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Boxing Day might be a public holiday, but Sydney doesn't take the day off. Even though the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has been cancelled for 2020, your cruising options aren't entirely over.
If heading out onto the water is your favourite way to spend Boxing Day, check out our top picks for the cruises that are going ahead.
Searching for Boxing Day cruise deals? Click here.
Keen for a sleep in? Maybe you'd prefer to soak under the Sydney sun instead of being part of the race action? These cruises run on 26 December and take in the beauty of the harbour throughout the day.
Cruise company | What's included? | Price | Book |
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Boxing Day Dinner Cruise |
| $55 per person | Book now |
Boxing Day Cruise On Galene |
| $79 per person | Book now |
Twilight Tall Ship Cruise |
| $109 per person | Book now |
Boxing Day Cruise On Proclaim |
| $110 per person | Book now |
Boxing Day Cruise Social Sail |
| $120 per person | Book now |
Boxing Day Cruise On Morpheus |
| $140 per person | Book now |
3 hour Sydney Harbour Sailing Cruise |
| $175 per person | Book now |
Private Sydney Harbour Sunset Cruise |
| $799 for 2 hours | Book now |
Boxing Day Cruise On Royale |
| $2,050 per charter | Book now |
Boxing Day Cruise On Mari Nawi |
| $2,100 per charter | Book now |
Boxing Day Cruise On Ghost Sports Yacht |
| $6,400 per charter | Book now |
Boxing Day Cruise On Prometheus |
| $9,950 per charter | Book now |
You won't be able to catch the race this year, but you'll still be able to spend the day on the harbour.
Cruise company | What's included? | Price | Book |
---|---|---|---|
Boxing Day Social Sail |
| $120 per person | Book now |
Boxing Day Cruise on MV Spirit |
| $130 per person | Book now |
Sydney Harbour Boxing Day Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race start on Timber Ferry |
| $130 per person | Book now |
Boxing Day Tall Ships Cruise |
| $169 per person | Book now |
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on Soren Larsen |
| $225 per person | Book now |
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