per person
- 3-hour cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Individualy packed light refreshments
- Coffee & tea
- See start of Sydney to Hobart yacht race
- Live harbour commentary
- Fully licensed bar - packages available
- Professional photographer
Boxing Day Cruise w Light Refreshments
Experience the excitement of Boxing Day on Sydney Harbour aboard the classic MV Vagabond Star.
Join us aboard the classic MV Vagabond Star this Boxing Day and experience the start of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race!
Enjoy individually packed light refeshments as we get you up close to all the action with live harbour commentary from your captain. Complimentary tea and coffee will be available throughout the cruise and a fully licensed bar on board where you can purchase a selection of spirits, Australian and imported beer, wine, sparkling wine, soft drinks and juices. Take in the stunning views from spacious viewing decks as the yachts race for first place out of Sydney Heads and commence their 628 nautical mile journey to Hobart.
The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has become an icon of Australia's summer sport over the last 75 years. It is admired by millions the world over and attracts crowds in the thousands to Sydney's beautiful harbour and its forshores on Boxing Day every year. Vagabond Cruises invites you and the whole clan along to share in the tradition, innovation and excitement that is Boxing Day on spectacular Sydney Harbour.
Cruise inclusions
3-hour cruise on spectacular Sydney Harbour
Individually packed light refreshments
Coffee & tea
Fully licensed bar - bar packages available
See the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Enjoy the sights & live harbour commentary
Allocated indoor seated dining
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Testimonials
Booked the cruise to watch the start of the Sydney to Hobart! Very glad I chose Vagabond - from the moment we boarded everything was precision and all the staff were amazing. Food was fresh and plentiful and the well stocked bar was well patronised. The Captain manoeuvred our ship into an ideal position and watching the yachts race past was definitely the highlight!
Highly recommended! My friends and I do this cruise every year. Food is delicious and Cruise Director was fantastic, informative, entertaining and attended to guests in a professional manner.
My husband, 2 sons and I decided to take the lunch cruise on Boxing Day 2019 - it was excellent! The food was great, the service good, the music was perfect and the weather really topped it off!
Cruise Feature Details
Boxing Day Refreshments Menu
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
> Freshly packed for your enjoyment
- Selection of fresh sandwiches 1 per person
- Seasonal fresh fruit 1 per person
- Delicious cake snack 1 per person
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
> Options for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and Hallal available upon request
If you have a dietary requirement please let us know by:
- Outline details in your booking notes, OR
- Contact our office on 02 9660 0388
- Substitutes may not be available for all items
Sample menu - items subject to change without notice

RSA Disclaimer: Vagabond Cruises operates under the laws and guidelines of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA). In the interest of harm minimisation, our staff and management reserve the right to refuse entry onto a vessel or service of alcohol to any person who is not able to produce acceptable proof of age, who may appear to be intoxicated or deemed to be behaving in a disorderly or disruptive manner. RSA practices and the right to refuse service also applies to pre-paid packages.
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Cruise rates
Year-round great value
Adult | $69 |
Concession | $69 |
Child (5-14 years) | $69 |
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Cruise date: Monday, 26th December 2022
Departure location: King Street Wharf , Darling Harbour - Bookings essential
SATURDAY |
11:30AM - 2:30PM Subject to availability |
The information provided here is a guide and is subject to change without notice. Please refer to your boarding pass for accurate departure information. Please arrive 15 mins prior to cruise time for boarding. As part of our commitment to providing a timely service, we cannot wait for late arrivals. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for no-shows or late arrivals.