Sailing, Tall Ship Discovery Cruise - Sydney

Item: TA13665LL
Location: The Rocks (Sydney)
Our Price: $45 $19 child (5 - 15)

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1 hour 30 min harbour cruise on a large and stable 1850s-style tall ship
Departs Campbell's Cove, The Rocks (adjacent to Circular Quay)
Great photo opportunities
Complimentary appetisers

Do you have a couple of hours to spare in the afternoon and wish to see Sydney Harbour and its iconic landmarks aboard a 1850's style timber tall ship.

Take a trip back in time and sail past some of Sydney harbour's finest attractions. From the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Dennison, Kirribilli House, Luna Park, Taronga Zoo, Admirality House and the many million dollar waterfront properties that hug the shoreline of this picturesque harbour.

The tall ship is a magnificent square rigger built in 1922 that has three masts reaching over 24m high. This experience can be as interactive as you wish. If you'd like to heave on a rope and help set the sails, you can. Otherwise you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment provided by the crew, all of whom are at your service.

The vessel served as flagship of the Bicentennial First Fleet reenactment voyage from Plymouth, England in 1988 and is now the last of these heroic ships to remain on Sydney Harbour. 200 years ago, a timber sailing ship was the only way to discover Sydney Harbour. And it still is!

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Reviews

my husband had an awesome time on the tall ship he loved it
anna

beautiful ship, great crew
rob k

Crew of the ship very accommodating
Rob g

Booking through Adrenalin was easy and the Tall Ship Discovery Tour was indeed value for money and we had an enjoyable afternoon around the harbour on the gorgeous Southern Swan...
Melissa

Spending time on the tall ship cruise along with a group of friends enjoying the beauty of Sydney Harbour was a top experience!
Frank M

Experience Details

Fitness and Experience

No experience required, you can join in on the activities or just sit back, relax and enjoy the cruise
Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access

What to Bring/Wear

Dress for the weather on the day (a jacket is a good idea if the weather turns cold on the afternoon)
Bring sunscreen, hat and long sleeves
Wear comfortable flat-soled, non marking shoes (runners / joggers are ideal) no sharp heels allowed
Your camera to capture all the sights

What is Supplied

1hr 30 min harbour cruise on a large and stable 1850s style tall ship
Appetisers (eg. spinach and cheese triangles, grilled chorizo)
Join in and help hoist the sails or sit just back and relax
Experienced host provides information about the harbour and ship
Watch the crew climb the rigging and masts to set the sails
International crew ensuring a personal, interactive and fun experience
Opportunity to help the captain steer the ship (great photos!)

More Information

Duration: Approx 1 hour and 30 min
Boarding Time: 3:30 PM

About the boat:
'Southern Swan' is a three masted barquentine built in Denmark in 1922 from Danish oak frames.

Southern Swan 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, Southern Swan sailed to England to join the Australian Bicentennial First Fleet Re-Enactment for the historic voyage to Sydney. “Southern Swan’s original name was ‘Mathilde’, then ‘Pacific’ [1926], then ‘H C Andersen’ [1930], then 'Svanen’ [1938], and finally ‘Southern Swan’ [2008].

Capacity for 80 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