Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required)
Overview
Explore Sydney Harbour aboard Coral, your own self-drive boat. She takes up to six passengers, needs no licence and is beginner friendly: anyone can captain her after a short briefing at the dock. Cruise at a relaxed pace past harbour beaches and bays with family and friends, with a covered canopy, rain sides and a small cabin for shelter, and a swim ladder for a dip. Dogs are welcome.
- Explore Sydney Harbour at your own pace, no licence or experience needed.
- Covered seating inside and out, with rain sides for showers.
- Full safety equipment, life jackets and a briefing included.
- Fuel included.
- Meet us at the Spit, Mosman: the double pontoon in front of Mosman Rowing Club, with paid and free parking nearby and regular buses.
What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Insurance cover (damage excess up to A$1,000)
- Fuel
- Food and beverages (BYO welcome)
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- A$250 refundable security deposit
Meeting Location
The Spit Reserve
Spit Road, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step aboard Coral, an easy-going cruiser for up to 6 guests, ideal for families, friends, travellers and small groups. We give you a full boat briefing at the dock, so no boat licence or experience is needed to captain your own Sydney Harbour adventure. Coral has a covered canopy, rain sides and a small cabin for shelter, a swim ladder for dips in quiet bays, and plenty of seating inside and out. Bring a picnic and drinks and spend the day exploring beaches and bays at your own pace.
We have two Corals, sister Deltacraft boats at the same price. One is a little roomier, the other takes up to 5 guests. We match the boat to your booking, and groups of 6 always get the larger one.
Benefits and Unique Features
No licence required: anyone can captain after a simple briefing.
Beginner-friendly controls: designed for first-timers, with a gentle cruising speed.
All safety gear supplied: life jackets and full safety equipment on board.
Pet-friendly: dogs are welcome aboard.
Fuel included: no surprise fuel bill at the end of your hire.
Flexible hire times: choose a 3-hour hire or a 6.5-hour Day Tripper.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-455883P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Safety equipment.
- Insurance cover (damage excess up to A$1,000).
- Fuel.
- Food and beverages (BYO welcome).
- Hotel pickup and dropoff.
- A$250 refundable security deposit.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Insurance cover (damage excess up to A$1,000)
- Fuel
- Food and beverages (BYO welcome)
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- A$250 refundable security deposit
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
