Manly Ferry And Monster Waves In Sydney Heads

East coast low creating monster waves in Sydney Heads making the iconic Manly Ferry roll and bounce its way thru the crossing.

[timwilde]

Fun times. As others have mentioned, the trick is to wait until the last ferry before the service is cancelled, because it guarantees you'll get the best thrill ride possible over to Manly and back. I once did this with a friend during a big storm in the early 80s, wearing full rain weather gear, and stood on the lower deck to get the full effect of the sea and spray coming in. The conditions got too bad for some, however, and the next thing we knew someone on the deck above was throwing up over the side, sending it spattering down all around us. We moved as close to the bow as we dared so that we could get soaked enough to wash it all off. :)

[OutbackBOB]

A lovely little video thanks for the memories i had many trips on the north head steyne belubra and many other i forgot the name in all types of weather.

[michaelandrews]

I remember riding the old ferries back in the 1970's as a young teen with my sisters in weather like this. Use to lean over just back from the bow whilst my sisters stayed inside and by the time we got from Circular Quay to Manly I was drenched. Wonderful experience.

[gramsmith]

Caught the ferry back to the quay with the two kids, 8 & 11. Just like that. Absolutely brilliant.

[oscarbear]

Thrilling, plus the music was perfect and captured the drama well.

[BornAgainCynic]

Love the sound when the prop comes out and back down again, you know the swell is really chundering!

[johndunlop]

It's like a whole amusement park in one ride!

[PianolaDanOz]

Beautifully done Haig, its never like this when i go, i always seem to miss out! . I just adore the Freshwater class ferries, and was lucky enough to do my school work experience on the M.V Freshwater back in have the best memories ever.

[tory]

LOL, One of the best thrill rides ever 10-15 minutes going through the Heads when it's like this is a truly exhilarating experience. Thanks for the upload :)

[myke]

Hope the Captain had his seat belt on. Great Stuff. I remember a trip on one of the B boats (Bellubra?) when I was a kid having a crossing like this one. The water was washing through the lower deck and the news paper readers simply lifted their feet and let the water wash through. Mike in Oz

[perksy]

'As the Manly ferry cuts its way to Circular Quay'. Reckless - Australian Crawl

[Rancid_One]

A magnificent production .. well done !

[damodaraomalley]

Now that's a ferry ride I could enjoy!

[aj]

Most of the Manly Ferries were built in Australia., Freshwater Class in Newcastle and B Class ie Baragoola, North Head, and Bellubera and others were all constructed in Sydney.. Dee Why, Curl Curl and South Steyne were made in the UK. Just saying

[petercee]

I used to love going on the ferries in a big sea.. Great fun

[TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Brilliant work! And it will be a memory in the not-too-distant future :-(

[tangatoto]

….I bet the kiosk wasn’t busy that morning 😎. Wow what a way to start your day !

[ILParr]

Commuted from Manly to Circular Quay for over 30 years. Best trip to work in the world. Hydrofoils surfing down the trough led for insane drops if you sat downstairs at the back. But they could run across the crests and did the 40 minute ferry run in 9 minutes but then they slowed them down to about 15 minutes. Standing out the back outside and just hanging on rain or shine taking what comes was a great way to start the day.

[jennicollins]

Beautiful piece of film-wish I was on board! J.

[PremnathChakarvarty]

Incredible scenes you've captured. I have travelled to Manly from Circular Quay, both ways and its a beautiful ride but never like this. Was good to watch this. Thanks Haig. Just loved watching the monster waves and how the ship bravely paved it's way out through. This is so powerful video captured. My salute to the captain and the crew of the great ship.