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

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

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Kings Pier Marina
Kings Pier Marina, 2 Franklin Whrf, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
King's Pier Marina is right across the road from Mure's Seafood Restaurant. Helsal IV and Magic Miles are the last two boats on the far left of the marina. Meet us there about 10 minutes before sailing (the map doesn't show the marina but satellite photos do).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting 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.

Hobart (Pass By)

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.

Mount Wellington (Pass By)

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 flat 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 travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Traveller Tips

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

Reviews

5.0

114 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Good times ahoy!

Joshua_T, Feb 2023

An incredible experience to see Hobart from a different perspective, the skipper and crew were extremely knowledgeable and pleasant and happy to share all manner of stories on the water ranging from fishing to their own boating experiences. An absolute delight and a fantastic way to experience Hobart from a different perspective!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Glad we could share the experience with you and thank you very much for taking the time to let us know.

Loved it.

Fiona_M, Feb 2023

My first time Sailing and I loved it. Wonderful crew. Beautiful Yacht. Delicious scones. A great experience for my sons and I.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Glad we could introduce you to the joys of sailing. Don't expect scones on every yacht though : )

Exhilarating sail

joy_b, Feb 2023

Amazing experience. This experience was given as a gift and the recipient couldn't stop speaking of this adventure.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Fantastic! We love to hear this : )

Scones were really yummy....

Christine_O, Jan 2023

Scones were really yummy. It was a beautiful day out sailing. Crew were fantastic. We enjoyed the experience

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Baked on board while we sail - scones at sea don't get any fresher. Thanks for sailing with us : )

Day with the Tas wind

Shane_S, Jan 2023

Crew were great, experienced. Good wind and felt like we were on the Sydney to Hobart. A small group of lovely people. Great scones and wine too!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

It was a great day. Hope to see you again sometime soon.

The stunning scenery and beautiful boat helped

Jessica_P, Dec 2022

The skipper Mark was very informative about a lot of things and shared his knowledge with us which was great! The crew were lovely and kept feeding us and getting us drinks!

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thanks Jessica. I'm glad you had a good time with us : )

Great experience

Rachel_M, Nov 2022

Fun, relaxing afternoon. Lovely scones and cheese platter, friendly and engaging crew. It was great to learn to steer the boat!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

So glad you had a good time. And thanks for your kind review.

Amazing!!

sylvia_n, May 2022

A beautiful boat. Friendly professional crew. We had a lovely time. It is great way to travel the beautiful Derwent river. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, May 2022

Great to hear Sylvia! Thanks for taking the time to do the review. We hope to see you again sometime : )

Fabulous day with great weather, give it a go.

Jan_F, May 2022

Fantastic crew, great information, tasty scones jam and cream and also cheese platter. Lots of laughs, shame the wind was a bit light on. But a truly great Time.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thanks Jan. Sorry about the wind. We do like to dip that rail : ).

A great morning on the harbour!

Linda_G, Apr 2022

Beautiful boat. Knowledgeable skipper (Mark)who didn't mind sharing some sailing knowledge with me and got to watch the spinnaker set up. Shout out to Jimmies freshly baked scones.

Response from Host, May 2022

You're welcome anytime Linda. Scones baked onboard while you sail ... now that is fresh. : )

Hobart Sail on the Derwent

Terese_H, Mar 2022

A relaxing and fun way to spend time experiencing sailing in a yacht on the Derwent River with great crew and great refreshments. Join in sailing or simply take it all in.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thanks for taking the time to send in your kind review. See you again sometime I hope : )

Beautiful views, local...

Karen_B, Feb 2022

Beautiful views, local knowledge and history, an experienced crew, tasty snacks on a spacious comfortable boat. 👍🏼

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thanks very much Karen. Glad you enjoyed your sail.

Windy day

Kevin_P, Feb 2022

Learning how to recognise that a wind squall is about to hit the boat by looking at the shadows and turbulence on the water. Learning about the weather patterns coming down from Mt Wellington to Hobart and the Derwent River. Having a turn at steering the sailing boat and learning how to adjust and allow for lag to keep the boat heading straight into the wind. Enjoying the experience socialising with crew and others out on the water.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Sounds like you had a good time mate : ) Thanks for taking the time to write your review.

Sailing around the bay

Lindsay_A, Feb 2022

A lovely half day sailing around the bay. Fab scones and cheese. The weather was tame for our trip but this yacht would be stable and safe for all in a high wind. Thanks to Captain Finn and his crew for an enjoyable trip.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thanks for the kind review Lindsay. Hopefully we can get you out one day when the winds are a blowin.

We had a lovely afternoon...

JULIE_J, Feb 2022

We had a lovely afternoon on the water. Wonderfully relaxing with scones jam and cream followed by cheese and biscuites. The crew were great with lots of interesting information about the river. It was the best thing we have ever done whilst in Hobart.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thanks Julie. We really love to hear that your sail with us has hit the spot : )

Excellent crew and very experienced

Ian_B, Dec 2021

Was just a great energy on the boat and had the opportunity to watch the Sydney Hobart race boats finish

Response from Host, Jan 2022

So glad you had a good time : ) And thanks for taking the time for a review; much appreciated.

Great experience. ...

Simon_P, Sept 2021

Great experience. First time sailing they made it such a fantastic experience Fantastic crew very knowledgeable

Response from Host, Sept 2021

Thanks Simon. It was good fun sailing with you : )

Fantastic

Rhonda_J, June 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

Response from Host, Sept 2021

So sorry, your review went under the radar. Thanks for taking the time. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you again some day.

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 : )

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 : )