Our Story

About Sydney Luxury Cruise: Sydney Luxury Cruise was founded in 2017 with a vision to be Australia’s premier private yacht charter company. With an excess of charters operating on Sydney Harbour, we set out to establish a business with a difference.

Our goal was simple – to offer an unrivalled experience that our clients would talk about for years to come. With its infinite natural beauty and world-class icons, we knew Sydney Harbour would deliver the perfect setting to achieve this.

In just five years, we’ve had the pleasure of cruising with thousands of people from all walks of life. Each and every person takes away something different from the experience, yet all learn one thing in common: they disembark with newfound knowledge about Sydney’s stunning Harbour and a greater appreciation for Australia’s heritage.

Why Choose Us?

Professional Luxury

Our cruises are luxurious in every sense. From the professionalism of your private Skipper to the complimentary sparkling wine upon arrival, it’s in our business DNA to provide every guest with an exceptional experience.

A Truly Unique Experience

We pride ourselves on offering bespoke experiences aboard luxury vessels. We take the time to get to know each guest prior to departure to ensure the cruise is tailored accordingly.

Qualified Private Skipper

The Skippers at Sydney Luxury Cruise come with many years of industry experience and importantly, a genuine love for Sydney and its surrounds.

Your Satisfaction Guaranteed

Our goal is to provide an exceptional experience that leaves our clients raving about their cruise for years. Our reviews speak for themselves!

Our commitment to Sustainability

Reducing our carbon footprint is at the forefront of our values at Sydney Luxury Cruise. We are committed to operating our business with as little environmental impact as possible.

The crew

Each cruise and experience is led by a qualified Skipper who is dedicated to delivering a unique and wonderful experience. Making sure our customers have a once in a lifetime experience is our number one priority.

Glenn Tanoko

Managing Director | Owner

Peter Townsend

Managing Director | Owner

Shani Biton

Sales & Customer Experience Executive

Stephan van den Berg

Fleet Manager

Jack

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Media

This was a great afternoon on Sydney Harbour. I booked in advance and the service from Glen and the team was efficient. They accommodated an early pickup due to weather conditions and picked us up from our hotel at Cowper bay wharf. Glen the skipper was good fun and friendly. We booked the dinner package at 6Head and that was a memorable way to finish.

David S

Our family of 5 had a fantastic time on our 2 hour sunset cruise. Dave was a wonderful captain, lots of interesting information but not too much talking. Would highly recommend booking a cruise with this company. Their communication after booking was excellent. Will be back for another cruise the next time we’re in Sydney as it’s a great way to see the sights.

Natalie P

We had a beautiful cruise around Sydney Harbour. The boat was comfortable and beautiful, and our captain Glen was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Highly recommended!

Satara B

Amazing experience! We did the 2 hour sunset cruise and it was lovely. Mark our captain was great, the cheese platter was amazing. Special way to enjoy the harbour! Definitely wanting to book in again sometime.

Jae

The best cruise through Sydney Habour! We were cruising through Sydney Harbour with our excellent skipper Abe on board MV Bell. The sunset view of the skyline with the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge was amazing and we were also lucky to see the start of the Vivid Festival light show.

Clemens F

Tim was our captain and he was excellent. We booked this cruise to show my mom and sister the views of Sydney Harbour. Sunset was excellent and the tour was perfect. Thank you for such a memorable evening

Erin B

Sydney Luxury Cruise was great to work with. My girlfriend and I were traveling from the US which usually would make plans for an engagement tricky. However, Sydney Luxury Cruise helped me with my planning of the proposal and my now fiance and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. They handled everything from securing the best boat for it(MV bel), grabbing flowers, sparkling wine, and getting a photographer. They made the whole process so easy so that the both of us could really enjoy it!

Thomas A

Great experience if you are looking for something private and luxury boat tour of iconic Sydney harbour. Our skipper was amazing and friendly.

R H

Jack was a knowledgeable friendly and entertaining Captain. We thoroughly enjoyed the cruise experience and the lovely dinner at 6Head. Wholeheartedly recommend!

Jeffrey S

We’re from the Netherlands and visited my son in Sydney. We decided to go on a harbour cruise together to see more from Sydney in a private way. Our skipper, Stephan, also from the Netherlands, was really nice and accomodating. He was also able to tell us so much about the harbour, the history, the different beaches or areas. Stephan was very friendly and took good care of us. It was a very special day on the water. We will remember this cruise forever because it was so beautiful and an amazing way to experience Sydney.

Marika V

Flawless. Skipper was amazing. Team was incredibly easy to communicate with as an overseas traveler from America. Thank you once again!

Kevin N

MV Bel was a beautiful way to experience the iconic Sydney Harbour to travel to our Christmas lunch. It was easy to book the cruise online. The Captain was amazing. Highly recommend this vessel . We will see you soon

Martina L

Best way to spend a milestone birthday. Booked MV Felix and everything from the booking of the boat to the actual day was seamless, easy and fun! We had Cameron and the crew to help with the food, drinks and everything else to keep us comfortable, hydrated and safe. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful afternoon and had so much fun made possible by the crew. I’m always hesitant about catering especially on a boat as you normally get pretty ordinary food but we were all surprised at how delicious those food were and all prepared by the chef onboard. Everyone was raving about the delicious food, the beautiful boat and wonderful crew that help made the day special for not only the birthday boy but everyone too.

E L

We had a magical tour around Sydney Harbour with Capitan Mark (navigator, historian and comedian in equal measures) whose rich knowledge of the area made the trip an unforgettable one.

Daniel A

We had an amazing time on our mid-day cruise with Sydney Luxury Cruises! The skipper was kind and knowledgeable, but also didn't talk the whole time and overwhelm us with information. A day we will remember forever (and the best pictures from the trip!) If we ever make it back to Sydney, this is an experience we will most definitely be doing again!

Summer E

We booked the Deluxe Sunset Cruise for our family’s trip to Sydney. Had a most wonderful experience. Martin the skipper was warm, friendly and professional. Took lots of photos against the backdrop of the city’s iconic spots. Fabulous that we were able to bring our own food hamper. A must-do if you are ever in town!

Cheryl Y

My partner and I had a wonderful experience doing the sunset cruise, our captain Martin was excellent in taking care of us, would definitely recommend as a date night or surprise for your significant other!

Ross V

The MV Bel - Wow! What a boat and what an experience!! Our Skipper, Simone was phenomenal and gave us a proposal experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives!! Can not recommend this more!!

E Wheatley

I just want to start off by saying thankyou so much to Glenn for all your help with organising my proposal. Privacy wow what a gorgeous/luxurious yatch for such a special moment. My fiancé and I will cherish the memory forever. The crew were absolutely amazing! They were all so welcoming! Great food and awesome vibe. I’m very grateful for all your help Glenn and looking forward to another cruise in the future.

Adrit S

Sarah J

You just can't beat the personalised service and experience you will receive from Glenn. This was my second time cruising on the Harbour with Sydney Luxury Cruise and it won't be the last. For me, there is nothing better than not having to share the experience with 60-100 other people. So welcoming to have a small boat for 4-6 persons to make the afternoon special. Glenn is attentive and never intrusive. Take the time to book and experience with him and you won't be sorry. It is really nice to have a choice of pick-up and drop off locations to suit your individual needs.

We offer private luxury yacht cruises & boutique boat experiences in Sydney Harbour.