REVIEWED · SYDNEY CATAMARAN CRUISES
Good sydney catamaran cruises sell their best departures weeks out. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes, and the detail that separates them.
Cruise from Darling Harbour aboard Fantasea Avalon, a fast, purpose-built catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing areas. You reach the open ocean in about 30 minutes, then search for humpback whales with an English-speaking crew. Tea, coffee, and water are included, and an onboard photographer captures key moments for purchase.
“Great we saw few humpback whales , one of them was jumping.”
Board the catamaran Kirralee at Man O'War Steps for a relaxed one-hour loop around Sydney Harbour. You will pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour, with indoor and outdoor seating, a grazing platter, and one soft drink or water. The English-speaking crew may include Phil, Emily, Yolanda, or other friendly team members.
“10/10 experience. Lovely cruise experience, everything was smooth, the crew made sure we had a great time and a smooth sail. They were helpful and patient with everybody taking photos and the snacks were a great finishing touch to an overall brilliant cruise. Highly recommended”
Board the 55-foot Whitehaven at Darling Harbour for a 90-minute Vivid Sydney cruise capped at 70 passengers. You’ll receive a welcome drink, see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge lit up, and move between indoor and outdoor decks. Hot canapes and drinks are available to buy, with English-speaking crew onboard.
“What a great way to enjoy not only 2 of our most famous icons but then to also have large parts of the VividSydney display from the water it was amazing, highly recommend to anyone.”
Cruise Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes aboard Kirralee, a 35-foot catamaran carrying up to 26 people. With a skipper, host, antipasto, one cold non-alcoholic drink, and no BYO corkage fee, you’ll pass the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, gardens, Barangaroo, and Darling Harbour during Vivid Sydney.
“Really great tour and they don’t cram you in like sardines like I’ve seen some of the other larger boats do. Highly recommend dressing with extra layers as it can get really cold out on the water during the time vivid is on. The boat was incredibly clean, staff were really friendly and the platter and soft drinks provided were generous. We took a bottle of wine but with the weather being so cold we decided to keep our hands in our pockets. Perhaps the earlier session would have been a little bit warmer.”
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