Sydney · SYDNEY HARBOUR SIGHTSEEING CRUISES
Every one of these leaves from the same handful of wharves and they are not the same trip. The 15 below are compared on route, how long you are out, whether commentary is live or recorded, and what you pay for a seat outside rather than in.
90-minute Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay with skipper commentary, iconic Opera House and Bridge views, plus tea and snacks.
“Boat tour was organized well and there were great views of the city.”
Sydney Harbour lunch cruise from Circular Quay with live English commentary, 13-item buffet, and views of the Opera House and Bridge.
“Fantastic cruise. Plenty of yummy food. Ellen our guide was so lovely and informative. Good priced beverages. Overall excellent experience 🥳”
One hour from Circular Quay to the Opera House, Bridge, and more, with live commentary, great views, and simple ticket value at $23.
“Nice experience together with my baby sister who lives in Australia. Memories to cherish forever 👌🎉”
A 90-minute Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay with live narration and close views of the Opera House, Bridge, and Luna Park.
“Excellent way to learn about the city. Ron is a superb tour guide. Great way to kick off our short stay in Sydney.”
Sunset dinner cruise from Darling Harbour with 360 harbour views, 3-course all-inclusive meal, and NSW wine and beer.
“Superb value for money and a wonderful way to finish our time in Sydney. picked up on time from Darling Harbour. Boat was lovely, comfortable with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. It also has an on board toilet, which was very clean. Served immediately with Prosecco (or choice of beer) and got beautiful views of the Sydney sunset as we left the harbour. *NOTE* you will only see the sunset at the beginning of the trip - on the return leg it is dark, so get your pictures early!! The cruise takes you under the Harbour Bridge, past the front of the Opera House (very close) and into several…”
Cruise Sydney Harbour in 1.5 hours with phone-guided commentary, big views of the Opera House and Bridge, plus snacks and optional cheese upgrade.
“Was a good trip, even though it rained a little. You need to connect with your phone to get the explanations right at the start, not like me.”
Hop on and off Sydney Harbour ferries with smartphone commentary. Hit 5 stops like Opera House, Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo, and Manly.
“A good way to see different sights. Great views of the Harbour, Taronga Zoo is great and Manly Beach is a beautiful place. I did a 1 day but I recommend the two day option”
A 1-hour Sydney Harbour sunset cruise on a small catamaran with snacks, a drink, and standout views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
“This was a lovely way to see the Sydney harbor at sunset. It’s the perfect tour if you’re wanting to see the harbor in twilight but shorter on time. The charcuterie and refreshments provided were very nice and special touch. This was probably our fault and nothing to do with the tour but bring a jacket as it gets cold out there.”
A 90-minute Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise from Circular Quay with 360 views, Opera House and Harbour Bridge sights, plus phone audio.
“A nice gentle cruise with a very informative lady giving many interesting facts about the views and highlights.”
A 2-hour all inclusive Sydney Harbour lunch cruise from Darling Harbour with chef-made two-course dining, NSW wine, and 360 views.
“The food was excellent and served hot. The boat was excellent. Nevertheless the tour speaker was very quite and did not comment on much regarding Sydney Harbour”
Sydney Harbour cruise with reserved lounge seating, cheese and charcuterie, house drinks or cocktails, live music weekends, Wi-Fi.
“Such a lovely and relaxing cruise. We did this on our first day in Sydney and it was such a perfect end to our day!”
1-hour Sydney Harbour highlights cruise from Circular Quay, past Opera House and Bridge. Live commentary, great photos, good value from $23.67.
“The commentary was easy to understand and the right amount of detail. the one hour was a good amount of time to navigate around the harbour and see the hightlights.”
See Vivid Sydney lights from a small catamaran, enjoy generous canapés and a drink, and cruise past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
“Food was tasty, hot and plentiful. The staff were courteous and we have a lovely evening. Happy to recommend”
90-minute Sydney Harbour sunset cruise on Heaven with a grazing platter, 1 included drink, 360-degree views of Opera House, Bridge, and more.
“Such beautiful views and the staff were all so lovely- especially Joanna! Thanks!”
1h20 Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay with live commentary and top photo angles of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
“We were upgraded to the Hop On Hop Off cruise, perhaps due to the 1200hrs (?) Harbour Cruise not happening. This turned out to be ideal, it allowed us to hop off at Watson Bay which we had planned to do on a separate day. The Cruise guide was just excellent, his commentary brought the cruise to life”
Every kind of day out between the ferry wharves and the cliffs, and the best of each.
