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A New Years Eve Sydney Harbour Cruise

Each year Australia's pyrotechnic professionals improve their performance and from Sydney Sundancer's expansive decks; you will gain an uninterrupted view of the evenings activities. One of the most important things to consider about New Years Eve is that smaller boats (capacity up to 50 guests) are better than larger vessels (capacity 100 - 300 and more) because the larger vessels MUST be keep a long distance away from the fireworks because if they were close to the display their sheer size would block the vision of all the other boats in the vicinity! On this very special occasion, the Harbour is “flooded” with boats of all descriptions and only the most skilful of skippers can manoeuvre their craft for the best position to view the activities. As the owners and crew, your hosts Lynne and John Boyce have more than 20 years experience of chartering on Sydney Harbour for all the major and crowded events, so you can be assured that your skipper will place the boat in the BEST spot possible and that the food and attentive friendly service will surpass your expectations. They only have a limited number of tickets available for this New Years Eve, so please email for more details.

A Sydney Harbour Wedding

When the wedding ceremony is conducted aboard our yacht, usually position the "Sydney Sundancer" on Sydney Harbour immediately in front of the Opera House with its two giant arches forming a massive "Cathedral" behind the Bride and Groom. All guests have a clear view and can really feel part of the ceremony. Unique service included complimentary photographs take during the Harbour cruise. These photographs will be forwarded to you to remind you of your special day. They have won the prestigious Australian Bridal Industry Award for Excellence for the Best Harbour Reception Vessel four years in a row (2003 through 2006). This is particularly noteworthy because ACTUAL Bridal appraisal of their service (in a number of categories including “value for money”) in their own wedding, is THE evaluation criteria on which the award is based! So many families have found "relief" when the special occasion is over, rather than pleasure in the joy of their loved ones, that they have introduced their "one stop package" where they can take the burden from your shoulders by leaving the arrangements in their capable hands. They also offer a unique wedding package which includes optional overnight accommodation and champagne breakfast, served aboard the following morning.

A Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Harbour Cruise

'Boxing Day is the best day of the year to cruise Sydney Harbour because the colourful start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is the Southern Hemisphere's most prestigious yacht race! It takes all John's skills, as a former yacht racing champion and with more than 20 years experience as a charter skipper, to position "Sydney Sundancer" right on the start line for a clear uninterrupted view of the competing craft as the starting gun is fired. Then, as the armada of spectator craft surges forward, John maintains this exclusive position alongside the racing yachts so that all guests aboard "Sydney Sundancer" appreciate and almost become part of the action. The day begins with a short Sydney Harbour cruise before they take up their priority position (reserved for charter boats) right on the start line for Australia's premier Blue Water Racing Classic. Once the ancient muzzle loading cannon is fired, signifying the start of this world famous event, they follow the fleet of racing yachts to farewell them and wish them bon voyage at the Heads of Sydney Harbour. They are in a perfect position to view (almost become part of) the maxi's (the formula one racing yachts of the world) competition. Having farewelled the fleet, they will continue their Sydney Harbour cruise before anchoring for a late lunch accompanied by live entertainment from their "muso" who is an expert guitarist and singer.

Australia Day Sydney Harbour Cruise

The party begins with the Great Ferry Race aptly named the "Ferrython" then almost before the excitement has died down, they will participate in the Australia Day Parade of vessels, many in fancy dress! As it is the Nations' Birthday, they will decorate Sydney Sundancer with hundreds of flags in Australia's sporting colours GREEN & GOLD as a tribute to thefantastic sportsmen and women who have made Australian's proud over the years. Other highlights of the day include a colourful airborne display as the champion pilots from the RAAF perform precision flying overhead and a search and rescue display, where helicopters simulate the rescue of sailors after they have abandoned ship. The Army's elite Parachute regiment, the Red Berets even splash down into Circular Quay. Then in complete contrast to the air borne action of the modern day, you will be presented with historic sailing vessels - Sydney's fleet of Tall Ships, all decked out in their finest regalia. Fireworks! Fireworks! Fireworks! That is what everyone remembers about the evening on Australia Day, but the evening cruise is more than that! They will enjoy the worlds' only floating Jazz festival. Music is broadcast to the armada of spectator boats from giant loud speakers, while the band is aboard the "Music Shell" pontoon in the middle of the anchored fleet. Great jazz is followed by a spectacular fireworks display that is synchronised to the music played live by the band. When the fireworks are matched to Advance Australia Fair the feeling of pride and mateship is incredible. There are just so many exciting activities in which to participate that most charter vessels charge a very high premium for the occasion (some more than double our price) however they are able to keep the cost of both cruises low because they ask you to join in the spirit of Australia Day and bring your own picnic and drinks.

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