Each journey is fully catered and all safety equipment and wet weather gear is supplied. You only need appropriate footwear, hat, sun cream and jacket.

Trips are always subject to weather conditions and the discretion of the Skipper.

If cancelled because of the weather and postponement is not an option, money is fully refunded. All prices listed include GST

No refunds will be given once any cruise is underway. We suggest you take out travel insurance.

The vessel is a 13 metre yacht in current NSW Maritime 2C & 2D safety survey and YA category 1 and is sailed by an experienced RYA/YA Yachtmaster/ Instructor / Master V.

Depart Lake Macquarie on the high tide sailing on in to the evening with the first port of call of Port Stephens. Pick up a mooring within Nelson Bay, enjoy a nice dinner, glass of wine and sleep on board overnight.

After breakfast the next morning, we will sail out through the headlands of Tomaree and Yaccaba, past Cabbage Tree Island & on to Broughton Island. After lunch on board, we’ll go ashore for a walk and take in the Island’s natural beauty. After enjoying a glass of wine with a cheese platter on the beach, we will go back to the yacht and enjoy a sumptuous dinner under the stars followed by a good nights sleep.

The next morning, we’ll depart Broughton and sail back to Lake Macquarie arriving at the Lake’s entrance before sunset.

Depart Lake Macquarie on the high tide sailing south to Broken Bay into the evening and take up a safe anchorage within Refuge Bay. Enjoy a late dinner with a glass of wine and a peaceful night aboard.

After breakfast, we will go ashore and explore the waterfall and a have walk. Back on board for lunch and a leisurely cruise around Pittwater enjoying the spectacular sights and serenity. We’ll anchor in a quiet bay and enjoy a fine dinner with a glass or two of wine followed by a good nights sleep.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before we set off to sail back along the coast to Lake Macquarie.

Depart Lake Macquarie on the high tide sailing south to Broken Bay into the evening and take up a safe anchorage within Refuge Bay. Enjoy a late dinner with a glass of wine and a peaceful night aboard.

After breakfast, we’ll take a quick look around Pittwater before sailing past Barrenjoey lighthouse turning south & on to Sydney Harbour with lunch on the way. We’ll enter the Harbour and sail up under the Bridge and anchor within Blackwattle Bay where we will settle down for the night, enjoy a glass of wine, a nice dinner and a good sleep.

We’ll go into the Sydney Fish Markets to pick up fresh prawns and have breakfast of green king prawns cooked (on board) with garlic butter with French bread – yum. Then we’ll cruise down the Harbour, out through the heads and sail back to the Lake arriving at Swansea before sunset.

Depart Lake Macquarie on the high tide sailing south to Broken Bay into the evening and take up a safe anchorage within Refuge Bay. Enjoy a late dinner with a glass of wine and a peaceful night aboard.

After breakfast, we’ll take a quick look around Pittwater before sailing past Barrenjoey lighthouse turning south & on to Sydney Harbour with lunch on the way. We’ll enter the Harbour and sail up under the Bridge and anchor within Blackwattle Bay where we will settle down for the night, enjoy a glass of wine, a nice dinner and a restful night on board.

We’ll go into the Sydney Fish Markets to pick up fresh prawns and have breakfast of green king prawns cooked (on board) with garlic butter with fresh bread – yum. After breakfast, we’ll cruise Sydney Harbour exploring places you may never have seen (especially from the water) and then head off back to Broken Bay and stay within Coasters Retreat for the evening.

Next morning after breakfast, we’ll sail out past Lion Island and on to the Lake arriving at Swansea before sunset, tired, but wow, what a voyage!

The destination depends on the direction of the wind. We’ll depart Lake Macquarie on the high tide. If the wind is from the north, we will head south towards Pittwater. If the wind is from the south, we will sail north towards Port Stephens & Broughton Island.

Cost per person - $750.00 (includes all meals, bedding and complementary drinks)