Sundowner is a purpose built catamaran with a spacious open plan entertaining area that can accommodate 48 passengers comfortably, she is also very stable, making her perfect for those who may not have their sea legs or may be a little unsteady on their feet.

Sundowner has a fully licensed fairly well stocked bar but storage space is at premium so we mainly stock the more popular brands, if you would like us to stock something for a special occasion our friendly bar staff are than happy to cater for your needs.

Guests can come aboard dressed for dinner and ladies are welcome to leave their heels on.

Although Sundowner the company and concept is fairly new to Airlie Beach, the vessel herself has been operating in the Whtisunday’s for over 25 years.

Originally built at Sea World on the Gold Coast for use as a floating camera platform for the making of a movie, it was brought to Hamilton Island by developer Keith Williams, refitted and extended, she was then put to work ferrying Hamilton island guests to Dent Island and of course Sunset Cruising.

After a few years it was taken over by the Harvey Family, owner/operators of HI Water Sports who developed if further and made it great family favorite. Twenty odd years later it was brought to Airlie Beach where she work as a backpacker party boat for another couple years before being put out to pasture on a mooring in Pioneer Bay.

That was almost three years ago. Jeremy and Nicole Graham took ownership of herl in 2006 from their friends the Harvey's and After 11 months in refit, and a lot of blood sweat and tears, the Polynesian War Canoe was transformed into Sundowner.

It is the atmosphere we have created we are most proud of, social like and old English pub, we welcome and chat to our guests as if they were in our home” said Jeremy.

Welcome Aboard the Sundowner Cruises website.

Sundowner Cruises operates out of Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach where the Whitsunday islands provide the perfect back drop for our sunset cruises and variety of other cruises Sundowner has to offer.

Our philosophy at Sundowner is about providing a great product, fantastic service in a friendly social atmosphere that gets your holiday of to a great start and that allows you to truly unwind and bask in a fantastic Whitsunday sunset whilst enjoying your favorite tipple from our fully licensed bar.