SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular sailing tours in Sydney. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator who runs it.
Fast catamaran whale watching from Darling Harbour with a 30-minute open-ocean run, two-deck views, onboard photos, tea and coffee.
Most Popular“We saw whales and that's what we came for. So we were happy with the guide and the activity.”
1-hour Sydney Harbour sunset catamaran from Man O’War Steps. 360° Opera House and Bridge views, snacks, soft drinks, BYO.
“Very friendly staff..could be a little longer but overall we loved it”
Luxury small-group sailing on Sydney Harbour with gourmet lunch, beer & wine, and snorkeling time at Store Beach.
“Visiting our adult daughter in Melbourne and spending a week in Sydney. We all thoroughly enjoyed our day sailing on the harbor. Dave and Emily were lovely. Both knowledgeable and tons of fun. Views were spectacular, lunch was fantastic. Highly recommend this one!”
A 90-minute Vivid Sydney catamaran cruise from Darling Harbour with a welcome drink, small-group comfort, and big Harbour Bridge and Opera House views.
“Great service, friendly hosts, on schedule, small group. Other boats were packed with hundreds of people playing obscenely loud doof doof music. Our boat had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with multiple trips under the bridge and past the opera house before returning right on schedule. Highly recommend.”
Cruise Vivid Sydney on a 35-foot catamaran with close Opera House and Harbour Bridge light shows, plus antipasto and BYO drinks.
“The experience was amazing. We can recommend the cruise to everyone. The crew was very professional and friendly. Thank you. We had great time.”
Morning tea meets big views: a 2-hour Sydney Harbour yacht cruise from Circular Quay under the Bridge and past the Opera House.
“Really enjoyed this yacht cruise. The guides are very informative and amusing. Ship is nice and comfortable. Only 5 guests on this cruise ride so we feel it’s a great value for money.”
See Vivid Sydney from an intimate 90-minute catamaran cruise with canapes and a drink included, departing from Pier 2 Walsh Bay.
“Great experience on the harbour to see Vivid light show. Staff were great and provided food during the cruise.”
Private Sydney Harbour catamaran charter with skipper, flexible pickup, Harbour Bridge and Opera House cruises, swim time and BYO meals.
“Friday was a truly wonderful experience onboard The Kirralee smoothly motoring around our most amazing backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Perfect weather, perfect Company, beautiful boat with a terrific crew of two. I cannot recommend this eRead more”
3-hour small-group Sydney Harbour yacht sail for $118. See Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, and learn basic sailing.
“The skipper was very relaxed and made sure everyone on board was having a good experience. It was a great way to see parts of Sydney harbor that you can only get from a boat. Very memorable. Thanks.”
Hands-on sailing from Manly on Sydney Harbour. Set the sails, steer past the Opera House and Bridge, and enjoy 2.5 hours afloat.
“excellent tour, we went on a very windy day and our guide was excellent guiding us through the details of sailing into a strong windy day”
Small-group sailing whale watching from Rose Bay. Sail past Sydney Harbour, follow humpbacks in the Tasman Sea, about 3 hours.
“Really pleasant way to spend an afternoon. Chilled out and leisure way to attempt to see whales. The exact opposite of some of the competitors with their pay per shot photographers and clowns on microphones. With these guys you get a Read more”
Hands-on sailing in Sydney Harbour from Manly. Small-group lessons on a 24-foot keelboat, with Opera House views when weather allows.
“Beautiful day on the water learning how to sail. The instructor was a great teacher and made it very enjoyable”
Cruise Sydney Harbour’s Vivid lights on the Heaven catamaran. 90 minutes, small group, roaming canapés, and 1 drink included.
“Our boat was Heaven! And lived up to its name! What an unforgettable adventure! Our skipper was Frank and his staff were warm and inviting! The hors d’oeuvres were very nice and the presentation lovely. Frank was top notch even taking Read more”
Private 2.5-hour skipper yacht on Pittwater from Palm Beach: platter lunch, swim stops, and views of Portuguese Beach and Barrenjoey.
“A unique experience to see the beauty of Sydney’s landscape and waterways. Our skipper was warm, friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. He took us into a hidden cove where we could swim in the gorgeous turquoise waters. TRead more”
Hands-on Manly yacht cruise around Sydney Harbour with mini sailing lesson, small group of 4, and a captain who teaches you the ropes.
“We had an awesome sailing trip with our skipper Onur, who made sure that we made a hands on experience, while giving a real sailing flavor and even provided a route that gave us spectacular views of the city. Highly recommend!”
The harbour, the headlands and the mountains beyond, and every way to get out into them.
