Sydney · SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISES
29 reviewed
The harbour is the whole point, and there is a boat for every version of it. Ranked below are the best Sydney Harbour cruises: sightseeing runs, coffee and lunch cruises, morning light versus afternoon, what each includes and what it costs, so you can pick before you reach Circular Quay.
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.”
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.”
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.”
90-minute Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise with live commentary, close-up Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, and great photo spots.
“Very Nice trip to see the opéra and the other place . Thanks very much to te guide RON for his Time to ex plain and his kidness because my english is so bad .. Thanks very much”
20-minute helicopter flight over Sydney Harbour, Opera House and Bondi with live pilot commentary, optional transfers, and easy Circular Quay return.
“Amazing and best experience I have ever had in my entire life. Breathtaking view . Out pilot was very king and was explaining to us what we were seeing .”
A 2-hour harbor cruise with buffet lunch and live commentary. See the Opera House and Bridge, plus lesser-seen shoreline views from the water.
“The whole triple was very well organised, plenty of room for everyone, staff were friendly, the food was good and there was more than enough for everyone, I even had a second portion. The views were terrific and there was guide (Ron) was very knowledgeable. Good value for money and would recommend.”
1.5-hour Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise with smartphone commentary, big views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, plus optional premium food.
“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”
All-inclusive 3-course dinner cruise from Darling Harbour with sunset skyline views, NSW wine and beer, and 360-degree photo spots.
“Amazing service, wonderful evening. We can recommend it to anyone”
Enjoy a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise from King Street Wharf with Opera House and Bridge views, plus a 2- or 3-course à la carte meal.
“Staff were very friendly Food was amazing Everything was very well presented and the music added to the atmosphere”
Sail a historic tall ship on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy stories, snacks, and iconic views of the Opera House and Bridge, plus an optional mast climb.
“I was a bit late and couldn't find the pier so I literally missed the boat!! Oh well, I took a ferry ride and it was great!”
Hop-on hop-off harbour cruise from Circular Quay with commentary, five stops including Opera House, Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo, and Manly.
“great trip, many places to hop off if you want to. crew were wonderful, friendly helpful and made sure everyone was safe”
Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise: 1-hour catamaran sail near the Opera House with snacks, BYO drinks, and Bridge views.
“Fun harbor cruise. Skyline is fun at sunset. Entertaining crew Friendly atmosphere. Comfortable boat.”
Circular Quay whale watching on a 2.5-hour catamaran with open decks and live guide commentary. Seasonal May to November.
“Beautiful trip. Not too rough waters and they give barf bags just in case. The tour guide was very informative and taught us a lot about whales in general. Got to see a mother, her baby, and their escort. Beautiful day”
30-minute jet boat from Circular Quay past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Ponchos and safety gear included; expect spray.
“Perfect day and awesome staff. Made everything perfect and fun. Will def book again”
90-minute Sydney Harbour cruise from Circular Quay: 360 views of Opera House and Bridge, smartphone audio in 7 languages.
“An excellent way to spend a couple of hours. You get a completely different viewpoint of Sydney when looking from the water. Loved every minute of it but one small criticism .. the narrator/guide spoke much too quietly and was very difficult to hear when up on deck unless right below the speakers.”
