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Travel guides and tips
- In Sydney, you can select from a variety of cruise options. Explore your options below:
- Sightseeing Cruises: Sail over tranquil waters and take in the city’s prominent landmarks visible from the harbor. Set your sights on the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanical Garden, the Government House, a variety of islands, forts, lighthouses and even submarines. Sightseeing cruises in Sydney are best for folks whose primary agenda is to board a cruise whilst enjoying prominent landmarks in Sydney. Averaging at 90 minutes, you can also avail an audio guide or expert local guide on these cruises based on your choice of tickets.
- Lunch Cruises: Elevate your normal sightseeing cruise experience with lunch cruises in Sydney. Enjoy a relaxing and luxurious cruise experience on a premiere vessel and drink in the sights Sydney Harbour has to offer, all while indulging in multi-course meals or high-tea based on your preferences.
- Dinner Cruises: Looking to make the most of the harbor sights under the starlight? Dinner cruises in Sydney might be the perfect match for you. Depending on your ticket you can enjoy multi-course meals offering contemporary Australian fare along with a wide range of select Australian wine and other alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and even live music! These cruises are perfect for those who want to dine and experience Sydney under the nightlight.
- Depending on the experience, several boarding points are used for Sydney Harbour Cruise. The main boarding locations are:
- Darling Harbour King Street Wharf No.1
- Circular Quay Wharf No. 6.
- Jervis Bay Wild
Ensure you check your tickets and head to the correct boarding point for a seamless experience.
- Some of the most well-known landmarks in the city can be seen on your Sydney Harbour Cruise. Depending on your choice of cruise you observe important landmarks such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, Royal Botanical Garden, the Government House, other islands, lighthouses and more or additionally even see a variety of aquatic animals. Whales, bottlenose dolphins, Australian seals, and, with any hope, green turtles are among these. Sydney Whale Watching is a common yet exciting activity too. A wide variety of sharks and rays, including Bull Sharks, Fiddler Rays, Angel Sharks, and Great White Sharks, can also be spotted.
- Depending on the type of cruise you opt for, both the lunch cruise and the dinner cruise are lucrative options. You may opt to enjoy a multi-course contemporary Australian lunch while dining in luxury on one of the best cruise ships as well as enjoy unobstructed views of Sydney landmarks in broad daylight. If you’re looking to experience a glimmering backdrop of Sydney under the moonlight, paired with a scrumptious multi-course dinner and live music, dinner cruises would be the perfect option for you.
- Yes. Drinks and light appetizers are frequently included with a standard Harbour cruise. Whereas, the lunch and dinner cruises serve an à la carte, multi-course contemporary Australian lunch based on your choice of tickets. Gorge on seafood, chicken, and as well as options for vegetarians, paired with a wide range of beers, wines, ales, and soft drinks!
- Yes, most cruises in Sydney serve drinks on board. Check your tickets to confirm if drinks are complimentary or available for purchase for you. Choose from a fine array of wines, ales, and beers as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Additionally, enjoy a selection of Australian wines.
- Yes, you can opt for sunset cruises while in the city. Enjoy a splendid experience while setting sail from Sydney Harbour on a premiere cruise ship at dusk. Savor a fine-dining experience post-indulging in Sydney’s incredible sunset view. We recommend selecting a window seat so you can admire the sunset across the horizon to its fullest. This and more, with your 90-minute sunset cruise of Sydney Harbour with dinner experience.
- If you’re looking for pleasant weather and a sparse crowd, September to November, and February to May would be the best time to visit Sydney and go on a cruise. Clear skies and adequate sunshine grace Sydney during these months allowing you an unobstructed view of the city’s finest landmarks.
- Depending on your choice of cruise, Sydney Harbour cruises can last anywhere from 30 minutes to roughly 3 hours. In general, Sydney Harbour dinner cruises or lunch cruises can last up to 4-5 hours, while sightseeing cruises run between 1-2 hours.
- Yes, most sightseeing cruises have an expert guide or audio guide as part of the cruise experience. Please check your tickets for inclusions of audio guides or an expert local guide before proceeding with your booking.
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