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The 6 Best Tall Ship Sailing in Australia

6 sailing trips  ·  seats from $48 each

The good tall ship sailing in Australia fill their decks early in the season. Here are the 6 to book first, what each includes and how they differ.

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise - Starting at Campbells Cove in The Rocks
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Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

1.Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · from $63Top of the fleet

Meet at Campbells Cove in The Rocks for a twilight cruise aboard a restored tall ship. You’ll pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, and more while enjoying dinner and live commentary. Howard and Ruth are among the hosts mentioned for their warm storytelling. A mast climb is available for an extra fee.

“This is a friendly, relaxing and informative experience that takes you into the heart of Sydney and its beautiful harbour. The Captain, host and young crew were a delight, welcoming, and knowledgeable of the history of the harbour and tall ships. The meal was terrific and feel of the boat unforgettable. Accompanied by my adult daughter we had the best time together, catching up, feeling the breeze off the water and in the sails that brought us back to the dock. Thanks!”

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Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Afternoon Cruise - Campbell’s Cove is the practical starting point
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Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Afternoon Cruise

2.Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Afternoon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 412 reviews · 1h 30m · from $48Lowest fare aboard

Spend 90 minutes aboard an 1850s-style wooden tall ship, sailing past the Opera House, Fort Denison, and under Harbour Bridge. You can help with ropes, sails, or steering, while English-speaking hosts such as Ruth and Jim share Sydney stories. Drinks are available to buy, and mast climbing costs extra.

“good time to explain and visitors could participate in running the ship ⚓”

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Sydney: Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise - Finding Campbell’s Cove at The Rocks
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Sydney: Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise

3.Sydney: Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 342 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

You spend two hours aboard the Southern Swan or Soren Larsen, leaving from Campbell’s Cove at The Rocks. A guide such as Jim-lad or Howard points out harbour sights while the crew serves dinner and invites you to help with the sails or steer. Expect a relaxed, hands-on cruise with drinks sold separately and a possible mast climb at extra cost.

“Top rated excursion x from start to finish (didn’t want it to end) very welcoming, great crew, great food (gluten free :) ) beautiful sunset x”

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Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Afternoon Discovery Cruise - Raising the sails with the crew
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Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Afternoon Discovery Cruise

4.Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Afternoon Discovery Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · from $49

Spend 90 minutes sailing from Campbells Cove aboard a historic timber tall ship. Hear stories from guides such as Jim, Ruth, Howard, and Captain James, help raise the sails, and pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, and Luna Park. Light snacks are included, while drinks and a mast climb cost extra.

“Leisurely cruise, charming crew, very relaxing. Would recommend this to anyone looking to get a view of the harbor and relax for a couple of hours.”

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Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Lunch Cruise - The Harbour Route, Landmark by Landmark
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Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Lunch Cruise

5.Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · from $78

Board a restored square-rigged tall ship at Campbells Cove in The Rocks for a two-hour Sydney Harbour cruise. You’ll pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, and Luna Park while enjoying a freshly prepared three-course lunch. The crew may invite you to help raise the sails, steer, or learn about the ship’s past.

“The crew were skilled and friendly, informative about the ship and its history and encouraged the guests to be as interactive as they felt comfortable. I learnt a lot about the history of Sydney. It was my third time on the lunch cruise over several years, and I keep coming back.”

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Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Lunch Cruise - The Harbour Route, Landmark by Landmark
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Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Lunch Cruise

6.Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $77Best loved

Spend two hours aboard an 1850s-style tall ship with an English-speaking crew. Sail past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, and Luna Park, help hoist the sails, and enjoy a freshly prepared three-course lunch. The crew, including guides such as Howard and Ruth on past cruises, add stories and hands-on sailing.

“Very enjoyable experience. The crew were friendly and helpful. The mast climb was worth the extra cost.”

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