Drive Yourself Boat Hire in Sydney Harbour
Overview
You're the captain! Our team will give you a comprehensive briefing before your departure on the best places to go and how to drive the vessel.
Explore the harbour with no licence required! Get up close and personal with major harbour attractions such as the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge!
Feel like a local and go to Sydney's secluded harbour beaches for a swim and lunch.
What's Included
- Boat
- Fish finder
- Fold Out sun awning / bimini
- Yamaha 50hp four stroke (fuel included)
- Waterproof locker for your mobile phone
- Safety equipment including life jackets, two emergency paddles, medical kit, fire extinguisher, horn, torch, anchor and rode, a navigation map and SMS (safety manual) and marine stereo.
- Water temperature gauge and voltmeter
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Polycraft 4.5 Drifter - No License Required
4.5m Side Console for 1 - 5 persons
Maximum speed is 10 knots (unlicensed); depending on the number of passengers.
WHERE YOU CAN GO?
Travel all throughout Sydney Harbour - restrictions include; North and East directions past Watsons Bay and Georges Head; West past Lane Cove River and Gladesville Bridge; Circular Quay out of bounds.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- SECURITY BOND: $1000 security bond applies to all hires, this is refunded within the next 2 business days of hire as long as no damage has occurred during your hire. Security Bond is payable by preauthorisation on credit card, debit card or cash. If hirer causes damage or operates the boat in a negligent way the bond will be banked immediately to rectify the damage and loss
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-333144P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Boat.
- Fish finder.
- Fold Out sun awning / bimini.
- Yamaha 50hp four stroke (fuel included).
- Waterproof locker for your mobile phone.
- Safety equipment including life jackets, two emergency paddles, medical kit, fire extinguisher, horn, torch, anchor and rode, a navigation map and SMS (safety manual) and marine stereo.
- Water temperature gauge and voltmeter.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Drive Yourself Boat Hire in Sydney Harbour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Drive Yourself Boat Hire in Sydney Harbour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Boat
- Fish finder
- Fold Out sun awning / bimini
- Yamaha 50hp four stroke (fuel included)
- Waterproof locker for your mobile phone
- Safety equipment including life jackets, two emergency paddles, medical kit, fire extinguisher, horn, torch, anchor and rode, a navigation map and SMS (safety manual) and marine stereo.
- Water temperature gauge and voltmeter
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- SECURITY BOND: $1000 security bond applies to all hires, this is refunded within the next 2 business days of hire as long as no damage has occurred during your hire. Security Bond is payable by preauthorisation on credit card, debit card or cash. If hirer causes damage or operates the boat in a negligent way the bond will be banked immediately to rectify the damage and loss
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