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Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
4.3
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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We are passionate people delivering personal and engaging, inspiring and world class experiences. We treat and respect our customers as if they were family. Our aim is to consistently exceed each customer's expectations as we share the joy of these incredible experiences that have the rare ability to inspire and enrich people's lives. The very nature of these ships , inspire people to DO more, BE more than they ever thought possible. DREAMS can COME TRUE !
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1,568 reviews
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Ailsa F
London, UK942 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
We went on the New Year’s Eve cruise which we enjoyed. Some great views and free flowing food, drinks and canapés. The band was also excellent and got people singing and dancing over a very long period of time. Crew were lovely and worked really hard. We did feel that at the end of the evening disembarking took a very long time , more than 2 hours after midnight but still an excellent trip.
Written March 10, 2025
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Thank you for sharing your experience on our NYE cruise! We appreciate your feedback and use it to keep on improving.
Written March 17, 2025
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B&T2017
72 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Wow wee!!!
After 2 cancellations in 2020 & 2021 due to covid, a beautiful evening was had by 58 of our closest family & friends for our wedding last week.
The boat was beautiful, the staff were fantastic and the experience for everyone will certainly remain memorable for a lifetime.
The catering was top quality and food just seemed to keep coming. The beers were cold, and the location on the harbour was A1. Sunsets, full moon and watching the cruise boat leave in front of us was spectacular.
Happy to answer anyones questions if you’re looking at doing something a little different for your wedding.
After 2 cancellations in 2020 & 2021 due to covid, a beautiful evening was had by 58 of our closest family & friends for our wedding last week.
The boat was beautiful, the staff were fantastic and the experience for everyone will certainly remain memorable for a lifetime.
The catering was top quality and food just seemed to keep coming. The beers were cold, and the location on the harbour was A1. Sunsets, full moon and watching the cruise boat leave in front of us was spectacular.
Happy to answer anyones questions if you’re looking at doing something a little different for your wedding.
Written April 11, 2023
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Andrew Cook
Sydney, Australia506 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
My wife and I did the overnight cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Right from the start we were welcomed like family.
All the crew are professional and enthusiastic. They are passionate and love to share their experiences.
The next morning we woke up to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge views while we ate breakfast.
Then we visited Goat island with a very informative talk.
All in all, a must do!
Right from the start we were welcomed like family.
All the crew are professional and enthusiastic. They are passionate and love to share their experiences.
The next morning we woke up to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge views while we ate breakfast.
Then we visited Goat island with a very informative talk.
All in all, a must do!
Written April 15, 2023
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Petra C
Zofingen, Switzerland69 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
We did the New Years Eve 2022 cruise with the Soren Larson.
First we needed to come dressed in business casual or we would not be accepted to board.
But it was already clear when we stepped foot on the boat, we could have come with dirty clothes to match the skipper and the captain. (Just mentioning it was an expensive cruise)
We didn’t see half of the food we bought for and the food we saw was very underwhelming and simply bad in taste, soggy and not worth eating it.
The kitchen was dirty and we felt overly ripped off.
The boat was so filled with people that there wasn’t enough place for everyone to sit down.
Also the Soren Larsen lies quite far back at the midnight firework to the harbor bridge.
We would not go again on this boat.
First we needed to come dressed in business casual or we would not be accepted to board.
But it was already clear when we stepped foot on the boat, we could have come with dirty clothes to match the skipper and the captain. (Just mentioning it was an expensive cruise)
We didn’t see half of the food we bought for and the food we saw was very underwhelming and simply bad in taste, soggy and not worth eating it.
The kitchen was dirty and we felt overly ripped off.
The boat was so filled with people that there wasn’t enough place for everyone to sit down.
Also the Soren Larsen lies quite far back at the midnight firework to the harbor bridge.
We would not go again on this boat.
Written January 4, 2023
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mrswinendine
Mooloolaba, Australia417 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We booked on this only for it to pour down on the day. A torrential downpour!
Nevertheless we had a great time on the ship with staff who seemed enthusiastic and spoke about the history.
Canapés were served and a bar available; a few members of the group did the mast sail.
Very affordable for 1.5 hours.
Nevertheless we had a great time on the ship with staff who seemed enthusiastic and spoke about the history.
Canapés were served and a bar available; a few members of the group did the mast sail.
Very affordable for 1.5 hours.
Written November 12, 2023
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hugh m
1 contribution
Mar 2022
My son and I just completed the voyage from Williamstown (near Melbourne) to Sydney over nine days. We lived with the crew and other voyage trainees. It was a profound experience shared with wonderful people. We learnt so much about the life and ways of tall ship sailing. The crew had so much knowledge and skill and gave us the confidence to meet the challenges. I have many fond memories of this trip. Exposure to the elements of wind and water and working with it changes you in the best way possible. I really loved stopping in at the sheltered wilderness coves like on Wilson's Promontory for access to some great land wilderness too. These long distance voyages do not come up often and although we have not yet got our land legs back yet, we are dreaming of the next one. Consider us hooked.
