Australia · SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISES
The harbour looks different from the water, and the ferries only show you part of it. These 15 cruises cover lunch, sunset and tall ships, with what each includes and where they board.
Guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House with an entrance ticket, off-limits photo spots, and a world-class guide in about 1 hour.
“The tour was great and a wonderful insight into a remarkable building!”
1-hour guided Sydney Opera House walk with architecture stories, off-limits spaces, and optional Tour & Dine meal.
“A great tour of an iconic building. Our tour guide, Sheila, was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and super friendly. A must-do tour if visiting Sydney.”
Sydney Harbour sunset dinner cruise from Darling Harbour with window seats, a 3- or 4-course meal, and live music on weekends.
“Dinner was average at best. Fish was dry. The waitress did not come back to check how it was. I had to get her attention to ask for butter and told her the fish was terribly dry. She brought cold butter, but no other resolution was offered.”
Sunrise LED kayak on Sydney Harbour past the Opera House and under the Harbour Bridge, with photos and waterfront breakfast included.
“A must do in Sydney. Great guides and a fantastic experience seeing the Harbour bridge and Opera House from a different angle.”
30-minute Thunder jet boat from Circular Quay: spins, wave riding, Opera House and Luna Park views. Ponchos, lockers included.
“I live in Sydney and have gone by this a thousand times, but never tried it until a friend asked about it. Thank goodness they did. It was so much fun!! And more of a tour + extreme boat ride which I liked.”
Climb to the Sydney Harbour Bridge summit on a guided daytime route with panoramic views, expert Climb Leaders, and small-group pacing.
“It was fantastic - I cannot fault it in any way - our guide Kyle was brilliant- very knowledgeable and hilarious - made you relax and enjoy the whole experience - would I do it again? In a heartbeat! The views were amazing You get complimentary hat and group photo but you can also buy photos which are well worth buying them all !!”
2.25-hour Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay with live commentary and a buffet lunch, passing Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
“Fantastic cruise. Plenty of yummy food. Ellen our guide was so lovely and informative. Good priced beverages. Overall excellent experience 🥳”
Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour: 2-hour night sail with 4-course dinner, floodlit bridge and Opera House views.
“It was a rainy last day in Australia. Like everywhere we go. We like to end it if possible on an evening cruise. The boat was somewhat dated like some has said. They do have a small selection of liqour. I drink whiskey. It went from Jack Daniels stRead more”
1 hour harbour cruise from Circular Quay with commentary and views of the Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Fort Denison, and the Harbour Bridge. From $23.
“Great hour spent taking in all the sites around the Opera House & Harbour bridge, great commentary as well.”
Cruise Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo with Captain Cook, enjoy harbor views and entry, plus keeper talks and shows at the zoo.
“Taronga Zoo is a must-see experience if you are staying in Sydney and catching the ferry from Circular Quay is the best way to get there. We checked out the ferry location the day before, redeemed our voucher for tickets and picked up a feRead more”
A 1.5-hour Sydney Harbour cruise with live narration, front-row views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park, plus coffee or tea.
“Great cruise. Very entertaining narration throughout. Plenty of room outside and inside the ship which is good on hot days. Water provided, left and returned on time (90 minutes).”
20-minute Sydney Harbour helicopter flight with hotel transfers and live pilot commentary. See Opera House, Bridge, beaches, and more.
“Great experience to do with family or friends. The only thing that was a little confusing was the seating. We wanted to sit together and mentioned this beforehand, but once inside, we were seated opposite each other with two people we didn’t know. A small seating map or clearer guidance on how seats are allocated would be helpful so groups can choose to sit together.”
Full-day Port Arthur tour from Hobart with pickup, guided convict site visit, Tasman Peninsula viewpoints, Remarkable Cave, and 30-min harbor cruise.
“Mark was a wonderful guide. Full of interesting facts. It is a long day but worth it. Love to go again.”
Derwent River historic harbour cruise from Hobart. Live captain commentary, scenic waterfront views, plus optional lunch or dinner.
“Ferry and overall cruise was great. Unfortunately, vegeterian food options were inadequate, unhealthy.”
A 1-hour Sydney Opera House walk plus a meal and drink at a choice of harborside restaurants, with views and real stage access.
“Outstanding! Our guide, Allan, was fun and very knowledgeable and he managed to squeeze a huge amount of info into the 1hr time, as well as showcasing some fantastic highlights of the building. Lunch was restricted to a selection from the overall menu, but what was included provided sufficient choice.”
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