The pristine blue water is surrounded by historical landmarks, white sandy beaches, sheltered coves, homes with incredible architecture, islands and plenty of mariners on various water-craft. The Harbour is teeming with marine life such as dolphins, seals, seabirds and occasionally those big fish with pointy teeth. We are lucky to share the beauty of this harbour with mother nature herself.
Sydney By Sail has been sharing Sydney Harbour by sailing yacht for over 26 years now. We have the newest fleet of luxury sailing yachts available to domestic or international guests who wish to witness this stunning Harbour while under sail – harnessing the wind to explore and adventure. Guests need NO previous experience to have a turn on the helm, or simply sit back and relax as your professional skipper guides you around the Harbour.
Privately Chartering a Yacht is the perfect way to experience Sydney Harbour with a close group of friends or family. Our Luxury Fleet ranges from 31ft – 45ft and can be chartered 24/7 over various durations.
Sail to your place of choice, Anchor in a secluded bay & Experience Sydney Harbour’s tastes and smells first hand while you Wine & Dine on our gourmet catering and beverages.
The smallest in the fleet but she packs a lot of punch! Nicknamed the pocket rocket due to her fast sailing capacity, Sooty Tern was commissioned in 2019 and can fit a total of 9 passengers onboard but comfortably sits 6. She is simple and easy to sail, provides fantastic 360 degree visability due to her open cockpit, and is the yacht to choose if you’re looking for a great deal!
Our homely Hunter 36 is the most experienced in the fleet, but after years of treating us well we have recently given her a complete makeover! She is our best yacht to learn to sail and can fit a maximum of 12 passengers onboard. Her large bimini can protect you from the Aussie sun and her American design makes her very comfortable below deck.
A deluxe 38 ft floating hotel, she boasts an abundance of extra’s like in-mast furling, a self tacking gyb, custom pillows & bedding, a large fridge and bluetooth music system. James Chinn can fit a maximum of 11 passengers but is comfortable with up to 8. She has a large swim deck for that extra bit of room to laze in the sun.
Named after the Aboriginal name for Darling Harbour, Tumbalong is one of Sydney By Sail’s deluxe vessels. Perfect for treating larger groups on all kinds of sailing experiences, Tumbalong will have you sailing around Sydney Harbour with style and sophistication. She has three cabins, one head (toilet), two showers, a fridge, fully equipped galley (stove & oven), stereo and an open cockpit suitable for groups up to 12 in size. Under sail, she performs well, and is frequently competitive in our Team Building regattas.
The queen of the fleet is our newest edition, arriving to Australia mid 2020. She is the largest in our fleet with a waterline length of 45 feet. She is masterfully equipped bow to stern and includes 3 cabins, 2 heads (toilets), a large split cockpit table and many innovative features – making her our most technologically advanced sailing yacht.
While out and about on our beautiful Harbour, you can tell us what you would like to do!
Our professional skippers have a pretty good idea, but the below chart shows you what you can do and see in different durations during a private charter.
DURATION | 2 HOURS | 3 HOURS |
4 HOURS |
6 HOURS |
8 HOURS |
Motor Time (estimate) | 40 mins | 40 mins | 40 mins | 40 mins | 40 mins |
Sail Time (estimate) | 1 hr 20 mins | 2 hr 20 mins | 2 hr 40 mins | 4 hrs | 6 hrs |
Anchor Time | Nil | Nil | 40 mins | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
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Obelisk Beach | ✘ | ✘ | |
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Quarantine Station | ✘ | ✘ | |
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Middle Harbour | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | |
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Out the Heads (on Dufour 412) |
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