About this tour
A 4.5-hour afternoon sailing tour on a catamaran in Moreton Bay Marine Park, departing from Raby Bay. You'll learn to sail, swim, paddleboard and relax on deck with antipasto and fruit while spotting dolphins, turtles and dugongs. Suits couples, families and groups after a leisurely day on the water rather than an action-packed adventure.
Highlights
- Take the helm and learn to sail a large catamaran
- Swim and paddleboard in pristine Moreton Bay waters
- Sunbathe on a sandy beach in an untouched national park island
- Antipasto boards and seasonal fruit platters served on deck
- Dolphin, turtle, seabird and dugong spotting opportunities
- Champagne and wine glasses available; bring your own alcohol
- Giant aqua mat and pool noodles for water play
- Suitable for all fitness levels
What to expect
You'll board a catamaran at Raby Bay and head into Moreton Bay Marine Park. Early in the tour, crew members teach you the basics of sailing if you want to take a turn at the helm; otherwise, you can relax on deck. Throughout the afternoon, you're free to jump in the water, try stand-up paddleboarding, lounge on the aqua mat, or settle into a deckside spot with a drink.
Antipasto and fruit are served as you cruise. The boat stops at a sandy beach on a national park island where you can swim, paddleboard and sunbathe. Wildlife—dolphins, turtles, seabirds, dugongs—often appear. You return to Raby Bay in the late afternoon, having spent most of the time either on the water or at anchor.
What travellers say
- Hands-on sailing instruction if you want to try steering
- Multiple ways to spend time—swim, paddleboard, sunbathe, relax
- Wildlife encounters feel genuine rather than forced
- Good food and drink setup encourages lingering on deck
- National park island landing adds natural scenery
- Water activities cancelled in poor weather without alternatives
- Alcohol not included, raising total cost if you want to drink
- No mention of shade coverage on deck during hot sun
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone wanting a relaxed half-day on the water without high-intensity activity—families with kids, couples after a leisurely outing, or groups wanting gentle socialising. Paddleboards and water activities are weather-dependent, so rough conditions may limit what's available. The tour is accessible to all fitness levels, though you'll be climbing aboard and possibly swimming. Alcohol is not included but you can bring your own; glasses and a cooler are provided. Coffee and tea are complimentary. Public transport reaches Raby Bay. Expect a mixed-age, mixed-ability crowd in peak season.
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