Sydney Harbour Tall Ships

17/08/2024

Join our crew for a real sea-going adventure aboard the tall ship Soren Larsen to the Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Boarding in Sydney on 27 January 2025, we’ll be sailing to Hobart down the picturesque NSW and Victorian coastlines. What a way to arrive at the festival! Learn more via the link below.

Sydney Harbour Tall Ships conducts blue water ocean sailing in our fleet of tall ships.

12/08/2024

It was an unforgettable experience to welcome Stad Amsterdam to Sydney Harbour - thank you to everyone who joined us!

08/08/2024

The Dutch tall ship Stad Amsterdam is arriving in Sydney on August 11 and we're escorting her into the harbour.

This three-masted clipper honours the golden age of sail. In 2009, the Stad Amsterdam embarked on a remarkable journey, retracing the historic voyage of Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle. This expedition, chronicled in the television series Beagle: In Darwin’s Wake showcased the ship’s commitment to exploration and discovery.

The Stad Amsterdam last visited Sydney in 2011. Join us to greet her when she returns this week! Call 02 8015 5571 to learn more.

31/07/2024

Come along and share this amazing moment with us on August 11!

27/07/2024

"A sailing vessel is alive in a way that no ship with mechanical power ever be." —Aubrey de Selincourt ... a few photographs from our recent planking of Southern Swan

23/07/2024

The Paris 2024 Olympics kick off this week and we love that a tall ship has played an important role in the Summer Games. The first torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay was lit by the sun’s rays on 16 April 2024 during a ceremony in Olympia, Greece, where the ancient Olympics were once held. The Olympic flame then head to Athens to board a majestic three-masted ship called Belem and crossed the Mediterranean Sea to Marseille. Watch some of the highlights below.

19/07/2024

Bring out your inner swashbuckler on our next scheduled tall ship Pirate Experience on August 10! Learn more here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/pirate-cruise-experience/

08/07/2024

The weather forecast is looking fantastic for our next Whale & Sail cruise this Sunday. Join us for an unforgettable experience! Learn more here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/whale-sail-whale-watching-experience/

30/06/2024

Thank you to Dylan Vallance for this fantastic shot of the Coral Trekker, taken during our Whale & Sail cruise over the weekend. What a beauty she is!

27/06/2024

We had the most amazing experience earlier this month during a trip to Port Hacking with the Australian Rural Leadership program. While dropping the group off to the Bundeena ferry, a whale breached in the ocean behind our ship. As local Julie Keating, who captured the moment said: "One in a million!

25/06/2024

We are now offering exclusive weekend charters of the Coral Trekker. Imagine spending an all-inclusive weekend aboard a beautiful tall ship with up to 11 friends, sailing Sydney Harbour, bushwalking, eating delicious meals and sleeping onboard at scenic locations. Learn more here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/coral-trekkers-cruise-hire/

23/06/2024

We have been loving this year’s Great Whale Migration, which features thousands of Humpback and Southern Right Whales swimming close to the coastline around Sydney. There have been some spectacular moments this season and our popular whale watching cruises are selling out - don't miss your chance to experience the magic. Our next cruises are on June 30 and July 7.
Book here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/whale-sail-whale-watching-experience/

08/06/2024

It was a magical night on Sydney Harbour for Vivid Sydney Sydney. And our tall ships had front row seats for the 'Love is in the Air' drone show without the crowds! Join us for one of our nightly cruises before the festival ends on June 15.

30/05/2024

Peak hour is approaching on humpback highway! It's estimated that upwards of 40,000 humpback whales will migrate from the temperate waters of Antarctica up Australia’s east coast in the coming months. And a tall ship is the perfect vessel for whale watching.

Join our next Whale & Sail cruise on June 9 for the opportunity to sail offshore on a tall ship with the extra chance of seeing a marine mammal as a magical bonus. Book here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/whale-sail-whale-watching-experience/

24/05/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Vivid Sydney Lights On harbour cruises. What a spectacular night! And there are still 22 amazing nights to go - come join us for the ultimate Vivid Sydney experience without the crowds.

