Sunday 16 March 2014, share in the excitement and colour of the famous Tiwi Islands Grand Final and Art Sale then return to the comfort and privacy of your own luxurious 50ft catamaran, fully airconditioned, and sleeping up to 8 guests. 

Day 1
Embark at Cullen Bay Jetty in Darwin at about 5pm for a briefing and complementary welcome champagne. Departing Cullen Bay around 4pm, we leave our worries behind as we set sail into the sunset north to the Tiwi Islands with sundowners, and a sumptuous dinner aboard. Guests are welcome to assist with sailing activities, spread out on deck, or retreat into your private airconditioned cabins. We arrive at the Tiwi Islands around 11pm for a peaceful night’s sleep aboard at a quiet anchorage in the Apsley Strait.

Day 2
After a good night’s rest and a slow leisurely breakfast we’ll go ashore at a time that suits you, to join in the day’s festivities – meet with local artists, learn about the island’s culture and customs, be amazed by the intricate Pukamani poles, try some bush tucker, listen to the stories, marvel at the beautiful smiles.

The football Grand Final kicks off around 1 or 2pm depending on when ceremonies finish and the locals say “go”. Join thousands and they whistle and whoop and try to spot the next AFL legend born from their island.

At the end of the day we return you to the quiet and privacy of Sundancer for sundowners and dinner, and again a peaceful night’s sleep in the calm waters of Apsley Strait.  

Day 3
We’ll set sail early, around 6am, and sail south east back towards Cullen Bay. Breakfast is taken on deck underway (or sleep the whole passage if you prefer), arriving back in Darwin around midday.