Sydney

Sydney Harbour Icons, Bays & Beaches Boat Tour

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Small Group Harbour Boat Tour with beach stops and waterside restaurant lunch
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

See Sydney highlights from the water on this scenic harbor tour. Over the course of the morning, cruise from Circular Quay past landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Pass by Watsons Bay, a penguin beach in Sydney Harbour National Park, and lovely waterside homes. Experience Sydney from the water with a harbor tour. Local captain provides historical and cultural information See major landmarks and beautiful lesser-known beaches.
  • Experience Sydney from the water with a harbor tour
  • Local captain provides historical and cultural information
  • See major landmarks and beautiful lesser-known beaches
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Experiences Local Skipper/Host
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Campbells Cove Floating Pontoon
    The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

    Campbells Cove Pontoon is a floating pontoon with a ramp on the South Side of Campbells Cove, at the rear of the Cruise Ship Terminal, near Squires Landing pub. Be there by 9.15am. Departure is strictly at 9.45am. Note there is no signage, office or representatives at the pontoon.

Start time

09:45 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Sydney Opera House (Pass By)

Sydney Harbour Bridge (Pass By)

Fort Denison Island (Pass By)

Garden Island (Pass By)

Store Beach (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If you wish to go swimming at the protected Quarantine Station beach there are changing facilities, so bring swimmers and a towel.
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Cindy_M
It was great! Sydney Harbour is beautiful! Staffs are very experienced and friendly! Will definitely refer to friends.

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Underwhelming experience for the cost
Cheryle_W, Feb 2024
Boat was very nice. For most of the tour, Captain Andy was hard to hear over boat engines. He needed a speaker for us in the back of the boat. Water was to be provided on this 2.5 hour tour. It was not offered. This was 1st time we've ever had to take gym shoes off on any boat. Not safe.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Sorry that you struggled to hear the commentary, our captains try to avoid using the microphone to keep it more personalised with small groups, but your comments are noted. We do have a 'no shoes' policy in summer which is normal for luxury vessels.
Disappointing
Jaimie_B, Nov 2023
Not as advertised. A snack & stopping at a beach where you could purchase tea were in the description & did not happen. Narration quite limited.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Hi Jaimie We're sorry that we weren't able to stop for a snack but the wharf was out of service, so the captain extended the tour and showed the group some other fascinating parts of the harbor, that everyone else really enjoyed.
A good overview of the bay
Jackie_S, Nov 2023
Beautiful boat, with plenty of time given to history and natural landscape. Plus our captain was able to get us up close to the shoreline and share interesting landmarks.
A must see!
Maureen_W, Apr 2023
Zane, our boat captain was amazing. His knowledge of the harbour was outstanding! Best tour of my experiences in Sydney. Worth every penny! I don’t think you can perceive the scope of the harbour without this tour.
A great time with a wonderful host!
Phelicia_P, Apr 2023
Elody was extremely knowledgeable and a complete joy the entire time. She even recommended a great restaurant when I shared my love for Italian. It was a wonderful morning!
Exploring the Harbour
Shelley_W, Mar 2023
A wonderful way to really explore the many coves within the harbour particularly as the boat can get in so close.
Enjoyable, interesting cruise with Zane. Fantastic experience.
Richard_B, Mar 2023
Wonderful trip around the harbor (aka harbour) with Zane. We selected this tour because of their focus on smaller groups and that decision was spot-on. We had a calm, sunny day and the small group (6 people) allowed for detailed and interesting conversation from our guide. Also great fun to interact with other members of the group. An excellent day - would highly recommend.
Harbour cruise
Geoffrey_A, Feb 2023
Despite miserable weather the captain provided informative and fun commentary through an excellent cruise great way to see Sydney !
Great experience
PAUL_P, Feb 2023
Great experience. We were able to access the smaller bays in the harbour that larger vessels wouldn't be able to. Very knowledgeable guide
My first private boat...
Salma_A, Jan 2023
My first private boat cruise… and it was fantastic. I enjoyed it very much. Els was absolutely brilliant, kept us well entertained and had a lot of good knowledge to pass over. I would definitely book over and over again,
Best tour of Sydney Harbour Real Estate
Nathan_S, Dec 2022
This experience allowed us to see the best of the harbour but also our tour guide gave us some great insight to some of the most exclusive Sydney real estate. You have to do this!
It was great! Sydney...
Cindy_M, Dec 2022
It was great! Sydney Harbour is beautiful! Staffs are very experienced and friendly! Will definitely refer to friends.
Sydney Harbour tour
Kevin_T, Dec 2022
Great tour and knowledge of staff was very good. Beautiful Sydney Harbour was fun to be on the water.
Best Small Group Experience
Kimberly_G, Mar 2019
This was a wonderful way to experience the Harbour and see some areas outside of Sydney. It was great to stop at the beaches and see where immigrants came through and where the penguins burrow. Also enjoyed seeing all the beautiful homes along the waterfront!!
Fantastic Afternoon - Enjoying Sydney Harbour
Wendy_S, Feb 2019
My sisters and I had an enjoyable afternoon on our tour. Elody was a great tour guide. We enjoyed the small group setting with a max of 16 on the tour. This is a must when visiting Sydney. You get to see so much more of the small bays and learn the history of Sydney.
This was a great tour, got to see...
Paul M, Apr 2018
This was a great tour, got to see the main highlights of the harbour and some that you would not see on the bigger boat cruises. Great experience being able to hop on and off the boat onto the beach at the 3 stops. 20 minutes at each stop was a bit short though, it would be good if the tour was increased by 1/2 an hour to allow an extra 10 minutes at each stop.
Ein toller Start in den Tag
Stefanie_S, Jan 2024
Die Kapitänin war super nett und hat viel erzählt. Es war ein schönes Erlebnis. Wir haben viele verschiedene Buchten angefahren und erklärt bekommen.
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