24/05/2024

Campbells Cove is looking spectacular tonight as Vivid Sydney launches for 2024. Come join us for a cruise during the 23-night festival. Book here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/vivid-sydney-festival-of-light/

16/05/2024

What the world needs now is love, sweet love... and at Vivid Sydney 2024 all you need to do is look to the sky to find it during the 'Love is in the air' drone shows. Join us on Sydney Harbour for this unabashed love story in the sky. The drone shows will have your heart beating fast, as over 700 drones form universal symbols of love in spectacular colours and formations across the night sky. 'Love Is In The Air' will dazzle Vivid Sydney on 8, 9 and 15 June from 9.10pm. Skip the crowds and book your unforgettable tall ship cruise here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/vivid-sydney-festival-of-light/

11/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day! And a very special shout-out to our amazing co-owner Lisa, who is the wind beneath our sails!

09/05/2024

Treat Mum on Mother’s Day! Join our Champagne Brunch Cruise for a tall ship sail on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy canapes and drinks while taking in the beauty of the harbour. Book here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/brunch-cruise/

07/05/2024

We are thrilled to be part of the Vivid Sydney Local Business Program for 2024! Experience the magic of Vivid Sydney with us on an illuminated tall ship cruise between 22 May - 15 June. Book here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/vivid-sydney-festival-of-light/

03/05/2024

Each year from May to November more than 40,000 humpback and southern right whales make their way along Sydney’s coastline in their annual migration from Antarctica to the warmer waters of the Pacific.

Join one of our Whale & Sail cruises for the opportunity to sail offshore on a tall ship with the extra chance of seeing a marine mammal as a magical bonus.

Our next Whale & Sail cruise will depart on 19 May 2024. Book here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/whale-sail-whale-watching-experience/

20/04/2024

Are you coming to Sydney CBD on Thursday to honour those who served? The annual ANZAC Day March begins at 9am at the intersection of Martin Place and Elizabeth Street and concludes with a commemoration service held next to The Pool of Remembrance at the ANZAC War Memorial in Hyde Park South. Why not join us afterwards for an Afternoon Discovery Cruise aboard the Coral Trekker? She'll be setting sail at 3.15pm for 90 minute cruise around beautiful Sydney Harbour.

Explore Sydney Harbour on the Afternoon Discovery Cruise

11/04/2024

Thank you to our crew for keeping our fleet ship shape. This week they've been pitching - or tarring - the deck of the Southern Swan to seal it. This square-rigger, three-masted Barquentine is over 100 years old and looking better with age!

27/03/2024

Are you spending Easter in Sydney? Join us for a cruise aboard one of our beautiful tall ships. The weather forecast is four days of sun and balmy temperatures! We have amazing experiences on offer throughout the long weekend. Check out our website here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/

20/03/2024

Come dressed as pirates and join Captain Pineapple and his crew aboard a real pirate ship on March 23 for our next scheduled Pirate Experience.

This is an explosive, interactive theatrical experience aboard one of our historic sailing ships on Sydney Harbour. Take command, hoist the jolly roger, set sail, find the gold, fire the cannons – YOU will be an essential part of this story as it unfolds and you will help determine its outcome! It's 90 minutes of action-packed fun for everyone! Book here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/pirate-cruise-experience/

16/02/2024

It's less than 100 days until lights on for Vivid Sydney 2024! This year's theme is 'Humanity', shining a spotlight on what makes us human – love, kindness, compassion and creativity. We can't wait to welcome you aboard for a spectacular harbour cruise during the festival of Light, Music, Ideas and Food. Learn more here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/vivid-sydney-festival-of-light/
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11/02/2024

Soren Larsen and a fleet of historical vessels will be sailing on Sydney Harbour to join in celebrating the 150th year of the launch of James Craig on the 18th of February 2024!

Sailing times: 2:00pm till 5:30pm

Join us on the Soren Larsen and book your tickets here:
https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/150th-anniversary-of-the-launch-of-james-craig/

11/02/2024

We loved working with a gaming group on their pirate-themed party last week. Check out the images projected on the Southern Swan's sails for the event! Find out more about our charters here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise-type/group/

08/02/2024

Sydney Harbour Tall Ships is hosting an exclusive two-hour Valentine Dinner Cruise on 14 February. It will be the perfect setting to watch the sunset on Sydney Harbour and enjoy the stunning city skyline.

Be serenaded by our live musician as we serve you delicious canapes and drinks, including sparkling wine, smoked salmon bellinis and prawns.

Book here: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/valentine-dinner-cruise-2/