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    Cruise ship near Sydney Harbour Bridge on Captain Cook Cruises tour.

    Captain Cook Cruises Sydney

    Discover the magic of Sydney Harbour with Captain Cook Cruises. Whether you're indulging in a delicious meal, capturing Insta-worthy shots of iconic landmarks, or soaking up the stunning views from a cozy spot on deck, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Sydney's skyline, day or night.
    from AU$ 29

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    Cruise ship near Sydney Opera House

    Top Sydney Cruise Offers & Discounts

    Soak in harbour views, enjoy sunset sails, or dine on the water, all at unbeatable prices. From quick sightseeing cruises to full-day sailings, explore limited-time deals across top-rated Sydney Harbour experiences.
    from AU$ 39

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    Aerial view of boats and yachts moored in Jervis Bay, surrounded by lush greenery and coastal town.

    Jervis Bay Whale Watching Cruises

    Set out on a Jervis Bay whale watching cruise for close encounters with humpback whales, dolphins, and stunning coastal scenery. Enjoy expert commentary and an unforgettable adventure on the water.
    from AU$ 52

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    Whale breaching near city skyline during a whale watching cruise.

    Sydney Whale Watching Cruises

    Experience the wonder of Sydney's humpback whales on our curated collection of Whale Watching Cruises. Join them for an exhilarating journey, complete with informative commentary and prime viewing spots for an unforgettable adventure.
    from AU$ 63.50

    Top experiences in Sydney

    42 experiences

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    Friends enjoying a picnic on a self-drive electric boat in Sydney.
    Water Sports
    Self-Drive Electric Picnic Boat Tour in Sydney
    from
    AU$149
    Self-Drive Electric Picnic Boat Tour in Sydney. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$149
    Jet boat splashing through water near Sydney Harbour Bridge with passengers.
    Tours
    Oz Jet Boating Experience in Sydney
    AU$70.35
    Oz Jet Boating Experience in Sydney. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 703 ratings.From AU$70.35
    Free cancellation
    Visitors boarding Big Bus Sydney at Dawes Point with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
    Tours
    Big Bus: Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise
    from
    AU$65
    Big Bus: Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1729 ratings.From AU$65
    Free cancellation
    Couple dining on a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise.
    Cruises
    Captain Cook 3 or 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
    from
    AU$129
    Captain Cook 3 or 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 943 ratings.From AU$129
    Free cancellation
    Tourists watching dolphins from a boat on Jervis Bay Dolphin Watch Cruise, Sydney.
    Jervis Bay Whale Watching Cruises
    Jervis Bay Dolphin Watching Cruise
    AU$52
    Jervis Bay Dolphin Watching Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 263 ratings.From AU$52
    Free cancellation
    Cruise ship passing under Sydney Harbour Bridge with Opera House in view.
    Cruises
    Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise
    from AU$45
    AU$39
    13% off
    Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 3109 ratings.From AU$39
    Tall ship sailing in Sydney Harbour with Sydney Opera House in the background.
    Cruises
    Tall Ship Lunch or Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
    from
    AU$89
    Tall Ship Lunch or Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From AU$89
    Cruise ship on Sydney Harbour near Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
    Cruises
    Captain Cook 2 or 3-Course Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
    from
    AU$109
    Captain Cook 2 or 3-Course Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2589 ratings.From AU$109
    Free cancellation
    Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge illuminated during Vivid Sydney cruise.
    Cruises
    Vivid Sydney Sightseeing cruise
    AU$39
    Vivid Sydney Sightseeing cruise. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$39
    Free cancellation
    Koala on a branch at Taronga Zoo with Sydney skyline and whale watching boat in the background.
    Sydney Whale Watching Cruises
    Combo [Save 4%]: Sydney Whale Watching Cruise + Taronga Zoo Tickets
    AU$135
    AU$129.60
    4% off
    Combo [Save 4%]: Sydney Whale Watching Cruise + Taronga Zoo Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2057 ratings.From AU$129.60
    Giraffes at Taronga Zoo with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
    Taronga Zoo Tickets
    Combo (Save 10%): Taronga Zoo Tickets + Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
    AU$85
    AU$76.80
    10% off
    Combo (Save 10%): Taronga Zoo Tickets + Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 933 ratings.From AU$76.80
    Free cancellation
    Sydney Opera House illuminated during Vivid Sydney Cruises.
    Vivid Sydney
    Vivid Sydney Canapés Cruise with Complimentary Drink
    AU$75
    Vivid Sydney Canapés Cruise with Complimentary Drink. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings.From AU$75
    Humpback whale breaching during Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise.
    Sydney Whale Watching Cruises
    Sydney Whale Watching Cruise
    AU$63.50
    Sydney Whale Watching Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 65 ratings.From AU$63.50
    Free cancellation
    Breaching whale near a cruise ship during a whale watching tour in Sydney.
    Sydney Whale Watching Cruises
    Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Cruise by Captain Cook
    from AU$95
    AU$85
    11% off
    Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Cruise by Captain Cook. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3739 ratings.From AU$85
    Free cancellation
    Whale tail splashing near whale watching boat in ocean.
    Sydney Whale Watching Cruises
    Sydney Small Boat Whale Watching Cruise
    AU$139
    Sydney Small Boat Whale Watching Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings.From AU$139
    Free cancellation
    Whale breaching near a tour boat in Sydney Harbour.
    Sydney Whale Watching Cruises
    Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ferry Pass
    AU$125
    Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ferry Pass. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1662 ratings.From AU$125
    Free cancellation
    Humpback whale breaching in Jervis Bay.
    Jervis Bay Whale Watching Cruises
    Jervis Bay Wild Whale Watching Cruise
    AU$75
    Jervis Bay Wild Whale Watching Cruise. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From AU$75
    Free cancellation
    Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge with Captain Cook cruise ship.
    Vivid Sydney
    Vivid Sydney Sunset Cruise with Multi-Course Menu
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    AU$99
    Vivid Sydney Sunset Cruise with Multi-Course Menu . Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$99
    Free cancellation
    Sydney Harbour with boats near the Maritime Museum during sunset.
    Vivid Sydney
    Showboat Vivid Sydney 3-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Cabaret
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    AU$175
    Showboat Vivid Sydney 3-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Cabaret. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$175
    Free cancellation
    Cruise boat near Sydney Opera House during Vivid Sydney dinner cruise.
    Vivid Sydney
    Vivid Sydney 6-Course Gold Penfold's Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Wine
    AU$299
    Vivid Sydney 6-Course Gold Penfold's Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Wine. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$299
    Free cancellation
    Luxury yacht cruising near Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during Vivid Sydney.
    Vivid Sydney
    Vivid Sydney Private Luxury Cruise
    AU$59
    Vivid Sydney Private Luxury Cruise. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$59
    Free cancellation
    Women enjoying high tea on a cruise with tiered tray of pastries and sandwiches.
    Cruises
    Sydney Harbour High Tea Sightseeing Cruise
    AU$109
    Sydney Harbour High Tea Sightseeing Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 749 ratings.From AU$109
    Tourists enjoying a Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise with city skyline views.
    Cruises
    Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
    from AU$34
    AU$29
    15% off
    Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1979 ratings.From AU$29
    Free cancellation
    Cruise ship near Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House during Starlight Dinner Cruise.
    Cruises
    3-Hour Starlight Dinner Cruise in Sydney
    from AU$165
    AU$148.50
    10% off
    3-Hour Starlight Dinner Cruise in Sydney. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings.From AU$148.50
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    What our guests say

