SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular sailing tours in Sydney. The ones locals send visitors to first, with prices, run times and who to book through.
Sydney whale watching on a custom catamaran: a 30-minute sprint to open ocean, two decks, air-conditioned cabins, onboard photos, drinks included.
Most Popular“Super cool. Once we got out and posted up for a bit, we finally spotted a humpback whale. We drove toward it and basically followed a handful of them as they swam back toward where we came. The guides on board were very nice.”
1-hour Sydney Harbour sunset catamaran from Circular Quay. Small group, 360° Opera House and bridge views, snacks, soft drink, BYO.
“The easiest 10/10 ever! Stunning views, the service was amazing and such good value for money. The best ending to a trip of a lifetime. Couldn’t recommend this experience enough. I think their names were Adam & Phil (so sorry if I’ve got that wrong) and they were friendly and professional. We loved it so…”
Small-group luxury sailing on Sydney Harbour with lunch, beer and wine, plus time to swim and snorkel at a sheltered bay.
“Outstanding day on the water Great lunch Exceptional tour Highly recommend this tour if you have a day to spend in Sydney”
90-min Vivid Sydney cruise on a 55ft catamaran from Darling Harbour: small group, complimentary drink, indoor/outdoor views of icons and lights.
“What a great way to enjoy not only 2 of our most famous icons but then to also have large parts of the VividSydney display from the water it was amazing, highly recommend to anyone.”
Catch Vivid Sydney from a small catamaran: 90 minutes, Pier 2 Walsh Bay, antipasto included, BYO drinks welcome, close-up light views.
“Fantastic. Crew were great. Whole trip was lovely. Food,boat & hospitality amazing. Nothing negative to say”
A 2-hour small-group morning yacht cruise from Circular Quay with Harbour Bridge, Opera House sights, and morning tea.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the Sydney Harbour Cruise despite the bit of rain. Our tour guide was very informative and entertaining. We’d recommend better signage and clarity in the meeting point and pickup.”
Intimate 90-minute Sydney Harbour catamaran during Vivid Sydney. Canapés and drink included, plus sweeping views of Opera House and Bridge.
“People were kind…food was plenty…tour was nice…all good on time/punctual. Great communication when wharf location was changed.”
3-hour small-group sailing on Sydney Harbour with views of Opera House and Harbour Bridge, plus a real chance to raise sails.
“Do not expect 3 hrs of sailing, despite the description. We motored the first 45 and the last 30 minutes. Bring your own food, as none is provided.”
Private sailing catamaran hire on Sydney Harbour with flexible pickup, Bridge and Opera House views, onboard toilet, and BBQ option.
“We had the best time ! I highly recommend to have this amazing. Experience. They even let my kids have a go at driving the boat .”
Hands-on 2.5-hour sailing from Manly. Help set sails, steer past icons, and enjoy Sydney Harbour views with a small crew.
“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”
Calm small-group sailing whale watching from Rose Bay to Port Jackson in Sydney. May–Nov humpbacks, max 12, 3 hours.
“Fantastic experience, the crew went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable, & saw Whales.”
Hands-on small-group sailing on Sydney Harbour on a 24-foot keelboat from Manly. Optional instruction, 1.5–2.5 hours.
“George did a great job. Terrific introduction to sailing. Great way to see the harbor. The office is in pier level (Uber dropped us off up top) in case that helps anyone. Terrified day.”
Vivid Sydney Harbour cruise on Heaven for up to 40, with canapés and 1 drink. See the Bridge, Opera House and more in 90 min.
“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 charter on Pittwater from Palm Beach, with lunch platters, swim stops, and iconic views plus possible seaplane spotting.
“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”
A small-group, hands-on yacht cruise from Manly. Learn basic sailing and steer on Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes.
“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 coast and the country beyond it, every way to see them.
