There's only one place to be in Sydney on Boxing Day and that's Sydney Harbour to see the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Bring your own picnic and get front row seats to all the action on our Boxing Day Cruise. See the fleet jostle for position in the lead up to the 1.00pm gun before following them out to 'the Heads'. Enjoy fantastic viewing from the spacious open outdoor deck and the all-weather interior with expansive viewing windows throughout.
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Features & Inclusions
Cruise Notes
Boxing Day 26 December 2023
Per Person Retail | $99 |
Retail rates are valid for 26 December 2022. All prices are per person. Specials subject to change.
Boxing Day 26 December 2023
From Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.2 or No.4 | Depart 11:00am
Disembark 2:00pm |
IMPORTANT: Please check the website or your email closer to the date for final departure wharf, or on the day visit our office at King St Wharf No.1 for further information.
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Dress Code: Smart casual, please wear comfortable shoes
- Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair access - Sydney 2000, Captain Cook 3, and both single deck and twin deck rocket catamarans are wheelchair accessible. Please check the Accessibility page for further details and wharf access.
- Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy
- Covid-19 Initiatives
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- Terms & Conditions
- Credit card fraud - At check-in you will be required to present the credit card used to purchase your cruise online
Maps & Directions
Wharf Check-in Offices
- Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 - Click here for Google Maps directions
Please ensure you check where your cruise departs from. This information can be found on your booking documentation or on this website the day before departure
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11:30am Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Lunch Cruise
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The start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is an Aussie institution. Join us onboard flagship Sydney 2000 for our Boxing Day Lunch and cheer on the fleet of yachts as they make their way to Hobart$189.00 per adult
Normally $209.00. Save $20.00.
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11:30am Sydney to Hobart Race towards Bondi
Front row seats to all the thrills of the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2023. Watch the fleet jockey for line position, then follow the maxi's as they vie to be the first out of the Heads. All your Boxing Day action to Bondi, plus you can bring your own drinks and snacks.
$119.00 per person