Luxury Sailing Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Lunch
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Sydney, Australia
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy an exhilarating half-day sailing cruise on Sydney Harbour aboard a luxury yacht with an experienced captain. Take in stunning views of Sydney's waterside landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Mrs. Macquaries Chair, Fort Denison, Watsons Bay, Sydney Heads and more. Anchor in a secluded bay in Sydney Harbour National Park with time for beach walks, swimming, snorkeling and a delicious lunch with Australian wine and beer. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a personalized experience with your knowledgeable captain.
- Sydney Harbour small-group luxury yacht cruise
- Explore Sydney Harbour and learn about Sydney's history and lifestyle from your informative captain
- Savor a tasty lunch accompanied by Australian beer and wine
- Get fantastic photo ops of Sydney Harbour icons
- Have time to swim, snorkel or relax on the beach and boat
- Includes use of equipment for snorkeling, including towels
- Small-group tour with a maximum of eight ensures customized attention from your captain
What's Included
- Sailing on Sydney Harbour on board a luxury yacht
- Experienced skipper
- LunchGourmet lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 49 The Promenade, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Directions: Jetty #8, King Street Wharf Darling Harbour is where you meet the vessel. Located on 'The Promenade' directly in front of 'Cargo Bar' & 'Wild Life World' at Darling Harbour. Your vessel is the 40-foot white sailing yacht, 'Emma Mei'.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
In the morning, make your own way to Darling Harbour to meet your 40-foot (12-meter) luxury cruising yacht. Your captain welcomes you aboard and provides a safety briefing before you set off under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Keep your camera handy for great photo ops of the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Rocks, where the British colonists first established the colony. Then sail past Farm Cove, Mrs. Macquaries Chair, and Fort Denison, where convict prisoners were kept in rough conditions during colonial times.
Glide through Rushcutters Bay, passing a marina where majestic yachts are moored—many of them compete in the renowned Sydney-to-Hobart sailing race. Turn towards Sydney's exclusive eastern suburbs and view sprawling waterside mansions, then sail into Watsons Bay where your captain points out legendary restaurant Doyle's on the Beach, and the harbor’s official clothing-optional beach at Lady Bay.
Cross the entrance to the harbor to view Sydney Heads and gaze at the Pacific Ocean, then head into a protected bay in Sydney Harbour National Park. Drop anchor at gorgeous Store Beach and enjoy more than an hour there to relax and have lunch. You might take a swim, go snorkeling, or stroll along the beach before lunch is served onboard the boat. Lunch includes dishes with seafood, chicken, salads, fruit, and dessert, accompanied by Australian beer or wine and soft drinks.
Throughout the cruise, your captain provides informative commentary on Sydney's history and sights. Your boat comes fully equipped with a spacious dining and lounge area, comfortable interior cabin and exterior decks, shower and toilet facilities, and safety equipment.
In the early afternoon head back to Darling Harbour, soaking up the sun and fresh air before returning to your starting point to end your sailing cruise.
Keep your camera handy for great photo ops of the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Rocks, where the British colonists first established the colony. Then sail past Farm Cove, Mrs. Macquaries Chair, and Fort Denison, where convict prisoners were kept in rough conditions during colonial times.
Glide through Rushcutters Bay, passing a marina where majestic yachts are moored—many of them compete in the renowned Sydney-to-Hobart sailing race. Turn towards Sydney's exclusive eastern suburbs and view sprawling waterside mansions, then sail into Watsons Bay where your captain points out legendary restaurant Doyle's on the Beach, and the harbor’s official clothing-optional beach at Lady Bay.
Cross the entrance to the harbor to view Sydney Heads and gaze at the Pacific Ocean, then head into a protected bay in Sydney Harbour National Park. Drop anchor at gorgeous Store Beach and enjoy more than an hour there to relax and have lunch. You might take a swim, go snorkeling, or stroll along the beach before lunch is served onboard the boat. Lunch includes dishes with seafood, chicken, salads, fruit, and dessert, accompanied by Australian beer or wine and soft drinks.
Throughout the cruise, your captain provides informative commentary on Sydney's history and sights. Your boat comes fully equipped with a spacious dining and lounge area, comfortable interior cabin and exterior decks, shower and toilet facilities, and safety equipment.
