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Top 15 Australia Yacht Charters

28 charters  ·  from $35 a head

Good australia yacht charters sail full weeks ahead and the best ones close out first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - Sailing the Coral Sea with the Daintree in view
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Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

1.Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 342 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66Our pick

Board Sailaway’s luxury catamaran at 4:30pm for a smooth 90-minute sail from Port Douglas. You’ll receive a beer, wine, champagne, or soft drink, plus hot and cold canapés, while the crew takes you along the Coral Sea with views toward the Daintree Rainforest.

“The sunset cruise was excellent with great crew awesome food cold drinks and a location to die for. What more would you want. The boat was spotlessly clean. 10 out of 10.”

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From Port Douglas: Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran - Mackay Cay and the first reef session
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From Port Douglas: Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

2.From Port Douglas: Outer Reef Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 182 reviews · 9 hours · from $240

Spend nine hours sailing from Port Douglas to Mackay Cay on a spacious catamaran with Sailaway. You get guided snorkeling with a marine biologist, two reef sites, a glass-bottom boat ride, coral cay time, lunch, and tea. Zara’s guided snorkel has helped spot turtles and Nemo.

“We had an absolutely fantastic day! The boat itself was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The guides were incredibly helpful, kind, and clearly passionate about what they do, making the whole experience even better. The snacks and lunch were delicious and plentiful. My partner had an amazing time snorkeling over the reef, while I loved the opportunity to stroll around the island and take in its beauty. A perfect combination of adventure and relaxation — highly recommended!”

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Luxury Sailing Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Lunch - Farm Cove, Mrs. Macquaries Chair, and Fort Denison
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Luxury Sailing Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Lunch

3.Luxury Sailing Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $251Top rated

Spend about five hours aboard a 40-foot yacht with Captain David and a maximum of eight people. Sail past Sydney’s icons, hear local stories, stop at Store Beach for swimming or snorkeling, and enjoy a substantial lunch with Australian beer and wine.

“It was absolutely perfect! The captain was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was great. The best part was we had the entire boat to ourselves and go to drive it!”

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Gold Coast: Luxury Whale Watching Tour - What the 150-minute cruise feels like
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Gold Coast: Luxury Whale Watching Tour

4.Gold Coast: Luxury Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 100 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53Cheapest seat

Board the 34-metre Sun Goddess at Mariner's Cove for a 150-minute Gold Coast whale watch. A marine biologist leads the English commentary while rotating decks, a licensed bar, coffee, kids' hot chocolate, snacks, and a whale sighting guarantee make this a comfortable family outing.

“Well worth it. Lovely boat, friendly staff, great sightings of a male, female and baby humpbacks. Lots of big water breaches by calf and mother, plenty of tail fin shows, great photos, very enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend.”

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Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - Sailing 15 kilometres from Port Douglas
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Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

5.Port Douglas: Low Isles Afternoon Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 5h 30m · from $240

Sailaway takes you from Port Douglas to Low Isles aboard a luxury catamaran for three hours in the lagoon. Snorkel with marine guides, ride a glass-bottom boat, walk the heritage island, and return with canapes, drinks, and Daintree sunset views.

“Everything was simply fantastic! The ocean was flat, the sun was shining and we got to snorkel with turtles and a huge amount of different fish. It was a fabulous day🤩”

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Port Douglas: Reef & Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - The 8:00am start and the first catamaran hour
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Port Douglas: Reef & Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

6.Port Douglas: Reef & Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 8 hours · from $240

Sail from Port Douglas to Low Isles on a luxury catamaran with a small group, marine naturalists, and about 4.5 hours at the island. You’ll snorkel from the beach, join a heritage walk, view coral from a glass-bottom boat, and enjoy buffet lunch. Guides may include Guy, George, Kira, Zara, Chris, or other crew members.

“This was an amazing experience. Cannot recommend it highly enough. If we had time we would have gladly gone again!”

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Hobart: Luxury Yacht Scenic Sailing Tour with Snacks - Three hours on the Derwent River
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Hobart: Luxury Yacht Scenic Sailing Tour with Snacks

7.Hobart: Luxury Yacht Scenic Sailing Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Spend three hours aboard Helsal IV, a 62-foot ocean racer and Sydney to Hobart veteran. Your skipper may invite you to steer, handle the winches, and learn the basics of sailing while the crew serves Tasmanian snacks, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Wine and beer are available to buy.

“Mark, Jimmy and Christina gave us a fabulous afternoon on the water. This was so much fun, learning a bit about sailing, having a go at steering, hearing some great stories of the area. Natural and generous hosts - without even a hint of 'tourist patter'. Great snacks, tea and coffee included, and the opportunity to buy a bubbly or beer if desired. A perfect way to spend an afternoon in Hobart!”

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Whitsundays: 2-Day, 2-Night Maxi Yacht Sailing Adventure - Tongue Bay, Hill Inlet, and Whitehaven Beach
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Whitsundays: 2-Day, 2-Night Maxi Yacht Sailing Adventure

8.Whitsundays: 2-Day, 2-Night Maxi Yacht Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 2 days · from $494

Join Prosail Whitsundays from Airlie Beach for two nights aboard an ex-racing maxi yacht. You will sail to Whitehaven Beach, hike to Hill Inlet, snorkel up to three reef sites, eat fresh crew-prepared meals, and share the boat with a lively group of adventurers.

