Join us for a Musical harbour cruise aboard the Tall Ship James Craig. Listen, sing and learn about sailors’ Shanties and Aussie bush songs.
Shanty Spectacular Cruise features Sailor’s shanties and traditional Australian songs performed by ‘Forty Degrees South’ and members of the Redfern Shanty Club.
Our performers will teach participants the words so they can join in for a singalong on the choruses. Passengers will also find out how shanties helped make sailor’s work on the ship easier and more enjoyable, and have an opportunity to hoist a sail or heave round the capstan, or at least learn what these ‘sailor words’ mean.
Please plan to board the ship by 1:30pm as the event commences at 2:00pm with opportunities to climb the ships rigging and tour the ship. The ship departs Wharf 7 at 3:00pm and returns at 5:00pm.
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Tea, coffee and snacks are complimentary throughout the event. Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and James Craig merchandise can be purchased onboard. If you wish to participate in pulling on lines or pushing on the capstan bars, you must not drink any alcoholic beverages before doing so. We are a cashless venue with payments via debit or credit card only.
Event Information:
- Boarding 1:30pm – Departing 3:00pm – Returning 5:00pm
- Where to arrive: Tall ship James Craig at Wharf 7, 58 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009.
- What to wear: sensible footwear, bring a windproof jacket. No sharp heeled shoes. The weather can change during the sail/cruise, a windproof jacket may be useful as it may be breezy and cold out in the harbour.
Special Conditions:
- Due to safety requirements children must be at least 12 years old to board the vessel.
- Smoking is prohibited anywhere on board any of our heritage vessels.
- Sharp-heeled shoes and/or stilettos are not permitted on board our heritage vessels and guests will be asked to remove them before boarding.
- Please note that our century-old vessels are not wheelchair accessible, and the toilets on James Craig are on a lower deck, only accessed by stairs.
- Sydney Heritage Fleet accepts no responsibility for passengers’ property lost or damaged whilst on board. All passengers travel on board our vessels at their own risk.
- If, in the opinion of the Master on the day, the wind or sea state is deemed unsuitable for the comfort of passengers, the cruise will be cancelled and passengers refunded.
- Please read through the terms and conditions carefully prior to booking.
Contact us via email info@shf.org.au or direct line +61 2 8204 3500
Visit our website www.shf.org.au for more information.