On the water · AUSTRALIA YACHT CRUISES
Good australia yacht cruises fill up weeks ahead and the best hulls go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Hobart’s Helsal IV yacht cruise, with sailing, Mount Wellington views, Tasmanian snacks, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“great skipper and lovely crew and food we had a wonderful cruise on an unlikely morning”
Prosail Whitsundays review: sail an ex-racing maxi yacht, snorkel reefs, visit Whitehaven Beach, and sleep aboard for two nights.
“Tom, Dylan, and Nick were lovely. Had a great time snorkeling and hiking on Whitehaven!”
Review of Sydney’s 2-hour morning yacht cruise, with Harbour Bridge, Opera House, small-group service, morning tea, value, and practical tips.
“Highly enjoyable morning cruise around harbor and beautiful way to see Sydney. Our small group had whole boat for ourselves!”
Sail Sydney Harbour from Manly on a small-group yacht cruise with hands-on sailing, Opera House views, and expert instruction.
“As we had no prior sailing experience, our guide Will walked us through the basics of how sailing works. Gradually, we were able to take part in operating the boat ourselves, which was a lot of fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone with little or no sailing experience.”
Sail Pittwater on a private Beneteau yacht, enjoy a fresh platter, swim at Portuguese Beach, and see Barrenjoey Lighthouse.
“A unique experience to see the beauty of Sydney’s landscape and waterways. Our skipper was warm, friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. He took us into a hidden cove where we could swim in the gorgeous turquoise waters. TRead more”
Take a hands-on 90-minute yacht cruise from Manly, learn basic sailing, and enjoy Sydney Harbour views in a group of four.
“We had an awesome sailing trip with our skipper Onur, who made sure that we made a hands on experience, while giving a real sailing flavor and even provided a route that gave us spectacular views of the city. Highly recommend!”
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