322 reviews
I’ve been a member of Pacific Boating on the Pacific 32 and have absolutely loved the experience. Being able to take my family out on the water—whether cruising around Sydney Harbour or exploring Pittwater—has been an incredible way to spend quality time together. I initially started with the weekday membership, which was a great introduction. We… Read more
enjoyed it so much that I recently upgraded to the full 7-day membership to make the most of what Pacific Boating has to offer.
Dealing with Adam and his team has been a pleasure—always friendly, helpful, and professional. The boats are well maintained, the booking system is easy to use, and the entire experience has been seamless from day one.
Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy boating without the hassle of ownership!
Christian Y.
I’ve been a member of Pacific Boating for 10 years now and have absolutely no regrets. Over the years, my kids have grown up enjoying unforgettable experiences on the water; from family outings to taking overseas guests on stunning Sydney cruises, client schmoozing trips, and even workplace team functions. It’s hands down the most hassle-free and… Read more
enjoyable way to experience Sydney from the water. The team is always friendly, professional, and full of great recommendations on where to go depending on the weather. The boats are consistently in excellent condition and ready to go, making every trip smooth and memorable.
I can’t recommend Pacific Boating highly enough. It’s been a fantastic part of my life for the past decade!
Training program with Matt was fantastic and it provided me with the confidence to operate the boat solo. Boats are in immaculate condition and the PB team are always willing to help and extremely professional. Only reason I wouldn't recommend PB is from a selfish perspective for boat availability. I love it.
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The best addition to our Sydney lifestyle! – It has been a pleasure being members of Pacific Boating and dealing with the lovely teams both on Sydney Harbour and at Pittwater. The training to get started was thorough without being too taxing and the walk on / walk off nature of this service has been stress-free and terrific for entertaining groups of friends. The team members have always… Read more
been willing to offer extra knowledge and assistance at every request. The night navigation training was awesome and opened up a whole new layer of enjoyment for us!
Best boating solution – Since joining Pacific Boating last year my family have had the best luxury boating experiences on both the Hawkesbury River and Sydney Harbour. Training to use the large Riviera 44 by Cameron was well planned and simple to learn. With sleeping for 8, 2 toilets and even a separate shower compartment, these boats are very well appointed and more… Read more
than comfortable to be on with plenty of room for everyone. Very stable even in moderate seas. The fees work out quite reasonable when considering the million+ dollar boat your'e able to access which is fully serviced and cleaned before and after your trip. Having once owned a boat myself the worse part was the preparation before and after each voyage and the cost to maintain it. Not to mention the hassle when you eventually want to sell it. The ability to book for either Sydney Harbour OR the Hawkesbury was a deciding factor too for me. Would highly recommend Pacific Boating.
This is how you do boating! – As a new member, I have nothing but praise for my Pacific Boating experience so far. I was a little concerned at first about boat availability but after signing up in late Nov 2022, I actually secured a boat for NYE on Sydney Harbour!...and as my teenage kids said "best NYE ever" (Check out the pic from that night). The training provided was very… Read more
thorough, the booking system is easy and then the fun starts as you just show up, get on an amazing vessel that is clean, fuelled up, and ready to go. The end of the day is when you see the real value of your membership as you take your rubbish and just leave. If you want a hassle and stress-free boating experience, do yourself a favor and join Pacific Boating....I will be back out there with the family on Australia Day!!
Pacific Boating Incredible induction to boating lifestyle – Today I completed my training programme and I must say I found the experience very rewarding and worth while. Both Sid and Nick who conducted the two day training made me feel extremely comfortable and confident about handling the boat. I have in the past had a boat membership/ownership and this was a totally different experience. The team at… Read more
Pacific Boating are committed not just for you to become a member but follow up and really want you to enjoy the membership. I am excited and happy that I made the decision to be a part of the Pacific Boating family of members. Adam has been in contact regularly to coordinate the training and ensure i was confident with using the booking system. I can’t thank Sid and David enough for making me feel great about my training days on the 44ft Sundancer. Thank you
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The best way to go boating in Sydney – Our Pacific Boating adventure has been excellent. Right from our first meeting with Adam, who introduced us to the boats and explained how membership works, every person at Pacific Boating has been helpful and friendly. They are fully committed to ensuring you enjoy your time on the boats with a minimum of fuss. It has been the best customer… Read more
service we have ever received. The whole team are willing to assist in any way and to answer any questions or concerns. The booking system is clear and simple to use. The training from Fraser was thorough and he was very patient with us. He gave us the knowledge and confidence we needed as novices to motor cruising. The boats are beautiful and well maintained and the “walk on, walk off” experience is outstanding. Having the choice of either Sydney Harbour or Pittwater was a big selling point for us. We could not be happier with our Pacific Boating membership, it has exceeded our expectations in every way.