Written March 26, 2022
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Divetraveller62
Melbourne, Australia41 contributions
Dec 2019
We had a wonderful NYE cruise on the old timber ferry, Wangi Queen. The finger food was good and plentiful, the bar was open and with just 49 passengers there was plenty of room to get a great vantage point. Take a jacket no matter what the weather though as the breeze off the water can be cold. A lovely experience with no loud music, just some background CDs and a little light entertainment from Craig and his ukulele.
Written January 7, 2020
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Callum
3 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
Went on a 2 night, 3 day tall ship cruise around Sydney harbour on the Coral Trekker. During the day we sailed and went to amazing hiking locations. The lovely owners of the ship Marty and Lisa, are absolutely wonderful people. Also the crew member Marlese I would highly recommend this tall ship cruise. You will be very active and have a blast, it is great to spend time among amazing people.
Written December 5, 2020
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Sulifamily
Sydney, Australia369 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
The Tall ship tour of Sydney Harbour is a fun time. So nice to see activity coming back into the centre of Sydney on a weekend.
In one way it made the trip nice as not too many people onboard so it was easy to move around.
We went on the sunset cruise and it was well worth it! Brisk wind but made it great once the big sails dropped.
Nice crew, knowledgeable on the history of Sydney Cove which made it more interesting.
Drinks, food and service was good and overall good value.
Departure from Campbell’s Cove near Pier One made it easy and close to the Bridge.
In one way it made the trip nice as not too many people onboard so it was easy to move around.
We went on the sunset cruise and it was well worth it! Brisk wind but made it great once the big sails dropped.
Nice crew, knowledgeable on the history of Sydney Cove which made it more interesting.
Drinks, food and service was good and overall good value.
Departure from Campbell’s Cove near Pier One made it easy and close to the Bridge.
Written October 3, 2020
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Shona L
Sydney, Australia48 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
What a great experience. Craig our guide was wonderful. Food was basic but included drinks. Opportunity to climb the mast included. Only 14 guests to stay overnight. Accomodation was bunks but was warm and cozy and loved being rocked to sleep listening to the waves. We anchored between Mrs Macquarie’s chair and the opera house. Wow! Incredible view. Amazing experience. Breakfast was basic again but I guess you don’t do this experience for the food. Staff were great including Owen, Lachlan and Julia. Tour of Goat Island in the morning was really great with Craig. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience and would recommend so long as your expectations of an old tall ship are realistic. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
Written May 16, 2021
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We will be in Sydney March 3 2018 but there does not appear to be any bookable Tall Ship afternoon tours in March. Is that correct or are you just not booking that far ahead?
Thanks.
Written November 18, 2017
Roszarie
Newcastle, Australia
Hi Louise. There seem to be different calendars for different cruises. e.g. The champagne cruise is every 2nd Sunday only, but the general lunch cruises are every day except Tuesday. I'm seeing March 2018, but you can only book on 'orange' days. Hope this helps. Rosz :)
Written November 21, 2017
Hello, I spent a lot of time trying to find info or reviews about seating arrangements on Wangi Queen. How does it work? My partner has lower back issues so it's not really possible for him to be standing the whole 6 hours, plus queuing time...
Many thanks beforehand!
Ana
Written August 12, 2017
Hi Christine T,
Thank you for sending us your enquiry. We would like to apologize for the delayed response. There are bench-like seats along the window side. at this time though, the Wangi Queen Ferry is under maintenance. May we find out which cruise you prefer?
For any other questions you may have, please send us an email through our website.
Thank you!
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
Written October 27, 2017
We are wanting to book on one of the tall ships for an Australia Day night cruise in 2017, but are very concerned about the number of recent poor reviews.
Written December 11, 2016
I can only comment for the daytime cruise we experienced and it was amazing! Great commentary and cruise staff, I can only imagine it would be the same for night. If you love sailing on classic ship, then this is one of a kind. Extraordinary closeup views but that was during the day, not too sure about night? I'm only guessing it would be well lit, especially on Australia Day and a possibility of fireworks display. And you have the advantage of not getting sunburnt. I hope this helps in your decision making and if you do decide to go, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy your experience.
Written December 12, 2016
Had a hip replacement 3 weeks ago. Is the tall ship experience suitable for me? I can walk fine but still a bit sore.....
Written December 6, 2016
Good afternoon,
Thank you for enquiring with us.
I would suggest getting a clearance from your doctor before coming onboard with us, just so you've got self-assurance from him that you'll be fine to sail with us.
I apologise that I can't give you a complete answer but that would be my best advice for you.
We hope we get to see you soon and thank you once again for your time.
Marty.
Written December 6, 2016
Hi There, How stable are the ships in open water? Do they rock from side to side much?
Written June 3, 2016
The ships don't go beyond the heads on these cruises, so there is very little rocking. Certainly more gentle than your average ferry to Manly.
I get seasick, but I had absolutely no problem on the cruise I booked.
Written June 5, 2016
Considering a 2 hr tall ships cruise of Vivid, any comments please.
Written April 8, 2015
Hi Marlowe50,
Thank you for your interest in sailing with us for the sensational 2 hour Tall Ship Vivid Dinner Cruise. For more information, please visit our website. You may also call our ticketing office on 02 8015 5571 and our Customer Service Representative would be more than willing to assist you with your booking.
Thanks and have a great day!
Written April 14, 2015
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