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Manly Luxury Sailing Yacht Charter Experience

Sail the Stunning Moreton Bay Aboard Curlew Escape for a Customisable Luxury Yacht Experience

• • Sail the Beautiful Moreton Bay on Curlew Escape Yacht
• • Enjoy An 8-Hour Private Sailing Charter with Flexible Itinerary
• • Explore Moreton Bay's Scenic Islands and Wildlife Rich Waters

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Step aboard Curlew Escape and embark on an unforgettable sailing adventure across the stunning Moreton Bay. This luxurious sailing yacht offers a spacious and comfortable experience that perfectly blends relaxation and exploration. With breathtaking views of lost islands and vibrant marine life, it’s a perfect getaway for families, friends, or anyone looking for a unique experience on the water.

Enjoy a hands-on sailing experience as a certified skipper guides the journey. Begin by hoisting sails and setting off towards enchanting destinations just a few hours away. After arriving at the chosen spot, unwind with a refreshing swim or snorkeling session, and take advantage of the onboard amenities like the hydraulic swimming platform for easy access to the water. Lunch can be enjoyed around the generous cockpit table or in the cozy saloon area—bringing your favorite food and drinks makes the day even more special. With flexibility in departure times and activities, every aspect of this adventure fits your specific desires.

Curlew Escape makes for a fantastic gift, offering an exceptional experience that can be cherished for years to come. Whether for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion, gifting a day on the water is sure to bring joy and create lasting memories. Secure a spot on this exclusive sailing charter and set the stage for an adventure that will impress and delight anyone lucky enough to join!

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Experience overview:.

Curlew Escape is a luxurious, spacious, sailing yacht on which you can enjoy sailing on the lovely Moreton Bay. The islands are a few hours sail away giving the perfect mix of time under sail and at anchor swimming, snorkeling or exploring the islands. Uniquely at 4.3m wide the cockpit has a folding drop-leaf table around which 10 people can comfortably dine. With its hydraulic swimming platform, Curlew Escape offers all the convenience, space and comfort of a motor yacht, with the quiet and tranquility of a sailing yacht. This Curlew Escape charter is fully customisable with complete flexibility on departure time, destination and return time. Our skipper will work with you for the perfect day out on the water for your celebration. Choose your departure and return times, destination and the activities you want to do.

Meeting Point

1 Wyvernleigh Cl

1 Wyvernleigh Cl, Manly QLD 4179, Australia

Please wait near Tide on the Jetty, a cafe on William Gunn Jetty at the ocean end of Wyvernleigh Close. There is free parking behind the swimming pool and along Fairlead Cresecent. Contact the skipper on the phone number provided once you arrive.

What's included:

• Use of Stand Up Paddleboard
• Beach Shelter
• Use of Beach Sports: frisbee, cricket, soccer ball

What to expect:

Booking 1 adult equals 1 private boat. Once we leave the dock we will raise the sails and sail to a destination in eastern Moreton Bay. This takes about two to three hours, depending on destination and start time, aiming to arrive around 11am. This is an immersive sailing experience. Do as little or as much as you want under the care of our RYA Yacht Master Offshore certified skippers. Wildlife you may see include dolphins, sea turtles, dugongs, ospreys and sea life. Once we arrive, we will drop anchor and lower the swimming platform. We have towels, snorkels and goggles onboard. Enjoy a swim and/or a snorkel before lunch. Lunch is BYO. The yacht has two fridges to store your drinks and food. Enjoy lunch around the shaded cockpit table (8-10 people) or dine downstairs in the saloon dining area (8 people). After lunch, go ashore in the dinghy. On-shore facilities and activities include beach shelter, beach cricket, frisbee and soccer. We will then sail home and disembark in Manly. As this is a private charter we can adapt the destination and the itinerary. This is an 8-hour charter. We also offer a 10-hour charter for Tangalooma Wrecks or Lucinda Bay both on Moreton Island.

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels Child and Infant Life Jackets available

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Reservation changes, cancellations & refunds.

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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– Explore Moreton Bay

Treat yourself, family and friends to a luxury sailing adventure in paradise.

Brisbane Yacht Charters

Moreton Bay is home to an abundance of marine life, sandy beaches, national park islands and outstanding swimming spots – and Brisbane Yacht Charters is your gateway to their discovery.

For your sailing adventure, choose from the company’s vast range of options, including luxury, half-day cruises and private charters.

Imagine sailing through paradise aboard Brisbane Yacht Charters’ Aristocat – Brisbane’s largest available luxury sailing catamaran.

No better place

With the freedom to explore

All of this on Brisbane’s doorstep (based in Cleveland, only 30km from Brisbane city). Whether it’s a half day cruise or a private charter ( birthday party,   corporate team building day or  overnight charter ) there is no better place to discover the natural beauty of Moreton Bay than aboard the luxurious Aristocat.

Enjoy sailing in comfort

Aristocat is one of the largest luxury sailing catamarans available in Brisbane. A beautifully built Fountaine Pajot 43, especially imported from the French Riviera for your pleasure. Why not escape in style? Aristocat is licensed to carry 30 guests plus crew for day cruises and 9 guests for overnight weekend charters. For groups larger than 30, a second luxury catamaran can be arranged

Gift Vouchers Available

Alternatively, buy a gift voucher for that special person in your life and join one of our half day luxury cruises.

Destinations

Horseshoe Bay, Peel Is

Platypus Bay, Peel Is

The Lazarette, Peel Is

Bird Islet Sandbar

Lucinda Bay, Moreton Is

Tangalooma, Moreton Is

Birthday Parties

Afternoon Sail

Sunset/2-Hour Sail

Weekend Cruise

Intro to Cruising

Hens Parties

Employee Incentives

Corporate Team Building

Spreading of Ashes at Sea

Wedding Reception Arrivals

Sunset Sail & Stay

Overnight Break Cruise

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Getting There

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Manly Boat Harbour, Brisbane

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Embarkation Address

William Gunn Jetty

Wyvenleigh Close

Manly Boat Harbour 

MANLY QLD 4179

It is 25 minutes east of the Brisbane CBD. 

