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Tall Ship Sydney Harbour Twilight Cruise And BBQ - Adult
Code: STS391
- $89
- 109 Reviews
- Location: Sydney CBD, NSW
- For: 1 person
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- Valid for 12 months
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Cruise Sydney Harbour in classic style and comfort aboard Sydney’s only authentic timber tall ship. This tall ship cruise will take you sailing past some of Sydney Harbour’s most stunning attractions, all under the magic of the twilight sky. Come and experience the fun of twilight tall ship sailing!
The tall ship is a magnificent square rigger built in 1922 that has three masts reaching over 24m high. This experience can be as interactive as you wish. If you’d like to heave on a rope and help set the sails, you can. Otherwise you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment provided by the crew, chef and the barman, all of whom are at your service.
Departing from Sydney CBD, we cruise up to Watsons Bay and return under sail, watching the last hours of balmy sunshine bathe our beautiful harbour. You’ll learn about Sydney’s iconic landmarks as we cruise under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House, Fort Denison, Garden Island, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park and Admiralty House.
Along the way you will enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner including King Prawn. To keep your experience aboard our working Tall Ships as authentic as possible, meals are served buffet style with informal bench seating available.
The vessel served as flagship of the Bicentennial First Fleet reenactment voyage from Plymouth, England in 1988 and is now the last of these heroic ships to remain on Sydney Harbour. 200 years ago, a timber sailing ship was the only way to discover Sydney Harbour. And it still is!
Activity Highlights:
- Watch the sun set over Sydney Harbour
- Learn about the history of Sydney Harbour
- Be part of the crew and help set the sails
- Photo opportunities of iconic harbour features; the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo and Luna Park
- Opportunity to help the captain steer the ship (great photos!)
What's Included:
- 2 hours sailing Experience on an authentic Tall Ship
- Watch the sun set over Sydney Harbour
- Delicious Aussie BBQ dinner including King Prawn.
- Hands on sailing or simply sit back and relax
Please Note: The price quoted is for one adult, 16 years and over. Children’s prices are also available – please refer to product code STS441.
This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Venue:
Campbell's Cove, The Rocks (Sydney CBD) NSW
Session Length
This experience is available on the everyday but Tuesday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Please be ready for boarding 15 minutes prior to departure time. The experience provider is closed from June through to August.
Available Dates:
| Location | Date | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Thursday, 24 May 2012 | Spaces |
| NSW | Saturday, 26 May 2012 | Full |
| NSW | Sunday, 27 May 2012 | Spaces |
| NSW | Monday, 28 May 2012 | Spaces |
| NSW | Wednesday, 30 May 2012 | Spaces |
| NSW | Thursday, 31 May 2012 | Full |
| NSW | Friday, 1 Jun 2012 | Spaces |
| NSW | Saturday, 2 Jun 2012 | Spaces |
| NSW | Sunday, 3 Jun 2012 | Full |
Last updated on 21 May 2012.
These dates are guidelines only and are subject to daily change.
We suggest you only purchase a voucher for one of the dates listed above if you plan to redeem your voucher and book the date today.
Guidelines:
You might want to bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
Numbers:
The price quoted is for one person. There will be a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 90 people on the ship.
Spectators:
Not suitable for spectators.
Weather:
This experience may be affected by the weather. We still operate in the rain however in the case of extreme weather conditions we may reschedule your experience for a later date.
Suitability Information:
This experience may be suitable for people with a sensory impairment. Unfortunately, wheelchair access is not available.
Map
The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.
Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience
Reviews
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For those of us who like old ships it would have been nice to have been given a bit more history about the ship. There was about 5 minutes worth at the beginning and told to follow up with staff if you wanted more but there seemed to be little knowledge amongst most staff
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I was impressed by the level of professionalism, which made the whole experience very enjoyable. The crew made us feel most welcome, whilst also ensuring that the experience was safe and comfortable. I intend to buy a RedBalloon tall ship harbour cruise for my sister's 60th birthday this year.
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Well organised, friendly, convenient location, congenial atmosphere, and highly suitable to combine with film at opera quays, or visit to MCA, or show at the opera house. Relaxed ambiance such that other participants = complete stangers, were happy to chat. A stronger breeze would have been good, but a bit hard to arrange I guess.
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Our experience was wonderful.Our hosts were friendly and very approachable/experienced and knowledgeable. The ship was clean.
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After a week of rain we were lucky to have a perfect evening for our sail around the harbour. The 12 people I booked for had a lovely time and most of us caught the train to and from our experience which made the event much more relaxing as we avoided the afternoon peak-hour crush.
