Sydney

Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise

Sydney, Australia

1 hour
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Overview

Get the best possible views of stunning Sydney landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Bridge onboard a 35-foot (10.5 meter) catamaran. Relax and soak up the colorful sky as you cruise through the water at sunset while nibbling on an appetizer platter and sip on a cold beverage, or bring your own alcoholic beverages onboard with no corkage fee. Watch as the sun sets and the twinkling city lights come to life.

Relax on a 1-hour sunset cruise of the Sydney Harbour on a catamaran
See 360° views of the harbor on an intimate cruise (30 passengers max)
Nibble on an appetizer platter and sip a cold drink (or BYO) as you cruise
See the iconic harbor landmarks from the decks of a 35-foot (10.5 meter) catamaran

What's Included

A relaxed 1 hour harbour cruise aboard a spacious 10.5m catamaran with experienced and friendly crew
Pick up and drop off at Man O War Steps (located next to the Sydney Opera House)
Snacks
Restroom on board
Soda/Pop

Gratuities
A guided tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Man O'War Steps
Farm Cove Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
The wharf is located between the Opera House and the Botanical Gardens. Plan to arrive at the wharf 15-20 minutes prior to departure time. Check your booking confirmation for departure times, as there may be some variations to the schedule in April and October pending daylight saving time changes.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Sydney Harbour Bridge (Pass By)

Sydney Opera House (Pass By)

Sydney Harbour

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Passengers of all ages must be accounted for to ensure that the maximum number of passengers aboard the boat is not exceeded.
Cruises proceed in all weather conditions, unless the conditions are deemed unsafe by the Sea Sydney Harbour team
This cruise does not contain a guided tour and a sunset cannot be guaranteed.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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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Featured review

marianne_n

The crew was amazing and food was delicious! Crew was friendly and made everyone feel at home! i would highly recommend this tour:-)

Reviews

4.5

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Fun and great views!

Vani_S, May 2024

Affordable Easy to locate Friendly staff Slow leisurely cruise Safe and the crew lets you move around the vessel and volunteers to take pictures for you Fun music on board Snacks, water and soft drinks are provided (charcuterie board) Suggestions if any: might be nice to have the captain share a little information on what we're likely to pass/ look at Other information: no toilets on board. But several at the Opera house right next door.

Good experience

Razvan_S, Apr 2024

It was nice the boat trip but we didn’t really go on time to watch the sunset. I thought we would spend more time at the sunset spot.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your feedback. Our team carefully plans the sunset cruise departure time each month based on the scheduled sunset time, and aims to capture the twilight and sparkle of the city. On your cruise date we can see the sun set approximately in the middle of your cruise time. We hope you still enjoyed seeing the city landmarks and other points of interest on the harbour.

Good memories

Natalia_D, Apr 2024

Would defiantly recommend this tour, beautiful sunset, sit and relax and enjoy the view, some food and drinks was provided, which was great and kept my 5 yo entertained 😊😁👍

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your recommendation! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful sunset and found the food and drinks provided enjoyable. It's great to know that even your little one had a good time. We appreciate your feedback!

Amazing experience

Jasmine_C, Apr 2024

This sunset cruise was such an amazing experience. Beautiful views, great music and lovely hosts. Definitely need to check this one out if you are visiting Sydney !

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sunset cruise with us and got to enjoy the views, music and our crew.

Great harbor cruise

sara_a, Apr 2024

It was a lovely tour around the harbor. The views were breathtaking and the crew were very lovely. They were more than happy to help us get great photos of our experience on the boat. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sydney.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour around the harbour! It's fantastic that you found the views breathtaking and that our crew was able to assist you in capturing memorable photos. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to have you onboard again soon!

Beautiful night sailing the harbour!

Stephanie_P, Apr 2024

This Sydney harbour cruise was on of the highlights of our trips. It was a great casual evening sailing around Darling Harbor. The crew was very kind and helpful if we had questions but they really let us experience the trip the way we wanted! I highly recommend this experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're thrilled to hear that our Sydney harbour cruise was one of the highlights of your trip! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the casual evening sailing around the harbour. Thank you for your kind words and high recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future!

Best money spent in Sydney

Bianca_J, Apr 2024

Super affordable way to get out on the harbour. Loved the BYO- music and all round good vibes. Highly recommend. We headed to Opera Bar afterwards then had dinner along the harbour. Best night!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

It sounds like you had a fantastic time on the harbour! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the affordability, BYO option, and overall vibes. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing us as part of your memorable evening, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience!

Wonderful Experience

kristin_C, Apr 2024

Lovely experience! A wonderful way to see the harbour and Sydney highlights. We traveled with our 2 kids who also enjoyed the trip. Delicious platters of food were also a hit!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Delighted to hear you and your family had a lovely experience exploring the harbour and Sydney highlights with us! We're glad the delicious platters added to the enjoyment. Thank you for choosing us for your harbour adventure!

