The meeting point is located between Park Hyatt Hotel and the Overseas Passenger Terminal. One of the crew will be there at least 30 minutes before the cruise departure time to welcome you.
Description
Come dressed as pirates and join Captain Pineapple and his crew aboard a real pirate ship Southern Swan or the magnificent Soren Larsen for the swashbuckling adventure of your life! This is an explosive, interactive theatrical experience aboard a historic sailing ship on Sydney Harbour. Take command, hoist the jolly roger, set sail, find the gold, fire the cannons. You will be an essential part of this story as it unfolds and you will help determine its outcome! Ninety minutes of action-packed fun for all the family!
Tour Options
Mutiny! Pirate Cruise
Pirate Cruise
Itinerary
Pass by
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.
What's included
Included
Opportunity to hoist the sails and steer the ship.
Discover Sydney Harbour in style.
Be a pirate for the day! Join us for a fun and interactive theatrical experience!
1.5-hour sailing experience on an 1850’s style tall ship.
Not included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Mast climb (available for purchase)
Drinks package (available for purchase)
Traveller Ratings
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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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Pirate Cruise Experience take?
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Pirate Cruise Experience lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Pirate Cruise Experience cost?
Prices start at $49 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Pirate Cruise Experience for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is located between Park Hyatt Hotel and the Overseas Passenger Terminal. One of the crew will be there at least 30 minutes before the cruise departure time to welcome you. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Pirate Cruise Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(12)
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Sunseeker721
April 26, 2026
Walk the plank
These reviews mustn’t be real because it wasn’t that great at all - this is specific to the pirate tall ship cruise. Captain Pineapple was great and his enthusiasm was probably the best part, but he also ran from place to place constantly and it was hard to know what was going on. They would say go to another part of the boat and we’d go with our child, but then nothing would really happen, then it would be back to the previous part of the boat again for more talking. The pirate actions include drawing on the deck with chalk, having plastic swords that the kids did nothing with, and a cannon that well, did nothing because it’s plastic, and sweeping the deck with some brooms. It was really hot to just stand there listening to random talking and disorganisation. Keep Caltain pineapple but get a proper structure so guests know what they’re doing and a story is great, but the kids especially young kids need to be engaged. For the price you also expect more pirates stuff… maybe more pirates!
Operator response
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your pirate tall ship cruise experience.
We’re really glad to hear that Captain Pineapple’s energy and enthusiasm stood out—that’s exactly the spirit we aim to bring onboard.
That said, it’s clear the overall experience didn’t feel as engaging or well-structured as it should have, especially when you were expecting a more immersive and interactive adventure for your child. We understand how frustrating it can be to move around the ship without clear direction or consistent activities, particularly in the heat.
Your comments about pacing, clearer organization, and more hands-on pirate activities (and yes—more pirates!) are genuinely helpful. We’re sharing this with our team so we can improve the flow of the experience and better engage younger guests throughout the journey.
We appreciate your honesty and hope we’ll have the chance to deliver a more exciting and seamless adventure in the future.
Kind Regards,
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
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Benjamin K
April 11, 2026
Fantastic day on the bay
Had a fantastic day with our 6 and 8 year olds. The crew were wonderful- particularly the two entertainers, Jolly Roger and Captain Pineapple! On Sydney Harbour with a beer and the kids were having a ball. Highly recommended
Operator response
Hello,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic day out on the harbour. It’s great to know that Jolly Roger and Captain Pineapple helped make the experience extra special for your kids—they’ll be so happy to hear your kind words!
We love creating fun and memorable moments for families, and it sounds like you made the most of it (with a well-earned beer in hand too!).
Thanks again for the recommendation—we hope to welcome you all back on board again soon!
Kind Regards,
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
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giovannisV2057RW
April 3, 2026
To the boarding!!!
We spent a very enjoyable and fun day with the Pirates, aboard a splendid vintage ship. The tour, or rather, the "Mutiny Cruise," was a truly entertaining experience in a splendid and unique setting in Sydney Harbour. A must-do for families with children, who joyfully and enthusiastically participate in the mutiny, the steering of the ship—even as deckhands—and the search for treasure! Definitely worth a try!
Operator response
Hello,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable and memorable day aboard our vintage ship. The “Mutiny Cruise” is designed to be a fun, immersive adventure, and it’s fantastic to know that both you and the children embraced the experience—from steering the ship to joining the treasure hunt!
