6 Catamaran and Yacht Cruises in Australia, Compared

1.Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 547 reviews · from $99Our pick

Meet at Marlin Marina at 6:00 pm for a calm-water evening cruise aboard the Spirit of Cairns. Enjoy a complimentary sparkling wine, beer, or soft drink, then cruise past Cairns waterfront and Trinity Inlet while dining from a hot and cold buffet with seafood and local produce. Live music, open decks, and air-conditioned seating round out the night.

“This was a beautiful and relaxing rhe food was awsome and sitting on the deck wating the lights of Cairns was magical. Would highly recommend and will be going again”

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2.Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $42Top rated

Join Sea Sydney Harbour aboard the 35-foot catamaran Kirralee for a 90-minute Vivid Sydney cruise from Pier 2, Walsh Bay. You’ll pass the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Circular Quay, gardens, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, and Luna Park. Bring your own alcohol with no corkage fee, enjoy antipasto and a soft drink, and watch the lights from a small boat limited to 26 people.

“The experience was amazing. We can recommend the cruise to everyone. The crew was very professional and friendly. Thank you. We had great time.”

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3.Sydney Harbour: Hands-On Sailing Experience on Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $161

Meet your skipper at Manly Ferry Terminal for a private three-hour sail aboard Southwinds, a classic 1950s double-masted yacht. Learn basic sailing, take the helm if conditions allow, bring a picnic or drinks, and cruise past Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, 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”

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4.Sydney Harbour Highlights & Aussie Bites Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $35

Board a 10.5 metre catamaran at Man O War Steps beside the Sydney Opera House for a one-hour harbour loop. You will pass the Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Luna Park, Barangaroo, and Darling Harbour while enjoying Aussie snacks and one soft drink, juice, or water. Skipper Frank has received warm praise for his friendly service.

“Great Crew. The drinks and the appetizers were great. We had perfect weather and it was a beautiful skyline. Plenty of opportunities to take great pictures of the harbor, the famous bring and opera house. The Captain of the boat also shareRead more”

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5.Exclusive Sydney Harbour Cruise on a Classic Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $127

Join Manly Sailing for a two-hour cruise from Rowntree’s Wharf in Barangaroo aboard a restored classic sailing yacht. Your English-speaking crew explains the boat’s construction and past, then sails past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. With no more than 16 people aboard, you can relax, enjoy the sunset, and possibly take the helm.

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6.Harbour Highlights & Aussie Bites Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $34Best value

Join Sea Sydney Harbour aboard Kirralee for a relaxed one-hour catamaran cruise from Man O’War Steps. With up to 26 passengers, you’ll see the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo, and Darling Harbour from indoor and outdoor decks while enjoying an Aussie grazing platter and water or soft drink. BYO alcohol is welcome with no corkage fee.

“Perfect, the staff were lovely and picky bits delicious.”

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