The Gladstone Region in Queensland offers a variety of sailing tours and harbor cruises for travelers to enjoy. One of the most popular options is the Port of Gladstone Harbour Tour provided by Curtis Ferry Services, showcasing the enormous and busy harbor while providing an informative and entertaining experience. Curtis Ferry Services also offers daily Gladstone Harbour services to the Gladstone Harbour Islands and Southern Great Barrier Reef Islands, with options like Gladstone Harbour Cruises & Tours, Full Moon Cruise, and Sundowner Cruise.
Gladstone Harbour Cruises & Tours operate from April to October on Sundays, departing at 11:00 am and returning at 1:00 pm. They include expert commentary, coffee, refreshments, and a licensed bar aboard the Curtis Endeavour II. The Full Moon Cruise, an 18+ event, features live entertainment, gourmet canapes, dinner, refreshments from a licensed bar, and a party atmosphere on board, departing at 6:30 pm and returning at 9:30 pm. The Sundowner Cruise offers a relaxing way to unwind with nibblies, refreshments from a licensed bar, live entertainment, and stunning sunsets; details are available on Curtis Ferry Services' Facebook events page.
For those interested in sailing beyond the Gladstone Region, the Great Barrier Reef offers a range of sailing tours and liveaboard options departing from Townsville, Cairns, Hamilton Island, and Airlie Beach. These tours cater to different preferences and budgets, with options for crewed sailing trips, family-friendly adventures, and backpacker-style tours.