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Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Pirate Cruise Experience

About this experience

Come dressed as pirates and join Captain Pineapple and his crew aboard a real pirate ship Southern Swan or the magnificent Soren Larsen for the swashbuckling adventure of your life! This is an explosive, interactive theatrical experience aboard a historic sailing ship on Sydney Harbour. Take command, hoist the jolly roger, set sail, find the gold, fire the cannons. You will be an essential part of this story as it unfolds and you will help determine its outcome! Ninety minutes of action-packed fun for all the family!

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr 30 min

What is included

  • Opportunity to hoist the sails and steer the ship.
  • Discover Sydney Harbour in style.
  • Be a pirate for the day! Join us for a fun and interactive theatrical experience!
  • 1.5-hour sailing experience on an 1850’s style tall ship.

Not included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Mast climb (available for purchase)
  • Drinks package (available for purchase)

Itinerary and highlights

We will cruise past all of Sydney’s biggest attractions including Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Fort Denison, Garden Island, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park and Admiralty House. You will discover Sydney’s rich history and some of the stories and tales behind these iconic landmarks.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The meeting point is located between Park Hyatt Hotel and the Overseas Passenger Terminal. One of the crew will be there at least 30 minutes before the cruise departure time to welcome you.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Sydney Harbour Tall Ships

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Sydney Harbour Tall Ships reserves the right to add, withdraw, substitute and/or vary advertised routes, prices, departure times and locations without notice if considered necessary for the safety and welfare of the tall ship, its passengers and crew. However, reasonable effort will be made to maintain arrangements as advertised.
  • Sydney Harbour Tall Ships will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a passenger as a result.
  • For more information, please call (02) 8015 5571.
  • Covid-19 Regulations On-Board: https://bit.ly/3FJ9g4P

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Available tour options

  • Pirate Cruise

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