Sydney cruises, boating and tall ships

One of the mandatory things to do in Sydney is to get out on Sydney Harbour to experience the magnificent waterways and secluded bays. Hugh Jackman recently rated Sydney Harbour Escapes as one of his top 5 things to do in Sydney on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Choose from over 80 boats and Harbour Cruise Packages. Visitors to Sydney and locals alike will love the self drive Arvor boat tour, BYO or skippered party boats, luxury boat accommodation stay ideas, romantic getaways, fishing tours and Sydney harbour history tours.

Sydney Harbour Escapes

Seeking the best harbour views of Sydney? Here is your chance to stop just looking and get in the view! Sydney Harbour Escapes varied range of vessels and escapes lets you experience the best of one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Safe and calm waters lap secluded beaches, islands and natural bushland. You can see the pick of mansions and hideaways only seen by water. Summer is prime time for swimming, sunbathing and simply relaxing on the water and winter is the best time for enjoying the sparkling light, clear skies, still waters and fishing.

Sydney Harbour Escapes was awarded the NSW Maritime Tourism Award for excellence in safety, quality, innovation and customer service.

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Sydney Heritage Fleet

Wanted: Adventurous Souls

Enjoy a day sail off Sydney Heads on James Craig and you'll capture heart-pounding memories lasting a lifetime! Breathtaking views and an experience you won't forget.

Sail down through Sydney Harbour and out through the heads to the beautiful waters surrounding the sandstone cliffs of Sydney aboard the 136 year old Tall Ship James Craig. Sydney Heritage Fleet sailing adventures offer a unique perspective on seamanship, maritime history and the awesome beauty of Sydney Harbour.
 
Tall Ship James Craig is a magnificent, fully restored, 3-masted, 19th Century barque, she is a living reminder to all Australians of those voyages that helped shape our heritage. Following an $18 million restoration, the James Craig is one of only four similar vessels in the world still sailing, and the only one regularly carrying members of the public off Sydney Heads.  Take the opportunity to board the James Craig for a glorious day out at sea under sail, book a Tall Ship James Craig Day Adventure now!

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Out of town cruises

Dolphin Watch Cruises
Dolphin Watch Cruises was one of the first Dolphin and Whale Watching companies to begin operations in Australia and has now been cruising Jervis Bay for over 20 years. Well worth the trip out of town!

Imagine Cruises
If you prefer a little distance between yourself and these brainiacs of the sea, a cruise on the Imagine might do the trick. A luxury catamaran operated by Frank Future and Yves Papin leaves Nelson Bay's marina daily at 10.30am for a two-hour dolphin trip. The company also run humpback whale trips between June and mid-November when the whales flock to the bay's calm waters during their northbound migration from Antarctica.

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