AMAZING! – Our experience with Pacific Boating has been nothing short of exceptional! From the moment we embarked on our journey, the outstanding training provided instilled in us the confidence we needed to navigate the beautiful waters of Sydney and Pittwater. The instructors were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly, making every lesson… Read more
enjoyable and informative.
One of the highlights of Pacific Boating is their super easy and convenient walk-on, walk-off service, which truly eliminates any hassle. It's as simple as arriving at the marina and stepping onto our awaiting yacht, ready for adventure. The process couldn't be smoother, allowing us to focus solely on creating unforgettable memories with our young family.
Speaking of yachts, they are meticulously presented and exude luxury. And what's even better is that we get to enjoy this luxury without the extra costs and headaches of boat ownership and maintenance. It's the perfect solution for us – why buy a boat when you can hire it and still enjoy the same level of comfort and elegance?
Choosing Pacific Boating has been the best decision we've made for our family. We're thrilled to continue exploring the stunning waters of Sydney and Pittwater, creating countless wonderful memories along the way. Thank you, Pacific Boating, for making our dreams of boating adventures a reality! <3
5 stars isn't enough for PBG – As new members with Pacific Boating we can't praise them enough in every aspect. Our trainers, Nick, Fraser, and Peter were so thorough and patient with us through every aspect of our training. True to there word this really is a complete walk on/ walk off experience. Taking the 44 out for our first cruise, the team at Pittwater came down to the… Read more
boat with us for a quick but thorough pre cruise induction, they untied the ropes and sent us off, and on our way. On return, the team was again waiting. As we berthed, they secured our ropes, asked us how our day was. We offered to put all the clear covers back on, but before we knew it, they had fitted the covers. And wished us well. A complete walk on/off experience. Every interaction came with a smile, and a confidence boost. I had only ever driven a small single engine boat, and going straight to a 44" boat was a bit daunting but the guys know how to install confidence. For anyone considering this, I would say go for it. So much better value than owning a boat of this size and style. The service is second to none. Can't wait for our next cruise.
Positive reviews
I can’t recommend Pacific Boating highly enough. When I first joined, I had zero experience with boating—but in less than six months, I’ve gone from complete beginner to confidently navigating from Sydney Harbour all the way up to Pittwater. The training and support provided by the team have been exceptional. Every step of the way, I felt guided,… Read more
safe, and encouraged to grow my skills. The boats are well-maintained, the booking system is seamless, and the overall experience has been nothing short of transformative.
Special thanks to Katrina and all the training and operating teams—you’ve all played a huge part in helping me build confidence and really enjoy the freedom of boating. Pacific Boating has truly opened up a new lifestyle for me. Thank you for making boating so accessible and enjoyable!
Pacific Boating in Sydney offers an incredible experience for enjoying life on the water! The service is truly impeccable — the team is professional, friendly, and ensures everything runs seamlessly from start to finish. The boats are in excellent condition — clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully equipped — making time on the water both… Read more
comfortable and enjoyable.
It’s the perfect way to spend the day, whether you’re cruising through the world’s most iconic harbour or taking in the breathtaking scenery of Pittwater!
Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Sydney from the water in style!
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Joining up with Pacific Boating was the best decision. The entire process is simple and easy to understand. It's then followed by the hands-on training, that was expertly performed over a few days. This took my previous boating experience from a trailer bowrider to their awesome SeaRay 44, in no time at all. All my family and friends were more… Read more
than impressed by the size and comfort the 44 offered, and we have had many days out from Pittwater and also on the harbour. Overnighting is the best fun which we have done many times at both Refuge Bay and also Darling Harbour. I cannot recommend Pacific Boating enough to anyone wanting to spend lot's of fun times with family/friends on these luxury boats, and without breaking the bank in the process. Pacific Boating has the most helpful & friendly staff, combined with a very impressive fleet of boats.
Negative reviews
Great, if you can get out – Without a doubt Pacific Boating has the most friendly, professional & helpful crew its been my pleasure to experience. But,so far, since Nov 1, I've booked 9 times but have only been able to get onto the water 5 times due to weather/ wind. That's not Pacific Boating's fault, no one can control the weather. But every time I try to book forward say… Read more
2 days for the following month, I'm told I don't have any forward booking points left. So far every cruise has cost me $2000+.
5 trips in 4 months? Not great.
There don't seem to be enough boats for the members – Hi, My family has been a member with Pacific Boating for 6 months. The concept is great but there do not seem to be enough boats for the members. Over the summer months you are lucky to get a booking which is extremely disappointing. It has a points system however there is rarely enough availability for the boats to be able to use your… Read more
allocated points. The boats are in good condition and all the staff I have dealt with have been excellent. Not sure I would recommend this to family or friends unless Pacific Boating purchase more boats for the fleet as the majority of the time we try to make a booking there is nothing available.
