Hobart Harbour Sailing: Scenic 3-Hour Yacht Tour

Experience the thrill of sailing on the Derwent River in a Sydney to Hobart race maxi. Enjoy stunning views of Hobart, wildlife sightings, and delicious local treats.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hobart - 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…
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 Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Get ready to embark on an authentic sailing adventure aboard a Sydney to Hobart race maxi in one of the world’s most striking harbours. Your three-hour journey will cover much of Hobart’s expansive protected harbour. Witness Hobart in all its glory, with breathtaking views of the city, Mt. Wellington, and the scenic forests and hills that form this…

Location
Kings Pier Marina
Franklin Wharf
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).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lee_c
Sep 30, 2024
Awesome day! - Getting to actually steer the sailboat. Hearing the skipper talk about history of Hobart They served crackers and cheese and fresh blueberries!!
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Gfurr1119
Sep 22, 2024
Lovely Experience - Very lovely sailing experience. The captain and crew were extremely personable and provided a story filled .afternoon of sailing around the Derwent and Hobart Waterfront.
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964mc
Sep 16, 2024
Challenging and fun - Mark and David were fantastic hosts. Mark's knowledge about almost everything Tasmanian. The yacht was the perfect size for the event
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Neil_b
May 19, 2024
Highly enjoyable river sail - We had such a great morning on board … the sailing was a pleasure and the onboard conversation and interesting local information provided by Captain and crew were terrific. We would highly recommend making this a part of your Hobart experience if you get the opportunity.
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Christine_l
Apr 29, 2024
Great sailing day on Hobart harbour - Great experience. Had all conditions from calm to 30 knot gusts. Yacht was so stable, despite leaning heavily with the strong breeze. Skipper made us all feel very safe. Scones, cheese and dips were a nice touch. Highly recommended.
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Ed_r
Apr 27, 2024
Wonderful opportunity to sail on a former Sydney to Hobart Race Yacht with Mt Wellington as the backdrop. - Words really are not sufficient enough to describe what a wonderful sailing experience we enjoyed on the Derwent River with Mark & his crew Grant and son Emmet. We were treated as family from the moment we stepped up to board the yacht Helsal IV to join in the sail with other participants. Mark‘s relaxed, friendly and extremely competent manner allowed us to embrace the change in the power of the wind variants. The crew had us laughing throughout the sail with their casual banter which put a unique spin on Mark’s very knowledgeable descriptions of the history of the harbour and surrounding areas……and to cap it all off homemade scones were beautiful along with local cheeses and locally made (with love) quince jam….my husband had an exceptional time as hasn’t had the opportunity to take the helm of a yacht this size for 50 years…… Merci guys 10/10………..Helen & Eddie Rouget, Mooloolaba.
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734clareh
Apr 21, 2024
So fun! - Amazing morning, crew were wonderful and I even got to steer! Scones and cheese were delicious. So much fun! Great value for a fabulous experience
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Tanyaly9496vd
Apr 15, 2024
Hobart yacht sailing ⛵️ - The yacht trip was an exceptional experience that we had. It was a very scenic journey around Hobart. I would also like to express my gratitude to Mark and Christine for taking us around and showing us the sights.
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946patriciam
Apr 15, 2024
3 hour Hobart harbour sailing trip - My wife and I had a fantastic time on board Helsal. Before our trip, Mark was extremely accommodating regarding dates and booking changes. On the trip our skipper, Barry, and crew, Christina and Negala, allowed us to do as much or little as we liked including steering and hoisting sails. We had freshly baked scones soon after setting off and a cheese platter later. During the trip we saw seals and plenty of bird life. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
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Dean_h
Apr 5, 2024
Fantastic sailing Fun - Mark ( skipper owner) his deckhand, great laugh , knowledge and company Thanks guys Absolutely brilliant
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From $112
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).