Overview
Sailing across Sydney Harbour is already something special. But charting a course with an Australian culinary legend and feasting on standout local seafood? Now that's our idea of a good time. Opening for bookings at 12pm on Friday, April 10, the Booking.com Seafood Sail invites a pair of lucky guests to board their own private houseboat — the 72-foot Sir Thomas Sopwith — for a unique culinary escape guided by chef Peter Gilmore.
However, before you settle into the yacht for a two-night stay, this seafaring adventure begins on land at the recently revealed and long-awaited Sydney Fish Market. Just named by Time as one of the World's Greatest Places for 2026, Gilmore will take you on a private behind-the-scenes tour of this world-class facility. Plus, he'll help select a catch of the day, ready to be elegantly served on board when the time is right.
"As a chef, I've always believed the best way to understand a place is through its markets — it's where a destination's true flavours live. Showcasing my home city at the new Sydney Fish Market is something I'm genuinely excited about. After so many years at Bennelong and Quay, I've spent countless hours choosing seafood and learning what makes each species special, so sharing that process firsthand feels incredibly personal," says Gilmore.
Leaving behind the market, you'll saunter onto this beautiful vessel, complete with private cabins, bathrooms and shower facilities, plus a spacious saloon and full galley kitchen. Meanwhile, a generous deck is primed for seafood dining with unbeatable harbour views. With that in mind, Gilmore will join the guests on board to guide them through a refined cooking session, teaching fin-to-tail techniques, before unveiling a five-course feast.
Think a sampling of Sydney's finest seasonal picks, including Sydney Rock Oysters, half shell scallops with XO sauce, and yellow fin tuna sashimi. Then, once you're stuffed from lunch, you'll have plenty of time to unwind as your personal skipper navigates the harbour's famed sights. Onwards along the coastline, you'll moor at Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont to embark on an unforgettable two-night stay.
Ready to voyage in luxury? The Booking.com Seafood Sail will be listed as a two-night stay on Sydney Harbour and will be bookable on a first-come, first-served basis for a Booking.com Genius traveller and a guest. Priced at $19.74, this symbolic price is a simple nod to the year that the Sir Thomas Sopwith hit the high seas for the first time.
Booking.com's Seafood Sail is available for reservations from 12pm on Friday, April 10, on a first-come, first-served basis. Head to the website for more information.
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