Naval Historical Society of Australia

Preserving Australia's Naval History

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Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise, West

$75.00 – $80.00

Join us for this scenic cruise for an opportunity to learn about a selection of the Royal Australian Navy activities and support facilities in Sydney Harbour such as Cockatoo and Spectacle Island from 1788 to the present.

If booking for a group of 10 or more enter coupon code CRUISE5 at checkout to receive $5 off each ticket.

If you can organize a group of 60 to 75 people it may be possible to schedule a dedicated cruise for you.

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Description

The places you will see and learn about include:

HMAS WATERHEN. The Navy mine warfare and clearance diving base.

Cockatoo Island. Learn about shipbuilding, ship repair and submarine refits. Also, the conversion of merchant ships to troop and hospital ships.

Spectacle Island. This is where the high explosive ammunition was held for RAN ships.

Snapper Island. Where many young people were trained in Navy skills.

A virtual tour of HMAS VAMPIRE to learn what life was like on board at “action stations” on a Daring class destroyer.

The commentary on this cruise is supported by a complimentary booklet of photos to bring the story to life.

During the cruise you will also learn about some of the RAN customs and traditions.

Departure Point:
King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW

Vessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.

Check-in Time:  09:30am
Boarding Time: 09:45am for 10:00am DEPARTURE
End Time:           12:30pm – 1:00pm

Access: Ferry, Train and walk from Town Hall or Wynyard Stations.
Refreshments: Morning tea is included.

NAVY in Sydney West Cruise Flyer – 2023

Tour Co-ordinator Contact

Phone: 0451 218 408 (Tuesday and Thursday only 0900 to 1500)
E-mail: tours@navyhistory.au

Terms and Conditions

As this event is being conducted by the Naval Historical Society of Australia which is a ‘not for profit’ organisation the cruise can only proceed if sufficient tickets are sold to cover boat charter costs. In the most unlikely event that sufficient tickets are not sold, a decision will be made 14 days prior to the event on whether to proceed or not. Naturally all concerned will be advised and a full refund will be made to ticket holders if a negative decision is made.

Ticket Cancellation Policy
More than 30 days full refund of ticket.         30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value
14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value          Less than 7 days – no refund

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