Sightseeing Cruises

Captain Cook Rocket Sightseeing on Sydney Harbour

Family enjoying Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Hop-On-Hop-Off Cruise with city skyline in background.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House

Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise with Captain Cook Rocket boat passing iconic Opera House.

Sydney Harbour aerial view with Captain Cook sightseeing boat near iconic landmarks.

Duration

1 hr 20 mins

Guided tour

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Join the 80-minute rocket catamaran sightseeing cruise to visit Sydney's famous sites, including the Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, parks, beaches, and bays. Listen to the guided commentary in English while seated indoors or outdoors.

Take an 80-minute cruise along the foreshore of Main Harbour to enjoy the best view of Sydney's Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Begin your Rocket Sightseeing Cruise aboard the Sydney Harbour Explorer by leaving Circular Quay, the primary tourist area.

Enjoy a superfast catamaran ride around Sydney Harbour, going all the way to Manly and back.

Visit the beachfront of Darling Harbor, where you can take a break and enjoy a nightcap or watch the Saturday night fireworks in Cockle Bay.

Avail of a completely flexible ticket valid for all departures throughout the day, including free Wi-Fi to share your photos on Instagram.

One-way ferry ticket

80-minute single circuit of the harbor

Guided commentary onboard

Meal inclusions

Personal expenses

Gratuities

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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What our guests say
Sarah
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
fun and interactive experience :)
Saad
Dec, 2024Verified booking
5/5
Has Awesome time with family it would be great if some snakcs and juices were available on bord
Uwe
Dec, 2024Verified booking
4/5
getting a good overlook of Sydney Harbour
Jasmeet
Jan, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Arif
Jan, 2025Verified booking
1/5
The cruise was just like any other ferry that charge normal Opal fare. I would never recommend anyone to use the ferry, if they have already travelled in Transport NSW Ferry. We can pay $5 dollars to cover same places that was covered by headout. No cancellation policy and no Tea and Coffee was offered. Overall, this was not the trip, I expected and never recommend anyone.

Discover some of the most beautiful places in the world, including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, beaches, parks, harbors, and the playgrounds of the famous and affluent by way of Captain Cook Cruises. Capture the beauty of the city's sunsets with guided commentary and live music. It's the ideal beginning to a night which can be prolonged with a trip to the theatre or a celebratory gathering.

To obtain the best views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as you sail the main harbor, get to the spacious open decks or the 360-degree Star Deck during sunset. You will stop briefly to view the Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Shark Island, and Manly. The cruise will then make its way along the beachfront of Darling Harbor, where you can take a break and enjoy a nightcap or watch the Saturday night fireworks in Cockle Bay.

In addition to stunning architecture and well-known landmarks, the harbor is surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty. Although Darling Harbour and Circular Quay are great locations to walk around and see these sights, the easiest way to see all these amazing landmarks is to reserve a boat ride and explore the glistening blue seas.

Important Information

The tour is wheelchair accessible.

Timings

January to March

Wed to Sun: 9:30am

April

Daily: 9:30am

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Boarding Point

Board your cruise at Circular Quay Wharf 6.

Address: Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Get Directions to the Boarding Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Exchange Square, Bridge St. It is a quick 5-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board buses 115 to get you there.

By Train

The closest train station is Circular Quay. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board trains T2, T3, T8 to get you there.