Be part of the action of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Feel the ocean breeze and experience the excitement as the 2008 Rolex Fleet line up for the gun. Follow the start of the race as the yachts set sail out to Sydney Heads.
Race Day Buffet Lunch Cruise
Onboard "Aussie Magic" our beautifully appointed Sailing Catamaran, join us for a 3 hour lunch cruise including seafood buffet lunch and open bar of Australian beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks.
Enjoy a seafood buffet lunch with tender prime meats, fresh salads, a tempting selection of desserts, Australian fruits and cheeses, plus fine teas and
espresso coffee.
Lunch will set at 11.00am and return at 2.00pm. Boarding will commence at 10.45am from
Pier 26, Darling Harbour (In front of Sydney Aquarium).
Prices:
| Boxing Day Buffet Lunch - Including Beverages |  |
| Adult | $149 | |
| Child ( 5-14yrs ) | $100 |
*Please note due to the nature of the day seating will be on shared tables of groups 6-12 people.
Race Day Picnic Cruises
Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy all the action onboard your choice of cruising or rocket catamarans.
Matilda 3 - Cruising Catamarans
Cruise with us aboard "Matilda 3" and enjoy 3.5 hours of cruising, complimentary coffee and tea plus live commentary.
Beverages are available for purchase from our licensed onboard bar. Please note this is a BYO style cruise - no food available onboard, so pack a picnic lunch and bring the family to enjoy the days events. Please no alcoholic beverages to be taken aboard this vessel.
Matilda 3 will set sail at 11.00am and return at 2.30pm. Boarding will commence from 10.45am from Pier 26, Darling Harbour (In front of Sydney Aquarium).
Prices:
| Boxing Day Picnic Lunch - Onboard Matilda 3 |  |
| Adult | $69 | |
| Child ( 5-14yrs ) | $49 |
Executive Rockets - Rocket Catamarans
See the start of the race and enjoy 2 hours of cruising on this BYO style cruise. Our Rockets are perfect for those wishing to bring their own food and beverages. This cruise is the ideal way to view the race with the added bonus to picnic right in the middle of the action. Please note this is a BYO style cruise - no food or beverages available onboard.
Our Rockets will set sail at 11.45am and return at 1.45pm. Boarding will commence from 11.30am from Pier 26, Darling Harbour (In front of Sydney Aquarium).
Prices:
| Boxing Day Picnic Lunch - Onboard Executive Rockets |  |
| Adult | $69 | |
Shark Island Boxing Day Picnic
| Shark Island is one of the best vantage points on the harbour for any special event. Matilda Cruises, in conjunction with NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, will operate a special service from Circular Quay to Shark Island on Boxing Day.
Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the day on this fabulous Harbour Island. |
Prices:
| Shark Island Boxing Day Ferry |  |
| Adult | $39 | |
| Child ( 5 - 14yrs ) | $20 |  |
Vessel will depart 10.15am from Commissioners Steps, Circular Quay. Departure from Shark Island at 2.45pm and return to Circular Quay approx 3.15pm.
Remember
- BYO Picnic Lunch
- Please note there are no BBQ facilities on the island
- There is no shop on the island all food and drink should be taken with you
- Drinking water and toilets are available
- There is plenty of shade and a small beach area for swimming
- We encourage you to help preserve our environment by only bringing recyclable picnic containers & by leaving nothing on the island. Disposal faciilities on the island are very limited.
- Places are strictly limited to meet island capacity
- Book early to avoid disappointment
Bookings: