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Top 15 Cruises & Boat Tours in Sydney

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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Red Route: Circular Quay Landmarks and Inner-City Stops

1.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,697 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51Our pick

Hop on Big Bus Sydney for Red and Blue sightseeing, then add the Captain Cook harbour cruise for easy skyline views.

“Easy to use and staff great! Evening tour fabulous hosted by Stephen whose knowledge was amazing and informative ( good sense of humour) Gill the driver was great and very friendly 👍 An all round great experience 👍👍”

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Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise - Getting to Circular Quay: where you check in and why timing matters

2.Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,790 reviews · 2h 45m · from $63

Spend 2h45 on a Sydney catamaran hunting for humpback whales, with live commentary, panoramic decks, and free hot drinks onboard.

“Wonderful experience. Worth every penny! Had a marine biologist on board giving us very interesting facts regarding whales. The weather was perfect and waters not to choppy. Overall a must do if in Sydney !”

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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise - Sydney Zoo stop: wildlife first, then the mountains

3.Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,585 reviews · from $68

Full-day Blue Mountains tour with Sydney Zoo and Scenic World options, plus a Parramatta River cruise 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!”

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Sydney: Morning or Afternoon Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

Sydney: Morning or Afternoon Harbour Sightseeing Cruise - The 90 minutes that matter: how the sightseeing portion plays out

4.Morning or Afternoon Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,520 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Ride Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes from Circular Quay, with live skipper narration, standout views of the Opera House and Bridge, and free tea.

“The crew and boat was wonderful. The commentary was great, not to much and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this 1.5 hour cruise to anyone that wants a fantastic tour around our harbour.”

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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour - Getting the Best Views: The Confirmed Window Seat Option

5.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,122 reviews · from $89

Sydney Harbour sunset dinner cruise from Darling Harbour: 3-course meal, optional premium beef, live music weekends, and Bridge/Opera House views.

“The trip was well organised. The service and quality of the food were excellent. The captain cook cruise has organised the trip very professionaly and the team was very courteous.”

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Sydney: Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

Sydney: Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu - Picking the Right Menu: 3 Courses, 4 Courses, or a Penfolds 6-Course

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast - Whale watching basics: what you might spot and how whales behave

7.Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 878 reviews · from $74

Sydney whale-watching cruise with harbour sights and breakfast or BBQ lunch. 4 hours, small groups, live commentary, whale sighting guarantee.

“The waters outside of Sydney Harbour are known to be rough. At least 50% of the passengers were seasick. Unfortunately they did not follow the crew’s instructions and use the provided “barf” bags. Therefore the restrooms were a mess. Not the crew’s fault. The preliminary safety instructions were clear to those of us who are fluent in English. Perhaps the company could provide laminated written instructions for the non-English speakers. The Captain tried his best to locate and follow the whales we saw, but dang it, the whales were not cooperating with us! Be prepared for wind and swells …”

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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist - The 30 minutes on the water: speed, spins, and power-brake moments

Sydney: Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

Sydney: Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch - Safety Briefing First: A Quick Heads-Up Before the Harbor Turns Scenic

9.Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 2h 15m · from $53

2.25-hour Sydney Harbour cruise with live commentary and a hot buffet lunch onboard, passing Opera House and Harbour Bridge from Circular Quay.

“Beautiful boat ride, tour guide explained lots of buildings. Food was lovely, also catered for vegetarians. Boat wasn’t packed at all and we had lots of space to roam around and get lots of photos. Will recommend to anyone.”

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Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour - Your Floating Dining Room: How the Ship Changes the Experience

10.Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 774 reviews · from $111

Sail Sydney Harbour at dusk for a 4-course dinner, skyline photo stops, and upper-deck star gazing. Window seats optional. Drinks extra.

“The scenery was gorgeous and the ship lovely. The boarding process was very confusing with nobody there at the dock to tell people where the ship was or what the process was. Food was okay, not exactly what was described on the website. But staff did a good job and we definitely enjoyed the evening.”

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Sydney: 2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise

Sydney: 2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise - Picking the Best Spot on Fantasea Crystal (Sun Deck vs Cabin)

11.2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 756 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

A 2-hour express whale cruise from Circular Quay to open ocean in 20 minutes on the Fantasea Crystal, with guaranteed sightings.

“The guide knew exactly where to go, after 15 minutes we already seen the first humpback whale! To our surprise dolphins joined the whale and they circled together for a time. It was stunning! We loved our seat on the sun deck! Not for people with a sensitive stomach tho. 😂 would highly recommend”

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Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise from Circular Quay

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise from Circular Quay - Price and value: why $23 can be a good deal here

12.Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise from Circular Quay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 727 reviews · 1 day · from $23Best value

1-hour Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay: Opera House, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Bridge views, live commentary. From $23.

“Great activity my only complaint was I sat in the back on the top and couldn’t hear the guide. I could have moved but didn’t so my own flavor you care for asking,install additional speakers.”

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Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure - Sydney Harbour: The Big Picture Glide and the Stuff You Miss on Land

Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise - Sydney Zoo on the Way In: Wildlife Without the Headaches

Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney - The Whale Sighting Guarantee That Actually Changes the Math

15.Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · from $99

Small-group whale watching from Darling Harbour with a humpback sighting guarantee, live commentary, and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views.

“It was epic. We enjoyed the ride and the staff was great explaining what we might see and when we did see the whales they made sure to point them out. Highly recommend.”

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