In the early afternoon head back to Darling Harbour, soaking up the sun and fresh air before returning to your starting point to end your sailing cruise.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A maximum of 8 people
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Doreen_M
One of the best days out in Sydney!! From beginning to end everything was so well thought out. David was able to keep us informed and entertained, fed and watered throughout the experience. Highly recommended for locals and visitors. The swim was an added bonus on a beautiful spring day. Our 5 hours passed in a flash.
Reviews
4.9
based on 174 reviews
Jane_B, Mar 2026
Fantastic day sail with David - our second time with him, and this time did not disappoint either. Hearst sailing, wonderful lunch and the views of Sydney from the harbour are not to be missed! Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
It was a pleasure to take you out on our beautiful harbour for a second time. Thanks for coming back and for leaving a nice review.
Regards,
David
Norman_L, Feb 2026
We spent an awesome and really fabulous day sailing around Sydney harbour seeing all the iconic sites.
David was a great host and we absolutely loved everything. We highly recommend this sailing tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks Norman for your review. It was a fun day with you and your family and I'm glad everyone enjoyed experiencing Sydney Harbour!
Best regards,
David
Matthew_H, Jan 2026
The most exclusive day on the harbour. From the moment Dave collected us from Darling Harbour we went entertained in the most regal fashion with a true Aussie gent dedicated to making sure we had a memorable day.
His knowledge was 2nd to none, facilities on the yacht so comfortable, lunch was delicious, book your day with Dave and you won’t be disappointed. 👏👏
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks Matthew!
It was a fun day for me too, sharing the boat with you guys! Best of luck with the remainder of your trip - I hope to see you all again some time.
I appreciate your kind words mate.
Cheers,
Dave
Garima_S, Dec 2025
David, was an incredible tour guide, truly an area expert. We had a great time. It was a very hot day in Sydney today but the shade part of the boat kept it nice & cool for everyone. Lunch was delicious & time to swim in the ocean was just awesome.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for your lovely review. It is very gratifying for us to know we gave you a really enjoyable experience. It was a hot Sydney day! I'm glad you took the opportunity to have a refreshing dip in the Harbour.
Best regards,
David
Joanne_M, Dec 2025
amazing wonderful day, food really super good, very knowledgeable about local facts, boat clean and stocked well
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Joanne,
Thank you so much for your nice review of your day on the Harbour. I'm especially glad you loved the lunch!
Happy sailing!
Regards,
David
Doreen_M, Nov 2025
One of the best days out in Sydney!! From beginning to end everything was so well thought out. David was able to keep us informed and entertained, fed and watered throughout the experience. Highly recommended for locals and visitors. The swim was an added bonus on a beautiful spring day. Our 5 hours passed in a flash.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Doreen. Thank you for leaving such a nice review of our tour. It was great weather and I'm glad you all enjoyed it so much. Come back and see us again some time!
All the best, David
Wilson_L, Oct 2025
The sailing experience was very good, very enjoyable. David is a great host and the food was great!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Wilson for your great review - so happy you had a nice time!
Happy travels...
Regards,
David
Yves_M, Sep 2025
David and his daughter were amazing. The combination of his beautiful boat, excellent sailing skills, very personable and friendly service, made for a very memorable day out in Sydney Harbor. Also forgot to mention the wonderful and healthy lunch they prepared for us. I would highly recommend booking a sail trip with him.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks Yves! Really appreciate your recommendation and the great comments on our tour too.
Hope to see you again if you're ever back in Sydney. Until then, safe travels to you both.
Wendy_G, Sep 2025
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!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks, Wendy, for your review and great comments! We're happy to hear you really enjoyed the lunch and the Harbour tour.
It was nice to meet your family and we hope you enjoy the remainder of your trip too.
All the best,
Dave (& Emily)
Dean_L, Sep 2025
One of the very best tours we have done. The perfect way to see Sydney Harbour. David and his daughter Emily were super organised and friendly hosts on the Emma Mei. Commentary was interesting and relatable. The lunch was fantastic. Wonderful.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Dean for your very kind words. We really appreciate you taking time to leave a review and we're happy to know how much you enjoyed your Harbour tour.
Wishing you happy travels!
regards,
David (& Emily)
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