Sailing, Tall Ship Harbour Cruise & BBQ Lunch - Sydney
Experience the thrill of sailing Sydney Harbour on a magnificent square rigger tall ship. See Sydney Harbour like the early settlers on board an authentic 1922 tall ship. You can hoist the sails and swab the deck or simply relax, enjoy your BBQ lunch and watch scenic Sydney go by.
During your two-hour sailing experience you will enjoy a typical Australian barbeque lunch with fresh seafood as you take in Sydney's iconic sites including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo and Fort Denison.
Throughout you will be entertained by the jolly crew who will show you the world's most beautiful harbour as you have never seen it before. Hear the many stories about the discovery of Sydney Harbour, get involved and help set the sails or just sit back and enjoy the magnificent views.
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Rozynski Family, Bangor NSW
Barbara & Tom Andrews
Laurel Swan-Mearns
Castree-Croad Family, Sydney NSW
Fitness and Experience
- No wheelchair access
- No sailing experience necessary
What to Bring/Wear
- Dress for the weather on the day
- Bring sunscreen, hat and long sleeves
- Wear flat-soled shoes, no sharp heeled shoes will be permitted
What is Supplied
- Join the crew and help set sail
- Two-hour Sydney Harbour BBQ lunch cruise onboard a 1922 original tall ship
- Delicious BBQ buffet lunch with seafood
- Free drink: beer or wine for adults or juice, soft drink
- Photo opportunities of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo and Luna Park
- Learn about the history of Sydney Harbour
More Information
Cruises last 2 hours every Saturday and Sunday (extra dates available during school holidays), at 1.30pm. Boarding takes place 30 mins before departure.
About the boat:
'Svanen' is a three masted barquentine built in Denmark in 1922 from Danish oak frames.
Svanen regularly crossed the North Sea as a grain carrier between Denmark and Greenland for the Tuborg Beer Company until 1969. With ice being a constant hazard in these far northern waters, the ship's bow was strengthened during the initial construction to cope with any light ice work. She was purchased in 1969 as a private vessel and extensively refitted to make extensive ocean voyages, including service as a sail training vessel with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets.
She participated in the 1982 Tall Ships Race from Philadelphia to Portugal. In 1986 after appearing at the World Expo in Vancouver, Svanen sailed to England to join the Australian Bicentennial First Fleet Re-Enactment for the historic voyage to Sydney. Svanen’s original name was ‘Mathilde’, then ‘Pacific’ [1926], then ‘H C Andersen’ [1930], and finally 'Svanen’ [1938].
Capacity for 90 passengers plus crew
Length: 40 metres
LWL: 27.2 metres
Beam: 8.2 metres
Draught: 3.3 metres
Mast Height: 24 metres
Weight: 220 tonne
