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Sail in Style on Serene Waters
Embark on an unforgettable journey with an exclusive skippered yacht experience for your group of two to six people on the serene waters of Pittwater, just 35 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD. Take in the breathtaking sights of Kur-ring-gai Chase National Park, the rugged cliffs of Barrenjoey Headland, and the charming offshore communities along the way. ⛵
Whether you desire a leisurely sail under the sun or a refreshing swim in secluded spots, the choice is yours with four hours of pristine sail time. Opt to bring your own refreshments or indulge in a selection of delectable catering options for an additional fee, including seafood platters, cold meats, vegetarian delights, and cheese and antipasto spreads. 🌊
This premium experience is perfect for a day out on the water with family or friends, anniversaries, birthdays, or a romantic proposal. It also offers a unique setting for a work team-building session, thank-you gesture, or employee incentive. 🥂
What You’ll Love
- Exclusive Yacht Use: Enjoy the entire vessel privately with your chosen group of two to six guests.
- Expert Local Skipper: Relax completely while a fully qualified and experienced local skipper guides your journey.
- Stunning Coastal Sights: Admire the natural beauty of Kur-ring-gai Chase National Park and Barrenjoey Headland.
- Secluded Swim Stops: Cool off with a refreshing dip in pristine, hidden bays.
What’s Included
- Four-hour exclusive yacht charter
- Fully qualified and experienced local skipper
- Use of plates, glasses, towels, and sunscreen
- Complimentary tea, coffee, milk, and sugar
- Return transfers from the wharf to the yacht
Venue
This experience takes place in Pittwater, New South Wales. Pittwater is one of the most picturesque cruising destinations in New South Wales. It is only 35 km (approximately 90 minutes) from Sydney’s CBD but still feels like a world away. The yacht will depart from Palm Beach Ferry Wharf, NSW.
How to Get There
This experience departs from Palm Beach Wharf located on Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach, NSW.
Session Length
This experience has a duration of four hours.
Dress Code
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Stilettos are not permitted on the yachts. You may also like to bring your swimming costume, a jacket, and a hat.
Accessibility
This experience is best suited to those who can board a powerboat and then move to a yacht while being transferred.
Other Information
Platters can be ordered separately after you have redeemed your booking on the Red Balloon site.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guidelines
- Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
Cancellation Policy
- Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience.
- Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience.
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience.
Weather
Your skipper will contact you to discuss inclement weather. In the event that unsafe weather conditions or heavy rain cause the cancellation of your skippered cruise, you will be offered to reschedule at a later time. This experience can only be rescheduled for the same day of the week that was originally booked and it does not include public holidays or school holidays.
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The yacht itself has everything you need for fun in the sun. There was a decent-sized fridge to store our food + drinks, along with ice ready to go in the fridge!
The sunset was like no other; it was truly the best experience ever! We will be back team :)
Was EXACTLY the day we were looking for, staff will long remember the day.
Thank you. Couldnt recommend high enough
The sailing trip was exceptional and Micheal took the time to chat to everyone individually but also educating us on the beautiful spectacular area of Pittwater.
When I think of Taylor Made Escapes I think Professional, friendly, organised, stress free, enjoyable, very good value for money.
Do yourself a favour and book Micheal at Taylor Made Escapes.
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Taylor Made Escapes. From start to finish, the communication was exceptional – clear, responsive, and genuinely thoughtful at every step.
The team truly went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible stay, taking care of all the details and making the whole process feel effortless. You could really feel how much they cared about creating a great experience, not just making a booking.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, have already been recommending Taylor Made Escapes to friends, and wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again ourselves. Highly, highly recommend.
Micheal was amazing, you couldn’t get a more genuine, knowledgeable, humble skipper if you tried!
If you are looking for something out on the water to do, with a fantastic skipper, amazing food and wonderful service you need to book into Taylor Made Escapes. It’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!
Gail & Graeme x
The yacht is well equipped, we brought our own dinner and grazing. We had a stunning sun set and I went for a swim in the late afternoon. Absolutely bliss, I would 1000% recommend this experience to disconnect and just be in the moment with your partner. We had a beautiful night sky full of stars and shooting stars. Brought some pillows and blankets from down below and relaxed under the stars while listening to music. The boat comes equipped with Bluetooth and speakers onboard so don’t bother bringing a portable speaker like we did.
It the morning we made breakfast rolls along with a fruit platter. we did some fishing but the fishes were asleep 🤣 we didn’t want to go home it was one of the most special and beautiful Anniversary celebrations we have had. Next time we want to add a skipper to our package to get some change of scenery.
Only thing I would recommend in the future the company looks at is their little row boats supplied in case you want to go ashore 🛶 something more sturdy would be great.
We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back soon 🙏🏻
Their understanding of the importance of the day and their care to make sure the day was perfect for us won’t be forgotten.
Down to the platter Lynda prepared, everything was perfect and we will certainly be back.
If you’re looking for an incredible day, do yourself a favour and give them a call.
