Sydney Harbour - Sailing Hands-On Experience
Overview
Ahoy there, sailor! Embark on a sailing cruise and experience the magic of Sydney from the water. You'll be sailing a 24ft keelboat with our professional skippers.
Departing from Manly, you'll have the opportunity to help set the sails and steer the boat, or you can simply sit back, relax and take in the views.
Cruise past the multi-million dollar waterfront mansions of the rich and famous, discover hidden harbour beaches and revel in uninterrupted views of iconic attractions including the Sydney Opera House* and Harbour Bridge*.
Other things to note:
Basic swimming skills are recommended but not necessary
Important: we will only go ahead if there are two or more participants enrolled for safety reasons. Should there not be enough participants to proceed our team will contact you and offer you an alternative date/time.
*The sites seen are weather dependant. It is not possible to sail to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House on the short cruise.
What's Included
- Sailing Instruction (if wanted)
- Safety equipment
- 1.5 or 2.5 Hour Cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Experienced crew
- Please make your own way to and from Manly Sailing
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an Adult
- Basic swimming skills are recommended but not necessary
- Children must be over 7 years old to take part in this experience
Meeting Location
East Esplanade
Manly NSW 2095, 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
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Sydney Harbour (pass by)
Sydney Opera House (pass by)
Sydney Harbour Bridge (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Manly Yacht club is stroller, wheelchair and service animal accessible but the boat is not
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Sydney Harbour – Sailing Hands-On Experience?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-43122P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Sailing Instruction (if wanted).
- Safety equipment.
- 1.5 or 2.5 Hour Cruise on Sydney Harbour.
- Experienced crew.
- Please make your own way to and from Manly Sailing.
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an Adult.
- Basic swimming skills are recommended but not necessary.
- Children must be over 7 years old to take part in this experience.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Sydney Harbour - Sailing Hands-On Experience is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sydney Harbour – Sailing Hands-On Experience 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
- Sailing Instruction (if wanted)
- Safety equipment
- 1.5 or 2.5 Hour Cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Experienced crew
- Please make your own way to and from Manly Sailing
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an Adult
- Basic swimming skills are recommended but not necessary
- Children must be over 7 years old to take part in this experience
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Manly Yacht club is stroller, wheelchair and service animal accessible but the boat is not
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
