Shaolin Sunset Sail on Authentic Chinese Junk Boat
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Port Douglas, Australia
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy an evening cruise in the Coral Sea with a difference when you sail on this authentic Chinese junk. Sit back and relax with a drink and canapes as you watch the sun set over the ocean and the mountains beyond Port Douglas. Learn more about the area from the live commentary from your captain. A great way to end a lovely day in tropical Northern Queensland.
- One alcoholic drink is provided and more can be purchased
- Yum cha and other snacks will be included
- Admire the boat as well as the views
- A romantic activity for couples
What's Included
- One complimentary beverage per guest
- Yum-cha canapés (shared)
- Environment Management Charge (EMC) fee
- Experienced captain and crew
- Sailing experience along the Coral Sea and Daintree coastline
- Additional beverages beyond the included drink
- Photos (guests are encouraged to bring cameras)
- Personal items
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 44 Wharf St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Please meet at the boat directly, 15 mins prior to departure. We are Berth C23, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, 44 Wharf St. Located on the main finger in front of Lure restaurant, walk down about 100m, on the left.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.5:00 pm
Itinerary
Port Douglas Tourist Information Centre (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- restricted mobility
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Darcie_S
From start to finish this experience was easy, beautiful and very enjoyable. The staff make sure you’re always looked after and are super fun. There’s nice downtime to enjoy the water and beautiful sunset, and plenty of space to be comfortable. The time/length is perfect in that you can enjoy eat some food, enjoy the sunset, and sail back in as it gets dark. Highly recommend, great value for money!
Reviews
4.7
based on 246 reviews
Nidhin_J, Feb 2026
Great experience. Had a wonderful experience with the team. Very friendly team and was really helpful.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you, Nidhin! We’re so glad you had a wonderful experience with the team — friendly service is what we love to deliver. Hope to see you onboard again soon! ❤️⛵
Shirley_Q, Jan 2026
Lovely friendly crew. Relaxing experience. Beverage and snacks for free. Any drink after the first free one are 9 dollars each, cash or card. Highly recommend this relaxing experience
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the relaxed sunset sail and our friendly crew. Hope to see you back onboard again soon ⛵❤️
ANTONIO_G, Jan 2026
This was a very pleasant sailing experience on an authentic Chinese junk model (built 1969?).
The owners used it to circumnavigate the world twice!
Our sailing crew were friendly and informative, and we were glad that we took the cruise. It was fun walking the outer catwalk to the forward deck, and the oriental sails added a nice backdrop for photos!
Oversll, a very pleasant evening experience and an ocean view of the Port Douglas Bay area. We are glad that we did it!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review, Antonio! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed sailing aboard Shaolin and appreciated her unique history and character — she really is a special old lady with some incredible stories to tell. It’s great to hear the crew helped make the experience informative and memorable, and we love that you enjoyed exploring the deck and capturing those photo moments with the sails. We’re so glad you chose to sail with us and enjoyed your evening on the water. ⛵❤️
Fiona_S, Jan 2026
Such a great trip - captain full of knowledge told us lots of interesting facts about the boat.
The boat was beautiful so well maintained.
Highly recommend
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Fiona! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great afternoon sailing with us. Shaolin is something very special, and we love that you enjoyed learning about her history and craftsmanship. Your recommendation means the world to our crew, and we hope to welcome you back onboard again one day. ⛵❤️
Jeff_P, Sep 2025
Relax on this old Chinese junk that’s been around the world many times and lovingly cared for by the owners. sail away in style you will enjoy this one
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for capturing the spirit of Shaolin so perfectly! She’s a well-travelled beauty with plenty of soul, and we’re proud to keep her sailing in style. So glad you enjoyed the experience—hope to welcome you back aboard soon. ⛵❤️
Miriam_N, Aug 2025
Historical way to see the beauty of Port Douglas! The captain and staff were incredibly hospitable and made the experience even better!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks so much for sailing with us! We're thrilled you enjoyed the beauty of Port Douglas from the deck of Shaolin ⛵️ It means a lot to hear our crew made your experience even more memorable—hospitality is what we're all about. Hope to welcome you back onboard soon for another taste of tradition and tropical charm 🌴
kristen_r, Jun 2025
what an amazing experience
100% would recommend
fantastic hosts
expectional service
definitely need to experience this when lin port douglas
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks for the great review Kristen! We are absolutely delighted you enjoyed your time onboard Shaolin with our amazing crew ⛵
MrDavid_J, Jun 2025
Excellent friendly fun atmosphere
Captain and crew share their knowledge of area very well.
