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15 Sailing Trips in Sydney to Build a Day Around

28 tours  ·  from $34 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 sailing trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Sydney: Discovery Whale Watching Tour by Catamaran - Finding your best place to watch
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Sydney: Discovery Whale Watching Tour by Catamaran

Sydney Harbour: Sunset Catamaran Cruise - Boarding at Man O’War Steps
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Sydney Harbour: Sunset Catamaran Cruise

2.Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 261 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

See Sydney Harbour at sunset on a small catamaran with Opera House views, a snack platter, drinks, and a relaxed one-hour cruise.

“The best way to see the Opera House and the bridge at sunset! Phil and Emily did an amazing job! A must do when in Sydney”

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Luxury Sailing Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Lunch - Farm Cove, Fort Denison, and the stories behind the views
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Luxury Sailing Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Lunch

3.Luxury Sailing Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $251Top rated

Sail Sydney Harbour on a 40-foot yacht with Captain David, a gourmet lunch, Australian wine, landmark views, and time to swim at Store Beach.

“We had a great time sailing with David! He was knowledgeable the Sydney area and his commentary was informative and entertaining. He served an amazing lunch which far exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend this tour!”

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Sydney: Premium Catamaran Vivid Cruise with Welcome Drink - Boarding Whitehaven at King Street Wharf
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Sydney: Premium Catamaran Vivid Cruise with Welcome Drink

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks - Crossing beneath the illuminated Harbour Bridge
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Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks

Nelson Bay: Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise - Three hours in search of migrating humpbacks
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Nelson Bay: Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise

6.Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Review the 3-hour Nelson Bay whale and dolphin cruise, with humpbacks, dolphins, a smooth 54-foot catamaran, and practical booking tips.

“It was a beautiful day to be out on the water. Whales were a little illusive today but we did see two. The commentary was great and very informative. Overall was a great experience. Thank you”

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Sydney Harbour: 2-Hour Morning Yacht Cruise with Morning Tea - Under the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House
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Sydney Harbour: 2-Hour Morning Yacht Cruise with Morning Tea

7.2-Hour Morning Yacht Cruise with Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

Cruise Sydney Harbour on a small yacht, with morning tea, expert local stories, and close views of the Opera House, Bridge, bays, and Bondi Beach.

“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.”

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Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes - Boarding at Pier 2, Walsh Bay
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Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour - Quiet Cove Time and the Swim Ladder
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Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

9.Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Charter a sailing catamaran on Sydney Harbour with your own skipper, swim ladder, BBQ option, and views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

“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”

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Sydney Harbour Sailing Experience - Under the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House
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Sydney Harbour Sailing Experience

10.Sydney Harbour Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $118

Review of Sydney Harbour Sailing Experience, a small-group yacht trip with Opera House views, hands-on sailing, and practical booking tips.

“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.”

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From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise - From Manly Yacht Club to open harbour views
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From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise

11.Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 2h 30m · from $119

Sail from Manly across Sydney Harbour, help steer and set the sails, and see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in a small four-person group.

“As we had no prior sailing experience, our guide Will walked us through the basics of how sailing works. Gradually, we were able to take part in operating the boat ourselves, which was a lot of fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone with little or no sailing experience.”

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Dolphin Watch + Sailing - Port Stephens - Watching resident bottlenose dolphins in the bay
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Dolphin Watch + Sailing – Port Stephens

Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney - What whale sightings can really be like
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Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

13.Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $71

Sail from Rose Bay into the Tasman Sea for intimate whale watching, Sydney Harbour views, and a small group of no more than 12 people.

“What an amazing experience - Captain Douglas and First Mate Gavin got us right to the whales outside The Heads! We were saw 20-30 whales and 2 breaching!! Douglas was respectful of keeping our distance from the whales and ensured Read more”

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Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes - Boarding at Pier 2, Walsh Bay
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Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

15.Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $53

See Vivid Sydney from a 40-passenger catamaran with Opera House views, canapés, a drink, and a 90-minute Harbour cruise.

“This cruise was just the right length and the crew took great care of everyone on board. The boat was small enough to get close to the sights for fabulous photos and spent long enough in each spot to really appreciate the displays. The fooRead more”

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