On the water · AUSTRALIA YACHT CRUISES
Good australia yacht cruises fill up weeks ahead and the best hulls go first. Below: the 14 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!”
Sail Sydney Harbour from Manly on a private yacht, take the helm, and see the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Watsons Bay, and Luna Park.
“Our sail aboard Manly Sailing’s Southwinds was a highlight of our trip to Sydney. Captain Finn and crew Hannah and Olivia gave us the opportunity to see this fabulous city from the unique vantage point of a classic 1950’s double-masted Read more”
Review of a private Sydney highlights tour with hotel pickup, Harbour views, Bondi Beach, and lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club.
“This was an amazing tour. A great introduction to Sydney for our first day there. Grant, our tour guide, was great. Our lunch, the van, everything was first class .”
Review the private 2-hour Wings sunset yacht charter in Airlie Beach, with BYO drinks, antipasto, music, island views, and practical booking tips.
“Could not speak more highly of the Wings crew. We privately hired the boat for an elopement and it could not have been more special. Captain Mike and his team were faultless, nothing was too much trouble and they made us feel most welcRead more”
Review of Townsville’s two-hour sailing cruise with Magnetic Island views, yacht club lunch, drinks, gelato, practical tips, and value advice.
“A very intimate and friendly trip, both James and Dave were knowledgeable about the local waterways. Their cheeky and humorous interaction added to the experience.”
Review of Salty Sydney Harbour’s private four-hour yacht charter, with sailing, swimming, harbour landmarks, pricing, pickup details, and practical tips.
“So amazing! The crew was so attentive. Couldn’t recommend more. Was a beautiful experience. Amazing day out on the water.”
Sail Sydney Harbour at sunset on a restored classic yacht, take the helm, and enjoy Opera House and Harbour Bridge views in a small group.
Review a private three-hour Pittwater sailing charter from Palm Beach, with swimming, remote beaches, snorkel gear, and a skipper.
“What an amazing start to 2026! This is an absolute must do. Michael is a brilliant skipper, patient teacher and very entertaining host! He is so flexible to what you would like to do and you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful location. Also easily accessible by car or bus.”
Review of a private overnight yacht stay at Palm Beach, with Pittwater views, swimming, snorkeling, sunset and practical booking tips.
“This was our second attempt at taking up this Charter, first time we postponed due to weather and so glad we did! The weather was superb, Michael our Skipper was an expert sailor and he and my husband who has also sailed for many yeaRead more”
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