See the Opera House from the water. Drive it yourself.
Sydney Harbour · 3 hours · up to 8 people
No Australian licence needed — your passport is enough. A 30-minute induction in plain English, then the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Kirribilli House on your own schedule, leaving from Lilyfield.
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Why Capri for this
Your passport is your licence. Capri is under 7.5 m and runs under 10 knots, so NSW asks for no boat licence — just an adult with photo ID and half an hour with us at the wharf.
Lilyfield is closer than it sounds. A light rail stop, a rideshare drop at Le Montage, or a walk along the Bay Run — about 15–25 minutes from the CBD by car, traffic depending. We text you the pin.
A day that works
Arrive and induction
Passports for the drivers, lifejackets fitted, toilets at the pontoon. Thirty minutes in plain English.
Cast off
Out of Iron Cove past Balmain’s sandstone and Cockatoo Island, then slow under the Bridge.
The Opera House from the water
From Farm Cove, outside the exclusion zone. Then Kirribilli House across the way.
Back at the wharf
Or text us for a fourth hour at $100 and swim on the way home.
Add-ons that fit
| Add-on | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Extra hour | Added when you book, or by text from the water. | $100 |
| Sushi, ice & prosecco | Delivered to the boat at the wharf. Prices TBC.Pre-book 48 hours ahead | From $TBC |
| Skippered cruise | Nobody in your group has to stay under 0.05 — the person driving is us. Price TBC. | From $TBC |
Good to know
- Bring your passport — we check it at the wharf for everyone who drives.
- The induction is in English. Only nominated drivers take the helm.
- Circular Quay and the ferry terminals are out of bounds; you see the Opera House from Farm Cove.
- The sun is strong here — hats, sunscreen and water, even in winter.
- Pay online by card in Australian dollars. No cash.
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Questions, answered
I don’t have an Australian licence. Can I really drive?
Yes. Capri needs no boat licence under NSW rules. A passport and being 18 is enough, plus the 30-minute induction.
How do we get to Lilyfield from the city?
Rideshare to Le Montage, Maliyawul St (about 15–25 minutes from the CBD, traffic depending), or the L1 light rail to Lilyfield and a walk along the Bay Run (walking time TBC).
Can we get close to the Opera House?
Yes — from the water off Farm Cove, outside the Circular Quay exclusion zone. Under the Bridge is fine too, slowly.
Do you take international cards?
Yes. Pay online by card through Stripe when you book; you’re confirmed instantly.
Is three hours enough for the icons?
Yes, at harbour speed with a drift at the Bridge. Add a fourth hour for a swim stop.
What if we don’t know the harbour?
Your induction covers the hire area, speed zones and where the toilets are, and it’s all on the map we hand you. Text us from the water any time.