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Sydney under Japanese Attack – 1942

Name: Sydney under Japanese Attack - 1942
SKU: 64395
Availability: InStock

$90.00

The 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on ships in Sydney Harbour remains a topical subject. However, many Sydneysiders know little about this watershed event. It was the first attack on Sydney and its impact changed Australia from a quiet backwater of the Second World War to a vital springboard for the defeat of Japan. This cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack.

If booking for a group of 10 or more contact the Cruise Coordinator, Email: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone 0451 218 336, to create your booking to receive your discount. If you can organise a group of 60 to 80 people it may be possible to schedule a dedicated cruise for you.

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Description

This cruise will provide a detailed description of events leading up to and during the attack.

Your cruise boat will take you to sites on the Harbour where key events occurred and a comprehensive description of how those events during the fateful night of 31^st May & 1^st June 1942 unfolded. The story will be told by expert narrators from the Naval Historical Society of Australia.

A comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. Every passenger will receive a complementary booklet with detailed information and photos as a souvenir.

Come join the cruise to learn more detail about that incredible night.

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

Vessel: MV BENNELONG

Cruise Date: – Friday 31^st.May & Saturday 1^st.June each year.

Check-in Time: – 09:30am. Boarding Time: 09:45am. for 10:00am. departure

End Time: – between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm.

Departure Point: – King Street Wharf 3, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW.

Access: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations.

Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure.

A delicious morning tea will be available during the cruise

Tour Co-ordinator Contact : –

Email: – cruises@navyhistory.au – Phone: – 0451 218 336

Group Bookings (10 or more): – Contact the Cruise Coordinator.

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.

As an all-volunteer, not for profit organisation we understand the need to keep the cost of our services to members and supporters as low as possible and have done so for several years. Unfortunately, inflationary pressures and a recent change in our tax status have forced us to review prices.

Accordingly, the ticket prices for our history cruises have risen by $5 per person. That is, the rate for a group booking is now $85pp and a private booking is $90pp as from the 10th. April 2026.

We thank you for your understanding and look forward to providing you with an interesting and unique experience unpacking naval history on Sydney Harbour.

Your faithfully,

NHSA

Cruise Team

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