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Pilgrim Magnetic Island ⛵️ Sunset & day sailing on Magnetic Island. We LOVE sharing our passion for sailing and our beautiful boat with all our guests.
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Small groups, fresh local food and relaxed hospitality.
🌴 Bay Hopper coming soon: a new hop-on, hop-off way to explore the island’s beaches.

Bookings are open! Ready, set, hop!A new way to explore Magnetic Island has arrived. Meet Bay Hopper by Pilgrim Magnetic...
11/11/2026

Bookings are open! Ready, set, hop!

A new way to explore Magnetic Island has arrived. Meet Bay Hopper by Pilgrim Magnetic Island — with Rocky ready to take you between some of the island’s beautiful bays.

Spend time on the sand, explore at your own pace, or hike in and Hop out. Choose the bays and times that suit your day, and book each Hop you need, including your return.

First scheduled service: Saturday 14 November

Ready to plan your first Hop? Book online here: www.pilgrimsailing.com.au/bay-hopper

Where will you Hop first? 🏝️

We're making headlines! 🗞🛥A big thank you to the Townsville Bulletin for sharing our Bay Hopper story! It's an exciting ...
10/11/2026

We're making headlines! 🗞🛥

A big thank you to the Townsville Bulletin for sharing our Bay Hopper story!

It's an exciting day for our little island business and we can't wait to welcome you aboard Rocky for a whole new way to explore Maggie! 💙

A new amphibious vessel has launched a hop-on, hop-off service at Magnetic Island, giving visitors direct beach access to bays previously difficult to reach. Details 🛥️ https://bit.ly/4k8XXcH

08/11/2026

MAGGIE ARE YOU READY?

The countdown is ON! 🎉

Bay Hopper officially launches this Wednesday 11 November, with bookings opening the same day and our first scheduled trip setting off Saturday 14 November!

A HUGE shoutout to our amazing local community who jumped on board to help bring this video to life! 💛

Arcadia Newsagency
Arcadia Bakehouse
Cornetts IGA Magnetic Island
Maggie Island Brewery
Magnetic Island Post Office
Magnetic Island Mitre 10
MI Rentals -
Magnetic Island Jet Skis
Magnetic Island Lifeguards
Magnetic Island Pharmacy
The Old Island Nursery
Jungle Club️ Magnetic Island
Island burger
The Island Bar- Nomads Magnetic Island
Destination Adventure
Cafe Nourish
Magnetic Island Marina

We can't wait to see you all hopping aboard Rocky and exploring Maggie in a whole new way!

Who's ready to BAY HOP? 🌊🙌

Meet Rocky, an all-new, purpose-built amphibious vessel and the first of its kind to operate in the Townsville region.Cr...
05/11/2026

Meet Rocky, an all-new, purpose-built amphibious vessel and the first of its kind to operate in the Townsville region.

Created to make exploring Magnetic Island easier, more flexible and more inclusive, Rocky will help Bay Hopper connect more people with more of the Island.

Learn more - www.pilgrimsailing.com.au/bay-hopper

27/10/2026

Every new adventure starts with an idea.

For us, Bay Hopper is about finding a new way to connect people with the incredible places that make Magnetic Island so special.

A little more freedom to explore. A little more of the island to discover.

Here's a glimpse into the story behind Bay Hopper, and why we're so excited to bring it to life.

We can't wait to share this next chapter with you.

21/10/2026

Something new has arrived on Magnetic Island. And we're only just getting started.

Stay tuned! 👀

Travel along Magnetic Island’s coastline and move from the water directly onto selected beaches. 🏝️Guests will be able t...
19/10/2026

Travel along Magnetic Island’s coastline and move from the water directly onto selected beaches. 🏝️

Guests will be able to book their journeys, hop off to spend time ashore, hike out to explore more of the island or catch a returning hop.

Bay Hopper has been designed with comfort, ease and accessibility in mind.
Get in the know here - www.pilgrimsailing.com.au/bay-hopper

We’re incredibly proud to have taken home the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the North Queensland Tourism & Event...
17/10/2026

We’re incredibly proud to have taken home the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the North Queensland Tourism & Events Awards!

And to top it off, we were also named Runner-Up in the People’s Choice - Tours, Attractions & Experiences category.

Sustainability has always been at the heart of what we do. From the way we operate to the experiences we create, we believe in sharing the beauty of our region while doing our part to protect it.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful crew, our guests and everyone who continues to support our journey.

16/10/2026

A little behind the scenes from a big day for Pilgrim Sailing!

Yesterday, Clare joined the Tourism Futures Forum hosted by at to share an exciting new chapter for Pilgrim Magnetic Island... the introduction of Bay Hopper!

Our new amphibious bay-to-bay service is getting ready to bring a whole new way of exploring Magnetic Island to life.

And, there's plenty more to come so watch this space! 👀

Address

123 Sooning Street
Nelly Bay, QLD
4819

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61424296406

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