Pacific Boating – Good most of the time, but boats aren't cleaned up to expectations and bins are left full some of the time. [name removed] from Cabarita is just plain rude to say the least.
Recent reviews
Fabulous experience being a Pacific Boating member. Great fleet, great training and the team are always so helpful. After a day out on the water, nothing beats the benefit of the walk on, walk off service. Highly recommend
We've been members for 6 months and thus far the experience has been fantastic. The training was top notch and gave me the confidence to handle a larger boat than I was used to. The staff is always very helpful and professional. Love taking the boats out with family and friends on Sydney Harbour and Pittwater. They've actually made boating all fun and no stress!
As a first time boatie, I was excited about the start of my new adventure on the high seas. After searching for different companies that could assist I decided to go with Pacific Boating. Jeremy Dench and the team are exceptional when it comes to making the move to getting onto the water seamless. Each step was explained and questions answered… Read more
without feeling anything was too much trouble. After now being out on Sydney Harbour and the Pittwater many times with many great memories created for my family and friends, I cannot thank Jeremy and the Team at Pacific Boating enough. Life is too short not to be on the greatest Harbour in the world in a boat!
Boating life made easy! – Life long memories are what you get out of your membership. The customer service is truely next level, they raise the bar big time I love how they have 2 marinas, I can go up to Pittwater at times or hang around Sydney Harbour when I feel like it. They also provide help 24x7, you're never on your own. They'd come to you on an another boat if you need help!!!
5 Stars – I recently joined Pacific Boating with very little boating experience. Yes I was little nervous to be in control of such a large vessel, however after the extensive 2 day training course I’m feeling much more confident. Trainers Nathan & Matt were very calm, patient & informative…..5 stars! Looking forward to getting out on the water with family, friends & corporate clients. Thanks Pacific Boating Team
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8 years on, and still looking forward to the next cruise with the family – Coming from overseas, Pacific Boating has been a big part of our Australian experience for more than 8 years. Amazing boats, clean and in excellent condition, lots of availability. It really is hassle free, and you’re always entertained with 2 marinas, and so many secluded beaches to discover, without saying that it’s definitely the best way to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Sydney with family and friends!
The perfect boating experience – As a former boat owner who loved every moment on the water, I can honestly say—I’ll never own a boat again! Pacific Boating has completely changed the game. No rego, no insurance, no boat prep for the day, and the best part, no maintenance!!!! just a hassle-free, walk-on, walk-off experience on a stunning boat far bigger than I ever imagined. And… Read more
the best part? It costs me the same as my old mooring fees! If you love boating, this is the only way to do it. Absolutely amazing—highly recommended!
4 Years of Fabulous Family Boating – Our family has been enjoying Pacific Boating membership for over 4 years now and have always had a blast. Pacific Boating is an affordable way to get out on the water without the hassles (and costs) of owning your own boat. The PB Team are so helpful and friendly making the experience even better. Walk on, enjoy the day and then walk off knowing the PB Team will clean up, refuel and have it ready for next time.
Simply the Best (I know I stole the line!) – I am inherently lazy. But the ability to walk onto a beautiful cruiser, use it in one of the most beautiful harbours in the world and then dock and say goodbye, is just exhilarating. I have been a member of Pacific Boating since inception and if not for small hiatus, would have been there continuously ever since. I dont want to give PB too many… Read more · 1
accolades, despite the fact they deserve it, as it may make my booking availability somewhat more crowded, but really, if you love being on the water, and want to feel like a millionaire, there is just nothing better.
Lucky, I found Pacific Boating! – What they have created is really a unique and a great product. For someone like me who is new to boating this is a fantastic way to take a boat on the water and enjoy. The team is just amazing! I am learning and everyone is there to make my life easy. The team is super knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend pacific boating to anyone who wants to… Read more
start their boating life or are already a expert captain. No matter what your level is you will enjoy their hospitality, knowledge and the boats.
Pacific Boating – Pacific Boating is the ultimate walk-on, walk-off boating experience. The practical training I received was exceptional – thorough, hands-on, and tailored to make me feel completely confident on the water. The team’s expertise and attention to detail ensured I was well-prepared for every aspect of boating. I highly recommend Pacific Boating to anyone looking for a premium, stress-free boating experience with top-notch training.
Sydney Boating Heaven – Highly recommend Pacific Boating walk on walk off and everything taken care of. The team is great and always available to help with mooring or parking.
Best Boating in Sydney – My friends have boats they have to fill with fuel , maintain , moor , store and depreciate ,I mean appreciate lol . I arrive get greeted, handed a weather report and some local advice and I'm off. I don't think anyone can do a better job than Pacific Boating. This is the only way to go boating in my opinion.
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