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
Spend 2h45 on a catamaran whale-watching cruise from Circular Quay with live commentary, hot drinks, and Sydney Harbour views.
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.
“it was a great trip and our driver/guide Bruce made it all worth our while! very knowledgeable and refreshingly professional with years and years of experience in tourism. would recommend especially if he’s your guide!”
90-minute Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay with live skipper commentary, Opera House and Bridge views, plus tea, fruit and biscuits.
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.
Sydney Harbour whale-watching cruise with breakfast or BBQ lunch, Opera House views and guaranteed sightings during May–Nov. From $74.59.
“A must do for anyone visiting Sydney. It was exciting to watch the whales in their natural habitat splashing out like dolphins. I loved it and will do it again.”
30-minute Thunder jet boat from Circular Quay with spins, wave riding, Opera House views, ponchos, and lockers for a fast Sydney thrill.
“We had a blast on our jet boat experience. It was a great way to have fun and experience the area for the first time. We would highly recommend and do again!!”
Sydney Harbour buffet cruise from Circular Quay with live English commentary and an onboard 13-option lunch. See the Opera House and Bridge.
2-hour Sydney Harbour starlight dinner cruise from King Street Wharf with 4-course meal, night views, and live music weekends.
“We were welcomed by a very helpful crew. I definitely recommend the window seats.”
Express whale watching from Circular Quay on the Fantasea Crystal: 20 minutes to open ocean, air-conditioned comfort, free return if no whales.
A 1-hour Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay with commentary, top views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, plus a $23 value.
See Sydney’s icons from the water on a 90-minute harbor cruise with live commentary, great photo angles, and comfy onboard extras.
“My party of 4 (my wife and another couple) took this sightseeing cruise as an afternoon activity. The cruise departed from the Circular Quay Wharf provided an excellent alternative view of the entire Sydney area from the water. It was awesome to see sites like the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House from this p”
Blue Mountains National Park day trip from Sydney with Sydney Zoo, Scenic World add-ons, Aboriginal stories, and a Parramatta River ferry back.
Small-group humpback whale cruise from Darling Harbour with onboard commentary, a whale sighting guarantee, and classic Opera House views.
“The tour was amazing . First of all the crew members were so nice and welcoming . Also we liked alle the stories about the ocean mammals our guide told us . We saw dolphins and two humpback whales . Is was an amazing experience and we would recommend it to everyone. Just make you…”
Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise with lunch: live commentary, Opera House and Bridge views, and a buffet lunch on board for about 2 hours.
“The boat ride gives you an excellent view of the city - and there was an emcee who described the sites . We enjoyed it very much and would recommend this as a great way to see the city overall. The lunch was unexpectedly good- a wide variety of tasty options.”
The harbour, the headlands and the mountains beyond, and every way to get out into them.
