Hobart Sailing Experience
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
You will be sailing in a Sydney to Hobart race maxi - really sailing - and on one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The three hours takes in most of Hobart's large sheltered harbour. See Hobart at its best, with stunning views of the city, Mt. Wellington and the surrounding forests and hills that make up this most picturesque of cities. You might even see penguins, dolphins or seals (regular visitors), and sometimes even whales and orca. Grind the winches, take a turn on the helm or relax and enjoy the experience. Delicious local treats will be served for morning or afternoon tea (included in the price,) and local wines and beer are available at regular bar prices. The skipper and crew are all experienced professionals with plenty of stories of the high seas and a wealth of local knowledge to share.
Inclusions
What's included
- 3-hour sail on Hobart Harbour by luxury ocean racing yacht
- Professional skipper and crew
- Gourmet treats for morning or afternoon tea
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Sailors will see the beautiful city of Hobart, its historic docks and surrounding mountains and forests from the large sheltered harbour. Sometimes there will be other yachts racing on the harbour and sometimes we will be visited by curious dolphins and seals. Very occasionally we will see whales and orca. Sailors will experience what it is really like sailing aboard a large ocean-going yacht, and they can take turns on the winches or even try their hand at the wheel if they like.
See Mt. Wellington and the surrounding forests and hills.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 266 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
4Yacht experience
It was nice experience to have sailing in such big Yacht. To start with, the weather wasn’t that perfect. Then moving along, it changed a bit and sun shine turned up. Then the wind picked up. That is when the excitement kicked in. The cheeses provided tasted very nice. I got an experience to control the yacht which added the extra bonus fun.
5A Fantastic Experience
What a great day for sailing. The weather was perfect and I couldn’t recommend the crew of Mark and Lachie any more highly.
5It was a really good day....
It was a really good day. Totally worth being hands on. It was truly worth doing. The crew were wonderful.
5A must do when in Hobart
Fantastic day! Mark, Grant & Lachie were all great. We were encouraged to be as involved as we wanted (or not in my case!) Moving around the yacht was supported by crew as needed, oh and the sailing, exhilarating experience! Every second they could the motor was off and it was all in the wind! The stories and local knowledge shared by crew were amazing too! A must do! I’ll be back!
5A beautiful informative fantastic experience
We did not know what to expect but was amazed. Mark and Jimmy were so informative pointing out points of interest against the pristine and beautiful Hobart landscape. We would do this tour again in a heartbeat. Would definitely recommend.
5Harbour sailing
Sensational afternoon with Mark and Bazz ( sorry bruce the shark) very informative and interactive just a brilliant experience and a wonderful look around the harbour and surrounding suburbs. Great local business, get behind them.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- King's Pier Marina is right across the road from Mure's Seafood Restaurant. Helsal IV and Magic Miles are the last two boats on the far left of the marina. Meet us there about 10 minutes before sailing (the map doesn't show the marina but satellite photos do).
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Hobart Yachts
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear flat soled shoes. Sneakers are ideal
- A maximum of 18 people per sailing trip
How it compares in Hobart
- Its from-price is 14% below the median of the 207 experiences we list in Hobart.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 207.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hobart
Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, is a harbour city of sandstone warehouses and colonial cottages beneath the slopes of Mount Wellington.
Hobart sits where the Derwent River widens into a deep harbour, with Mount Wellington rising behind it to more than 1,200 metres, often dusted with snow in winter. Founded in 1804, it is the second-oldest of Australia's capital cities. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place, the cottages of Battery Point and the yachts moored at Constitution Dock give the waterfront its character.
Top-ranked sights in Hobart: Bruny Island, Richmond Village, Mt. Wellington (Kunanyi).
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