Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Lunch Cruise
Description
Just like the early settlers centuries ago, you too can experience the unforgettable thrill of cruising on Sydney Harbour in classic style and comfort. Board our 1850's style tall ship and cruise Sydney Harbour whilst enjoying lunch prepared freshly on-board by your friendly crew. **PLEASE NOTE: Lunch cruise on Coral Trekker availability: - April till August: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - September: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays *Coral Trekker, is a 1930's style, square-rigged, wooden tall ship with distinctive rusty red sails.
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Itinerary
We will cruise past all of Sydney’s biggest attractions including Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Fort Denison, Garden Island, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park and Admiralty House. You will discover Sydney’s rich history and some of the stories and tales behind these iconic landmarks.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ships reserves the right to add, withdraw, substitute and/or vary advertised routes, prices, departure times and locations without notice if considered necessary for the safety and welfare of the tall ship, its passengers and crew. However, reasonable effort will be made to maintain arrangements as advertised.
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ships will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a passenger as a result.
- Covid-19 Regulations On-Board: https://bit.ly/3FJ9g4P
Reviews(153)
We actually ended up on the dinner cruise as a result of not enough people wanting to go on the lunch cruise. Actually turned out to be a blessing, what a lovely time to sail through the harbour as the city starts to light up for the evening. The beginning of the sunset was beautiful behind the bridge too. The crew were all brilliant, and our host Howard was very friendly and approachable with lots of knowledge and interesting facts. The food was plentiful and tasty, and we enjoyed it along with a beer we bought from the bar. I actually took up the added extra option of climbing up to the crows nest. What a great view from up there and well worth the experience in my opinion. All in all a great cruise, and the ship was a really good alternative to the usual motor cruisers and an experience we really enjoyed. I would recommend this cruise, it was good value for money and we really enjoyed ourselves.
Hello, Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so glad the change from the lunch cruise to the dinner cruise turned into a blessing in disguise. Sailing as the city lights begin to glow and the sun sets behind the bridge really is a special time on the harbour, and we’re delighted you were able to experience that. It’s wonderful to hear that Howard and the crew helped make the evening enjoyable and informative. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. We’re also happy you enjoyed the food, a drink from the bar, and especially the climb up to the crow’s nest — the view from up there is definitely something special! Thank you for recommending the cruise and for highlighting the unique experience of sailing on a traditional ship. We’re thrilled you had such a great time and hope to welcome you back on board again soon. Kind Regards, Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
We received a message from Viator that the vendor was asking if we could move our lunch booking to the evening as he hadn’t had sold sufficient tickets for the trip. We were asked to confirm asap. We immediately messaged them that this wasn’t possible and waited for a reply. Three hours later we had heard nothing so tried to ring them. No answer. We couldn’t cancel for a refund as it was within 24 hours of the trip. We contacted Viator who also couldn’t get a reply. At this point Viator refunded us our payment and we booked elsewhere. We only had two days in Sydney and one of them was wasted sending messages , waiting for replies that didn’t come and then looking for alternative trips to book whilst rearranging where to meet friends who were joining us. We get that companies sometimes have to cancel due to lack of bookings but it’s totally out of order to leave those who have booked just hanging around for information that doesn’t come. I have never left a one star review before but have no choice here.
Hello, We sincerely apologize for the experience you described and fully understand why you felt let down. You were absolutely entitled to a timely response, especially after being asked to confirm your availability urgently. Failing to reply to your messages or calls is not acceptable, and we are very sorry for the stress and disruption this caused during your limited time in Sydney. While schedule changes due to low bookings can occasionally occur, we agree that guests should never be left without clear communication or guidance — particularly when cancellation policies are involved. We regret that this situation resulted in you spending valuable holiday time chasing information and rearranging plans instead of enjoying your visit. We appreciate you acknowledging Viator’s assistance and are grateful that they were able to resolve the refund promptly. Your feedback has been taken seriously, and we are reviewing our communication procedures to ensure this does not happen again. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we truly regret that we did not meet the standard you rightly expected. Kind Regards, Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
Booked with Viator from who we received a message less than 24 hours before the trip that the operator wanted to know if we could switch from lunchtime to evening as they didn’t have many bookings. We immediately messaged the company that we couldn’t do that and waited for their response. Three hours later and we had heard nothing. Tried ringing. No answer. Contacted Viator who also got no answer. If we cancelled the trip ourselves we would have lost our money as it was within 24 hours. Viator very helpful and made immediate refund do we could book elsewhere. I get that some trips have to be cancelled and have never left a one star review before but this company should have had the courtesy to respond to our messages. It turned one of only two days we had in Sydney in to one of constantly checking messages and having to research and book an alternative trip for the next day. Not good enough.
Hello, We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you experienced. You are absolutely right to expect timely and clear communication, and we regret that we did not respond promptly to your messages or calls. We understand how stressful this situation must have been, especially with limited time in Sydney, and we are truly sorry that it disrupted your plans. While schedule changes can sometimes occur due to low bookings, this does not excuse the lack of communication you encountered. Your feedback has been taken seriously, and we are reviewing our internal processes to ensure guests receive faster and more reliable responses in the future. We appreciate you acknowledging Viator’s support and are grateful you were able to receive a refund and make alternative arrangements. Thank you for sharing your experience — it helps us improve, and we hope we may have the opportunity to provide a much better experience in the future. Kind Regards, Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
Really enjoyed our first cruise on a sailing ship. Staff very friendly. Great way to see the harbour. Sailing under the harbour bridge a highlight.
Hello, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first cruise on a sailing ship and that our friendly crew helped make the experience memorable. Sailing under the Harbour Bridge is one of our favorite moments too, and we're glad it was a highlight for you. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Kind Regards, Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
Originally booked a lunch cruise however due to lack of numbers we changed to a twilight dinner cruise. We boarded the Southern Swan and motored out to where the sails could be raised, then glided around the harbour seeing the Opera House, botanical garden, Lady Macquarie's chair, Garden Island, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, Kirribilli House, Admiralty House, and back to the Harbour Bridge. Appetisers were served whilst we motored out and then a dinner of Butter Chicken, Vegetable Curry, rice and salad was served while we were under sail. Highly recommend this adventure.
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the twilight dinner cruise aboard the Southern Swan and that the change from lunch to dinner worked out so well. It sounds like you made the most of the evening, taking in all the beautiful harbour sights under sail. We’re also glad you enjoyed the meal and appetisers. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon for another memorable adventure! Kind regards, Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
Amazing experience in a sailing ship. Better understanding of how people in the olden days traveled. Great view of iconic sites in the harbour.
Hello, Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the sailing experience and that it gave you a glimpse into what life was like on the seas in days gone by. The views of the harbour’s iconic sites make it all the more special. Hope to see you aboard again! Kind regards, Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
Absolutely brilliant time out food was great staff fantastic included everyone for getting involved, lots of facts would definitely recommend.
Thank you for joining us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the cruise
Totally awesome tour!!! Great staff- knowledgeable & lots of fun, wonderful sights & one of our best tours from our 28 day cruise around Australia!!! This tour is a must when in Sydney!!
Thank you for joining us on our tall ship cruise and for sharing your experience! Hope you can join us again.
Great crew made this a super fun trip out on the water! Nice snacks and lunch with beautiful views of Sydney! Relaxing time!
Thanks for joining us and sharing your tall ship experience!
Most wonderful experience on beautiful old ship. Crew engaging and a delight to see them obviously enjoying their work. A marvellous choice as a treat for friends or family, whether visitors or Sydney siders
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. It is a pleasure for us to hear that you had a wonderful experience! Hope you can join us again in the near future.
