Private Sydney Harbour Cruise – 2 Hour Experience

Duration: 2 hours
No. of Guests: 1–12
Languages: Available in English, Spanish, French, German (others by request)

Cruising Sydney Harbour is one of those must-do experiences — and doing it aboard a 48-foot gentleman’s cruiser with a drink in hand makes it all the more special. With your Localing Host on board to offer a few stories and a sense of place, this is a brilliant way to soak up the city from the water.

Suggested but highly flexible itinerary:

Step aboard Iluka, a classic cruiser with vintage charm and a quiet, graceful energy. Settle into the deck lounge with a fresh fruit or antipasto platter, and a drink of your choice — perhaps bubbles in the morning, or something crisp and local in the afternoon.

As you ease out into the harbour, your host will share some local stories and help orient you to the layout of this spectacular city by the sea. Glide past leafy foreshore neighbourhoods and waterfront landmarks, each one revealing a different side of Sydney.

Cruise past the Opera House, appreciating its sculptural form from water level, and slip under the Harbour Bridge for a fresh perspective on its scale and steelwork. Drift by quiet coves and sandstone headlands, spot hidden beaches and heritage buildings and get a glimpse into Sydney’s harbourfront mansions and private boat jetties.

Whether it’s your first glimpse of Sydney or a chance to see it with fresh eyes, this relaxed and scenic two-hour cruise is an unforgettable way to experience one of the world’s most beautiful harbours.