SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Sydney. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator who runs it.
Hop on and off double-decker buses across 23 Sydney stops, plus optional Captain Cook harbor cruise for skyline views for $51.
Most Popular“Great staff at the stops and very friendly drivers.”
Spend 2h45 on a catamaran whale-watching cruise from Circular Quay with live commentary, hot drinks, and Sydney Harbour views.
“Seeing a whales, it’s amazing ! I enjoy my experience !”
Full-day Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Sydney Zoo, Scenic World options, Three Sisters stories, and a Parramatta River ferry back to Circular Quay.
“Our tour guide Bruce was excellent. very knowledgeable about the areas we travelled through. He was also very helpful with getting our walkers on and off the bus, which was a big help. The attraction facilities were 10/10 also very accessible for the disabled.”
90-minute Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay with live skipper commentary, Opera House and Bridge views, plus tea, fruit and biscuits.
“A great way to see the Sydney harbor, bridge and opera house.”
Cruise Sydney Harbour with a premium 3, 4, or 6-course dinner on MV Sydney 2000, with live music on weekend nights and big night views.
“Went with my 15 year old daughter. Absolutely stunning evening and views. 3 course dinner was lovely, staff very attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend!”
Sydney Harbour whale-watching cruise with breakfast or BBQ lunch, Opera House views and guaranteed sightings during May–Nov. From $74.59.
“Was a great experience. Very clean vessel, great food, friendly staff, saw a number of whales and it was very informative. Being a 4 hour trip was ideal as we had much more time looking for whales as opposed to spending so much time gettiRead more”
30-minute Thunder jet boat from Circular Quay with spins, wave riding, Opera House views, ponchos, and lockers for a fast Sydney thrill.
“Fun. As described...helpful and well organised. We booked for the shorter one but they combined us with a longer one at no extra charge. Great service”
Sydney Harbour buffet cruise from Circular Quay with live English commentary and an onboard 13-option lunch. See the Opera House and Bridge.
“great variety of foods good to learn some sydney history”
2-hour Sydney Harbour starlight dinner cruise from King Street Wharf with 4-course meal, night views, and live music weekends.
“Fantastic dinner cruise. This was a great experience for us to wrap up our stay in Sydney. Great sunset and night views of the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and city! Food was great and friendly wait staff. Be sure to arrive early our boat was pulling out of the dock promptly at 7 PM.”
Express whale watching from Circular Quay on the Fantasea Crystal: 20 minutes to open ocean, air-conditioned comfort, free return if no whales.
“Absolutely loved this. So easy to access from circular quay. Friendly guides and great ship and really excellent value for money. Worth it just to be out on the ocean but also amazing to see whales and dolphins. Took 4 kids aged 9-13 and everyone loved it!”
A 1-hour Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay with commentary, top views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, plus a $23 value.
“Good, clear commentary and a free hot drink 😉 Good value for money.”
See Sydney’s icons from the water on a 90-minute harbor cruise with live commentary, great photo angles, and comfy onboard extras.
“Great short cruise around Sydney Harbor. Wonderful views and our guide Ron did a good job of describing the sights and sprinkling in personal anecdotes. Both the indoor and outdoor seating is very nice and complementary coffee/tea is a nice touch.”
Blue Mountains National Park day trip from Sydney with Sydney Zoo, Scenic World add-ons, Aboriginal stories, and a Parramatta River ferry back.
“We loved this trip. Our tour guide Bruce was excellent— very knowledgeable, personable, and kept us on schedule. The Blue Mountains are beautiful; definitely worth visiting if you are in Sydney. The two additional chargers for the zoo and Scenic World come to 99 Australian Dollars. The zoo is definitely worth it if you haven’t…”
Small-group humpback whale cruise from Darling Harbour with onboard commentary, a whale sighting guarantee, and classic Opera House views.
“We had a fantastic day out on Sydney Harbour and beyond the Heads for our whale sighting tour. The weather was picture perfect adding a to great trip. Mette was extremely knowledgeable and provided a commentary on the whales' behaviour & how best to spot them. We were encouraged to stand up and move around…”
Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise with lunch: live commentary, Opera House and Bridge views, and a buffet lunch on board for about 2 hours.
“The tour was cancelled and I was not reimbursed for the payment. I was asked if I wanted credit or reimbursement and selected refund.”
The harbour, the headlands and the mountains beyond, and every way to get out into them.
