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Sydney Harbour Experience Sightseeing Cruise

Name: Sydney Harbour Experience Sightseeing Cruise
Brand: Captain Cook Cruises
SKU: 3378MIDDLE
Price: 30.66 USD
Rating: 4.5 (348 reviews)

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From $30.66

per person

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

The world’s most beautiful harbour deserves the very best cruise to experience it. Choose from two spectacular options, the Harbour Experience aboard our premier sightseeing fleet or, enhance your cruise with the Premium Harbour Experience to enjoy a house beverage of your choice and a Cheese & Charcuterie board to share, as you cruise by the majestic Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and other top sights on this 1.5 hour cruise. Listen to commentary straight from your smartphone, relax into your seat or choose to venture up to the upper open-air deck as you marvel at the beauty of Sydney Harbour.

Enjoy uninterrupted views of top city attractions such as Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
Gain insight into the harbor’s history and heritage from the on-board commentary available directly through your smart phone
Order a refreshing beverage and light snacks, available for purchase onboard
Upgrade to the Premium Harbour Experience to include a house beverage of your choice and an Australian Cheese & Charcuterie board to share

What's Included

1.5 hour cruise on Sydney Harbour
Guided commentary available directly through your smartphone
Spacious outdoor open decks to capture the perfect Instagram moments
Light snacks and beverages available for purchase onboard
Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share, choice of house drink & reserved seating -select Premium option

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Circular Quay Wharf 6
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Departs Wharf 6 Circular Quay. Please look for the Captain Cook Cruises ticket office on the wharf,

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.02:00 pm

Ticket Redemption Point

Circular Quay Wharf 6, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

What To Expect

With uninterrupted views of famous waterside attractions and a comfortable vessel to carry you around the harbor, this cruise is the perfect way to soak up the sights in style.

Stand on deck to catch panoramic views over Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, and capture the scenery on camera, or relax back into your comfy reserved Ocean Deck Lounge seating and Admire the Garden Island Naval base, Watsons Bay and Government House, then head under the Sydney Harbour Bridge toward Goat Island and the famous Darling Harbour.

Discover fascinating stories that bring history and culture of the harbour city alive via expert guided commentary available directly through your smartphone.

Upgrade to the Premium Harbour Experience and enjoy a house beverage of your choice and an Australian Cheese & Charcuterie board to share

Your boat features a warm and spacious interior cabin with large windows, and a full bar with drinks available for purchase. The outside decks provide unobstructed views of the landmarks, beaches and secluded marinas that you pass.

After 1.5 hours on your Sydney Harbor cruise, head back to Circular Quay to conclude your sightseeing tour.

Captain Cook Cruises

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sydney Opera House (Pass By)

Sydney Harbour (Pass By)

Sydney Harbour Bridge (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Guests under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult 18 years+
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Valarie_R

The onboarding and friendly staff. The seating and service. The tour was fabulous, and you never get tired of Sydney Harbour and all it has to offer, highly recommended. Wonderful time and relaxation.

Reviews

4.3

348 reviews

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Relaxed, and great...

Mini_G, Jan 2025

Relaxed, and great viewing points for The Opera House and the Harbour bridge. On Time and well managed.

Anywhere but here

Nikki_R, Dec 2024

If zero were an option, that is what this company earned. Spend your hard earned money ANYWHERE but here. The staff were unhelpful, dismissive and un-informative.

Loud Boat Ride

Lieselotte_T, Dec 2024

Just a loud boat ride around the Sydney Harbor with no narration making this a less than enjoyable experience

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate all input from our guests as it helps us improve our services. Our cruises have a long-standing legacy of providing scenic experiences on Sydney Harbour, and we strive to offer memorable moments to all our passengers. While we value all forms of feedback, we are always looking for ways to enhance the experience for everyone on board. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide a more enjoyable journey.

Fantastic

Sharron_M, Nov 2024

It was an amazing tour. Food, wine was excellent also with the service. Definitely will be back to do it again

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the ship, the views, and the food. It’s fantastic that our friendly and helpful staff contributed to making your time memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back on board the next time you’re in Sydney for another great experience! Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises

Different perspective

peter_m, Nov 2024

Fantastic trip. U get a different perspective of the harbour and the city from the water. Highly recommended

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the unique perspective of the Harbour and city from the water. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled you had a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises

Good trip with technology issues

Kathryn_H, Nov 2024

The cruise was on time and the boat was very nice. Unfortunately, the app they used for the narration of the tour never completed loading, so was unable to listen to any of the community.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that the cruise was on time and that you enjoyed the boat. However, we sincerely apologize for the issue you experienced with the app not loading properly, which prevented you from listening to the narration. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a seamless experience next time. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises

Relaxing cruise in beautiful Sydney harbor

Callen_T, Nov 2024

The chucuterie cheese board was the best. I had pale ale for my drink which was fantastic. My husband had a burger and fries and lager. Also delicious. A full view of Sydney opera house, wonderful!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the charcuterie cheese board, pale ale, and the delicious burger and fries. It’s fantastic to know you had a great view of the Sydney Opera House as well. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon for another delightful experience. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises

