Want to get closer to the racing action? This is the cruise for you. Watch the yachts battle for position before the start, then follow the fleet through Sydney Heads and out towards Bondi as the leading maxis race south. Bring your own drinks and Boxing Day picnic, and experience the atmosphere from our fast twin-deck catamarans.
From $199.00 per adult
*Specials available on selected dates only and subject to limited availability. T&C's apply.
Date
Sat, 26 Dec 2026
Follow the Sydney to Hobart fleet towards Bondi from 11:30am
Bring your own drinks, we'll provide the action
Jump on our twin-deck red-rocket catamarans (red one's go faster) and BYO. Pack your drinks, bring your lunch but leave the big eskies behind as we cannot accept them onboard. Carry-all cooler bags are the way to go. They are lighter, always on hand when you need a drink or snack, and won't be left on the wharf when we depart on our Sydney to Hobart cruise.
Inclusions & Features
Cruise Notes
Boxing Day 26 December 2026
Per Person Retail | $199 |
All prices are per person. Special prices subject to change.
Boxing Day 26 December 2026
| From Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.2 |
Depart 11:30am Disembark 2:00pm Important: Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure |
Please recheck this webpage the day before departure for any changes
Available 48 hours prior to departure
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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
- Our Fleet
- Terms & Conditions
- Credit card fraud - At check-in you will be required to present the credit card used to purchase your cruise online
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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