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Sydney Harbour Hop-On Hop-Off Cruise

A cruise ship passing under Sydney Harbour Bridge
A family enjoying the cruise
Ships at Circular Quay, Sydney
Watson's Bay, Sydney Harbour

Experience Sydney's charm with a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off pass, covering key attractions at Sydney Harbour with option access to Taronga Zoo.

Highlights

  • Explore the best of Sydney with maximum convenience as you hop on and off unlimited times with your 1 or 2-day HOHO cruise pass.

  • This Captain Cook-operated cruise has 6 distinct stops at Sydney Harbour with regular daily departures, allowing you to board and disembark as you please.

  • Opt for Taronga Zoo tickets, experience the remarkable diversity of Australian fauna, and see animals such as koalas, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils.

  • Get to know more about the locations you pass by through audio commentary available onboard and free Wi-Fi.

  • The most popular stops along your HOHO route include Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, and Darling Harbour.

Inclusions

  • 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off unlimited tour (based on option selected)

  • Access to 2 routes (Mon to Fri & Sat to Sun with public holidays)

  • Access to indoor and outdoor decks

  • Smartphone commentary in English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean & Chinese

  • Free Wi-Fi onboard

  • Entry to Taronga Zoo (based on option selected)

  • Return ferry trip from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour (based on option selected)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Blythe McLennan

Blythe

5/5

Oct, 2024

Loved all of it. Great experience, wonderful guide, well organised and just lots of fun. The highlight of our trip to Sydney.
Roy George

Roy

5/5

Oct, 2024

I recently did the Sydney Harbour Hop-On Hop-Off Cruise with a visit to Taronga Zoo, and despite some rain, it was an enjoyable and memorable experience. The cruise itself was a fantastic way to explore Sydney’s iconic harbor, offering beautiful views of landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The flexibility of the hop-on, hop-off system allowed us to explore at our own pace, and it was convenient to stop at different locations along the harbor. Unfortunately, the weather was a bit rainy during the day, which limited the time we could spend outside on the boat. But even with the rain, the views from inside were still spectacular. Taronga Zoo was the highlight of the trip, especially getting to see Australia’s unique wildlife. The zoo is beautifully designed, with incredible views of the harbor as a backdrop. Overall, while the rain put a slight damper on the experience, the hop-on hop-off cruise and visit to Taronga Zoo were still fantastic. It’s a perfect way to see Sydney’s famous harbor and spend time with nature at the zoo. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Sydney.
Melanie Wilson

Melanie

5/5

Aug, 2024

booked at last minute on a sunny winter day - I visited Manly Beach and Watson's Bay - lots of room on board and all sailings were on time - a great way to see the harbour. Visiting from Scotland!
Bernd foerster

Bernd

3/5

Nov, 2023

Once sorted out it was excellent. Enjoyed it all and got where we wanted to go with a tour also. The difficulty was it told us to go to one pier on Sat-Sun but it was wrong! Fortunately the agent saw us and quickly fixed it.
Zlatko Mitrovic

Zlatko

5/5

Mar, 2024

The boat kept the times, everything went smoothly, Fantastic views from the boat.

Sydney Harbour Cruise

Experience the best of Sydney from the water with this hop-on hop-off cruise pass and enjoy scenic waterfront locations and exciting city attractions. This cruise is operated by Captain Cook.

Schedule

Mon to Fri

  • First cruise: 7:35am from Circular Quay - Wharf 6

  • Last cruise: 7:20pm from Circular Quay - Wharf 6

  • Frequency: approx every 60 mins

  • Popular stops: Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Darling Harbour

Sat, Sun & public holidays

  • First cruise: 9am from Darling Harbour - King St Wharf 1

  • Last cruise: 6:25pm from Darling Harbour - King St Wharf 1

  • Frequency: approx every 60 mins

  • Popular stops: Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket

Taronga Zoo

Head out to the renowned in Sydney and wave at native Australian animals like Koalas and platypuses, along with creatures from all over the world, like Asian elephants, giraffes and lions!

What to bring

  • Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.

  • Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

  • Keep in mind smoking is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

  • The entry decks are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

Additional information

  • Pets are allowed on board provided they are restrained in a suitable box, basket, or another container at all times whilst onboard.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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