Perfect trip

Arieta_A, Sep 2024

Amazing experience. Great customer care. Beautiful view. Food and drinks included with the trip. Beautiful experience.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the beautiful views, along with the food and drinks provided. It's wonderful to know our customer care made your trip even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back for another beautiful experience! Best Regards, Captain Cook Sydney Team

Great tour

Daniel_B, Sep 2024

Great way to see the harbor. Beautiful views and a nice, peaceful boat ride. Was able to take some great pics of the harbor

Good tour interesting and informative

Willliam_B, Sep 2024

Great tour and the upgrade to include guaranteed window seating with charcuterie tray and drink was worth the cost. Narrative was available through my cell phone and was interesting and informative

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Willliam, Thank you for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the upgrade for guaranteed window seating, the charcuterie tray, and drinks to be worth the cost. It’s wonderful to know that the narrative available through your cell phone was both interesting and informative. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience! Best regards, Captain Cook Sydney Team

Most beautiful harbour in the world!

Rosie_B, Sep 2024

There was no commentary on all the things we were seeing which was so disappointing. I have done many harbour cruises with Captain Cook in the past and there was always a running commentary which was so interesting.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Rosie, We regret that the cruise did not meet your expectations. Please note that we provide commentary on selected cruises, and we always inform our guests in advance. All the relevant information regarding commentary and other features is available on our website during the ticket purchasing process. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience in the future. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises Team

Opus Guide

Tom_Y, Aug 2024

Patient, well informed, interesting guide, small group. The history of the site is worth learning about, highly recommended.

Borning, just a ruise

Rick_H, Aug 2024

No narration, just a cruise around the harbor. Nice boat, but had no idea most of time what I was seeing.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Rick, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the boat. We would like to clarify that when narration is available, this information is provided at the time of ticket purchase. Additionally, we offer a map on our website that highlights all the points of interest along the tour, which can enhance your experience by providing more context during the journey. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you on board again soon. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises Team

Stunning Views of Sydney Harbour.

Colin_M, Aug 2024

An excellent cruise around Sydney Harbour. Leaves from Circular Quay and covers all of the iconic sights of the Harbour.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Colin_M, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your cruise around Sydney Harbour and appreciated the iconic sights. It's our pleasure to showcase the beauty of Sydney from the water, and we're glad you had an excellent experience with us. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises Team

Terrible

Angela_S, Aug 2024

There were none. A big waste of money. I paid extra for drinks and cheese and was forced to sit inside, in a very dreary room, because food was not permitted outside. No narration on the cruise at all, was not treated well, not festive. Would have made more sense to just take the public ferry at a fraction of the cost. A big waste!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Angela, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your recent experience did not meet your expectations. At Captain Cook Cruises, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional experiences on Sydney Harbour for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on offering premium service and creating memorable moments for our guests. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will take them into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises Team

Public ferry cheaper and see more

Franz_W, Aug 2024

Take the public transport ferries and you get to see more, for less money. For example the F1 to Manly.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Franz, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that public transport options can offer different experiences. However, for over 50 years, Captain Cook Cruises has been dedicated to providing premium, curated experiences on Sydney Harbour. Our cruises are designed to offer unique and comprehensive tours with added comfort and amenities that we believe provide exceptional value. Our services include knowledgeable commentary, exclusive access, and a higher level of hospitality, which enhances the overall experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to offer you a memorable experience in the future. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises Team

Relaxed Harbor Criuese with Wine & Cheese

Aron_F, Aug 2024

It was so relaxing and the cheese and the wine were a perfect accompaniment. The Criuse was slow, not shaky at all. The view was great, but not the most important at that 90 minutes.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Aron, Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found the cruise relaxing and enjoyed the cheese and wine. It’s wonderful to know that the smooth sailing and great views contributed to your experience. We appreciate your comments and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you aboard again soon. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises Team

Fantastic

Andrew_G, Jul 2024

Very friendly atmosphere, great entertainment and a great crew who made you feel welcome and of course the great views of Sydney

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Andrew, Thank you for your kind review! We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, entertainment, and the warm hospitality of our crew. The beautiful views of Sydney are always a highlight, and we’re glad you had a wonderful experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back on board! Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises Team

Great View

Deborah_M, Jul 2024

It was so relaxing and got to see all of the Sydney harbor. Staff was so sweet and helpful. Great tour to take my first day ☺️

Good tour, but slow service.

Barton_B, Jun 2024

Good tour from the water. Get to see a lot. Service is a bit slow. They don’t tell you what’s included in the premium trip (hint, it’s only one drink). Also, there was absolutely no commentary about what you were seeing, just music playing. Overall, good way to kill some time but you could see just as much from a slow ferry to Manly beach.

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