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Lovely experience, well organised, staff were helpful and timing went well. Fabulous views and the food was fine, if not totally amazing.... probably good for the price (we were given it as a gift so we're not complaining!). the staff were very approachable.
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Just great! We were very lucky to have a beautiful sunset & star-lit night. There was plenty of food & the ship was very authentic & atmospheric.
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Peaceful experience with a fabulous sunset & great views.
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My husband and I enjoyed our harbour cruise very much. It was extremely well run with friendly crew . Being on a "tall ship" meant that everything was very relaxed ( no fast moving and overly noisy engines) and we were lucky to have choosen the perfect evening with a beautiful sunset. Even though we have lived in Sydney all our lives I think we saw the harbour at its best from the deck of the " Southern Swan"
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A great time was had by all - shame about the weather.
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Great value (bought for half price during a promotion). Friendly crew, pleasant evening out, simple but good quality food. Quite busy ie full boat, but still a good experience.
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The team on the swan were laid back yet very helpful. A mast climb at twilight in the rain was a great experience. Thoroughly recommended.
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The Southern Swan is a beautiful ship, I can't think of a better way to see such a breathtaking harbour than on this historic ship, at twilight.
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It was an overall amazing experience. From the moment that we boarded the ship the staff were friendly and welcoming. Sailing around the harbour and then dinner was beyond what we had expected, with a delicious variety of foods and drinks, then sailing back to the wharf with the sunset behind the harbour bridge was spectacular.
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It was an overall amazing experience. From the moment that we boarded the ship the staff were friendly and welcoming. Sailing around the harbour and then dinner was beyond what we had expected, with a delicious variety of foods and drinks, then sailing back to the wharf with the sunset behind the harbour bridge was spectacular.
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It was a really fantastic experience, far better than I was expecting. I will certainly be doing it again.
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It was a really fantastic experience, far better than I was expecting. I will certainly be doing it again.
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Our evening on the tall ship was wonderful, the staff were very good, food great the whole experience was excellent. Thank you
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Great night. Great weather
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They did not have a record of the booking, but luckily we had the vouchers with us. Once on board it was a lovely experience both historically fascinating & amazing views. The crew were very friendly & knowledgeable & the ease with which they scaled the rigging was something else. The weather was on our side & we were treated to a spectacular sunset while we tucked into the BBQ. A great evening & very relaxing way to see the harbour.
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Fantastic sunset. Nice people, good food. friendly
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Excellent night, it was given to me for Christmas & was a very enjoyable short break.
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Given as Xmas gift, very enjoyable couple of hours on Sydney Harbour, the mast climb on the ship is a must do.
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IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE - GOOD WEATHER, FRIENDLY STAFF
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I very much enjoyed it. the people we're nice, it looked like everyone else was having a good time. The kind of expeirence that would be good on a nice, sunny cloudless day, or cloudless night.
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This is a good gift idea for my sons 21st, I had fun accompanioning him on this adventure.
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Fantastic day had by all, the 5.30-7.30 time was fabulous as we got to experience the harbour by day, and also watch the city come to life. Food was fantastic- crew were wonderful, just wish the experience went for longer! Highly recommended.
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Food and cruise where of a high standard. Communication with RedBalloon was fantastic thanks.
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BBQ food was very ordinary, could be a little more up market, staff were lovely & friendly
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Great experience, fantastic boat and friendly professional crew.
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Well! It was a dark and stormy night - literally. I have sailed on keel boats and don't mind sailing in the rain. But windy rain is a killer when you are out for a social evening on Sydney Harbour and I believe most guests would have preferred to have postponed the event to another date. During the last 40 minutes or so of the trip the wind calmed and the rain stopped and gave us a hint of how nice it would otherwise have been. Apart from that, the old boat had a charm about it, especially be...Well! It was a dark and stormy night - literally. I have sailed on keel boats and don't mind sailing in the rain. But windy rain is a killer when you are out for a social evening on Sydney Harbour and I believe most guests would have preferred to have postponed the event to another date. During the last 40 minutes or so of the trip the wind calmed and the rain stopped and gave us a hint of how nice it would otherwise have been. Apart from that, the old boat had a charm about it, especially below where the food was served. I was also very pleased that the sailing atmosphere was not polluted by music.
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Made the best of a rainy evening
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Beautiful experience! Commentator was very friendly as well as crew, Food was excellent! I only wish that we could've seen all the sails unfolded, although it was not a windy evening. Also, if there were more sitting arrangements may have helped. Overall, it was a relaxing time.
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The crew were very nice and friendly, We actually booked on the Soren Larsen but due to mechanical issues we were moved to the other ship and as a result we were given open bar for free which we thought was very generous.