“This is a must-do if you around Whitsundays. Exploring this beautiful area with the boat and actually sleeping on the boat is just magical. We did a great sail turn and the crew Romain, Sam and Gerald took good care of us. The food was nice, the beds were as comfortable as possible and we had two toilets which was great. The big advantage is that you see the Whitehaven Beach before the big groups of tourists are coming, you have sunsets and sunrises on the water and plenty of great snorkeling spots. Overall one of the best experiences we ever had in life! Thank you for that!”

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Sydney Harbour: 2-Hour Morning Yacht Cruise with Morning Tea - Fort Denison, islands, and the eastern bays
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Sydney Harbour: 2-Hour Morning Yacht Cruise with Morning Tea

9.Sydney Harbour: 2-Hour Morning Yacht Cruise with Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

Join a small group at Circular Quay for a two-hour morning yacht cruise with coffee, tea, juice, and light refreshments. Your English-speaking captain and host point out the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, bays, coves, and Bondi Beach while sharing Sydney stories.

“Ah-May-zing day on the bay! Becky n Paul could not have been more gracious hosts n tour guides. My favorite Sauv Blanc n cheese for me whilst my 8 year old daughter had strawberries n cookies n juice. While we could lounge on the bow pads n sun ourselves with the best possible views of the bridge n opera house and also Fort Dennison n shark island views with celebrity house commentary of the beautiful homes on double bay n rose Bay. This is as much of s must do as the bridge climb and seaplane tour while you visit! Would give 10 stars if I could!”

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From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise - The first lesson: learning how the yacht moves
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From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise

10.From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 2h 30m · from $119

Sail from Manly with an English-speaking skipper and a maximum of four people aboard. You can help set the sails, learn to steer, and cruise past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, beaches, and waterfront homes. Guides such as Will and Gregan make the sailing basics easy to follow.

“As we had no prior sailing experience, our guide Will walked us through the basics of how sailing works. Gradually, we were able to take part in operating the boat ourselves, which was a lot of fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone with little or no sailing experience.”

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Private 90 min Luxury Cruise on Sydney Harbour - up to 6 Guests - Boarding at Aquarium, Darling Harbour
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Private 90 min Luxury Cruise on Sydney Harbour – up to 6 Guests

11.Private 90 min Luxury Cruise on Sydney Harbour – up to 6 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews

Board a private luxury boat at Darling Harbour for a 90-minute cruise past Barangaroo, the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden, Kirribilli House, and Luna Park. Your captain provides commentary, with sparkling wine and bottled water included.

“The Harbour on a fine day is hard to top. Beautiful scenery and informative commentary. Recommend to all travellers.”

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Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset Private Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food - South Stradbroke Island and calmer water
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Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset Private Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food

12.Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset Private Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Set sail from Main Beach at 5:00 pm with a private group of up to 10. Your captain and crew handle the boat while you enjoy Broadwater views, snacks, soft drinks, and alcohol. Catherine and Grant are among the hosts associated with this relaxed two-hour charter.

“Highly recommend booking this! We went for a private sunset yacht sailing charter as a family. Enjoyed the nice drinks and snacks platter provided. Liked the scenic views along the coastlines of the beaches.”

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2 1/2 Hr Private Skippered Yacht Charter and Platter on Pittwater - The Basin, wildlife, and a second shore break
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2 1/2 Hr Private Skippered Yacht Charter and Platter on Pittwater

13.2 1/2 Hr Private Skippered Yacht Charter and Platter on Pittwater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $261

You’ll have a private skipper and Beneteau yacht for 2.5 hours on Pittwater, leaving Palm Beach Wharf. Choose a seafood, cold-meat, vegetarian, or cheese and antipasto platter, then swim, stop for lunch, and see Portuguese Beach, The Basin, Barrenjoey Lighthouse, and Careel Bay.

“A unique experience to see the beauty of Sydney’s landscape and waterways. Our skipper was warm, friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. He took us into a hidden cove where we could swim in the gorgeous turquoise waters. TRead more”

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From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On Taster Yacht Cruise - Meeting at Manly Yacht Club
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From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On Taster Yacht Cruise

14.From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On Taster Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 1h 30m · from $84

From Manly, you’ll join an English-speaking captain and up to three other guests for a 90-minute yacht sail. Learn the basics, help set the sails, and take the wheel while passing beaches, mansions, and Sydney’s northern shoreline. Captains including Onur and Izzy are praised for patient instruction.

“Izzy was a terrific teacher. She made sailing lots of fun and simple. A really great introduction.”

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Luxury Catamaran Lunch Cruise with Deluxe Buffet - Starting at King Street Wharf 2
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Luxury Catamaran Lunch Cruise with Deluxe Buffet

15.Luxury Catamaran Lunch Cruise with Deluxe Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63

Board a climate-controlled catamaran at King Street Wharf 2 for a 90-minute Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. You’ll enjoy hot and cold buffet dishes, dessert, waiter service, onboard commentary, and views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, and more.

“Was a beautiful day out on the water and had an lovely time. The only feedback was to have 1 kid friendly option.”

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