Harbour Cruise

Vernon_M, Apr 2024

Beautiful views. Captain and mate were very helpful and attentive. Nice way to see the city. Soft drinks/water and snacks provided.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful views! Our captain and mate are always here to make your experience memorable. Thank you for cruising with us!

Great experience - fantastic staff

Tracy_D, Apr 2024

This tour was really great, thank you. Frank and Justin (staff) made it extra special. They were very accommodating and went out of their way to chat and get to know everyone. They put on a lovely spread (food), well done. Thanks for everything

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're delighted you had a great time on the tour with Frank and Justin! They'll be happy to hear your kind words. Thank you for cruising with us!

disappointing

Silvana_S, Apr 2024

We did this activity on a rainy and windy day. We had purchased the tickets days in advance and had no cancellation. On the boat there is no space to shelter from the cold or the rain so we had a really bad time. We don't understand why they don't cancel the activity if the boat is not prepared for days like this.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We understand your disappointment with the weather conditions during your cruise. Please note that weather conditions are often beyond our control. As stated on our booking page, cruises typically proceed in all weather unless deemed unsafe by our captain. Additionally, our vessel does have a roof to provide protection from the rain. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

Awesome trip

bbrownmc, Apr 2024

I loved the scenery, the driver and assistant were so helpful in helping us take pictures and making us comfortable. Drinks and food trays were available.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the stunning scenery and that our crew made your experience memorable by assisting with photos and ensuring your comfort. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

Book this trip immediately!!! Incredible.

RosieMay_D, Apr 2024

This was an absolutely incredible experience. The amazing crew, especially Joanna, went above and beyond to make this unforgettable. My family were over from the UK and it was also my brothers birthday, they did everything they could to make this a beautiful evening. Thank you! Worth every penny. Book the trip while you can!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're delighted to hear that you had such an incredible experience on our cruise, especially for your brother's birthday celebration! Thank you for highlighting our amazing crew, who went above and beyond to make your evening unforgettable. It's fantastic to know that your family from the UK enjoyed themselves. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard soon!

Sunset & Fun

marianne_n, Mar 2024

The crew was amazing and food was delicious! Crew was friendly and made everyone feel at home! i would highly recommend this tour:-)

Money well spent

Sara_F, Mar 2024

The captain and first mate did a wonderful job of taking care of each, and every passenger. Answered ever question they could Delicious snacks and water/soda were provided Beautiful sunset and gorgeous coastline Thank you!

See Sydney light up before your eyes!

Flocken_K, Mar 2024

A delightful cruise around the harbour, with a very kind Captain and co-Captain. They put out some nice goodies to eat, too. Highly recommend if you’d like to take beautiful photos and video as the sun goes down and Sydney lights up! Smooth sailing and a great price!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your cruise with us! Thank you for your kind words about our Captain and crew, as well as the snacks provided. It's great to know that you were able to capture some beautiful moments as the sun set over Sydney. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Views of Sydney from the water

Milagros_R, Mar 2024

The views were spectacular. Alex and his partner were very friendly. I wish there was more narration as to what we were seeing, history important tidbits

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We're delighted you enjoyed the spectacular views, and that Alex and our team were friendly. As stated on the booking page of this tour, our sunset & sparkle cruise is not a guided tour but a relaxing hour cruise.

Nice boat ride but isn't really an informative outting.

Cid_V, Mar 2024

Nice people but not above average. Plus, you have to buy the alcohol you want as it is not part of the package.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We’d like to clarify that our booking page indicates this cruise is not a guided tour and guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic drinks with no corkage fee. The included beverage in the package is a Soda/Pop, as also noted on the booking page. Furthermore, the option to purchase additional alcoholic beverages onboard is provided for the convenience of our customers. We value your input and hope you found the boat ride enjoyable.

Great time!

christina_m, Mar 2024

The lovely hospitality of the staff was top notch! The boat was smooth and took us to all the major sites- we loved this cruise!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service from our staff and the smooth sailing on the boat! It's fantastic that you got to see all the major sites and loved the cruise. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

100 a must do in Sydney.

Rachel_W, Mar 2024

The staff were very friendly and funny. Made to feel very welcome. The trip in the bay is a must, gives to lots of ideas of where to visit while in Sydney. Justin recommended Cockatoo Islands, we went and had a great time. 💯 recommend.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We're delighted to hear that our staff made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed the cruise! And glad to hear that you had a great time at Cockatoo Island based on Justin's recommendation. Thank you for your enthusiastic recommendation - we truly appreciate it!

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