Set Course for a Taste of Sydney with Peter Gilmore on Booking.com’s Seafood Sail

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Posted on March 23, 2026

Ahead of Easter, Booking.com is inviting travellers to trade crowds for calm seas with the Booking.com Seafood Sail. The exclusive two-night stay gives bookers VIP access to the bustling new Sydney Fish Market, to then enjoy a seafood feast aboard a classic yacht on Sydney Harbour, led by Australian culinary icon Peter Gilmore.Booking.com’s Taste of Home Report* highlights how culinary travel is shaping the way Aussies stay in homes and alternative accommodations. One emerging trend, dubbed ‘Trolley Tourism’, sees travellers seeking out food markets and cult-favourite supermarkets to shop like locals while travelling. In fact, 88% of Aussie travellers say they do this, choosing to support local businesses to cook with fresh, seasonal and regional ingredients during their stays. 1 in 4 Aussie travellers (28%) also favour seafood as the first thing they want to eat when staying in holiday homes or unique accommodations. Bringing this trend to life in one of Australia’s most iconic destinations, The Booking.com Seafood Sail begins with a private, behind-the-scenes visit to the new Sydney Fish Market, recognised by TIME as one of the World’s Greatest Places to travel for 2026. Guided by Peter Gilmore, guests select the morning’s catch and learn how responsible sourcing supports the market’s operations.From market to menu, the experience then moves onto the water aboard their own private houseboat – the classic 72-foot yacht Sir Thomas Sopwith. The beautiful vessel, bookable on Booking.com, offers a unique stay on Sydney Harbour, featuring comfortable onboard accommodation with private cabins, bathrooms and shower facilities, plus a spacious saloon and full galley kitchen where guests can prepare and enjoy their freshly sourced seafood. With generous deck space for dining and taking in harbour views, the accommodation combines the charm of traditional sailing with the comforts of a modern stay.Once on board, Peter will lead a refined cooking session celebrating thoughtful fin‑to‑tail techniques, before serving a five‑course lunch on deck against the backdrop of Sydney’s sweeping harbour skyline. The lucky bookers can expect to savour a sampling of some of the finest seasonal picks, from Sydney Rock Oysters, half shell scallops with XO sauce, and yellow fin tuna sashimi, all crafted and curated by Peter. After lunch, guests will unwind as their dedicated skipper takes them exploring across the harbour, before settling in for two peaceful nights on the boat moored safely at Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont.Peter Gilmore, Executive Chef, said: “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. To then take those ingredients onto the harbour and create a completely bespoke meal aboard the Booking.com Seafood Sail is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience and a true expression of Sydney’s seafood scene.”Todd Lacey, Regional Manager, Oceania and Korea, Booking.com, said:“Unique stays and the food we eat are critical to how we experience and savour what the world has to offer. Our Booking.com Taste of Home research reveals the rise of ‘Trolley Tourism’, as travellers are increasingly seeking authentic foodie experiences when booking homes, apartments and other alternative accommodations. Local markets, particularly the new Sydney Fish Market, aren’t just a stop on the itinerary anymore; they’re becoming the destination.The Seafood Sail brings these insights to life – giving travellers a private, house-yacht stay that pairs a guided tour of this new Aussie tourism icon with a chef-led culinary adventure and spectacular harbour-side seafood feast. Of the over 29 million total reported listings on Booking.com, more than 8.1 million listings are in homes, apartments and other unique places to stay – from country homes, city apartments and villas, to B&Bs, farm stays – and even boats!” 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 on the 10th April at 12pm AEST for one Booking.com Genius traveller and one guest. The Seafood Sail will cost $19.74 – a symbolic price that nods to the year the boat was built. The Booking.com Seafood Sail offers guests a spectacular sea-stay including:An insider tour of the Sydney Fish Market with Peter Gilmore, selecting the catch of the dayA hands-on cooking experience on the private yacht, preparing a multi-course feast using seasonal local seafoodA private captained harbour cruise to complete the unforgettable market-to-yacht adventureDaily breakfast and snacks provided by local makers, producers and chefsTwo nights accommodation aboard the Booking.com Seafood Sail moored in Jones Bay Wharf, SydneyBooking.com is much more than just accommodations: with travellers easily able to book every part of their trip on the platform – from house-boats, fish market tours, to flights, transfers, and even harbour cruises.Contact: bookingau@havasred.comNotes to editorsMethodology: The Taste of Home Asia Pacific research report was conducted online between July 25 and July 28, 2025. The sample consists of 8,047 adults aged 18 years and older from Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam who have booked or stayed in holiday homes or short-term rentals when travelling either domestically or internationally. For brevity, they will be referred to as ‘Aussie travellers’ or ‘Aussie holiday home guests’ in this report. YouGov designed the questionnaire, in collaboration with Red Havas and Booking.com. Following the completion of interviewing, the data was weighted by age, gender and region to align with the estimated population of holiday home guests in Australia.About Booking.comPart of Booking Holdings Inc. Booking.com’s mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. By investing in technology that removes friction from travel, the platform connects millions of travellers with memorable stays every day, from hotels to homes and unique alternative accommodations around the globe.About Sir Thomas SopwithSir Thomas Sopwith is a 72 foot classic ketch designed by Robert Clark and launched in 1974 in Falmouth for the Ocean Youth Club. After years of service the yacht underwent a comprehensive Australian restoration that returned her to classic splendour with modern systems and comforts. Today she sails Sydney Harbour as one of the city’s most elegant and storied charter vessels, offering teak decks, a spacious cockpit and a timeless profile that makes her a favourite for intimate events on the water.Ahead of Easter, Booking.com is inviting travellers to trade crowds for calm seas with the Booking.com Seafood Sail. The exclusive two-night stay gives bookers VIP access to the bustling new Sydney Fish Market, to then enjoy a seafood feast aboard a classic yacht on Sydney Harbour, led by Australian culinary icon Peter Gilmore.Booking.com’s Taste of Home Report* highlights how culinary travel is shaping the way Aussies stay in homes and alternative accommodations. One emerging trend, dubbed ‘Trolley Tourism’, sees travellers seeking out food markets and cult-favourite supermarkets to shop like locals while travelling. In fact, 88% of Aussie travellers say they do this, choosing to support local businesses to cook with fresh, seasonal and regional ingredients during their stays. 