – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours aboard Tongarra, a spacious catamaran sailing from Coral Sea Marina to Langford Sandbar. You get reef snorkelling, a banana boat ride, buffet lunch, snacks, equipment, and an evening sail back to Airlie Beach. Guides such as Cooper, Nat, Jet, Ellie, Patrick, and Kurt have been praised for fun, capable hosting.

“Amazing! The slippers were so funny and friendly, they made everything better!”

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5.NEW SUNSET TOUR-Airlie Beach Sunset Sail in Style- BYO drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $78

Sail from Coral Sea Marina with Wings Sailing Charters Whitsundays for 2 hours and 15 minutes of sunset views around Pioneer Bay. Bring your own drinks, then use the onboard ice, glasses, tea, coffee, snacks, and music setup. The cruise suits couples, friends, and solo visitors who want a calm evening on the water without a bar bill.

“Everything ran well and on time, information was clear and helpful, the crew looked after everyone well and the snacks and drinks supplied were very good. It was a calm clear evening so all in all a very pleasant cruise.”

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6.Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset Private Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $711 whole boat, up to 10

Set sail from Main Beach at 5pm with your own group of up to 10. Your captain and crew handle the boat while you enjoy the Broadwater, Wavebreak Island, South Stradbroke Island, drinks, and a snack platter. Catherine, Grant, Brent, or Marina may host, depending on the sailing crew.

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7.Gold Coast 2 hr Sailing Cruise with Drinks & Tasting Plate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $121

Join Catherine and Grant from Sun Sailing Gold Coast aboard the yacht Epsilon for a relaxed two-hour cruise from Main Beach. The small group, capped at 10 people, passes Marina Mirage, the Spit, South Stradbroke Island, Wave Break Island, and SeaWorld. Drinks, a tasting plate, and possible dolphin and turtle sightings are included.

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8.Sunset Sailing Cruise incl food & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $133

Spend two hours sailing the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard a luxury 38-foot yacht with a maximum of 10 people. Catherine and the crew provide a snack plate and two drinks while you watch the sunset behind the Gold Coast Hinterland, look for dolphins, and see the city lights come on. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and a jacket.

“The food provided was excellent, the sunset was beautiful, all delivered as promised. The crew was very nice.”

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9.Gold Coast Private Sailing Charter with Drinks & Tasting Plate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $711 whole boat, up to 10

Spend about two hours aboard a private 38-foot monohull yacht with your own group, skipper, and crew. Cruise from Main Beach past the Gold Coast Spit, South Stradbroke Island, and Wave Break Island while enjoying drinks and a grazing board. The charter suits up to 10 people, though the listed price covers two.

“We had an amazing experience on this cruise thanks to Sun Sailing. The boat is amazing and so much fun. Highly recommend the trip for children as well who have a blast and it’s a great introduction to sailing for them. Totally worth doing and we will be back!!!”

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10.Camira Sunset Sail -Drinks & Snacks -Departing Airlie Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Board the Camira at Port of Airlie for a two-hour evening sail into Pioneer Bay. You will cruise along the Airlie Beach coast, watch the sun set behind Whitsunday beaches, enjoy alcoholic and soft drinks, and share a generous charcuterie selection. Arrive 30 minutes early and bring warm clothing for the return trip.

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11.Gold Coast Private Sunset Sailing Charter w/ dinner & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $700 whole boat, up to 10

Spend two private hours sailing the Gold Coast Broadwater from Main Beach with skipper Grant and crew. Cruise past the Gold Coast Seaway, Wavebreak Island, and South Stradbroke Island while watching for dolphins, rays, and sea eagles. Your group receives drinks and a grazing board with prawns, cheese, fruit, crackers, and a sweet treat.

“Exceptional couple of hours cruising up and down Gold Coast on a private charter for 2. Very enjoyable experience. Catherine put together a great grazing board and looked after us supremely well. Grant is an experienced, engaging skipper who certainly knows his way around a boat. All ran to schedule, good communication pre-trip, highly recommended, book it while you can!”

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12.Midday Sailing Cruise incl food & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $133

Join Catherine and Grant for a relaxed two-hour midday sail on the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard a 38-foot yacht. You’ll pass The Spit, Wavebreak Island, and South Stradbroke Island while enjoying a snack plate and two drinks. The small group, usually no more than 10 people, leaves room for quiet views, conversation, and possible dolphin sightings.

“We had the most perfect day sailing with Catherine & Grant. They were so friendly and welcoming. The snakes and drinks were yummy and their boat so lovely and comfortable. Grant is skilled sailor and Catherine was good with information about the area. We would recommend this to all our friends and will definitely do it again. Our only regret is that we couldn't join their sunset sail on the full moon because we were leaving the Gold Coast.”

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13.Afternoon Sailing Cruise incl food & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $133

Join Sun Sailing for a two-hour afternoon cruise from Seaworld Drive Boat Ramp. A skipper and crew handle the sailing while you enjoy the Broadwater, a snack plate, and drinks for up to 10 participants. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and a jacket for changing conditions.

“Amazing trip, so relaxing, food was lovely especially with a few bubbles! Staff were fantastic, couldn’t do enough to make our trip special, highly recommend, we will definitely be back THANKYOU 🤩”

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14.Sydney Harbor Tall Ship Convicts, Castles & Champagne Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Spend three hours aboard a traditional vessel with guides James and Esther, sailing past Sydney Harbour landmarks before a guided walk on convict-era Goat Island. Lunch includes butter chicken or vegan Goan curry, salads, brownie, bubbly, juice, and water. Meet at Campbell’s Cove Jetty.

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