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A novel and relaxing way to enjoy the beauty of our magnificent harbour on a balmy summer night.
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Most enjoyable evening created by wonderful weather and an efficient and happy crew.
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From the second we stepped onto the wharf ,the entire crew were so thoughtful and helpfull and that was not just a welcome gesture, it stayed that way until we stepped ashore . My wife has a mobility problem and the care and concern shown to her made the experience just great for both of us ! The weather gods were kind to us and another 2 hours would be OK with us . Thank you and all the crew
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Great evening great trip in good weather recommend trip to anyone who would appreciate a leisurely trip that offers the best views of Sydney city
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Very enjoyable , a great time was had by my husband and myself
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Generally a great experience but food was just about OK. Cooking not the problem - more the choice and small plastic plate.
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Had perfect weather for our 530pm sail.Sydney was fantastic, the crew were very friendly and included everyone in participating with hoisting sails chatting amongst the patrons and serving up a delicious dinner.The sights from the ship were unbelievable.Highly recommended
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Great cruise
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Fantastic really enjoyed it. Weather was perfect.
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We had a good night. The only downside would be that its very difficult to manage a plate of food whist standing, not enough seating.
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Great evening, friendly staff
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The crew was very helpful & informative.
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The crew was very helpful & informative.
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AMAZING!!!
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Loved it - terrific thanks :)
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Loved it - terrific thanks :)
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Very simple and enjoyable. Good for people for all ages. You leave wanting more time on board.
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Very simple and enjoyable. Good for people for all ages. You leave wanting more time on board.
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The ship and being on the harbour were lovely. Food could be better. Food ran out. Staff were lovely. A few too many on our trip.
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Purchased for my parents who are extremely hard to buy for. They had a wonderful time and will remember the day they had forever!
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Seamless experience, thank you
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Skipper and crew were great.... sense of humour, easy going and informative. A wonderful old ship.. atmospheric.
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The ship I felt was too crowded.
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The ship was crowded.
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The cruise was great. The organisation and operating ofthe cruise made it wondetful. All went to plan. Much appreciated and enjoyed.
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The people on board were very friendly and accommodating! Food was also great!
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The people on board were very friendly and accommodating! Food was also great!
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It was brilliant, the staff were so friendly and obliging. I had tried to contact them that day to tell them I was a vegetarian but could not get through but they accommodated me with no fuss on the spot during the cruise. food was good. We encountered a thunder storm and heavy rain for part of the cruise and the boat remained steady and it was like we had the harbour to ourselves. It was simply magic!
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We enjoyed the whole experience
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Overall we loved the tall ships sailing. The only recommendation we would make is that it is a bit awkward negotiating plated food with cutlery and drinks on a swaying ship. There was not enough room for everyone to sit so some people were trying to stand and eat as well. Perhaps finger food would work better such as marinated prowns on the barbie, dips, cheese and biscuits, sml quiches, olives etc This may make it easier for the passengers and would also free up some of the staff time and also ...Overall we loved the tall ships sailing. The only recommendation we would make is that it is a bit awkward negotiating plated food with cutlery and drinks on a swaying ship. There was not enough room for everyone to sit so some people were trying to stand and eat as well. Perhaps finger food would work better such as marinated prowns on the barbie, dips, cheese and biscuits, sml quiches, olives etc This may make it easier for the passengers and would also free up some of the staff time and also mean less clean up.
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Lovely evening cruise thankyou
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Just a lovely evening on the harbour - The crew were very friendly and helpful
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It was an enjoyable trip and the crew were good humoured.
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The cruise was great, very relaxing. What was disappointing was the food and the amount of people that were squished onto the boat. There was not enough room for all the people, especially when it came to trying to eat.
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Staff onboard tallships were excellent they were friendly, helpful and genuine. Food was very basic but was still good. Beautiful views of Sydney, would highly recomend this experience.
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Very efficient service
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Very lovely, all the staff were friendly, shame about the weather though
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The Tall Ships Twilight Cruise was a fantastic experience. The food was delicious. We enjoyed our evening and would recommend the experience to anyone. The staff at RedBalloon that I contacted to organise the experience were a delight to speak with.
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We unfortunately had a cold wet day, but luckily it stopped raining before the sunset cruise started. The crew and host were great. Very friendly and informative. While we missed the sunset due to the weather and although we make the Manly-Circular Quay trip by ferry quite a lot, this was a very different experience.
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We had car trouble, but they waited for us which was brilliant. There could have been more food, but actually it didn't matter because the boat was so cool.
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The trip was a pleasure and the staff were great
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The crew were excellent. Everyone was so welcoming. The only negative I could find was that it was awkward balancing plates when eating.