    Neil T

    United Kingdom
    Solo
    Jan 2026
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    Loved this experience. First time in Sydney and a few days to spend sightseeing prior to the Ashes. I chose the midday trip as it included a meal which was really good. Well prepared dishes with plenty of choice and no feeling that if you weren't at the front there wouldn't be enough to go around. The commentary kept us informed of queue length so we I didn't miss any of the sights. Over 2 hours on the boat and not a dull moment with a full commentary of interesting facts and places to see. I particularly like it that the captain stopped the boat so we could get some good pictures of the Opera House from the far side of the Harbour Bridge. Boat was clean and looked well cared for. I'd recommended having the trip at the start of a visit as it gives you ideas of other places to visit (Zoo, Maritime Museum, Manly etc). You obviously also see views and aspects of other Sydney landmarks that are not possible from the land. Thoroughly enjoyable start to my visit.

    Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise with Buffet Lunch

    Owen R

    Australia
    Family
    Jan 2026
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    Staff very efficient and friendly. All the different bay sights really great in good weather. Alighted only at Manly (very viby) - DeVita restaurant outstanding. Returned to Circular Key and visited the Opera House.

    Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

    Steve W

    United Kingdom
    Solo
    Dec 2025
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    Pleasant way to see Sydney from the water, good photo opportunities. Friendly staff and good commentary. Free tea and coffee

    Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

    David I

    Canada
    Couple
    Last week
    The lunch we had was really good and came out at a nice easy pace, so you didn't feel rushed. Our server was extremely friendly and attentive. While others left early at one of the stops, we were glad we stayed to the end as we made a further run in the harbour. It was a great way see around the area. The atmosphere aboard was relaxing and we were so to have chosen this trip.

    3-Course Long Lunch Cruise in Sydney

    Palak S

    India
    Family
    Last week
    It is one of the best zoo that we visited so far. Kids and adults enjoyed the place, shows were amazing. Follow the map with green circles and you will be able to cover the entire zoo. It is huge with more than 3000 species so it will be helpful to follow the map which also have details about the shows. Start early morning, since we prebooked with headout we were able to directly enter in to the zoo and did not had to wait in the ticket counter queue which was long due to school break.

    Combo: Taronga Zoo Tickets + Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

    Holger S

    Germany
    Couple
    3 weeks ago
    All in all, a nice tour. That’s what I think. Finding the stops was very difficult, since the signs were mostly hard to spot or completely missing. Otherwise, it was a great experience.

    Big Bus: Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise

    John B

    Canada
    Couple
    Feb 2026
    Bus stop locations were well marked, buses on time +/-10mins usually depending on traffic, staff quite friendly and helpful. Great way to see some hi-lites of city when have limited time.

    Big Bus: Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise

    Fowood G

    United States
    Couple
    Jan 2026
    Best views of the harbour. Easy on and off. 90 minutes was the perfect duration to see all the iconic sights from a pristine vantage point.

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