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Sydney to Hobart Race Day Cruise, Sydney Harbour

This one is in Sydney, not Huskisson. Our sister operator Sydney Whale Whisperer takes Port Venture out of King Street Wharf for the start of the race to Hobart, then trails the leading boats out to sea towards Maroubra.

26 DecemberLeaves 10:15amKing Street Wharf 6

Boxing Day on the water for the race start

Few Sydney traditions draw a crowd onto the harbour like the start of the Hobart race, and this cruise puts you out there among it. You watch the fleet get away from inside the harbour, then the boat heads through to the open ocean behind the leaders.

Port Venture is an ocean-going power catamaran, 18 metres long, with seats inside and out, so there is room to stand at the rail for the start and sit down for lunch afterwards.

  • The race to watch on the harbour and then at sea
  • Plenty of seating, both under cover and out on deck
  • Aussie BBQ lunch: hamburgers, sausages and fresh salads
  • Commentary on board as the race unfolds, plus TV screens
  • Soft drinks, beer and wine for sale at the fully licensed bar
Port Venture, a white power catamaran, cruising past parkland with city towers behind

Getting there and getting home

Leaving King Street Wharf

26 December, 10:15am sharp.

Boarding is at King Street Wharf 6. The boat goes on time, so get to the wharf early.

Coming back to Pyrmont Bay

Back at roughly 3:15pm.

You come ashore at Pyrmont Bay, not the wharf you left from. Nearby landmark: Australian National Maritime Museum.

Worth knowing before you book

Let Sydney Whale Whisperer know about any dietary needs when you make your booking.

The weather, the sea and operational needs on the day can all change the return time, the route and what you get to see.

Heading down the coast after Christmas?

Back in Jervis Bay, the dolphins are here all year and our Dolphin Cruise leaves Huskisson every day. We are two and a half hours south of Sydney.

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