See Darwin Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
The Boat Behind The Adventure
About Us
Sail Darwin was born from a love of the sea and the wild beauty of the Northern Territory. Our small, passionate crew has spent years exploring these waters and sharing their magic with guests from around the world.
Whether it’s a laid-back sunset cruise, a private charter to hidden coves, or a multi-day adventure into remote coastlines, we’re here to show you Darwin from a whole new perspective—under sail, with warm hospitality and a genuine connection to Country.
About the Boat
Our vessel, Sundancer NT, is a 15-metre (50-foot) luxury sailing catamaran purpose-built for tropical cruising and extended expeditions. Her twin aluminium hulls offer exceptional stability and space, while a full suite of modern navigation and communication systems ensures a smooth and safe journey.
Inside, five air-conditioned cabins, generous saloon spaces, and thoughtfully designed deck areas make Sundancer both comfortable and versatile—perfect for everything from intimate sunset sails to multi-day remote adventures.
Sundancer has been used as a charter vessel for a range of different purposes
- As a mothership for exclusive barramundi ‘run-off’ fishing charters around the NT coastline
- As a research vessel for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association) in East Timor and Indonesia
- As a humanitarian vessel, delivering aid and supplies to Saumlaki and the Tanimbar Islands
- As a live-aboard diving vessel in East Timor and Indonesia
- As a pleasure vessel for exploring very remote parts of the Top End and Kimberley coastline in comfort
- As a private getaway for corporate meetings and events
Technical Details
- Designer: Peter Kerr
- Builder: Lizard Yachts, Tin Can Bay
- Year of Construction: 2005
- Rig type: Fractional sloop
- Construction: Aluminium
- Max Passengers: 30 in-shore, 12 off-shore
- Boat Length: 15m
- Beam: 8m
- Draft: 0.9m fully loaded, 0.7m lightly loaded
- Number of Bulkheads: 12
- Engines: Twin Yanmar 54hp
- Generator: Onan Diesel 9.5Kva, plus Briggs Stratton Petrol 4 stroke 5.5 Kva, plus Yamaha portable 2.5Kva
- Inverter: 2Kva
- Compressor: Bauer electric 3-stage – 5000 psig, 139 lt/min
- Batteries: Approx 1200 hours
- Liferafts: LSG 8 person, LSG 6 person
- Tender: Mercury RIB Ocean Runner 4.2m (8 people) plus hard plastic RIB 3.2m (4 people)
- Fuel capacity: Diesel approx 2,400lt, Petrol approx 500lt
- Fuel tanks: Diesel:-4 x 280lt, 2 x 240lt, Keel tanks 2 x 415 lt. Petrol: 2 x 250lt
- Freshwater capacity: Built in tanks 2 x 500 litres, bladder tanks 2 x 250lt, plus watermaker
- Watermaker: 20lt per hour
- Weight: Lightship 10.7 tonne, fully loaded 15 tonnes
- Refrigeration: Waeco 220lt chest freezer, 140lt 240v chest freezer, 220 litre Waeco fridge/freezer (180lt fridge, 40lt freezer), 2 x 95lt Eva-cool fridge-freezers
- Bedding: Slumbercorp custom composite – Orthotec orthopaedic inner-spring with high-density foam and gel overlay.
Accommodation Is as Follows
Staterooms (2 x forward cabins)
Oversized cabin with king bed or twin singles. Ample storage for personal effects, individually controlled split-system air condtioning plus wall-mounted fan. Openable ceiling hatch and side window. Full ensuite bathroom with hot shower, electric flush toilet, vanity basin, mirror, and porthole.
Queen Cabins (2 x rear cabins)
Double cabin with queen bed or twin singles. Ample storage for personal effects, individually controlled split-system air conditioning plus wall-mounted fan. Openable ceiling hatch and side window. Shared bathroom with hot shower, electric flush toilet, vanity basin, mirror and porthole.
Single Bunks (2 x port-midship)
Two single bunk beds port-side, with some storage for personal effects. Airconditioning supplied by main saloon/dining air conditioner, plus individual wall mounted fans. Private hand-basin and mirror in room, shared bathroom (starboard side).
Bay Beds (2 x midship)
Two single beds in the bay window area of the main saloon. Limited storage for personal effects, but super comfortable, with custom-made composite mattresses. 2 x openable hatches, insect screening, and wall-mounted fan. Airconditioning supplied by main saloon/dining airconditioner.
See Darwin Like You’ve Never Seen It Before