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The crew were very welcoming and seemed to enjoy having us all there - there were a lot of us on board. The experience was brilliant, the motorless sailing was wonderful and the ship behaved very well. The BBQ was so well done for so many people in such a small space. I appreciated being left to enjoy the sail by ourselves but for tourists or overseas visitors, the option of a sightseeing commentary would be an advantage.
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It was a lovely experience, on the most beautiful harbour in the world. The history of the ship was interesting, as was the history and features of the harbour. We met some interesting people (both crew and passengers). The meal was enjoyable and even the weather was good.
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It was a truly fun and educational adventure, I can recommend to all to come and enjoy this wonderful old tallship with an amazing history. We should all want to be involved in maintaining the history and traditions of our beloved Australia and keep it alive for all the generations of kids that follow. I only wish that at 70 I had no problems with my shoulders so I could have joined those climbing the masts. A big thank you to our daughter who gave this to us as a gift.
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Great experience, good crew, just the right amount of information about the boat and the harbour. Lots of opportunities to get involved with the activities on board. We even managed good weather. The food was quite good, however, finger bowls would have been useful after eating the prawns.
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It was great would love to do it again.
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We had a wonderful night crusing the harbour on the Ship. The crew were very informative and attentive. We would recommend the trip to anyone who wants to see our faboulous harbour in all its glory. A must for overseas visitors.
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It was fantastic but the only thing that let us down was the cold weather otherwise everybody should have the experience
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Our BBQ dinner onboard the Tall Ship was brilliant. Great setting on Sydney Harbour, great dinner provided and great staff. Great experience!
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Our BBQ dinner onboard the Tall Ship was brilliant. Great setting on Sydney Harbour, great dinner provided and great staff. Great experience!
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We had a fabulous night on the Tall Ship BBQ sail, unfortunately mother nature wasn't too kind with the weather and lack of wind, but the crew certainly made up for it, their service was wonderful.
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We had a fabulous night on the Tall Ship BBQ sail, unfortunately mother nature wasn't too kind with the weather and lack of wind, but the crew certainly made up for it, their service was wonderful.
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Trip was enjoyable ( same goes to the crew) suggest you may need some back ground music such as Lounge or Cofee music ( sounds of seagulls pherhaps?) the music should be enjoyed mostly on the late trips especially Seeing Sydeny all lit up at night is perfect. Keep up the good work.
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In spite of the rain,the experience aboard the Southern Swan was an absolute delight! The crew were welcoming and most professional! The complimentary wet weather poncho-an appreciated addition! what a wonderful way to spend the twilight on our glorious harbour! In fair or foul weather this experience is a must! Thankyou! Full sail ahead!!!!
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Pleasant with all dealings with staff. I found the web page difficult to navigate so I called. Helped by phone staff ...thank you
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My wife and I had a great time
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We enjoyed our experience, thank you to your very pleasant team ! Well done guys!
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Amazing!!! Very enjoyable Lovely staff great food and drinks...
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It was friendly, fun and highly recommended. Honestly the spiel on RedBalloon didn't do it justice.
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A commentary of the highlights of the Harbour would have been interesting
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We had a great time. The crew were welcoming, knowledgeable, and really made the cruise what it was. The dinner was just what we expected from a BBQ. We'd recommend the experience to our friends.
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Great day out, don't miss it.
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Beautiful ship with a great crew who made an effort to include all passengers in the fun. They invited us to rig the ship in order for sailing and the food and beverages were appropriate for the vessel. We had a ball.
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We had the best time and would recommend it to all our friends. Maybe some fold down seating would be worth considering.
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Had a great time. Met some nice people. Only down side was trying to eat from plate on our laps. Other then that the staff on board were very freindly and helpful time just went to quick.
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Its a really nice cruise. The staff were very friendly and it was a lot of fun.
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Great friendly staff
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A very pleasant experience enjoyed the trip it was much better than anticipated.
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Very enjoyable experience and well put together package. Thanks
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Experience & staff were great
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The cruise was great. We really enjoyed talking with the staff who were all very friendly and informative. The food was of your average backyard BBQ standard, but still tasty, satisfying and comparable with the old time surroundings. Was really beautiful being under sail in the harbour with the shillouette's of the city around us.
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ALL I CAN SAY IS IT WAS FANTASTIC HAD THE BEST TIME
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ALL I CAN SAY IS IT WAS FANTASTIC HAD THE BEST TIME
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The experience on the Tall Ships was as advertised. Confirming my booking via web and phone was easy and staff were friendly. No hassles at all. A great evening, good food, very enjoyable and relaxing. Staff on the ship were lovely. Recommended.
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