What to Bring

We suggest you bring the following, depending on the length of your trip:

>   a towel

>   a well-fitting cap or hat, that won’t blow off in the wind (and maybe a spare),

>   sunglasses 

>   reef-safe sunscreen

>   a collared shirt to keep the sun off

>   a swimming costume and towel.

>   a pair of white-soled shoes such as deck shoes or trainers but no hard black soles please, as they mark the deck.

>   alcohol. We are BYO. We do not allow red wine onboard due to straining risk. 

>   If fishing, please bring disease-free bait such as Tweed Bait. Avoid using supermarket seafood as bait.

We have onboard:

>   a spray jacket for each guest

>   a snorkelling set for each guest

>   seasickness tablets for those sensitive to motion sickness

>   comprehensive first aid kit

>   fully equipped kitchen, oven, gas range, BBQ and bar equipment.

>   two fridges, one for food and a large chest fridge for drinks. Ice is not needed. 

Car Parking

There is ample free, public car parking around the marina. Parking is available on Fairlead Crescent, further along where it turns into Trafalgar St, or in the carpark off Wyvernleigh Close.  See the map below.  Because of markets on the Manly foreshore on Saturday and Sunday mornings, you might have a bit of a walk back to the marina. It usually works best to drop your supplies and passengers off at the marina and then one person parks each car and walks back. We have trollies to get your supplies to the yacht from there. 

Joining the Yacht

Your charter will leave from the William Gunn Jetty, Wyvernleigh Close unless you have arranged an alternate pick-up, in which case your confirmation email will provide the pick-up details.

Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled time of departure and call your skipper on the number provided in your booking confirmation.

Wait at the entrance to William Gunn Jetty, shown on the map above. The Tide on the Jetty Cafe is just beyond there on the jetty and a good place to get a coffee or drink if you arrive early. The skipper will collect you from there. It is a short walk to the yacht from there. 

Breakfast, Coffee or Supplies 

A selection of soft drinks, juices, mineral and plain water are provided complimentary on Curlew Escape plus any food you have arranged for your charter. 

Manly cafes and village bakery are 100m from the jetty. Start you journey with a cafe meal,  or pick up picnic supplies the morning of your charter. Restaurants and quintessential Australian pubs await for a perfect end your escape. The nearby IGA opens at 6am.

Tide Cafe on William Gunn Jetty, the pickup point, provides great coffees to get you started.

Yacht Location within MBTBC Marina

The yacht is located at berth V9. See map below.

Dining  Aboard 

Manly Boat Harbour, Moreton Bay, Manly QLD 4179

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Romantic, family & friends sailing.

A unique escape on your private yacht for the evening….

No boating experience required.

For a unique and special way to celebrate with your sweetheart, friends and family – what could be more romantic than lying on the deck of a cruising yacht enjoying the sunset on magnificent Moreton Bay.

Southern Cross Yachting has the perfect day and overnight accommodation packages to suit all requirements and budgets.

Our Romantic Sail departs from Manly Boat Harbour and includes a skippered sunset sail while sipping on champagne with nibbles, and a private evening onboard: 

– Sailing yacht with expansive decks for enjoying the evening, and generous accommodation inside including double sleeping cabins, kitchen and bathroom with hot water

– A magic 2 hour skippered sunset sail on Moreton Bay (ask us about options to include additional sailing time!)

– Bottle of Australian sparkling

– Fresh seafood platter with crusty bread for two (non-seafood menu available on request)

– Coffee, chocolates, mineral water & ice

– Peaceful and tranquil evening onboard in Manly Boat Harbour

– Light breakfast

– Linen and towels

– 9am check out

Our Romantic Sail for two is $995.    

Let us know how we can make your experience even better: 

– Additional drinks can be organised for you, or you are welcome to BYO

– Late checkout at 11am $190 and/or

– Belgian chocolates, 6 long stemmed roses & French champagne $190

Participants will learn:

• Basic sailing and yacht handling skills while being allocated roles in the running of the yacht.
• Be challenged outside of normal comfort zones
• Experience a range of tasks on the yacht
• Gain new understanding and respect for the workings of group dynamics
• Have a fun time sailing on beautiful Moreton Bay!
• Flexible packages and prices are available

Learn by doing

Our experienced and friendly skippers can teach you and your loved ones the fundamentals of sailing a yacht.

Participants will learn tacking and gybing, steering and understand the direction of the wind onto the yacht. Our skippers will tailor the level of skills training to suit everyone’s experience.

This is a fabulous bucket list experience, not to be missed!

Massive thank you to Jamie and all the staff and other instructors at Southern Cross Yachting! 10/10 experience from booking to sailing to instruction to food whilst onboard. Absolutely one of the best things I’ve ever done and now I’m addicted to sailing!

A great place to learn all things about sailing, experienced Captains who are only to happy to answer any and all questions, a great experience,

Well organized with a wonderful team and instructors. Completed my Comp Crew and looking forward to doing the Day skipper next.

We were lucky enough to spend a day with Jamie on Moreton bay and can’t speak highly enough about it. Three of us with varied previous experience of sailing joined with a father and son to share in a day of learning the ropes. The day was tailored to our varied needs and at all times we were able to ask questions and glean experience from Jamie’s wealth of knowledge. We would highly recommend signing up for a course if you’re interested in getting back on the water after a hiatus. Thanks so much guys! It was a priceless day!