Simon and Jess
The seafood platter was stunning and Michael was brilliant with our very energetic and curious boys!
Seeing seals near the lighthouse was a lovely surprise also!
Cannot recommend highly enough, as we drive away my wife commented how you couldn’t have a better person offering a service their theirs. Amazing.
Michael and team are really great, with a very warm welcome and all are extremely helpful. The yacht was clean and ideal and well equipped for an overnight stay. We took our own bubbly and drinks to celebrate my partner's birthday. Had a 90 minute sailing added on to the package which was well worth it - kind of a crash course in sailing and you get to take the wheel under the guidance of the skip, he was awesome and years and years of experience in the water with boats and Palm Beach. Yacht is equipped with fishing gear (if you’re into it) and snorkels etc. It’s very cosy, comfy as can be and we loved it.
We personally would have loved if the yacht was moored further from the beach as you can hear the merry people on the beach and traffic, given the cost for a night!! Apart from that no complaints, and we loved the experience and we certainly were blessed with plenty of sunshine and fair weather. Thank you Michael and time and I have no hesitations in recommending Taylor Made Escapes for a romantic or more adventurous getaway! We’ll certainly be back for another weekend! Thank you.
Michael and team are really great, with a very warm welcome and all are extremely helpful. The yacht was clean and ideal and well equipped for an overnight stay. We took our own bubbly and drinks to celebrate my partner's birthday. Had a 90 minute sailing added on to the package which was well worth it - kind of a crash course in sailing and you get to take the wheel under the guidance of the skip, he was awesome and years and years of experience in the water with boats and Palm Beach. Yacht is equipped with fishing gear (if you’re into it) and snorkels etc. It’s very cosy, comfy as can be and we loved it.
We personally would have loved if the yacht was moored further from the beach as you can hear the merry people on the beach and traffic, given the cost for a night!! Apart from that no complaints, and we loved the experience and we certainly were blessed with plenty of sunshine and fair weather. Thank you Michael and time and I have no hesitations in recommending Taylor Made Escapes for a romantic or more adventurous getaway! We’ll certainly be back for another weekend! Thank you.
Very professional with easy instructions.
Pick up from Palm beach wharf.
Sailed for 2 hours then had a delicious seafood platter.
Very beautiful part of Sydney and you will have Pittwater to yourself if you book a week day!
10 out of 10, would recommend!!!
Michael was such an amazing guide. Made us feel so welcome. Provided a great seafood platter lunch and took us to such a great swimming spot, after a sail around.
Such a magical day. Just perfection.
Thanks guys! Definitely coming back.
Everything that we needed was in the yacht and we took our own food with us, so we did not need to leave at all. We enjoyed swimming and watching the beautiful sunset. There was a lightning show that evening and thankfully it was around us and not on top of us - truly spectacular! We even saw a turtle swimming past the next morning!
We would highly recommend this unique experience!
Honestly, I think it was a great deal for the price and experience. Michael was an excellent host/chaperone (who incidentally is from my hometown which was a pleasant surprise), and the yacht was gorgeous!
We'll definitely be back for the summer.
Highly recommend!
Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique gift to give a loved one.
Michael was prompt, friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the sailing when he showed my husband the ropes.
Seeing dolphins was an absolute treat and Michael made certain we got enough of them by circling and patiently giving us ample time.
The vegetarian platter was beautiful and wholesome and ample.
The yacht was very pretty and has everything we needed.
We would definitely recommend Taylor Made Escapes for you boating adventure on Pitt Water and surrounds.
On the day of our booking the weather was pretty awful so owner Michael was on the phone multiple times, proactively watching the weather and ultimately changing our booking for the following day. The flexibility meant that we got out on the water on a beautiful sunny day.
From the communication to Michael’s patience and assistance helping me to board (I have mobility issues from an injury), Michael was a fantastic host and skipper. My partner was able to get hands on with steering and a bit of rope work.
We only had a couple of hours to enjoy the scenery of Pittwater while having a great chat with Michael along the way, but loved every minute of it and look forward to returning in the future for a longer experience.
On the day of our booking the weather was pretty awful so owner Michael was on the phone multiple times, proactively watching the weather and ultimately changing our booking for the following day. The flexibility meant that we got out on the water on a beautiful sunny day.
From the communication to Michael’s patience and assistance helping me to board (I have mobility issues from an injury), Michael was a fantastic host and skipper. My partner was able to get hands on with steering and a bit of rope work.
We only had a couple of hours to enjoy the scenery of Pittwater while having a great chat with Michael along the way, but loved every minute of it and look forward to returning in the future for a longer experience.
Beds were cozy, kitchen setup is solid, sunset views are lovely. If you’re a light sleeper, bring ear plugs because sleeping on the water can be a bit noisy, but I was surprised how relaxing it was to be rocked to sleep by the waves. Thank you for a beautiful and unique experience!








































































