Convicts, Castles and Champagne Tour
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December 2024
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What you can expect
Set sail on Sydney Harbour on this great value cruise past all the essential Sydney icons including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge - all while relaxing and enjoying champagne! Relax and enjoy delicious finger food buffet in a tranquil setting while overlooking the city and the glittering waters on a sunny afternoon while taking in the views of the harbour from a different perspective. Spend 3 hours aboard the vessel as well as a unique guided tour of Goat Island to really discover the convict history of Sydney. Here you'll witness convict buildings, as well as first settlement sites.
Your friendly crew and guides will wow you with their knowledge of the area and share fascinating stories and facts about the Sydney of both today and the past. You'll also be given personal headsets so you can easily hear your guide's commentary as you cruise on this historic traditional vessel. With a max of 35 people, you can be sure that this cruise and tour is personalised enough for you to receive the attention you deserve. Enjoy a glass of your favourite, take in the wonderful sights of the harbour and enjoy this unique cruise experience.
Location
What you need to know
- 3 hour Sydney Harbour Cruise on the historic traditional vessel
- Fully guided tour of fascinating convict buildings and stories on Goat Island
- Professional local tour guide to share fascinating stories and facts about Sydney
- Sydney icons viewed from the harbour including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and surrounds including first settlement sites
- See fabulous “castles“ of the rich and famous
- Delicious freshly prepared substantial finger food lunch
- Personalised small tour group guaranteed (maximum 35 per tour group)
- Hotel transfers
- On board you can also purchase some additional experiences to purchase extras now:
- Mast climb: $30 per person
- Drinks package: $40 per person
- If you want to include the upgrade, please contact the provider directly at 02 8015 5571.
- Cruises depart from Campbell's Cove, The Rocks
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your confirmed departure
- You must call the operator to confirm exact time and location (contact details will be on your confirmation after booking)
- Tall Ship Menu:(subject to change) MENU: This menu is subject to change to ensure fresh produce of premium quality. Menu is vegetarian and gluten free with the exception of the Mild-Spiced Chicken dish. Note that our vegetarian options are not vegan. STARTERS
- BBQ Chorizo Slices
- Spinach & Cheese Triangles SALADS
- Baby potato salad with basil mayonnaise
- Green leaf salad MAIN DISHES
- Classic Butter Chicken with in-house cooked tandoori chicken, cooked in a rich buttery tomato sauce with Indian spices and fresh cream. – Non-Vegetarian
- Classic Goan curry sauce, gently simmered with spice roasted cauliflower, chunky sweet potato, chickpeas, lentils, and roasted eggplant. – Vegan
- Plain white rice DESSERT
- Chocolate hazelnut brownie - Gluten Free
- Standard beers, wines and soft drinks available on board at regular bar prices.
- Comfortable walking shoes for the Goat Island tour
- Jacket
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Wet weather gear if it looks like rain
- Please be at the wharf 15- 30 minutes prior to departure. This experience departs from from Campbell's Cove Floating Pontoon. Campbells Cove Pontoon is located at 6A Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000 - or departs Campbell's Cove Jetty. Please check with the experience provider directly to confirm.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of cruise
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - If you are unable to print, vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Vessel subject to change without notice
Recent reviews
Charmaine
2 months ago
The booking was easy to do and cheaper than direct with the supplier.
We booked the Convicts Castles and Champagne Cruise for Sunday, 22/4/18. The booking was easy to do and cheaper than direct with the supplier. The day was gorgeous. We boarded the Southern Swan Tall Ship at Walsh Bay and Keegan was our tour guide. We were immediately provided with unlimited champagne and juice and canapes whilst cruising to Goat Island. Keegan provided informative historical commentary for about 1.5 hours around Goat Island. Upon re-boarding the Southern Swan, we were provided with a delicious hot and cold buffet lunch consisting of 3 different salads, hot chicken dish, hot vegetarian dish and rice. The champagne and juice were still flowing freely. Whilst having lunch, we enjoyed a cruise along Sydney Harbour under the Harbour Bridge, past the Opera House and around Fort Denison, returning to Walsh Bay. The overall cruise and service was exceptional and we'd recommend it to anyone.
Steven and Candice
2 months ago
Loved the tour. Enjoyed Goat Island and great commentary from our tour guide Grace. Tall ship was a new experience, ample food and drink.
Loved the tour. Enjoyed Goat Island and great commentary from our tour guide Grace. Tall ship was a new experience, ample food and drink.
Ian
2 months ago
Friendly crew, lovely old ship, an Interesting tour of Goat Island and surprisingly good value - especially if you like a glass or two of sparkling!
Friendly crew, lovely old ship, an interesting tour of Goat Island and surprisingly good value - especially if you like a glass or two of sparkling! Although living in Sydney, neither my wife nor I had been to Goats Island so we played 'tourist' for half a day and thoroughly enjoyed it. The ship is genuine, 'the real deal' (it's fully rigged but uses the engine for this trip). We'd no sooner left the quay than the bar was 'open' and we were sipping sparkling as we motored under the stern of Queen Elizabeth, towering above us. Passengers on the decks looked down with a hint of envy; so they should! Pretty soon we were at Goat Island and a personable & experienced guide showed us the sights and recounted its history complete with legends, stories & tall tales - all good stuff! (note: a bit of walking but nothing too strenuous) Then back to the ship and a short cruise down the glorious harbour as we sipped yet more wine (beer, soft drinks if you prefer) and dined on a simple but tasty bbq. All too soon we were back at the quay, a bunch of happy campers/sailors. Verdict: Great experience & top value!