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.
“Very friendly staff..could be a little longer but overall we loved it”
Small-group luxury sailing on Sydney Harbour with lunch, beer and wine, plus time to swim and snorkel at a sheltered bay.
“David and Natalie made our trip to Sydney memorable. We were so impressed with his knowledge of the area and the beautiful sailing day. Our group had the food was excellent and I’ll stop at the beach was memorable. We highly recommend this excursion to get the full breath of experience on the Sydney Harbour.…”
90-min Vivid Sydney cruise on a 55ft catamaran from Darling Harbour: small group, complimentary drink, indoor/outdoor views of icons and lights.
“It was nice to see the lights at night, vivid Sydney. Next time I am doing the Catamaran”
Catch Vivid Sydney from a small catamaran: 90 minutes, Pier 2 Walsh Bay, antipasto included, BYO drinks welcome, close-up light views.
“There was a delay in boarding, I'm not sure why? We stood there waiting on the dock next to the catamaran, which had the diesel engines running and all their fumes blowing straight through us, which honestly was pretty bad. Once on boarRead more”
A 2-hour small-group morning yacht cruise from Circular Quay with Harbour Bridge, Opera House sights, and morning tea.
“Ah-May-zing day on the bay! Becky n Paul could not have been more gracious hosts n tour guides. My favorite Sauv Blanc n cheese for me whilst my 8 year old daughter had strawberries n cookies n juice. While we could lounge on the bow pads n sun ourselves with the best possible views of…”
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.
“Absolutely outstanding. Rained and was windy but that made the sailing experience even more real. Guide if that’s what you can call the boat captain was awesome and couldn’t have been better!”
Private sailing catamaran hire on Sydney Harbour with flexible pickup, Bridge and Opera House views, onboard toilet, and BBQ option.
“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”
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.
“My daughter and I had a great time Although the whales were a little elusive (some spouts, a tail) We had a lovely time sailing. We specifically chose a small charter to avoid too many tourists and it worked out perfectly. Thank you”
Hands-on small-group sailing on Sydney Harbour on a 24-foot keelboat from Manly. Optional instruction, 1.5–2.5 hours.
“Outstanding! We had a wonderful time sailing from Manly Bay. Our sailing crew was amazing and allowed us to help as little or as much as we wanted. We loved it and would highly recommend this!”
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.
“Great views of the harbour - the bridge, the city and the Opera House! And wonderful way to enjoy the Sydney Vivid lights and friendly crew. Fun!”
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.
