FAQs

Where to Meet?

Whale Watching, Lunch and History Tours and Charters.

Pick up and Drop off Rose Bay Pontoon Wharf, New South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029, Australia

Western End of Lyne Park 550 New South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029

Latitude  33°52’17.00″S Longitude 151°15’43.00″E

Some Car Parking is available – Fees may apply

The pontoon wharf is located the South East end of Sydney Harbour 100 metres south of the Rose Bay Ferry Wharf and metres north of Bus Stops on New South Head Road Rose Bay.  Ferry Services are available to and from Watson’s Bay, Circular Quay, Milsons Point, McMahons Point, Balmain East, Barangaroo and Pyrmont Bay.  Bus services are available to and from  North Bondi, Edgecliff, Watsons Bay, Walsh Bay, Kings Cross, Edgecliff, Double Bay, City and the Rocks.

The wharf is also handy to cafés, fine dining restaurants, sea plane services and sporting clubs.

Figure 1Tous Ensemble and North Sea near Rose Bay Pontoon Wharf

Vivid Dinner Tours

Pick up and Drop off King Street Wharf numbers 6,7,8 or 9 which are located on The Promenade down the stairs from the corner of Lime St and King St. Sydney.
Latitude and Longitude 33°52’6.53″S 151°12’4.43″E
Car Parking is available at nearby parking stations- Fees may apply
King Street wharves are located at the South end of Darling Harbour 400 metres south of the , Barangaroo Ferry Terminal, 500 metres walk from Wynyard Train Station and 800 walk from Town Hall Train Station.

These wharves are handy to the CBD, numerous hotels, cafés, restaurants, tourist attractions and shopping malls.

Charter and Event Pick up and Drop off locations

Wharf NameNearest Street AddressLatitude and LongitudeGoogle Map LinkFee per visit
Rose Bay Pontoon Wharf550 New South Head Road Rose Bay NSW33°52’17.00″S 151°15’43.00″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/upFz9LC5kPJf8HS76Free
Yarranabbe Park Darling Point60 New Beach Road Darling Point33°52’17.07″S 151°14’6.00″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/wrk9MZTu367x6hmQ7Free
Clifton Gardens WharfClifton Gardens Reserve Morella Rd Clifton Gardens
NSW 2088
33°50’23.51″S  151°15’13.34″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/22rDkyubJwsiXDE6A$50
Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf1E Avenue Rd, Mosman NSW 208833° 50′ 18.452″ S 151° 13′ 57.762″ Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/Yi67gKhTxWkbeYGV8$50
Neutral Bay Ferry Wharf1 Hayes Street Neutral Bay NSW33° 50′ 30.963″ S 151° 13′ 8.269″ Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/Yeo3f1XRZtATyT2B7$50
Eastern Pontoon Circular Quay7
Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000
 https://goo.gl/maps/CCpUFhrVH8GfwhCD9$50
Campbells Cove 26A
Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000
33°51’24.73″S 151°12’35.80″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/22YcFCDADmJPVMW66$50
Lavender Bay Jetty1 Lavender Cres Lavender Bay33°50’40.05″S 151°12’28.59″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/6DZHQuA8iQ7NbVZY9$50
Yeend St Balmain/BirchgroveYeend Street and Ronald St Ballast Point https://goo.gl/maps/giwcvyfpav4ZZgDP7$50
King Street Wharf42
The Promenade, Sydney NSW 2000
33°52’6.53″S
151°12’4.43″E
https://goo.gl/maps/RoFD2aGQv432SFQj9$50
Pyrmont Bay Ferry Wharf50B Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW33°52’5.65″S 151°11’55.73″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/GPEMwcxri8KN76yd7$100
Casino Wharf48A Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW33°52’1.16″S 151°11’46.82″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/GPQiEmdTGhL63Fb57$50
Pirrama Park Pontoon Wharf20 Pirrama Rd Pyrmont NSW 200933°51’52.67″S 151°11’27.67″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/3YohkFPGdv8jbMbk8$50
Deckhouse Wharf Woolwich1 Clarke Rd, Woolwich NSW 211033°50’28.62″S 151°10’27.40″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/3AZ8JpZhBUQY3yRu5$50
Greenwich Wharf21 Bay Street, Greenwich NSW33°49’57.30″S 151°10’43.25″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/mq54MbYPX6oXuEZm7$50
Longueville WharfStuart St, Longueville NSW 206633°50’10.10″S 151°10’9.87″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/dyAjjQKXfs5FDQrQA$50
Birkenhead Point Ferry Wharf1 Henley Marine Dr, Drummoyne NSW 213233°51’27.69″S 151° 9’40.60″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/usNJvsbRibKzBzFh6$50
Drummoyne Wharf2 Wolseley St, Drummoyne NSW 204733°50’43.66″S 151° 9’25.61″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/vyyoJjz5PSp9Eyyg6$100
Bedlam Point Wharf  40 Punt Rd, Gladesville NSW
2111
33°50’27.14″S 151° 7’38.34″Ehttps://goo.gl/maps/XLd2dMXmvjhm2Uhr5$50

How long is the cruise?

Tour/CharterDuration
Vivid Dinner2 hours 
Whale Watching3 hours 
Charter3 hour minimum 6 Hour maximum 
All Day charter8 Hours 
Overnight charter24 hours 

What to bring – Drinks, Food, and What to wear – shoes, jackets etc?

Whale Watching

  • Warm Clothes
  • Hat and sun screen
  • Soft soled non-marking shoes (No high heels, hard soles or black soles)
  • Camera
  • Bottles Water and a light refreshment are provided
  • Seasickness tablets, wrist bands, ginger or other treatment if you are prone to seasickness or have not been out to sea before

Dinner Cruises

  • Warm Clothes
  • Soft soled non-marking shoes (No high heels, hard soles or black soles)
  • Camera
  • Bottles Water and dinner are provided

History and Harbour Tours

  • Warm Clothes
  • Hat and sun screen
  • Soft soled non-marking shoes (No high heels, hard soles or black soles)
  • Camera
  • Bottles Water and a light refreshment are provided

Charters

  • Suitable Clothes for the prevail weather
  • Hat and sun screen
  • Soft soled non-marking shoes (No high heels, hard soles or black soles)
  • Camera
  • BYO Drinks and Ice
  • BYO Food or order catering packs
  • Swimsuit and towel in the warmer months

What happens if the weather is not suitable for sailing?

Safety is always our number one priority.  If conditions are not suitable sailing will be postponed or cancelled.  Your tour or charter may continue under motor or may be postponed or cancelled.

What to do if I get sea sick?

Do not go below deck if you feel seasick as this will make the problem much worse,

Even if you have taken sea sickness tablets or ginger or are wearing wrist bands and you start feel nauseous, queasy, sweaty or other uncomfortable please tell the crew and they will do what they can to relieve your seasickness.  In some situations you may be able to steer the boat which provides relief for many people.

Cancellation policy

Our terms and conditions https://charterscene.com.au/terms-and-conditions/ and the terms and conditions of your booking agent will provide details of what happens if you or the operator need to cancel a tour or charter.

Is there a toilet?

All our vessels are equipped with onboard toilets.

Catering options

Catering options are available at the time of booking.  Please contact us if you have any special dietary, access or other requirements and we will be happy to assist you.

Contact us if we haven’t answered your question

A general contact form is located at https://charterscene.com/make-an-enquiry/

For charter and event enquiries please use out concierge form https://charterscene.com/make-an-enquiry/