1 in 4 Aussie travellers (28%) also favour seafood as the first thing they want to eat when staying in holiday homes or unique accommodations. Bringing this trend to life in one of Australia’s most iconic destinations, The Booking.com Seafood Sail begins with a private, behind-the-scenes visit to the new Sydney Fish Market, recognised by TIME as one of the World’s Greatest Places to travel for 2026. Guided by Peter Gilmore, guests select the morning’s catch and learn how responsible sourcing supports the market’s operations.From market to menu, the experience then moves onto the water aboard their own private houseboat – the classic 72-foot yacht Sir Thomas Sopwith. The beautiful vessel, bookable on Booking.com, offers a unique stay on Sydney Harbour, featuring comfortable onboard accommodation with private cabins, bathrooms and shower facilities, plus a spacious saloon and full galley kitchen where guests can prepare and enjoy their freshly sourced seafood. With generous deck space for dining and taking in harbour views, the accommodation combines the charm of traditional sailing with the comforts of a modern stay.Once on board, Peter will lead a refined cooking session celebrating thoughtful fin‑to‑tail techniques, before serving a five‑course lunch on deck against the backdrop of Sydney’s sweeping harbour skyline. The lucky bookers can expect to savour a sampling of some of the finest seasonal picks, from Sydney Rock Oysters, half shell scallops with XO sauce, and yellow fin tuna sashimi, all crafted and curated by Peter. After lunch, guests will unwind as their dedicated skipper takes them exploring across the harbour, before settling in for two peaceful nights on the boat moored safely at Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont.Peter Gilmore, Executive Chef, said: “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. To then take those ingredients onto the harbour and create a completely bespoke meal aboard the Booking.com Seafood Sail is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience and a true expression of Sydney’s seafood scene.”Todd Lacey, Regional Manager, Oceania and Korea, Booking.com, said:“Unique stays and the food we eat are critical to how we experience and savour what the world has to offer. Our Booking.com Taste of Home research reveals the rise of ‘Trolley Tourism’, as travellers are increasingly seeking authentic foodie experiences when booking homes, apartments and other alternative accommodations. Local markets, particularly the new Sydney Fish Market, aren’t just a stop on the itinerary anymore; they’re becoming the destination.The Seafood Sail brings these insights to life – giving travellers a private, house-yacht stay that pairs a guided tour of this new Aussie tourism icon with a chef-led culinary adventure and spectacular harbour-side seafood feast. Of the over 29 million total reported listings on Booking.com, more than 8.1 million listings are in homes, apartments and other unique places to stay – from country homes, city apartments and villas, to B&Bs, farm stays – and even boats!” 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 on the 10th April at 12pm AEST for one Booking.com Genius traveller and one guest. The Seafood Sail will cost $19.74 – a symbolic price that nods to the year the boat was built. The Booking.com Seafood Sail offers guests a spectacular sea-stay including:An insider tour of the Sydney Fish Market with Peter Gilmore, selecting the catch of the dayA hands-on cooking experience on the private yacht, preparing a multi-course feast using seasonal local seafoodA private captained harbour cruise to complete the unforgettable market-to-yacht adventureDaily breakfast and snacks provided by local makers, producers and chefsTwo nights accommodation aboard the Booking.com Seafood Sail moored in Jones Bay Wharf, SydneyBooking.com is much more than just accommodations: with travellers easily able to book every part of their trip on the platform – from house-boats, fish market tours, to flights, transfers, and even harbour cruises.Contact: bookingau@havasred.comNotes to editorsMethodology: The Taste of Home Asia Pacific research report was conducted online between July 25 and July 28, 2025. The sample consists of 8,047 adults aged 18 years and older from Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam who have booked or stayed in holiday homes or short-term rentals when travelling either domestically or internationally. For brevity, they will be referred to as ‘Aussie travellers’ or ‘Aussie holiday home guests’ in this report. YouGov designed the questionnaire, in collaboration with Red Havas and Booking.com. Following the completion of interviewing, the data was weighted by age, gender and region to align with the estimated population of holiday home guests in Australia.About Booking.comPart of Booking Holdings Inc. Booking.com’s mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. By investing in technology that removes friction from travel, the platform connects millions of travellers with memorable stays every day, from hotels to homes and unique alternative accommodations around the globe.About Sir Thomas SopwithSir Thomas Sopwith is a 72 foot classic ketch designed by Robert Clark and launched in 1974 in Falmouth for the Ocean Youth Club. After years of service the yacht underwent a comprehensive Australian restoration that returned her to classic splendour with modern systems and comforts. Today she sails Sydney Harbour as one of the city’s most elegant and storied charter vessels, offering teak decks, a spacious cockpit and a timeless profile that makes her a favourite for intimate events on the water.