Beer is cheap and snacks are excellent.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks so much for the great review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your time with us onboard Shaolin!⛵
Darcie_S, May 2025
From start to finish this experience was easy, beautiful and very enjoyable. The staff make sure you’re always looked after and are super fun. There’s nice downtime to enjoy the water and beautiful sunset, and plenty of space to be comfortable. The time/length is perfect in that you can enjoy eat some food, enjoy the sunset, and sail back in as it gets dark. Highly recommend, great value for money!
Response from Host, May 2025
THANK YOU SO MUCH Darcie! We are absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed your time onboard Shaolin with our fab crew! We would love to welcome you back onboard next time you are visiting Port Douglas ⛵
Craig_B, Mar 2025
Friendly staff, plenty of fluids and enough food.
Great commentary and engaging skipper and crew who obviously enjoy sharing with people
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thanks so much for the fabulous review Craig! We are delighted that you enjoyed your sail on Shaolin and your time with our skipper and crew! We would love to have you back onboard next time you are visiting Port Douglas⛵
Matthew_M, Nov 2024
Staff were fantastic, nice nibbs and had a great ride. Boat and facilities were clean. Safety was explained well.
Steve_H, Sep 2024
We had an awesome time on the Sunset Cruise. Super smooth trip and a great sunset helped with our journey. Captain and first mate excellent and have a great sense of humor. Highly recommend this to anyone.
Thank you for a special night.
Sharon_H, Jun 2024
Brilliant Flynn
The Skipper and Clare as his able First Mate! Despite no Sun to be seen, still a lovely trip! Cheers ❤️ Brian & Sharon
Patricia_F, Jun 2024
The boat was small and intimate which I loved the Skipper and his crew girl were both brilliant. Was a nice cruise around the waterways.
Vanessa_P, May 2024
Great people on a great boat and because it was windy we Went up the river rather than out in the wind we heard other boats went out and people were sick so that was great
Samantha_B, May 2024
Was such a relaxed and enjoyable experience, everyone was professional and courteous, as well as super knowledgeable of the area. Love love loved this experience.
Glen_P, Mar 2024
This was a lovely relaxing enjoyable evening sail. All the strangers on our cruise were friendly and enjoying themselves and it only made a pleasant experience all that much better. I can only say if you get the opportunity to go on this cruise - Do It.
JoAnne_W, Feb 2024
A lovely Junk and a wonderful trip. We booked for 4 of us and turned out we were the only travellers so ended up being a private tour! Had a great time and we were really well looked after. Would totally recommend
Claire_D, Oct 2023
A lovely sojourn out on the water and met lovely Aussies
Unfortunately it was cloudy so no spectacular sunset but otherwise a really nice trip
Allison_T, Sep 2023
Beautiful relaxing cruise, friendly staff and great food. Rob and Roxy were great, so attentive and full of local information.
Debbie_H, Aug 2023
We had a fabulous time on the junk boat.
Crew we fabulous, the weather was absolutely beautiful. We got some great photos of the sun set.
Would definitely recommend this sunset cruise.
Fiona_N, Aug 2023
Great experience, and commentary highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a sunset cruise in port Douglas
James_S, Jul 2023
Lovely time even without a sunset. Cloudy that night and it would have been a little bouncy out in the sea so we went up and down the river. Hot canapés followed later by cheese crackers carrot sticks and hummus. Some helpful narration by the captain. Fascinating boat. Lovely way to end the day.
Robert_W, Apr 2023
Very relaxing and comfortable cruise. Our hosts were extremely friendly and informative. Totally recommend this cruise.
Elizabeth_T, Nov 2021
Was so beautiful & to see a perfect sunset. Very professional!! I would definitely highly recommend to this one to anyone.
Usherfamily, Jul 2021
This should be on everyone's buck list we really enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend, even tho we didn't get a sunset it was still beautiful can't predict the weather.
Margaret_L, Jun 2021
The crew and the boat were wonderful, very courteous, lovely canapés and drinks , sunset not the best but Mother Nature does her own thing! Still very enjoyable
Only problem was booking through Viator, charged in US$ when I booked in Australia
kathryn_J, Jun 2021
Wonderful fun professional service. Well maintained beautiful boat. It was a unique and relaxing activity.
Amy_P, May 2021
We had a great time sipping champagne watching the sun go down. The ship and the crew were great! We even saw a baby crocodile! Would recommend!
Trevor_L, Mar 2021
A relaxing way to finish our stay in Port Douglas. The crew were very accommodating with lots of smiles.
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