Creating a lively and unique atmosphere for families is exactly what we aim for, so your kind words truly mean a lot to our crew.
We hope to welcome you back on board for another adventure soon—who knows what treasures await next time!
Kind Regards,
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
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kumiko1105
October 30, 2025
It's hard to wind down.
The first sailing ship cruise
The weather is good, and the sea is quiet after a row
Hectic after setting sail for best cruise day
The crew composes the wind of movement, the multitude of participatory experiences, how to tie the rope and how to walk the deck.
Approach to sail etc. First experience of field trip
After a light snack, a group photo was taken with 45 rudder
Slowly, we ride in the wind, through the Haberbrich.
Arrived at the original port and had a good experience with Santorum!
Operator response
Hello,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience!
We’re delighted that your first sailing ship cruise was such a memorable one. It sounds like you really embraced the spirit of adventure — from helping with the ropes to taking the helm and sailing under the Harbour Bridge. We’re thrilled the weather and calm seas made it a perfect day.
We hope to welcome you back aboard for another voyage soon!
Kind Regards,
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
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Saleena_S
October 28, 2025
My family very happy and enjoy thru out the trip🥰🇸🇬
Its very enjoyable experience we adult still can join the activity.Must put in the list if you visit Sydney!💯👍🥰
Operator response
Hello,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable experience and that adults could join in the fun too. It’s great to know we’ve made your list of must-do activities in Sydney.
We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon!
Kind Regards,
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
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Margaret_Z
August 16, 2025
Ahoy Matey!
It was a great experience for the grand kids. The pirates kep everyone involved. Helping to raise and lower the sails, drawing chalk pictures on the deck.
Operator response
Hello,
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear your grandkids had a great time on board. Our pirates love getting everyone involved, and it’s wonderful to know the activities like raising the sails and chalk drawings made the experience extra special. We hope to welcome you all back for another adventure soon!
Kind regards,
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
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TrishB96
July 26, 2025
This is a must-do.
PHENOMENAL. I can't recommend this highly enough. I took my son (7) and daughter (10) and both loved it. This was true entertainment and full engagement from the team, and as an adult onlooker, it was amazing. I would (and will) recommend this to anyone I know that goes to Sydney. It is a must-do. It's a family-run business that clearly takes pride in what they do. We paid extra for my son to climb the mast and it was WORTH IT. This is a must-do, and I would have been willing to pay 3-4X what we did for the experience that we got. Thank you!
Operator response
Wow—thank you so much for your phenomenal review!
We’re thrilled to hear that you and your children had such an amazing time on board. It means the world to us that the whole family enjoyed the experience, from the entertainment to the mast climb.
As a family-run business, we truly take pride in creating unforgettable memories, and your kind words are the best reward for our crew’s efforts.
We’re so grateful for your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back on board for another adventure!
Kind regards,
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
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irishcolleen44
January 5, 2025
Great Adventure for the kids
Sharon and her 9 year old son William had a wonderful time. Great gift to give a children and the parents have fun too. Highly recommended
Operator response
Thank you for your recommendation! Awesome to hear that Sharon and his son enjoyed the cruise!
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135dannim
June 25, 2023
Great day out for pirate fans
Such a great day out for our pirate-mad 4 year old. It was a beautiful day on the harbour aboard the tall ship, and he was completely engaged by the pirates on board, especially the sword fight and finding the treasure! Our baby pirate loved it too. Thank you Captain Pineapple, July Roger and crew for entertaining us and sharing your love for the ship.
Operator response
G-argh-t day! We are happy to hear your family enjoyed your time on our tall ship with Captain Pineapple and his pirates! Hope you can join us next time and try our other tall ship cruises.
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Wendy T
June 25, 2023
Swashbuckling fun!
We had a fabulous time today on the glittering Sydney harbour - we hoisted the sails, skippered the ship, scrubbed the decks, joined a mutiny, found hidden treasure and sang sea shanties all on the classic heritage ship
The Southern Swan. This cruise was well organised, great value for money and a brilliant fun experience for our 12, 8 and 4 yo grandkids. Can highly recommend for a birthday celebration or party 🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Operator response
Hi there! Thank you for joining us on our Pirate Cruise! We are so pleased to hear that you and your grandkids had a fabulous time aboard our tall ship. Captain Pineapple and his pirates sends their regards,
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