Half-Day Sailing on the Derwent River from Hobart

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Half-Day Sailing on the Derwent River from Hobart

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Sailing on the Derwent River

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From $112.74

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up to 24 hours in advance

3 hours (Approx.)

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Offered in: English

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Experience Hobart from the water on a 3-hour sailing tour by ocean-racing yacht. As you glide along the River Derwent, admire the city’s coastal scenery, look for wildlife and help the crew with tasks like trimming the sails or grinding the winch. Or, simply relax and enjoy the fresh air. Gourmet snacks will be served while you listen to tales about sailing on the high seas.

3-hour sailing tour on the River Derwent from Hobart
Admire the coastal scenery
Enjoy morning or afternoon tea
Feel the power of an ocean-racing yacht under full sail

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From $112.74

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What's Included

3-hour sail on Hobart Harbour by luxury ocean racing yacht

Gourmet treats for morning or afternoon tea

Professional skipper and crew

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure & Return

Departure Point

4 Franklin Whrf, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Your Hobart sailing tour starts as you hop aboard your sleek racing yacht and set off along the River Derwent. While you witness what it takes to operate an ocean yacht like this, you can help the crew trim the sails and grind the winches, if you wish. Or just relax and admire the passing scenery, from the Hobart cityscape to views of Mt Wellington.

Head toward the Iron Pot lighthouse, and watch for wildlife like seals and dolphins. Then enjoy stories from your skipper about previous sailing adventures over morning or afternoon tea featuring gourmet Tasmanian items. Your tour ends when you return to the departure point.

When booking, select either the morning tour, which operates from October to March, or the afternoon tour from April to September.

Itinerary

Pass By:

Hobart

Sailors will see the beautiful city of Hobart, its historic docks and surrounding mountains and forests from the large sheltered harbour. Sometimes there will be other yachts racing on the harbour and sometimes we will be visited by curious dolphins and seals. Very occasionally we will see whales and orca. Sailors will experience what it is really like sailing aboard a large ocean-going yacht, and they can take turns on the winches or even try their hand at the wheel if they like.

Pass By:

Mount Wellington

See Mt. Wellington and the surrounding forests and hills.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear soft rubber soled shoes. Sneakers are ideal
A maximum of 18 people per sailing trip
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
OPERATED BY Hobart Yachts

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:

What is the maximum group size during Half-Day Sailing on the Derwent River from Hobart?

A:

This activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers.

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Traveler Tips

"Don't be misled, Derwent River is actually the Hobart harbor (just tradition)." See review

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Fantastic

RickandRhonda_J

, Jun 2021

The men loved the experience of helping with the sailing and all the information about how to sail Hospitality was fantastic scones and cream with tea/coffee then wine beers and a cheese platter Fabulous morning

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Wonderful

Thomy_S

, May 2021

Beautiful weather, fun group, friendly crews! What else can I ask? Yes, drinks and cheese were fantastic...! Homemade scones and tea... Amazing!! It was total of 5 of us in the session: Us, one more couple and a solo. They all were so lovely and definitely added more fun to the session. Strongly recommended if you are looking for extraordinary/ spontaneous/ something different experience. Thanks heaps, Mark and the Crews!!

Response from Host , May 2021

Thanks for taking the time to write such a kind review. Maybe we can get you out for an overnighter next time : )

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Don’t miss this! Well worth it!

Ongelique_T

, May 2021

Awesome arvo out on the water. The crew are fantastic and extremely knowledgeable. Got a chance to take to the helm as well. Just a great afternoon all round

Response from Host , May 2021

Thanks Ongelique. It was great having you onboard and we look forward to sailing with you again sometime : )

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first timer

heather_m

, Apr 2021

Skipper owner Mark was extremely informative, genuine and I loved the fact that he told us about his and his wife's living on the yaght, about the harbour, how to sail and was generous to people who wanted to try the sailing. Barry, assistant but also a Skipper was great. I loved the fact that people have different parts to their lives, I found this inspiring and would recommend this sail to anyone. I had not been on a yaght before let alone one that has done 3 Sydney to Hobart races. I would love to sail from Hobart to Queensland but I didn't win the jackpot! Thanks for a great sail and scones and cream.

Response from Host , Apr 2021

Thanks Heather. It was a pleasure having you on board. It was good that you got to experience the full range of conditions from burying the rail to dead calm : )

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Marvelous Racing Yacht Experience

Benita

, Apr 2021

Mark and his crew offered a great sailing experience, serving up some great local cheese platters along with expert knowledge of the local sites along the way. It was fun to take part with the crew in this racer yacht! Highly recommend this sail!

Response from Host , Apr 2021

Thanks Benita. We had a good range of conditions didn’t we : ). Hope to see you back again one day.

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Great

Sandra_L

, Apr 2021

It was a nice relaxing adventure. Beautiful views. Great crew. The Scones were so light and fluffy and cheese platter towards the end was a nice surprise

Response from Host , Apr 2021

Thanks for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed yourself : )

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A great sailing experience

Heather

, Apr 2021

A wonderful day out on the water. The crew were very friendly and I had an amazing day. We are keen to head our sailing again and would recommend this crew to any considering spending an afternoon out on the water in Hobart.

Response from Host , Apr 2021

Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a review. It’s great to hear you enjoyed yourself. Hopefully we will get you out sailing again sometime soon.

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Windy but fun.

Tracey_B

, Mar 2021

Was fun, however the winds were approximately 50 knots and we probably should not have been taken out in hindsight. But was still a fun experience.

Response from Host , Mar 2021

Thanks Tracey. Yes the winds did get to about 50 kts at one point and we would not have proceeded with a forecast that predicted those winds, but we started out at about 10 kts with a forecast of up to 20 kts (a normal day on the harbour) and ended up with about 5 kts by the time we got back to port ... hard to predict that kind of inaccurate forecasting. But in a boat like Helsal IV with our highly experienced crew it isn't a drama, in facts, as you say, it's fun : ).

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Awesome sailing experience

Simon

, Feb 2021

Being involved in sailing the Yacht was awesome. We sailed on the Magic Miles with Baz, , Patrick and Dave, they were laid back and good fun. Great local cheese platter and wine topped off the experience. Highly recommend

Response from Host , Mar 2021

Thanks Simon. It's great to hear the Magic Miles crew continue to deliver on the Hobart Yachts promise : )

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Sailing the Derwent River Hobart

Michael_M

, Feb 2021

Mark the Skipper was a great host along with the rest of the crew. Mark let's you sail yacht while sailing the Derwent River. A great three hours.

Response from Host , Feb 2021

Great to hear you had a good time : ) I hope you can sail with us again sometime.

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