A Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Start – Harbour Cruise

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A Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Start – Harbour Cruise

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Part of: Sydney Sundancer
2 min guests
50 max guests

Highlights

  • Experience the vibrant spectacle of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race from the prime position of Sydney Sundancer.
  • Savour a delicious buffet meal while enjoying drinks served throughout the cruise for a truly indulgent day.
  • Join the excitement as you feel part of the action alongside the racing yachts on Boxing Day.
  • Enjoy live entertainment that enhances the festive atmosphere, making for an unforgettable experience on the water.

Boxing Day is the best day of the year to cruise Sydney Harbour because of the colourful start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the Southern Hemisphere’s most prestigious yacht race!

It takes all John’s skills, as a former yacht racing champion, with more than 30 years experience, to position Sydney Sundancer right on the start line so you will have a clear uninterrupted view of the competing racing yachts as the starting gun is fired.

Then, as the armada of spectator craft surges forward, John maintains this exclusive position alongside the racing yachts so that all guests aboard Sydney Sundancer appreciate and almost become, part of the action and experience this thrilling event!

All this, plus a delicious buffet meal, drinks served throughout the cruise, plus live entertainment, provides an unforgettable day.

Itinerary highlights

The start of the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

It takes all John’s skills, as a former yacht racing champion, with more than 25 years experience, to position Sydney Sundancer right on the start line so you will have a clear uninterrupted view of the competing racing yachts as the starting gun is fired.

Then, as the armada of spectator craft surges forward, John maintains this exclusive position alongside the racing yachts so that all guests aboard Sydney Sundancer appreciate and almost become, part of the action and experience this thrilling event!

All this, plus a delicious buffet meal, drinks served throughout the cruise, plus live entertainment, provides an unforgettable day!

Tour details

  • Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
  • Full Day
  • Water – Motorised
  • Water – Self Propelled
  • On-site Experience
  • Small Group Tour
  • Basic
  • On demand

Features

Service facilities

  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet

Sevice Activity

  • Boating
  • Swimming
Accessibility

This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.

Operation information

Sydney Sundancer

Australia’s most awarded charter yacht ‘Sydney Sundancer’ is the ideal way to enjoy Sydney Harbour.

For more than 30 years, friendly owners, Lynne and John Boyce have shared their knowledge and experience of Sydney’s wonderful waterways. Their luxury yacht combines the stability and comfort of a motorboat with the grace and serenity of a sailing yacht that is ideal for up to 50 guests. However, unique features offer small groups an enchanting experience and overnight charters are also welcome.

Private charters can be self-catering (BYO), or guests can enjoy Lynne’s superb catering – she is a published cookbook author. Sydney Sundancer’s reputation for fabulous food is amazing! Fine dining on the aft deck for up to 10 guests seated at one table, or for larger numbers, choose from a wide range of menus suitable for finger food or a buffet-style banquet.

Free photographs are included with all cruises.

Ticketed cruises are offered for special events such as Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, and Australia Day. Lynne and John’s reputation for exceeding their guests’ expectations and delivering a unique Sydney experience is unsurpassed.

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